Incredible Corals August 1, 2011 Author Share August 1, 2011 I'm going to try to finish designing the plubing tonight. Once that is done I can fill it upt and then work on the electronics later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveoutlaw August 1, 2011 Share August 1, 2011 You are going to love that light. I'm so happy to be back to T5s.......the corals seem very happy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incredible Corals August 2, 2011 Author Share August 2, 2011 (edited) Got a bunch done tonight. Added silicone around the starboard and finished 90% of the plumbing. What do you think? The left side of the sump is obviously where the filter socks go and the skimmer will be there too. Ill probably put all the probes on the left side as well. The middle is for the return pump only. The right side is the refugium where the flow can be adjusted with the ball valve from the main return. I do have cut longer return down pipes so they go deep into the socks so they don't make any splashing noise and less salt creep. Edited August 2, 2011 by forrealb50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vadim August 2, 2011 Share August 2, 2011 looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefoholic August 2, 2011 Share August 2, 2011 Ok, put water in it already!! hahaha! I can't wait to see this built either... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incredible Corals August 2, 2011 Author Share August 2, 2011 hahaha! I can't wait to see this built either... Trust me, I can't wait either. I should be able to get water in by this weekend. I still need to: 1. Add stand pipes in overflow 2. Cut longer down pipes for filter socks 3. Glue all plumbing 4. Drill holes for 4 x Korila 4's in euro bracing 5. Install Sea Swirly & plumbing 6. Hang light fixture 7. Build rockscape That should be everything I need to do at least to start cycling the tank while I hook up the rest of the electronics, skimmer, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incredible Corals August 2, 2011 Author Share August 2, 2011 I found studs in the ceiling that line up perfectly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlem August 3, 2011 Share August 3, 2011 the tank has only one viewing side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iangibby August 3, 2011 Share August 3, 2011 Love it!!! Well panned and very clean set up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incredible Corals August 3, 2011 Author Share August 3, 2011 the tank has only one viewing side? Yep. I'm going to allow all the other side to be encrusted with coraline and corals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmubeach August 3, 2011 Share August 3, 2011 Nice clean looking tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incredible Corals August 3, 2011 Author Share August 3, 2011 I got a ton done tonight. I was able to drill 3 of the 4 holes for the korilas in the euro bracing and mount the power heads. I also hooked up the wavysea, hung the light fixture and finished all the plumbing. All I have to do now is the rockscape and drill the last hole in the euro bracing. Here are some pics... enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefoholic August 3, 2011 Share August 3, 2011 almost too nice! I have slowly started turning green with envy, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alieu07 August 3, 2011 Share August 3, 2011 Look like your light fixture alittle short. Are the 4 korilas controlable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incredible Corals August 3, 2011 Author Share August 3, 2011 almost too nice! I have slowly started turning green with envy, lol! Hahaha, thanks. Look like your light fixture alittle short. Are the 4 korilas controlable? The light fixture was purchased to match the design of the tank. The euro bracing is 6" deep and made from 1" acrylic. I don't think much light would even pass through it with a 48" fixture. Also, since the tank is in the basement where most of the tv watching is held I wanted the least amount of light bleeding out the side of the tank on to the couch. The korilas are not controllable. The random flow will be generated by the Wavysea. Nice and simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amuze August 3, 2011 Share August 3, 2011 Make sure everything's level before you add water. Also, watch the water line to make sure the water's not pushing up against the eurobrace. You don't want water getting out through the holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incredible Corals August 3, 2011 Author Share August 3, 2011 Make sure everything's level before you add water. Also, watch the water line to make sure the water's not pushing up against the eurobrace. You don't want water getting out through the holes. Thanks for the heads up. I spent a while leveling the tank and the stand a few days ago. I'm giong to fill it 1/4 way and then check the level again. The euro bracing should be 2" below where the water line is, I'm hoping not to run into any problems like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAGA August 3, 2011 Share August 3, 2011 Looks great Steve! How was drilling the 1" thick brace? Very clean setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incredible Corals August 3, 2011 Author Share August 3, 2011 Looks great Steve! How was drilling the 1" thick brace? Very clean setup. Not easy. I got 3 holes drilled with two batteries. I also had the drill bit used for the pilot hole stuck and had to tap it out. Getting the chunck of arylic out of the hole saw is the hardest part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf August 4, 2011 Share August 4, 2011 Looks great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incredible Corals August 4, 2011 Author Share August 4, 2011 Are you ready... Here it is... Finished the aquascape... Dun... Dun... Dun... What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 August 4, 2011 Share August 4, 2011 I think you need a LOT more rock. Is this fish only or are you doing a reef? I like when at least one portion of the rock goes up near the top 1/4 of the tank, but thats just me. I DO like that you did not do a rock wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefoholic August 4, 2011 Share August 4, 2011 a LOT more rock definitely! You can build up in the middle and make caves or crevices without making a rock wall in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incredible Corals August 4, 2011 Author Share August 4, 2011 I don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad August 4, 2011 Share August 4, 2011 Hold out Steve! When the corals are 18" in diameter, that rock height will look awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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