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Moving to next phase- Basement Sump setup

Had been away few weeks from the forum. was trying to complete the Basement plumbing and Sump setup along with leak test. Had a few disasters along the way with my DIY skills..
Story told in pictures below..

Stand for the Sump. Re-using the Carton in which the Tank was delivered to make for the Sump Stand.

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My 55 Gallon Acrylic Sump
http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/...ps03d61181.jpg

Tonga Rocks- These will be the life in the Reef
http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1f31610b.jpg

Levelling- Ensured the level was perfect before the leak test
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Sump Setup-Basement
http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7d0fc2f1.jpg

With the UV and Return Pump
http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/...ps295a6832.jpg

Had a small goof up while drilling the sump. My drill bit gave up on me while half way in the drilling process. Since the acrylic was too hot..it developed these cracks. Luckily they were from inside and had tested for leaks for a few days. Also got the sump checked from ORG from where i had bought it. They confirmed its good to go. Phew...

Disaster averted....

http://i1327.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8e0d99c9.jpg

PS- Please do post your feedback -ve or +ve if you like this build thread..

My only suggestion would be check the stats on how close you can have a 90 degree bend on the intake side. I might have use a couple 45's on the output side as well. I've always wondered if the resistance of 2 45 degree elbows equals that of 1 90 degree elbow.

Cheers,
Scott

Leak Test and Aquascape

Tank Cycling started

Had been away few days hence could not do any posts.. My tank is finally ready for the cycling.. Over 135 gallons of RO water including Sump was being prepared few days back..

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Great looking tank! That rock is very nice and your placement is awesome. I am looking forward to watching this evolve.

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Originally Posted by Trevor W (Post 850301)

Great looking tank! That rock is very nice and your placement is awesome. I am looking forward to watching this evolve.

Thanks Trevor. Not sure how the orientation got messed in the picture...

Tank Cycling -Second week

its been the end of 2 weeks since the cycle started.. Have seen no significant changes except a few coraline algae growing on the rock..

-My light intensity is quite low. Any suggestions what is the ideal intensity and how many hours in a day during the cycling stage..

- Also noticed the PH reading from the American Pinpoint shows 7.9 and fluctuates 7.91-7.95... Have been opening the fish room window during the day for air circulation.. Is this ok for now till the cycling is complete.. How do I get to raise it to 8 and above??

Btw have been adjusting positions of my 2 Siccee Voyager 4 powerheads in the tank.. as they are stirring up lot of sand from the front glass..