morgan175 October 9, 2014 Author October 9, 2014 ITS ALIVE!!!!! Just checking for leaks. I got one so it is getting drained wanted to snap some photos to share. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
morgan175 October 10, 2014 Author October 10, 2014 Here Is the rock and aragonite. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
ToddR October 10, 2014 October 10, 2014 Nice job. You won't regret going with the glass holes overflow. I have the Dart overflow on my 125 and it works great.
DuffyGeos October 13, 2014 October 13, 2014 Looks great! looking forward to seeing it with the sand and rock.
morgan175 October 13, 2014 Author October 13, 2014 I can't figure how to stop the water from leaking out of the bulkheads. I'm getting confused. It's not from the piping it's from the tank itself. Like rubber is not getting a good seal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
WheresTheReef October 19, 2014 October 19, 2014 Was the tank surface clean where the gasket goes? Did you hand tighten only? They typically need another 1/4ish turn with channel locks. Also be careful not to overtightened the threaded elbow as you can crack the bulkhead.
morgan175 October 20, 2014 Author October 20, 2014 Well dont know what the problem was. Bought gasket grease also cleaned surface and tightened more. Water testing good now for over 12 hours
DuffyGeos October 21, 2014 October 21, 2014 Well dont know what the problem was. Bought gasket grease also cleaned surface and tightened more. Water testing good now for over 12 hours Glad to hear it! I hate when there is a problem and I can't find the solution! I hope this is it!
YHSublime October 21, 2014 October 21, 2014 How about a shot with that rock in it now?! How excited/involved is your son still?
morgan175 October 21, 2014 Author October 21, 2014 making salt water now. I got a big smile im happy. He is upset we got to cycle tank he wants fish tomorrow. This has been a project for both of us. Having a budget sucks.
morgan175 October 21, 2014 Author October 21, 2014 We will be starting our gravity fed ato tomorrow. Drilled sump now have to get a water storage container and some lines.
DuffyGeos October 21, 2014 October 21, 2014 "He is upset we got to cycle the tank, he wants fish tomorrow." Just let him know there are some crazy people out there that take almost a year just to get the tank together, let along water in it! Go get him a bowl with 2 mollies, then acclimatize them to salt water. Patience is a virtue.
morgan175 November 10, 2014 Author November 10, 2014 A couple shots before we add the water. Really happy.
Shoelace November 10, 2014 November 10, 2014 Great job. It's wonderful for a dads and sons to have a hobby to share together. They grow up so fast.
morgan175 November 10, 2014 Author November 10, 2014 Here you go with waterhere is water test with power off since so many thought I was nuts
YHSublime November 10, 2014 November 10, 2014 Looks great! All that research, time, and dedication is paying off!
morgan175 November 11, 2014 Author November 11, 2014 Looks great! All that research, time, and dedication is paying off!Time and errors I made with my own tank. Lmao. Very nice, I am sure your son is all smiles!He is. Wants his dwarf lion NOW!!!! Its hard to make him wait but he is learning.
Kallor November 11, 2014 November 11, 2014 I like the liquid tape. Recto seal you can get it at Lowes home depot in the plumbing section. I'm on the same page as you. Apparently the tape is supposed to be used for metal fittings only, as if you use tape for PVC as you can over-tighten and break the pipe. The liquid goop just oozes out, so this isn't an issue. Of course either can get the job done, and to be honest I've used both depending on what I have handy.
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