Subman's Jump into the big leagues (225g)

[gridley]

Wow! What a frustration that would be! Do you know which joint is it leaking from? And what would be the cause of it?

[fishytime]

you dont like plumbing a tank???....how come???......I know sometimes it's like

[subman]

Originally Posted by gridley

Wow! What a frustration that would be! Do you know which joint is it leaking from? And what would be the cause of it?

The first ones were from not using teflon tape on a threaded joint the it turned into over tightening said joint this last time I think a small shaving of pvc is under the new bulkhead. Completely user error.

Originally Posted by fishytime

you dont like plumbing a tank???....how come???......I know sometimes it's like

I hate plumbing in general but tank plumbing is a completely new level of hate!

[gridley]

Thanks - I'll take your "challenges" as tips for my project for this weekend. I will now approach my plumbing with an increased level of trepidation!

[Paigee]

Just read through your whole build, looks great so far! Can't wait to see more

[subman]

Originally Posted by Paigee

Just read through your whole build, looks great so far! Can't wait to see more

Thanks....here's some more

Filled with sand, water and a few rocks.


90% complete electronics box.....I removed the old laptop and have something new on the way!


only issue I'm having now is setting the drain perfectly with the knife valve. So I've got a gate valve coming in tomorrow from Kelly at The Reef Shoppe in Lloyd. I can't recommend doing a herbie with a knife it's far to imprecise. I think it may be possible with less flow but my returns are pumping approx. 4000gph and I can't seem to find the sweet spot.

[lastlight]

Originally Posted by subman

I can't recommend doing a herbie with a knife it's far to imprecise.

Not to mention all the knife valves I'm familiar with have metal parts inside.

Setup's looking really sharp! What are your plans for the light rack? Will this tank remain open top?