And so it begins... ( update )

[geopod]

Ok looking at all that plumbing....is the Elbow connected to the Hip bone????Man thats insane.What is the total cost so far?If you dont mind me asking....Send me a PM if you dont want the wife to know....hehe I know I would be dead before I even finished a project like that. Awesome job Snoop.

george

[bluetang]

Looking good......
All my hard work has paid off :-)
Cant wait to add water on Saturday...
Dont electrocute yourself running the new wiring :-)

Blue out..

[untamed]

I'm really impressed by the work you've done there. Cramming all that stuff under that tank is some nice work. (I can't believe you've got a Ca reactor in there!) Love the look of the cube and I'm looking forward to your next update.

[Snappy]

How many microns is that pre-filter sock you are using? In my tank I have a 200 micron but I find that it plugs up very quickly. But the water is sure clear when the bag is fresh. How do you clean it? I let mine dry out and then take a vacuum to it but I am sure there must be a better way.

[Snoop Dog]

100 micron bag. I just spray it with the hose or masage it in the sink untill it is some what clean. then I throw it in the washing machine. With no soap.

[Snoop Dog]

Another long day on the tank, but Im glad to say I can see the light.

heres some pics of the days events, Special thanks to Blue tang, and Lil bow wow, for helpin me out,

120 Gallons of RO/DI,


First Fill


Placing the live rock, looks like Im about 20 - 30 pounds short, Ill have to pick some up ASAP.



Power is on, and the flow is good!

[Snoop Dog]

Blue tang , Lil bow wow, and the DOGGG!!!!



G3 is awesome!! I cant beleive the bubbles,



Side Shot,


Front shot


All in all things went well today. The Dart has a funny noise and the input and output connections have small leaks Ill have to fix in the AM. Not sure about the Dart, well see if it breaks in and the noise stops, or if there is an issue with the pump. the actually motor of the pump is surprisingly quit, so Im not sure what the noise is?

All in all Im happy with the flow, there is a constant movment of mass water around everything, nothing is being sprayed at , and the top of the sand just slightly moves, but is not disturbed.

Ill be sure to post more as the tank progresses, after all the setup is only the beggining!!!

[Delphinus]

Looks good.

[Chin_Lee]

one word snoop ........ WOW

[Snappy]

nice set up Snoop