Forum: Tank Journal
12-03-2006, 07:55 PM
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Stonework...
The outside of the tank is really coming together now. The artificial stone has been applied to the lower portion, below the bar. This gives the bar that "floating" appearance that I was hoping...
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Forum: Reef
11-30-2006, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,200
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Forum: Tank Journal
11-28-2006, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 1,224
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Forum: Reef
11-28-2006, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 9
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
11-27-2006, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,377
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Forum: Tank Journal
11-27-2006, 01:30 AM
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Replies: 1,224
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Over-Tank doors
Progess is steady...but slow. (I suppose it didn't help getting buried by snow this weekend)
I've managed to get the front-access doors installed. The idea behind these doors is to get the...
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Forum: Tank Journal
11-26-2006, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,933
Hmm...I just realized that your overflow boxes...
Hmm...I just realized that your overflow boxes also allow water to enter in the lower and middle portions.
Hmm...No..it would still work, even with those entrances. You would just have to dial...
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Forum: Tank Journal
11-26-2006, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,933
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only)
11-26-2006, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,082
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Forum: Reef
11-25-2006, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,409
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Forum: Tank Journal
11-25-2006, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 1,224
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ASM skimmer...I bet it works just fine. I built...
ASM skimmer...I bet it works just fine. I built the system to house an in-sump skimmer. If the ASM leaks a bit, it's no problem. If it looks like I spent unlimited funds everywhere, I'll take that...
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Forum: Tank Journal
11-25-2006, 01:28 AM
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Replies: 1,224
Views: 907,722
Overflow design
In order to make the overflows run as quietly as possible, I used the following design for both overflow boxes.
Each overflow box has two 1.5" outlets. The primary outlet has a gate valve which...
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Forum: Tank Journal
11-22-2006, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,751
I have my 10 gallon sump sitting in a very...
I have my 10 gallon sump sitting in a very similar stand. I found that the MDF sagged just enough that the front doors rub when opening/closing.
You've replaced the regular top with a 5/8"...
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Forum: Tank Journal
11-21-2006, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 1,224
Views: 907,722
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Forum: Tank Journal
11-21-2006, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 1,224
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The tank is in my basement, directly on top of...
The tank is in my basement, directly on top of the concrete foundation. I don't know how thick the concrete is...but I'm sure it is enough. I glued lino directly to the concrete, then glued the...
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Forum: Tank Journal
11-21-2006, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 1,224
Views: 907,722
Open top PE tanks.
The framing that is above the tank is "1 by 1". It provides the support for the plywood doors that aren't yet installed. It is actually NOT connected to the ceiling at all. It has three sides which...
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Forum: Tank Journal
11-21-2006, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 1,224
Views: 907,722
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Forum: Reef
11-20-2006, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 18,264
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Forum: Tank Journal
11-20-2006, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 1,224
Views: 907,722
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Forum: Tank Journal
11-20-2006, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 1,224
Views: 907,722
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Forum: Tank Journal
11-20-2006, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 1,224
Views: 907,722
The Bar is open!
This part of the plan started months ago when I purchased two old fir floor joists from a reclaimed lumber business. I had a local cabinet maker cut/joint them to wrap around the aquarium.
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Forum: Tank Journal
11-16-2006, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 1,224
Views: 907,722
It would seem that I neglected to explain my...
It would seem that I neglected to explain my water change system. As it is difficult to show in photographs (and all the Herbie valves create visual confusion), here is a schematic that explains it....
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Forum: Tank Journal
11-16-2006, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 1,224
Views: 907,722
RO evaporative replacement
Here's a shot of the RO/DI system. It is plumbed directly into the water supply. RO/DI water is collected in the upper 100 gallon tank. RO/DI is float valve controlled to keep this tank full at...
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Forum: Tank Journal
11-16-2006, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 1,224
Views: 907,722
The skimmer is a G6. It may be cheap, but I...
The skimmer is a G6. It may be cheap, but I wouldn't call it a plastic bucket!
There are two sumps. Both are PE plastic. I purchased these from a tank manufacturer and they were shipped from...
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Forum: Tank Journal
11-16-2006, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 1,224
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