Eb0la11's 165G Reef Tank Build

Eb0la11 · #1 07-19-2009, 08:15 PM

Hey guys,

ok so I have been around asking tons of questions over the last 3 months and finally have collected almost all of the hardware to begin setting up my tank. I've got a 165G six foot tank built from Bow Valley Aquatics and am very pleased.

I have used a 30G tank I had laying around to build a sump and I am now beginning the setup. Here are some pictures:

Full Tank Shot

Top of Tank Shot

Overflow

Overflow Box

Sump

Cracked Sump!!!

So I was cutting the board for the bottom of my tank so I had a nice level space to put the sump, QT tank etc and the above shot shows what happened as I slid the sump from one side under the tank to the other and hit one of the braces idiotically...

Sooooo, I'm thinking of just leaving it in there cracked and buying a new glass pane that is cut to size of the inside dimensions and I'll silicone it inside of the sump. I'll lose 1/8" or so but it should be ok. Is this a plausible solution?

Eb0la11 · #2 07-19-2009, 08:28 PM

Another quick question I had is whether the rubber o-ring for a bulk head goes inside the tank against the glass or on the outside of the tank against the glass? Does it matter?

xtreme · #3 07-19-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Eb0la11

Another quick question I had is whether the rubber o-ring for a bulk head goes inside the tank against the glass or on the outside of the tank against the glass? Does it matter?

Good question. Have a look at this thread for your answer.

Eb0la11 · #4 07-20-2009, 07:29 PM

Where is a good place to get plumbing parts in Calgary? I found Home Depot wasnt extensive enough.

baker_jeff · #5 07-20-2009, 08:29 PM

Rona here in Edmonton has a good selection.

parkinsn · #6 07-20-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Eb0la11

Where is a good place to get plumbing parts in Calgary? I found Home Depot wasnt extensive enough.

Rona is generally better that HD. i usually go to Wosley, they will have anything you need (except gate valves)

fishytime · #7 07-21-2009, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by parkinsn

they will have anything you need (except gate valves)

Which we stock at RC

also other specialty parts. *holds up product with cheesy infomercial guy smile*