dweakl01 Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 I could paint it if I wanted, but it fits nicely under the black lip of the tank. I'll probably zip tie it to the lip anyway. How's your plumbing coming? Link to comment
Newbie527 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 slackers. Actually, if the wife allows, I will finish my stand/cabinet tonight. Somehow I am guessing that won't happen. Dweak - what size bulkheads did you use? what lighting are you planning on using? J Link to comment
reef n ale Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Cool. I can picture what you mean...under the black plastic part, right? I posted the first plumbing pic on my thread. Check it out and tell me what you think...nicely! Rob Link to comment
dweakl01 Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 Originally posted by Newbie527 Dweak - what size bulkheads did you use? what lighting are you planning on using? J Bulkheads are 2 x 1" slip. Lighting will be 150w HQI 20k to begin, I may do a hood with PCs added later depending upon my needs. Link to comment
dweakl01 Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 Originally posted by reef 'n ale Cool. I can picture what you mean...under the black plastic part, right? Yup, exactly. Link to comment
Newbie527 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 I am jealous...you are so much further along than where i would like to be. looks good and keep us posted. Link to comment
dweakl01 Posted September 17, 2005 Author Share Posted September 17, 2005 Originally posted by Newbie527 I am jealous...you are so much further along than where i would like to be. looks good and keep us posted. If you want to drill your tank, PM me sometime and bring it up. We can get it done, not a big deal. Link to comment
dweakl01 Posted September 17, 2005 Author Share Posted September 17, 2005 OK, plumbing is done and the maifold is installed. I have to finish the sump today, and I'll probably run fresh water outside in it for a while working out flow rates, looking for leaks, etc. First, the manifold... Next, the plumbing... Lastly, a front view... Link to comment
reef n ale Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 Dude, that looks great! The manifold does tuck away nicely. Rob Link to comment
dhoffroad Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 lookin good...I like the manifold set up... Link to comment
dweakl01 Posted September 17, 2005 Author Share Posted September 17, 2005 Thanks guys. I just need to get the sump finished. Off to the dollar store to buy some picture frames to use as baffles. Link to comment
mdt178 Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 I'd put in 2 more ball valves on the drain and maybe a couple of unions for easy disconnection, only for making maintenance a little easier. what kind of skimmer are you going to use? I like the manifold, is it 1/2" schedule 40? Link to comment
smokez01 Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 That tank is gonna be sick! I really want to set up a long tank somewhere around the house, especialy because i work at a fish store, http://www.bigalsonline.com the first in the US, kudos on your new tank man, i cant wait to see it unfold, Link to comment
dweakl01 Posted September 17, 2005 Author Share Posted September 17, 2005 Originally posted by mdt178 I'd put in 2 more ball valves on the drain and maybe a couple of unions for easy disconnection, only for making maintenance a little easier. what kind of skimmer are you going to use? I like the manifold, is it 1/2" schedule 40? I'll probably put a 1.5" ball valve on the drain. The last length going into the sump is not glued, so I can do it anytime. Lowes didn't have any solvent 1.5" ball valves last time I was there. As for unions, I may add some in the future. I was just trying to keep it simple at this point. Skimmer is the BakPak knock-off from Aquatraders runnning a RIO 600. I'm using it on my 30 now, so I'll just transfer it since the 30 is coming down. Yup the manifold is nothing more than .5" schedule 40. I've probably got a whopping $8 - $9 wrapped up in it. Link to comment
dweakl01 Posted September 17, 2005 Author Share Posted September 17, 2005 Originally posted by smokez01 That tank is gonna be sick! I really want to set up a long tank somewhere around the house, especialy because i work at a fish store, http://www.bigalsonline.com the first in the US, kudos on your new tank man, i cant wait to see it unfold, Thanks for the props, I appreciate it. Link to comment
reef n ale Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 If your getting rid of your LR today, does that mean you have the new tank running? Rob Link to comment
dweakl01 Posted September 18, 2005 Author Share Posted September 18, 2005 shhh...that's what that means. I'm still working on the aquascape tough. Pics to follow in a couple days once I've finalized things. Link to comment
Ed-N Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Dweak, Nice work! I don't post much these days, but I'm also setting up a 20L. I skimmed the previous pages, but couldn't figure out how you are keeping the waterline above the drain bulkhead level. I'm considering doing a manifold, too, and would love advice. Thanks, Ed Link to comment
dweakl01 Posted September 18, 2005 Author Share Posted September 18, 2005 Ed-N, I don't have the water line that high. Its funny you mentioned this because my wife and I were looking at the tank while sitting at the table this eveening and I said if I did it again the only thing I would do is to place the bulkheads higher. I have the waterline about 2" from the top of the tank. (I'll post pics later) When I drilled the tank I used the rule of thumb to keep the bulkhead the distance of the circumference of the hole from all sides. So, that's put the bulkhead in high. -Darin PS: Where are you in MD? Link to comment
Ed-N Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Darin, If you haven't gone too far in stocking, you can drain the tank and silicone/glue some small skimmer boxes infront of the bulkheads with the teeth at the water level you want. The other thing I was concerned about your design is noise. I'm not sure I see any way for air to get into the drain bulkheads except through the bulkheads themselves. Sometimes, this causes a sucking or toilet flushing sound. An external durso would be a possible solution. Sorry, dude, I don't mean to be critical, but I just wanted to share my thoughts since I am also building a 20L. I live near Columbia, MD, between DC and Baltimore. Where in PA are you? Close to the MD border? Perhaps we can finish our 20L's together over a beer! Ed Link to comment
dweakl01 Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 Originally posted by Ed-N Darin, If you haven't gone too far in stocking, you can drain the tank and silicone/glue some small skimmer boxes infront of the bulkheads with the teeth at the water level you want. I thought about doing a calfo-style (tank-length) overflow with ledge, but decided I didn't want the extra hassle. The water level isn't bad, just something I'd rethink. The other thing I was concerned about your design is noise. I'm not sure I see any way for air to get into the drain bulkheads except through the bulkheads themselves. Sometimes, this causes a sucking or toilet flushing sound. An external durso would be a possible solution.You're right that's allI have for air intake(through the bulkheads). I have no issues with the "flushing sound", except when my return pump powers off, that's when I get it, so I'm fine in that category. Sorry, dude, I don't mean to be critical, but I just wanted to share my thoughts since I am also building a 20L. I live near Columbia, MD, between DC and Baltimore. Where in PA are you? Close to the MD border? Perhaps we can finish our 20L's together over a beer! Ed No problem. I appreciate the input. Yeah, I'm in York, about 45 minutes north of Towson. Link to comment
Ed-N Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Darin, Sounds like you got everything under control. Excellent! Let's see some more pix!!! Ed Link to comment
dweakl01 Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 Thanks, Ed. I'll take some tonight. I'm probably gonna take down my frag tank and put my frags in there as well. Link to comment
dweakl01 Posted September 20, 2005 Author Share Posted September 20, 2005 As promised... FTS... Right Side... Left Side... Link to comment
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