Aquaknott

I have a similar setup, using too rubbermaid trash cans for my system. 1 can is used to have the RODI fill then I pump it into the second tank where I mix my salt. I keep both tanks heatd to a desired temp that way the water is always similar to the tanks I would use the water in. I also keep up with Salinity in my salt tank of course. In addition I also keep a pump in the salt tank to keep the water circulatign adn help with the mixing. I do check my tds in my first tank to make sure I know what its coming out of my RODI system. Yes there is a meter on my output of my RODI i just like to make sure.

I like the stain you used.

I attached a link to the stand me and a frend built recently. It has pics of how we framed it. I would strongly recommend including the inside bracing like you see in our pics. I would also recommed using bigger screws. We used 4inch flat head deck screws. Our stand is very stable and as you can see does not have a middle support. We did put it in the back however not having one in the front allowed for the sump to easily com in and out. http://wamas.org/forums/topic/71305-my-90g-tank-stand/

I am looking at upgrading the lights that are in the hood of the Bio. It's between a puc style led retro fit or remove my hood altogether and do a hanging led with controller. Haven't decided yet.

It was a BTA it was very nice and seemed to be doing well for a while. I came home the other day and found it entangled in my power head. It was very upsetting.

That is a BTA on the left...

That is a BTA on the left...

That looks real nice thanks.

Sorry mobile app is being difficult

One thing I left out is that while I was trying to figure out the issue that was causing my high Nitrates I found that my phosphates were through the roof. Once I figured that out and did the clean out of my middle compartment things started turning around for me... I tried a ton of things trying to figure out the cause and never thought about my phosphates could be impacting my nitrates as well.

Not sure why the picture uploaded that way.. But your right I have a hard keeping the floor dry...

After all the changes I listed above my 29Bio look like this: I still have work to do.

One of my many tanks is a 29Bio but it doesnt look that nice. It is a work in progress though. Your tank looks great.

Very Nice. I need your help on my green egg table project... LOL

So I have a Bio29 and I was having issue with Nitrates as well. I had removed the bio balls and replaced them with broken coral fragments in the midddle compartment. What I found out was that my fish poop and other waste material that mde it through the filters was collecting in there causing my nitrates to increase. In the end what I did was add Denitrate in a media bag and put it in the bottom of that section. I also added a bag of chemipure blue. I have been running this way for the last 3 -4 weeks and my nitrates have stabiled alot. My water still flows through a filter pad before it hits that compartment to pick up big stuff I dont use the BioCube carbon media filters anymore. My corals look a lot happier. DISCLAIMER: I am no expert but I have learned through lots of trial and error. I continue to learn everyday.. I hope this helps.... LOL