Thanks Chase, we are holding up ok. Still don't know what is wrong but thing's have improved and should know tomorrow. The wife was exhausted and was able to get some sleep but I was up all night just in case the phone rang and we had to leave in a hurry.

So here is an update.

I started the plumbing for the sump today getting the return line done:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3104.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3105.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3106.jpg

Then I built my durso standpipes for dual corner overflows:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3100.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3103.jpg

And finally I did the overflow to sump line's:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3107.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3108.jpg

Next will be the 30w UV that I have to figure out where it will go so it is not in the way of the closed loop I have planned. Still need to find a 45mm & 65 mm glass drill bit that are not to expensive to drill for the loop.

I've gotten hole saws from mops.ca before, they work well and are cheap. I thought I might have a 65mm bit your could have but I went and checked and its 75mm.

Do you think that a 75 mm hole would be to big for a 1 1/2" bulkhead? I could fill in the hole around the bulk head with silicone.

If it were me I would get a 2" bulkhead then reduce it to 1.5" outside the tank if that would work for your application.

I will check to see what I have for bulk head in my stock if I got one that would work. It is for the feed to the pump for my closed loop so going down to 1 1/2" at the pump would not be an issue.

Very clean plumbing. Looks good. No Herbie?

No I thought I would try the durso standpipe on this tank. I am not going to glue the bottom of the stand pipe into the bulk head untill I test it to see how it works.

Well I do have a 45mm bit as well. If you are in town you can come a grab them both. Only thing is I'd like to have the 45 back since I might need it again. Even if you returned it in the next couple months that would be fine, I won't be using it anytime soon.

That would be sweet. I hope to be there for work next week if all goes to plan. Shoot me a pm with your contact info. I will get them drilled and back to you fairly quick.

nice work.. if you can try to pump the pump straight without that elbow. Puts strain on the pump.

great work!

Ya I have not glued the line from the pump to the tee so I can still change it. I was hoping to keep the pump in close & I know it would put strain on the pump. I will probably change that.

weres the pics????? :boink::boink::boink::boink::boink::boink::boink:

comeon i want detailed pics

Look back one page I added 7 since your last post, man if you are going to follow along pay a little attention dude.:razz::razz:

yea i saw them they satisfied me a little now i want more :D

Well you are just going to have to wait untill I get more done.

So i decided to change the plumbing on the return pump to this:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3128.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3127.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3129.jpg

Then I had a neat idea that I thought I would try out:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3123.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3124.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3120.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3122.jpg

Originally I put a small piece of 1/2" pipe in the end of the 45's & 90's like a nozzle type thing but Terry had 4 nozzel's from rio that we sanded down a little to fit in the 45's & 90's and they work pretty good. I have the tank & sump full of water just waiting until tomorrow to do a full water test run so that a couple of fitting cam set-up completly.

lookin good greg. we got alot done today on the tank. and i also got a few goodies built as well. im gonna build some more of those racks and try them out im gonna build some for each kind of set up

Looks good so far. If you have problems with your drains it's likely a result from the pipes being submerged all the way in the sump. This tends to cause an airlock or something that prevents the drains from flowing properly. Also there is a steel screw under the white cap in the ball valve handle, not sure if you know that or not.

Now issues with the flow what so ever, have to tune in my durso a little but other then that works great. Once I figure out how to upload a vid to utube I will post link.

Looking good grizz.

Light's Arrived Today!!!!
 

So finally my light's arrived today by UPS. And to my amazement there was no issues on delivery for the first time, 1 out of 15 packages. The light's are Odyssea 48" 4 x 54W T5HO, with 4 LED moon light's per fixture, 3 power cords & 3 switch's. They came with 2 Odyssea 12,000K & 2 Odyssea Actinic's per fixture. I will be changing out most of the bulbs so if anyone has some gently used bulb's they would be willing to lend or give me to help me decide what knid of bulbs i want that would be awesome.

I am thinking that I would like to use 2 - Actinic+, 2 - 10,000K, 2 - 12,000K & 2 - 14,000k per side.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3146.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3147.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3148.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3151.jpg

Light it up!!!!
 

Here are a couple shot's of the tank with the light's full on:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3141.jpg

All 12,000K bulbs on only:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3143.jpg

All Actinic bulbs on only:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3142.jpg

All LED moon light's on only:

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...d/100_3145.jpg

lookin good there greg :razz:

WTF, a :razz: what is that for :lol::razz:back.

BTW John what would be your opinion for my bulb selection?

Video of water test.
 

Here is a short video of the water test I did today, look close you can see the clockwise flow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvtMbcNiKqM

hardcore!

How does that feed your appetite for pics Chase :razz::razz:

i thought it was okay but i wanna see a skimmer and some salt!

those lights are gonna kick ass greg. they sure light that sucker up.

Sorry kid that is going to be awhile as I have to drill 5 more holes for the closed loop, build my electrical comand center and finish closing in the stand before that happen's. Need to sell a tank also first.

Just imagine what it will be like with only 2 actinic per side instead of 4 like it is now.

Saw this tank last night folks and its getting pretty awesome. Especially since you have to stand back like eight feet to get a full view of the tank lol.

Hey, thats looking pretty sweet. I must say I will have to come out and have myself a look. How is that yellow bastard doing:biggrin:

Lookin good Grizz!!!!! cant wait to see it fully stocked :biggrin: not as bad as you though i bet :lol:

Yes you must come out some day. LYB is doing great, thanks again.

Yes it will be sweet when it is all done and everything from the 155 is in it.

Got a little more done today. Built the box that is going to hold all the electrical plug's for the system, built a water catch tray for where my pump's will be sitting & started to get the light's mounted.

But hit a little snag, I have these programmable light switches in my house for our outside perimeter lighting on the house. I would like to use them on this tank of the light timer's but I can not find them. I require 5 of these switches.

Does anyone know where I might be able to find them, they look like this:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/NEW-UPM-1800W-PRO...item4a9c577e56

dude i saw those at home depot right near the main entrance by the light bulb shelf!

Grizz,

just came across your thread, I like your tank, I just got my 8 foot ( 96Lx22Wx24H ) glass tank up and running a couple weeks ago. took 6 of us to carry it into the house. I am curious to see what you do with yours.
not too many 8 footers around.