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Old 07-18-2015, 02:15 PM
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Sat morning Jul 16th

Overflow drains installed i (original with new rubber gaskets)

Filled overflow with a couple inches of water to test seals.


So far So good
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Old 07-18-2015, 02:17 PM
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Freshly Moved into place

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Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, Blue LEDs) Vertex Calcium Reactor 2x Deltec Pellet Reactors

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Old 07-18-2015, 02:35 PM
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Full tank with return plumbing




Return plumbing (left)





Return plumbing (Right)
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Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, Blue LEDs) Vertex Calcium Reactor 2x Deltec Pellet Reactors
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Old 07-18-2015, 05:26 PM
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Nice start... but what's the drip pan for?
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Old 07-18-2015, 05:40 PM
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Nice start... but what's the drip pan for?
Isn't it obvious? A drip. Duh
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Old 07-18-2015, 05:52 PM
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I put it there incase I had a drip if I didnt tighten then bulkhead enough


All good.

I am going to start on the drain line.
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Old 07-21-2015, 04:19 AM
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Sunday Jul 19

o Drain plumping completed Last night
o water test of bulk heads completed
o left drain test completed

Monday Jul 20
o right drain test completed
o tank and sump tested with fresh water
o return pump ands plumbing tested
o Added Lights
o Added Heaters


it is coming along
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Hardware: Super Reef Octopus SSS-3000, Tunze ATO, Mag 18 return, 3x MP40W, 2X Koralia 4's Wavemaker
Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, Blue LEDs) Vertex Calcium Reactor 2x Deltec Pellet Reactors
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