pookstreet Posted July 27, 2007 Author Share Posted July 27, 2007 Thanks for the compliments everyone. Man, I am so itching for this tank to be ready but there just seems to be one problem after another, none of which tank related, that's been causing delays. I have so much to stock it with and so many plans. Link to comment
pookstreet Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 Well, back to updates on the tank. Got the sump situated and the return pump plumbing all done. I just need to finish the drain plumbing tonight and it's ready for water. Link to comment
Maeda Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 I like the no nonsense industrial look of this tank. FILL IT UP! Link to comment
ezcompany Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 papa pook, is this tank designed to be a "display/show" tank or a huge prop tank? and pls save a frag of this acan for me at RAP http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/poo...PS/DSCN8786.jpg domo arigato Link to comment
pookstreet Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 Thanks Maeda. I was thinking the same thing. Why dress it up all nice sitting in the garage, as long as what's inside looks nice EZ - this will be a full blown show tank. The only frags that will go in it are those I am growing out for display. I have a dedicated 150 gallon tub to the side that I'll use as the fuge/prop tank to be tied into the system. Remind me before RAP about the Acan. It's been so busy I may forget. Link to comment
pookstreet Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 All plumbing done!!! Woohoo!!! Link to comment
pheallox Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 NIce system but why difernt size drains ( half inch - one incha) and what is the gate valve for?.....Draining the tank ?..waterchanges? Link to comment
pookstreet Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 NIce system but why difernt size drains ( half inch - one incha) and what is the gate valve for?.....Draining the tank ?..waterchanges? The tank came with 2 2" drains in the overflow. I had to reduce one down to 1.25" so I can tee off a 1" (gate valve) to feed the H&S skimmer directly. The gate valve gives me more precise control on the amount of flow going through the skimmer, which will impact it's overall performance. Link to comment
farewelltofriday_mailbox Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 amazing. simply wonderful. now how bout some water! I can't wait. Link to comment
pookstreet Posted August 1, 2007 Author Share Posted August 1, 2007 amazing. simply wonderful. now how bout some water! I can't wait. Thanks for the compliments. Here is some water for ya The system is being leak tested and it took almost an hour and a half to fill the tank/sump Link to comment
adinsxq Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 papa pook, your overflow box is larger than all my tanks combined Link to comment
Pinner Reef Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Simply pimptastic... Keep the photos coming. Note to self: After new tank buy a decent camera for yourself. -pinner Link to comment
pookstreet Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 adin - that used to be the case for me too. Just be patient and wait until after you are married, with kids, and getting old like me, then you can have a big tank Thanks Pinner. Link to comment
pookstreet Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 Finally got saltwater in the system. The water was delivered on Wednesday. It took me over 2 hours to drain the system and 15 minutes for Andy from Ocean in Motion to fill it with NSW from Scripps. I am hoping to get a mixture of live and dead sand in the tank sometime tomorrow so some more pix will be forthcoming. Link to comment
divecj5 Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Awesome...congrats on getting it WET....looking forward to seeing the pics... Adam Link to comment
spanko Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Instant Ocean Reef Crystals to mix 320 Gals $70.00 100gpd 5-stage RO/DI system for only $169 NSW delivery man priceless................... Link to comment
pookstreet Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 Thanks Adam. LOL spanko.........even at 100gpd, it would take more than 3 days to fill up the system. Yes, it is priceless Link to comment
pookstreet Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 Finally some update. Filter sock holder. I had the piece made by SoCalCreations and added the side pieces to hold it up myself. 240 pounds of live/dead sand for ~1.5" sandbed all the way around. Some rocks will go in tonight. I'll add more sand around the rock work to make it about 2" total once all the rocks are in. Link to comment
r20crazy Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 nice!!!! just a heads up, if the tank is sitting under the tracks for your garage door, you may wanna rig up something to catch grease/oil from the wheels, as it can drip when temps rise enough (or at least mine do). Link to comment
divecj5 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Awesome update man....looks awesome. Can't wait to see it all rigged up with lights and rock Link to comment
spanko Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Why is it in the garage? Is that your fort to get away from it all, drink some adult beverages, and hang with the guys lookin at the critters? Link to comment
pookstreet Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 nice!!!! just a heads up, if the tank is sitting under the tracks for your garage door, you may wanna rig up something to catch grease/oil from the wheels, as it can drip when temps rise enough (or at least mine do). Thanks. I don't believe there is any grease/oil in the door tracks. The opener is shaft driven and there are wheels that move in the tracks. Awesome update man....looks awesome. Can't wait to see it all rigged up with lights and rock Rocks coming up shortly. I am hoping to have the lights rigged in about 2 weeks if everything works out according to plan. Why is it in the garage? Is that your fort to get away from it all, drink some adult beverages, and hang with the guys lookin at the critters? It's in the garage b/c the wife said it's too big to go inside the house Link to comment
spanko Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Then it doesn't get any better than that............... Link to comment
pookstreet Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 That's right. It is what it is. At least I have the tank to play with.......... Link to comment
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