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03/01/2015, 01:55 AM | #26 |
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I've been to this build and seen it's progress so far and I have to say it's a very professional and well thought out build! Congrats. George
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675 gallon Display, 1,100+ total system volume, 6 x Vortec MP60s, 2 x Vortec MP40s, 15 x Radion Pros, APEX, XP 8000 ext Octopus skimmer, Bubble Magus Dosing 4 part, 2 x Monster sized custom reactors, Current Tank Info: 675 gallon tank, 220 gallon vat, 200 gallon sump, 60 gallon refugium |
03/01/2015, 05:57 AM | #27 |
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I have had to help recover a couple systems myself that were setup from a company. And I was doing the same as you, going to purchase equipment and then was asked about what do they think of their system. One setup had a 225 gallon system with a 500 gph return pump. And thought the cyano was cool looking.
I honor you to take the time out to help and make your client a more knowledgeable hobbyist. |
03/02/2015, 09:55 PM | #28 |
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Really nice setup, I am also tagging along and looking forward to seeing this tank completed.
Rob
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The Optimist says the glass is half full, the Pessimist says it’s half empty, an engineer only see's a glass that’s twice as big as it needs to be! Current Tank Info: Insanely Automated Low Power Consumption 90 Gal Oceanic Bow System/Aquatronica Touch Controller/AQ Dosing Pump/AQT LEDS/AQ SMS/Seq Dart Pump/ASM G3/Ozotech Ozonizer/Koralin 1502/Chiller/Typhoon3 Ro/S.Squirt /Phos React/Rmt DSB |
03/03/2015, 03:31 PM | #29 |
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this should be interesting, tagging along
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03/05/2015, 04:55 PM | #30 |
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Subscribed. Nice to see a fellow reefer helping another out.
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03/12/2015, 08:52 PM | #31 |
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I can’t find a picture of the way the sump was originally set up, but in the video bellow you should be able to get an idea of how it was, the sump was on the right hand side under the tank.
The tank was custom ordered, with all the holes coming through the overflow, two 1.5“ drains, and five 1” returns. This already presented a major problem, after calling the manufacture of the tank and finding out that the bottom and the back panels are tempered glass. Which meant I wasn't going to be able to drill any more holes. And with the tank being built in a cabinet in the bedroom right against the wall, the option of hanging returns wasn't possible. With this whole idea, and looking more and more into the way the system was set up, the size of the sump, restriction of space near or within the sump for an efficient skimmer, the close loop which was set up as a return and the high pressure return pump going through the chiller, I realized it wasn't possible to salvage his set up. So after inspecting and investigating further into possibilities, I saw the possibility of building a dedicated fish room. Directly outside, behind where the tank was sitting upstairs, runs the chimney for the fire place. At the ground level on both sides of it, there were storage units built for keeping fire wood on one side and lawn chairs in the other. Not being very optimistic I asked Larry if he would consider, getting rid of these two storage units and building a dedicated fish room except much higher in height since the storage units were 4’ tall. And to my surprise, he loved the idea and wondered why no one else thought about it earlier. Last edited by ReefRescue; 03/12/2015 at 09:01 PM. Reason: video link |
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03/16/2015, 02:50 AM | #35 |
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Ridiculous
That plumbing looks like something my gardener would come up with not something for a reef tank!
I'm glad your fixing it for him!
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07/07/2015, 05:04 AM | #36 |
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Been missing in action. Work has been crazy.
Will be posting after this weekend. |
05/02/2016, 11:42 AM | #37 |
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any updates?
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