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geopod 12-16-2005 04:57 AM

Ok looking at all that plumbing....is the Elbow connected to the Hip bone????Man thats insane.What is the total cost so far?If you dont mind me asking....Send me a PM if you dont want the wife to know....hehe I know I would be dead before I even finished a project like that. Awesome job Snoop.

george

bluetang 12-16-2005 01:50 PM

Looking good......
All my hard work has paid off :-)
Cant wait to add water on Saturday...
Dont electrocute yourself running the new wiring :-)

Blue out..

untamed 12-16-2005 11:52 PM

I'm really impressed by the work you've done there. Cramming all that stuff under that tank is some nice work. (I can't believe you've got a Ca reactor in there!) Love the look of the cube and I'm looking forward to your next update.

Snappy 12-17-2005 08:01 AM

How many microns is that pre-filter sock you are using? In my tank I have a 200 micron but I find that it plugs up very quickly. But the water is sure clear when the bag is fresh. How do you clean it? I let mine dry out and then take a vacuum to it but I am sure there must be a better way.

Snoop Dog 12-17-2005 08:37 PM

100 micron bag. I just spray it with the hose or masage it in the sink untill it is some what clean. then I throw it in the washing machine. With no soap.

Snoop Dog 12-18-2005 03:40 AM

Another long day on the tank, but Im glad to say I can see the light.

heres some pics of the days events, Special thanks to Blue tang, and Lil bow wow, for helpin me out,

120 Gallons of RO/DI,
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c9...Bucketprep.jpg

First Fill
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c9.../Firstfill.jpg

Placing the live rock, looks like Im about 20 - 30 pounds short, Ill have to pick some up ASAP.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c9...Rplacement.jpg

Power is on, and the flow is good!
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c9...pdog1/Flow.jpg

Snoop Dog 12-18-2005 03:44 AM

Blue tang , Lil bow wow, and the DOGGG!!!!
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c9...1/DSCN2195.jpg


G3 is awesome!! I cant beleive the bubbles,

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c92/snoopdog1/G3.jpg

Side Shot,
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c9...1/SideView.jpg

Front shot
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c9...1/Finished.jpg

All in all things went well today. The Dart has a funny noise and the input and output connections have small leaks Ill have to fix in the AM. Not sure about the Dart, well see if it breaks in and the noise stops, or if there is an issue with the pump. the actually motor of the pump is surprisingly quit, so Im not sure what the noise is?

All in all Im happy with the flow, there is a constant movment of mass water around everything, nothing is being sprayed at , and the top of the sand just slightly moves, but is not disturbed.

Ill be sure to post more as the tank progresses, after all the setup is only the beggining!!!

Delphinus 12-18-2005 03:52 AM

Looks good.

Chin_Lee 12-18-2005 06:04 AM

one word
 
one word snoop ........ WOW

Snappy 12-18-2005 05:29 PM

nice set up Snoop


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