lockrookie's 180g (build #3)

gregzz4 · #1 03-22-2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lockrookie

why keep refilling dt just empty sump do changes refill infact you can empty into a pail and reuse water

I missed this part.
I empty the DT 'cause it gets slimy/murky.
I'm going to use tapwater again for the next test and then the system will sit empty until my rock finishes curing.

lockrookie · #2 03-23-2012, 04:48 AM

its 10:00 at night and what do i decide to do..... a water test prolly not mybest idea in case of major leakage but my weekend is busy. here's hopeing

lockrookie · #3 03-23-2012, 05:56 AM

leak test complete... we have sucess

Coralgurl · #4 03-23-2012, 06:24 AM

Put the inlaws to work helping with the build while they are there!! Extra hands can't hurt! Glad the tank didn't leak, that would have sucked before bed..

lockrookie · #5 03-23-2012, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Coralgurl

Put the inlaws to work helping with the build while they are there!! Extra hands can't hurt! Glad the tank didn't leak, that would have sucked before bed..

no worries the plan is to have them help me move the 90 into the kitchen the day before they leave. so that i can fix up the wall for the new tank and run some hosing and wireing. this tank will have a dedicated line ..no more blowing breakers.

i didnt get much sleep last night worring about my sealing job so i had to try it. now im trying to find pails to store teh water i filled it with for water changes .. waste not want not.

wife was more worried about it falling through the floor that i found funny