Jake's seahorse reef

[Jakegr]

Arrived yesterday!

The next step is to skin the stand. I think it will be done in a dark walnut. I spoke with a guy today, hopefully I can get this done quickly as I'm itching to get started!

Also, after a bunch of problems with my AI nano I got a replacement from AI. Unfortunately they didn't have a Nano in stock, so I paid a bit extra and they sent me a Sol blue. That will light the refugium/frag tank.

[Jakegr]

Very slow progress!







Came down to Mitras vs. Kessil. Went with the Kessil because of its small size, price, and I like the mounting arm. Knowing me I'll regret my decision in two weeks, but so far I like my choice.


The overflow. I used stockman-like standpipes due to a lack of space. If it doesn't work out I'll try another design.


Cut out a few teeth and fed the loc-line under the eurobrace.


Not quite finished the plumbing. Still need to build something to support it, and I need to finish the return plumbing. The DC5000 has a weird sized outlet, 1.25" and I couldn't find a PVC 1.25"-1" threaded bushing in Vancouver. I have accepted I'll have to use the 1.25"/1" barbed adapter that came with the pump, which I'll attach to hard plumbing with a 1" barb/male threaded adapter.


Still lots to do.

[gregzz4]

Good to see some progress
Where's the second DT ?

[Jakegr]

Thanks!

I'll get the second tank in the fall.

[yellowworld]

one piece euro brace cube....with external overflow...and all the plumbing neatly hidden....gorgeous stand and all the right gear to make me wet myself a little in its presence...


X2!!!!!

YUP im following this one!!

[daplatapus]

Originally Posted by Jakegr

The DC5000 has a weird sized outlet, 1.25" and I couldn't find a PVC 1.25"-1" threaded bushing in Vancouver. I have accepted I'll have to use the 1.25"/1" barbed adapter that came with the pump, which I'll attach to hard plumbing with a 1" barb/male threaded adapter.

Still lots to do.

Have you tried an outdoor sprinkler supply place? There a place here on the island called Iritex that has weird stuff like that. IF they haven't had a piece I've needed they've found it and brought it in for me at a very reasonable cost. My special order gate valves were almost 1/2 price of the major LFS price.

[Jakegr]

Originally Posted by daplatapus

Have you tried an outdoor sprinkler supply place? There a place here on the island called Iritex that has weird stuff like that. IF they haven't had a piece I've needed they've found it and brought it in for me at a very reasonable cost. My special order gate valves were almost 1/2 price of the major LFS price.

Thanks, I'll have to keep that place in mind. I have never heard of it. I have already plumbed in the pump so it is too late now, but I may renovate the plumbing when I add the 2nd tank.

[riceboy]

seeing all these nice plumbing, makes me want to rip up all my tubes and redo it, next tank i will have to use pipes for my plumbing

Originally Posted by Jakegr

Very slow progress!







Came down to Mitras vs. Kessil. Went with the Kessil because of its small size, price, and I like the mounting arm. Knowing me I'll regret my decision in two weeks, but so far I like my choice.


The overflow. I used stockman-like standpipes due to a lack of space. If it doesn't work out I'll try another design.


Cut out a few teeth and fed the loc-line under the eurobrace.


Not quite finished the plumbing. Still need to build something to support it, and I need to finish the return plumbing. The DC5000 has a weird sized outlet, 1.25" and I couldn't find a PVC 1.25"-1" threaded bushing in Vancouver. I have accepted I'll have to use the 1.25"/1" barbed adapter that came with the pump, which I'll attach to hard plumbing with a 1" barb/male threaded adapter.


Still lots to do.

[toytech]

Thats a piece of pvc art right there , great job .

[Jakegr]

Originally Posted by toytech

Thats a piece of pvc art right there , great job .

Thanks! Brought a tear to my eye haha jk.