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Chase31 01-17-2010 12:36 AM

Well went out today purchased my pump, about 220 GPH at my head pressure, should be a pretty good turnover rate. also got some sand from wes (BlueTang<3) Thanks wes!. will post some pics tonight

Jessie55 01-17-2010 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chase31 (Post 481260)
got my sump tank, just a plain 10G glass tank, going to try baffle-less something els to trap bubbles :p
have some pics but the card is not agreeing with me will post tommrow

Use a sump sock to trap bubbles....how are you getting the water from the tank to the sump???? Going to drill?

Chase31 01-17-2010 06:14 AM

i have a HOB overflow, posting pics just taking them off the camera

Chase31 01-17-2010 06:40 AM

The sump in the stand, not going to be easy to work on :s
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_0834.jpg
This is my pump
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1039.jpg
Got some tubing for my overflow and to accumulate fish
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1038.jpg
The pump in my sump, and my thermometer from Blue world :p
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1037.jpg
The pump with the filter thing
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1036.jpg
Diff angle
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1035.jpg
HOB in the sump, and heater
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_0836.jpg
Side view from the tank
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_0837.jpg
Beast of a powerhead :p
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_0838.jpg
Without foam
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1033.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1034.jpg

Jessie55 01-17-2010 06:43 AM

I wish i had that much room to get into my sump im too ashamed to post pics since i was the dummy who built the stand lol....good start keep the pics coming

Chase31 01-17-2010 06:47 AM

lol ill prob get a sock for it but i only have that much cuz i modified the stand lol

Chase31 01-19-2010 03:56 AM

got all my plumbing supplies, and a skimmer and overflow, Thanks to Bob (Codfather) Thanks Alot! going to pick some glue and primer, then doing a leak test!

Chase31 01-19-2010 11:40 PM

well all set up, no leaks, looks pretty professional if i do say so my self, everythings running good, except i get no foam at all with fresh water, and the skimmers pretty loud since i havent put the silencers on... only one overflow... it was my fault :p Getting really excited :p

Chase31 01-21-2010 06:07 AM

well everyone likes pictures right? heres some for you!
buying and putting some RO water tomorrow +the sand :D

Pump in Sump
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1368.jpg
View through tank, need to clean it, any suggestion on how?
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1370.jpg
Overflow from the side
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1371.jpg
Tank from side
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1372.jpg
The intake into the sump
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1373.jpg
My little skimmer
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1374.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1375.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1376.jpg
Aqualift on my overflow
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1377.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1378.jpg
The intake
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1379.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1382.jpg
All together!
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1383.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1385.jpg

Chase31 01-22-2010 03:28 AM

SAND STORM!!
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1387.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1388.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1389.jpg
The skimmers working! and taking some crap out already!
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1390.jpg
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w...1/IMG_1391.jpg


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