The LAST big upgrade - Page 2

michika · #1 07-16-2009, 02:47 PM

Thats guys!

I'll look into that link for those skimmers, and I'll pass along your note to Kevin about the pieces of acrylic. I bet Kevin will want them.

michika · #2 07-29-2009, 01:33 PM

As of Monday the ghetto shower is about 90% removed. We will need to re-run most of the copper plumbing down there. The good thing is that the recycling price on copper here is like $1.65/lb and we have a lot of it!

We made a run to the dump on Saturday to start clearing out more reno debris. We probably have 2-3 more dump runs to do over the course of the rest of the summer. Our run only cost us $20, and I got to see where Seagulls come from!

The thing with a whole basement reno, is that its really hard to just focus on the tank, as there are so many other little things we have to do at the same time. Its very time consuming.

michika · #3 03-09-2010, 01:19 PM

The RO/DI is Bulk Reef Supply's Spartan system. It does 300 gpd and set us back $399.99+shipping (~$100). We also ordered a booster pump and misc. plumbing parts in a second order.

michika · #4 03-14-2010, 08:27 PM

Got out ozonizer on Friday, put it online in the 180g for the time being.

The beast skimmer is also going online on the 180g later today, the skimmer pumps on the 180g keep seizing.

Kevin blew out the remaining bathroom wall this afternoon and right now is cutting wood for the new wall.

I on the other hand am chipping up VCT and Lino tiles and wishing for a couple of nice cold beers.

BlueAbyss · #5 03-14-2010, 09:11 PM

Chipping tiles sucks, I don't envy you... I'm sitting on the deck ATM, where it's ~18C (and damn bright). You should be outside, I bet it's sunny and warm in Saskatoon today as well

michika · #6 03-20-2010, 05:44 PM

We've been busy for the last couple of weeks.

Air dryer showed up last week, its huge! The ozonizer is online and chugging away on the 180g. Just hunting down some calibration fluid for the ORP probe so we can start running it with the RKE.

The rest of the fishroom has been gutted

In wall plumbing surprise

Where the new wall will go

Ceiling surprise! A heating duct that ended nowhere but in the ceiling behind a board. We'll be making use of it as that laundry room is cold.

Vintage spigots that lead to our washer and dryer. They need to be replaced, but I love the look of them.

Wall building in a small enclosed space

Its up!

Some photos detailing the holes to drill.

fishytime · #7 03-22-2010, 02:33 PM

The drawing of the end of the tank 3'x2'....is that hole configuration going on both ends of the tank or just one?.......tank is gonna look like swiss cheese with all those holes in it

JDigital · #8 03-23-2010, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishytime

....tank is gonna look like swiss cheese with all those holes in it

.. so true!

michika · #9 03-23-2010, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishytime

The drawing of the end of the tank 3'x2'....is that hole configuration going on both ends of the tank or just one?.......tank is gonna look like swiss cheese with all those holes in it

Just one end. We're also going to do a center brace as well.

michika · #10 06-03-2010, 02:11 PM

Plasma lights? This sounds interesting! Tell me more?