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Old 02-01-2012, 11:37 AM
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You got a very nice and detailed build
I think your rock work is going to look grand in there.And I think you should go to sleep
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Old 02-01-2012, 08:33 PM
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Wao! Thats a nice build! Looking forward to see how things turn out for you! good luck!
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Finally went out and got some pumbing and started to piece it together! Unfortunately all the LFS seemed to have an abundance of ball valves but no gate valves. I had to order the gate valves online so until they come there is not a whole lot I can do..

Waiting on a few things to arrive:
~80lbs of MarcoRocks from Eli @ CaCo3Reef!
2 x 300W Eheim Jager heaters
Refractometer
RO/DI float valve
3 x 1" Gate Valves

Also the QT tank is still cycling and I am starting to see the nitrite spike so it should be somewhat close to finishing.. Can't wait to be able to get some fish in there. Im hoping for a Sailfin Tang Desjardini and a pair of False Percula Clowns to start!



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Started to put some of the plumbing together but, all in all, cannot complete it fully until my gate valves get here!!

Standpipes for my Herbie Overflow..


This is the manifold I put together for my GFO/Carbon reactors. It is tied into the return line.

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My equipment wishlist as of now is:
- 2x AI Vega/Sol (depending on if the Vega is out when I am ready or not)
- Neptune Apex Lite w/ VDM Module
- Ecotech Vortech MP40es (1 for now, 2 in the long run)
- 2x Phosban Reactors (Carbon/GFO)
- Toms Aqualifter Pump (For ATO)

Am I missing anything?
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Love the stand! Should be a nice setup for you once it's all up and running!
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Looks nice so far I love the detailed reports reminds me of a time when I wasn't so lazy

Perhaps running a pair of membranes in series would save you a step? Also, It's generally recommended to mount the aquasafe di canisters vertically to help avoid the water running through channels in the media... contacting more of it.
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finally went out and got some pumbing and started to piece it together! unfortunately i all the LFS seemed to have an abundance of ball valves but no gate valves. I had to order the gate valves online so until they come there is not a whole lot I can do..

Waiting on a few things to arrive:
~75lbs of MarcoRocks from Eli @ CaCo3Reef!
2 x 300W Eheim Jager heaters
Refractometer
RO/DI float valve
3 x 1" Gate Valves

Also the QT tank is still cycling and I am starting to see the nitrite spike so it should be somewhat close to finishing.. Can't wait to be able to get some fish in there. Im hoping for a Sailfin Tang Desjardini and a pair of False Percula Clowns to start!




the sailfin will be too large for a 90g they grow very fast, beautiful fish though


why three gate valves????
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why three gate valves????
I'm doing a Herbie overflow so I need one on my main drain line to control the syphon, one on my return to control flow and complete isolation when i need it, and one on the tee'd-off line from the outlet of the return pump to the refugium.

Probably only really needed two but they are already ordered..
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Canreef.. if you think your water is bad, you havent seen mine..


Before on the Left, After ~250G on the right...

This is my first stage pre-filter... the second stage carbon block and third stage 1micron filter werent much better... unbelievable.

safe to say I will not be drinking any of my tap water any time soon. :uhoh2:
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