My new 93 Gallon Starphire Rimless Cube Reef Build

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Re-attaching the pictures.

Originally Posted by letsdiscus

Managed to get the LED lights fitting done this weekend..

Had my GHL Mitras LED delivered a few weeks back....Had to take sometime to run around different hardware stores to hunt for the compatible hanging screw which would fit in the supplied GHL hanging bolt.

The size is Metric 0.6mm.

I was not able to find a Dowel hanging screw which would have been ideal to fit one end(Metric size) in the supplied hanging bolt and the other end(wooden screw threads) into the studs through the dry wall ceiling.

Reviewed few threads on GHL Mitras forum to get some ideas, also reached out to Michael (Aqua Digital) to check if GHL could supply the compatible Dowel screw. Finally decided to place a wood strip in between the Ceiling Dry wall and the Studs. Materials used..

1. 2x2 Solid Oak strip from HD (Roughly $7/- )
2. 2 nos. M6x25 Nuts(screws) -(BIN # 3095 in HD) ($0.49/- each)

Pictures...

Mitras Unpacking




Hanging Assembly-




Final Product-

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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.



My 55 Gallon Acrylic Sump


Tonga Rocks- These will be the life in the Reef


Levelling- Ensured the level was perfect before the leak test


Sump Setup-Basement



With the UV and Return Pump


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....




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

[Scythanith]

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

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Bulkheads installed...Planning the Herbie flow method... 2 drains
1- 1.5" Master drain
2- 1" Emergency drain
3- 1 each 3/4" return line on either side of back glass

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Bulkheads for Main drain and emergency drain (Herbie Flow)

3/4" 2 nos returns:





Herbie Overflow:



Bulkheads:
Main drain- 1.5"
Emergency drain- 1"

[kien]

Wow, coming along nicely! No response from any mods about having this moved to the Build forums ?

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Originally Posted by kien

Wow, coming along nicely! No response from any mods about having this moved to the Build forums ?

Thanks Kien. Still waiting for a reply.. Is this something I can do myself moving to the build forums? Will send one reminder against..

[kien]

Originally Posted by letsdiscus

Thanks Kien. Still waiting for a reply.. Is this something I can do myself moving to the build forums? Will send one reminder against..

Only a mod can move your thread.

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Guess the thread is finally moved.. I can update my build from here...