68 Gallon Rimless Reef Build

[daplatapus]

Originally Posted by zhasan

Also, I was out at Rona to pick up the silicone for installing the sump baffles, but couldnt find anything. Can someone point me in the right direction please!!

I've always used this stuff with no problems:

Only one I've ever seen at a hardware store that says aquarium safe.
I have heard of some having it go a bit yellow but I've personally never had that happen. Get it a HomeHardware for $9 for a 3 tube contractor pack.

[zhasan]

Originally Posted by daplatapus

I've always used this stuff with no problems:

Only one I've ever seen at a hardware store that says aquarium safe.
I have heard of some having it go a bit yellow but I've personally never had that happen. Get it a HomeHardware for $9 for a 3 tube contractor pack.

Thanks! I'll check it out. Seems like an awesome deal for 3 bucks a tube!

I've also found something at Industrial plastics that is Aquarium safe.. Let's see what that is all about!

[zhasan]

Alright folks so I finally got some time to post an update!

My build took a big halt by the end of October because I went down to Mexico just before I started my new job. Came back from vacation and started work right after and didn't step foot in my garage for about 3 weeks.

But then I finally got caught up with things and slowly started painting the stand. Finally its all done!! well atleast enough for me to move on with other things.

Here are some pics... I have a LOT of questions in my mind at the moment that I'll be posting after the pics.. I hoping to come up with some solutions this weekend so I can get going right after new years!!

Here is the stand in its final resting place!


Side view!


RO/DI Water mixing station



0 TDS!

[zhasan]

Alright, so I have a concern with my RO/DI unit..

On the TDS meter, it says 000 for all readings (in and out). Is that possible? or is it possible that my unit may not be functioning properly because its been sitting in storage for more than a year now?

[zhasan]

I'm also a little perplexed about my sump design.

I'm thinking of a 3 chamber sump. First for Drain and Skimmer, second for return and third for fuge.

However, I only have 36" to play with.

First section will be 16" next for return will be 8" and that leaves me with 12 inches for fuge. Is that ample size for fuge and return chamber?

Here is a pic of the "to be" sump!

[zhasan]

Most of my equipment will be dipped in Vinegar water tonight and cleaned tomorrow! I'm hoping to have the tank up on the stand by tomorrow afternoon!

Still debating whether to put a foam insulation sheet under the tank or not..

The stand top is made out of MDF.. its pretty stable as it is.. What the community's opinion on that?

[daplatapus]

No pics well, can't see them anyway...