Coral Hind April 28, 2016 Share April 28, 2016 Nice display of skills on the stand! I would go with a bigger sump myself, about twice that size. A small sump is prone to overflowing on a large tank when the pumps turn off and the tank drains down. Small sumps and large volumes/flow can cause micro bubbles back into the display. A longer sump tank allows the bubbles time to rise up and not get sucked into the return pump. Just my two cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable April 28, 2016 Share April 28, 2016 This build is so pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime April 28, 2016 Share April 28, 2016 Nice display of skills on the stand! I would go with a bigger sump myself, about twice that size. A small sump is prone to overflowing on a large tank when the pumps turn off and the tank drains down. Small sumps and large volumes/flow can cause micro bubbles back into the display. A longer sump tank allows the bubbles time to rise up and not get sucked into the return pump. Just my two cents. I agree with this based on the overflow issue alone, 40 breeder is not leaving you any wiggle room. Also, does your wife always wear a tu-tu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche April 28, 2016 Author Share April 28, 2016 I agree with this based on the overflow issue alone, 40 breeder is not leaving you any wiggle room. Also, does your wife always wear a tu-tu? That's my 7 year old kid... Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche April 28, 2016 Author Share April 28, 2016 Nice display of skills on the stand! I would go with a bigger sump myself, about twice that size. A small sump is prone to overflowing on a large tank when the pumps turn off and the tank drains down. Small sumps and large volumes/flow can cause micro bubbles back into the display. A longer sump tank allows the bubbles time to rise up and not get sucked into the return pump. Just my two cents.Yeah I have been down that road before with a sump too small. This time I'm sure I got the math right. I really needed the room for equipment and didn't need any more water volume. The sump itself is 60 gallons in total with the frag section holding about 5 additional gallons if needed. I have tried refugiums and algae scrubbers and have no interest in using them again so I won't need any extra overflow space going forward. It's just imperative that I got the math right. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche April 28, 2016 Author Share April 28, 2016 Picked up these 3 g3 pros to add to the 2 I already have. This will give me 5 total for the build . 3 with 80 degree lenses and 2 with 120s. Staggered 80,120,80,120,80. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche April 28, 2016 Author Share April 28, 2016 (edited) But the fun part had to be ..... Test fill Sand Polish... And repeat...and repeat... And repeat. And what the heck how about another test fill after I plasti-dip'd the back. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Edited April 28, 2016 by Optimusdooche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche April 28, 2016 Author Share April 28, 2016 This build is so pro.Thanks....! Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime April 28, 2016 Share April 28, 2016 That's my 7 year old kid... Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk I know, I was teasing you. It's looking great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche April 28, 2016 Author Share April 28, 2016 I know, I was teasing you. It's looking great.In fairness my wife is just as short Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HgrReefs April 29, 2016 Share April 29, 2016 Very nice sir! Gotta get back over there soon! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengalaxy April 29, 2016 Share April 29, 2016 Great work!!!, how did you learn this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche April 29, 2016 Author Share April 29, 2016 Great work!!!, how did you learn this?Trial by fire.. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche April 29, 2016 Author Share April 29, 2016 Forgot to mention I had a couple of reefers helping with the heavy lifting ..... Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche April 29, 2016 Author Share April 29, 2016 The whole process hinges on breaking down my 150 into a sump .... Then install the flooring in one room, move big tank on that floor, break down the sump holding all my Coral and fish ,move into the new tank. Install new flooring in that room, and oh yeah make my 4' doorway a 5' doorway so the tank will fit. Easy enough! Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche April 29, 2016 Author Share April 29, 2016 (edited) So it looks something like this: Start with this.... After breaking down the 150 and 65 gallon frag tanks leaving only the 40 breeder fuge, 34 gallon sump and filling the temporary holding 110 Gallon sump I was exhausted. I was running around like crazy and made one h e ll of a mess . If I wasn't replacing the floors my wife would have killed me. I plumbed the holding sump into the system and made the over flow higher as water pumped from the 150 to it. That way I could move rock as one drained the other filled and the system continued to run. I just kept raising the overflow every time it was needed. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Edited April 29, 2016 by Optimusdooche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime April 29, 2016 Share April 29, 2016 What's the make of the 65? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche April 30, 2016 Author Share April 30, 2016 It was a deep blue rimless , but some one had dibs on that. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche May 1, 2016 Author Share May 1, 2016 So at this point the floors in and the tank is up thanks to a few neighbors and a couple of mdrc members. I had to trim the canopy it get it to fit and I had to use a concrete leveler to get the floor at least partially level, it was almost 3/4 inch out over 12 feet. That part took forever but at least the tank didn't have to be shimmed as much when installed. Before : After: Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche May 1, 2016 Author Share May 1, 2016 (edited) It more than likely cost me more money than buying a pre made stand like I have done in the past but it wouldn't have been as nice. Everything is exactly how I wanted it and you just can't get that with pre made. I also buttoned up the plumbing and just went with straight white PVC , I was on the fence with red but I am happy with how. a little acetone makes standard PVC look. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Edited May 1, 2016 by Optimusdooche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusdooche May 1, 2016 Author Share May 1, 2016 There is a water change feature that feeds to the other room. I just turn the valve it will pump out water ,turn it back and it will refill from the water change station in the next room. It has been mess free so far . Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezeke1 May 1, 2016 Share May 1, 2016 There's a huge contrast between before and after picture. Fantastic job done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable May 1, 2016 Share May 1, 2016 Stunning I bet with all our powers combined here on Wamas, we could take over the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengalaxy May 2, 2016 Share May 2, 2016 Amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime May 2, 2016 Share May 2, 2016 Looks great! Huge difference with that room! StunningI bet with all our powers combined here on Wamas, we could take over the world. We haven't already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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