Joe's Starfire 210

[plutoniumJoe]

Got the tank in place and to my surprise I caught a Mermaid.



Next years Christmas Card photo.



Next comes plumbing.

Joe

[blueyota]

I heard mermaids were expensive to feed !!!!!!

[kien]

Cool. I wish I could teach my livestock to pose for me when I take pictures.

[globaldesigns]

Now that is a cute photo... Nice size tank!

[JDigital]

Hope you got a lid, I heard mermaid/mermen are jumpers....

[scherzo]

Any updates? You're going to have a good solid 2 week break coming up! Any plans for working on the tank?

[plutoniumJoe]

Originally Posted by scherzo

Any updates? You're going to have a good solid 2 week break coming up! Any plans for working on the tank?

It has been too long without updates. Things have slowed down considerably due to work and my wrestling season. After practice I just don't have the motivation that I need to get things going. But I have made some progress.

I plumbed the tank and gave it a full leak test. The tank held up great but when I turned the OM4-way on, my connections (threaded) to the bulkheads in the bottom where all dripping. I think I was too cheap with my teflon. Also I had a leak going into my OM as I was afraid of tightening too much as the male connectors went in too far and stopped the OM from revolving. Needless to say I tore it all apart and redid all connections with added teflon tape and a dab of silicone for insurance. Re-connected and everything turned out great.

Once that was solved I started testing my overflow to sump and return. Plumbing went well but when I fired up the return pump it sounded like there was marbles in it. I talked to BRS and they gave me some suggestions to try but unfortunately it didn't solve the issue. I phoned Panworld and they also gave me some advice but in the end we determined that the pump had a problem either with a bearing or the pump head. As I am in Canada they told me I had to go to my retailer. Now I bought the pump in probably August in anticipation of a quick build but never got the pump in until January. I called Bulk Reef Supply back and they asked why Panworld would not warranty the pump and I told them "because I am in Canada and they told me to contact you." BULK REEF SUPPLY WAS GREAT ABOUT IT!!!!! They said no problem we will send you a new one, just send the old one back. They didn't even wait for their traditional Friday Canadian mail out and they covered shipping on the new pump.

New pump arrived within 6 days and works much better.

[plutoniumJoe]

Full tank shot showing OM 4 Way nozzles locations.


Plumbing shot from underneath.



Return Plumbing to sump.



Thanks for looking.

[The Grizz]

I totally agree with your bother-in-law about the cornor bracing it is a large stand / tank and you dont want a wobble. That is why I built mine like this for a 165 gal - 8' tank:


Nice build so far, that tank is shiny, how mant $$$ did that set you back?

[plutoniumJoe]

[quote=The Grizz;491839]I totally agree with your bother-in-law about the cornor bracing it is a large stand / tank and you dont want a wobble. That is why I built mine like this for a 165 gal - 8' tank:


I love your stand. In retrospect I would have put several more points of contact with the floor like you have . Right now when the tank is full I am not confident with it's stability and I think I will have to secure it to the wall to reduce vibration etc.

Love your stand.