265 gallon setup

robzilla · #1 10-05-2006, 12:51 AM

there's a reducer to 1/4 on the end?

niloc16 · #2 10-05-2006, 03:22 AM

intially you have to go from a hose fitting (timer) to pipe thread and there is a reducer to go from 1/2" pipe thread to 1/4" compression fitting but you have to buy an insert to go inside the 1/4" tubing or the compression fitting will crush the line

niloc16 · #3 10-07-2006, 04:25 AM

just a little update for you guys. the plumbing is completed system running and temperature finally up. i started some aquascaping today only half done one structure but i thought i would give you some updates to keep you interested. the skimmer was hooked up today and skimmed like mad. with 5 minutes i had a 1/8" at the bottom of cup of dark goo. sorry there is a couple blurry pictures. the rock in the middle of the tank is only temporary to keep it wet

MoeReefer · #4 10-07-2006, 06:41 AM

that is some absolutely amazingly neat pluming there niloc16. lookin good. keep us posted with pics and progress,

cheers

Dave C · #5 10-07-2006, 12:21 PM

How easy will it be to remove the skimmer for cleaining? It looks like a pretty tight fit.

niloc16 · #6 10-07-2006, 05:20 PM

moereefer - i cannot take any credit, i was lucky to have had mark from hidden reef do all the plumbing, intially i wanted to the plumbing but after seeing his setup and how tidy it was i asked if he would do it. mine would have never turned out like that
dave c - skimmer actually comes out quite easily, i have to removed the cup, recirc pump and then the hole assembly pops right out.

cprowler · #7 10-08-2006, 02:48 PM

Looking good Colin. I need to get me one of those water timers.

That's exactly how I have my RO unit hooked up, just need the timer.