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![]() So I've been working with a 37g tank for the last couple years or so and I finally decided its time to go bigger.. a lot bigger
![]() The project began roughly a year ago when I discovered a good deal on a nice sized sump and I then slowely began aquiring equipment. I have never taken on a anything like this before and it's fair to say I have made some mistakes.. but all in all I'd say things have gone fairly well. This is my tank story.. ![]() This window in the wall between my kitchen and living room just seemed so boring to me so I decided it was the perfect place for my new aquarium! ![]() ![]() A nice heavy duty stand was constructed as I know how heavy this **** can get :0 (Mistake #1 I think I picked a ****ty skimmer :P) ![]() I then constructed my sump and coated the inside of the stand with waterproof membrane as it's going to get quite humid in there! (Mistake #2 I wish I'd left more room for the skimmer in the sump and less for the return pump. also the silicone job wasnt the greatest..) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I then constructed my tank and water tested it.. thank god with no leaks as I am living in a second story condo ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Today she is just about ready for water! I've had the sump circulating itself for the last few months to get a head start. I just finished my ATO and everything has come together really well. I'd just like to mostly finish off the cabinet before I add any water.. Doing any nailing or anything like that after filling it up just seems like a bad idea.. and would certainly be stressful to inhabitants ![]() That being said I'm hoping for it to be running this weekend! Woot! ![]() |
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![]() Where's the 'like' button?
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![]() Haha thanks!
There's still a few things I'm unsure of though.. I haven't even begun to think about lighting. I know I wanna do a reef setup so i know it has to be good lighting.. pretty sure I want LEDs but I know those are going to be a pretty penny. Secondly, water changes.. I have very limited space so I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to make it work ![]() |
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![]() Gotta ask... Why is the water level for the skimmer so high?
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![]() should it not be? xD
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![]() What kind of skimmer is it?
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![]() Nautilus TE Eductor
As mentioned before.. I am ashamed of purchasing such and oldschool skimmer. I know I need something better but I'm just going to see what happens at this point. >_> |
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![]() Most skimmers need between 6-10" of water to function properly
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![]() interesting.. maybe thats why it isn't really "skimming" lol
I'll read over the instructions again to see whats suppose to be going on! |
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![]() Quote:
You can always build an egg crate stand for the skimmer to make it sit at the proper height out of the water. But it's definitly not a typical skimmer section with that water height.
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