Haha, well I was hoping at the very least, maybe I could stop by this week and we can toss them in some water and see what they can do. Are you going to be around?

After doing some research I've decided to try the new Tunze return pump.

Tunze Silence Water Pump Electronic - 1073.050




Today, aquarium engineering offers a number of universal pumps with various outputs and shapes. The new TUNZE Silence pump combine all the advances you may request of modern and powerful universal pump for saltwater and fresh-water aquariums.

In the production of these pumps, we have paid special attention to quality ensuring a low-maintenance permanent operation for many years. The electronic series of Tunze Silence water pumps allows the user to control the input voltage into the pump allowing an adjustable flow rate.

They have been built in keeping with the strictest international safety standards.

Features/Specifications

• Very silent running rotor with high-performance one-part magnet - all-ceramic bearing
• Very low energy consumption
• Adjustable output
• In-sump or inline operation
• 18V Flow Rate: 900 to 2,200 l/h (238.7 to 581 USgal./h)
• 24V Flow Rate: 1,100 to 3,000 l/h (290.5 to 475.5 USgal./h)
• 18V Max Head: 2.5 m (8.2ft)
• 24V Max Head: 3.9 m (12.8ft)
• 18V Energy Consumption: 26W Max
• 24V Energy Consumption: 43W Max

Hopefully this will run as quiet as others claim.

Really busy this up coming week with work & getting the final touches tied up for this coming weekends Ride For Sight. Next week might be a little less stressed.

Picked up the tank, sump and ato reservoir yesterday.
Dropped everything off at Grizz's place to begin the stand and dry build:)
One step closer.
Additionally I ordered the return pump, black sand and an additional apex power bar today.
Forgot to take pics:(

keep us posted on how quiet that pump is... I am looking to replace my eheim 1250 with something a little more powerful.

Long time no update...

It has been a very busy last few months and the tank completion literally slowed to a crawl as work took priority. Thankfully I think we are finally at the home stretch and should be ready for some water very soon.

Everything should be in place with exception to the cabinet handles and stain and I'm sure a few last minute surprises.

The latest addition was 3 vertex reactors and a set of Hannah checkers with additional Elos test kits to cover the testing essentials.

We will also be trying a flow accelerator off of the return line which is supposed to increase flow by up to 400%! The reviews look solid for this product. I'll update with results.

I hope to upload a whack of photos in the near future.

Special thanks to Greg for guiding me through the new build. This guy has built so many tanks he really is becoming a pro. With his help I'm sure this thing is going to be a beauty:)

I will try my best to remember to snap some pics as I build the cabinet doors and trims.

Skin's built
 

So since Oxy has been a little busy as of late I thought I would update his build thread with some pics of where we are now.

http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...R/7750752a.jpg
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/x...R/598227e6.jpg


Now I just have to do some wood filling on the brad nails & mitered cornor, some finish sanding, wood sealer & stain. Going to build a canopy as well to match.

very nice work Grizz

Thank you, thank you, thank you very much.