jimlin May 5, 2013 Share May 5, 2013 built my sump. slowly making progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCDRDATA May 5, 2013 Share May 5, 2013 HEEEEE'S BACK!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkey18 May 5, 2013 Share May 5, 2013 YAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef May 5, 2013 Share May 5, 2013 Atleast you now have the basis for your new build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime May 6, 2013 Share May 6, 2013 Welcome back, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin May 6, 2013 Author Share May 6, 2013 thanks guys. more progress. purchased cs102 overflow, mag 5 return pump and setup the lights. next is to buy some boards for inside the stand so i can mount stuff on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCDRDATA May 6, 2013 Share May 6, 2013 Uh, just a hint... Those algae scrubbers will work better if you mount them inside the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin May 11, 2013 Author Share May 11, 2013 hmmm, not sure i want the dinner tray looking thing in my display. i got dry rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8 2 RISE May 11, 2013 Share May 11, 2013 The display looks real clean. Are you going to paint the back? Or put some plastic on it? What are the black boxes that are attached to the side of the sump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin May 11, 2013 Author Share May 11, 2013 not going to paint it, just leave it as is so that the tank can get some natural sunlight. the plastic things are two upflow algae scrubbers. seen it on lafishguy and decided to give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime May 12, 2013 Share May 12, 2013 I'm hoping I'll cake the back of my tank with coraline, Or GSP. Looking good, you aquascaped yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin May 12, 2013 Author Share May 12, 2013 no aquascaping yet. i spent the majority of time doing the wiring. i also took out the foam in the stand and replaced it with wood. also lined the bottom of the stand with liner just in case i get an accident. i flipped the sump around so that i will have an area for a future refugium if i need one. still waiting for the screen for my reactor so that i can use biopellets. hoping to see this thing wet by the end of the month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin May 18, 2013 Author Share May 18, 2013 doh, bought a used cpr cs102 overflow and it dont work. just ordered a glasshole 1500 overflow. wondering what else can go wrong. 2 out of 3 aqua lifter went bad after the shipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef May 18, 2013 Share May 18, 2013 Oh, ugh... Better to now now though! And in sure you'll like the glassholes over the issues with a hob overflow anyways... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin May 18, 2013 Author Share May 18, 2013 yup, hopefully the movers crate this tank. only reason i did not go with the glassholes is because of future moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin May 19, 2013 Author Share May 19, 2013 can i drill with the tank filled? Can i drill from inside the tank out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef May 19, 2013 Share May 19, 2013 Yes you can drill with water in the tank....you will want to lower the level,lol Inside to out? As long as your hand and drill fits in....just be careful not to apply to much pressure..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef May 19, 2013 Share May 19, 2013 totally off topic...is that a plumeria tree (frangipangi) outside the window?? that is my favorite scent in the world....lol...we have a lot of them that we keep in containers up here and bring in for the winter....in florida we planted them all over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin May 19, 2013 Author Share May 19, 2013 yes it is. beautiful flowering tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin May 23, 2013 Author Share May 23, 2013 after much reading, i decided it is best to drain and then drill. http://i1054.photobucket.com/albums/s492/Jim_Lin/20130523_020230_zps96707f53.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin May 25, 2013 Author Share May 25, 2013 successfully drilled two 1.5" holes today. i am very happy with the glasshole overflows. it is surprisingly quiet. rescaped the tank and it is officially up and running. i know i just set this thing up, but on monday in memory of those that have fallen during times of crisis, i am going to purchase some fish. i only used 25% of the box of dried rocks i got from my buddy. wonder if i should just throw the left over ones into the ocean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef May 25, 2013 Share May 25, 2013 Buying a fish Monday sounds like a plan! Good day to dedicate a new home! I wouldn't put the dry rock on the ocean...just list it on Craigslist and I'm sure you'll get someone who wants it...or seeif your LFS would take it in trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 May 25, 2013 Share May 25, 2013 Told you to drill drill drill!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin May 25, 2013 Author Share May 25, 2013 yup, drilling takes the headache away from the bad aqualifters. pic of the tank during the leak test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin May 25, 2013 Author Share May 25, 2013 yup, should have drilled a long time ago. added a small piece of live rock to seed the rest of the rocks. loves the shimmering look the kessils put out. purchased a eheim 1262 return pump, but still not sure if i should continue to use the mag 5 or the eheim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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