Author Topic: New project is underway:180g SPS w/ 150g macro sump (Read 23551 times)

bigfalcon36 · « **Reply #125 on:** March 09, 2007, 09:27:35 »

Finished is one of terms that is over used. Tanks are never finished.

aquavista99 · « **Reply #126 on:** March 09, 2007, 09:34:29 »

Quote from: bigfalcon36 on March 09, 2007, 09:27:35

Finished is one of terms that is over used. Tanks are never finished.

Very true. If everything grows as expected (day by day, week by week, etc), a larger aquarium will be in order within a few years. You are absolutely right. A reef aquarium is never finished. But my days of spending numerous hours in the basement working on the project will be over soon

rmstevensiii · « **Reply #127 on:** March 09, 2007, 10:54:44 »

Almost time to kick back with a cold one an enjoy your handiwork.

aquavista99 · « **Reply #128 on:** March 09, 2007, 21:57:09 »

Quote from: rmstevensiii on March 09, 2007, 10:54:44

Almost time to kick back with a cold one an enjoy your handiwork.

Very good point, Mitch. Time to relax and enjoy the view type of deal!

aquavista99 · « **Reply #129 on:** March 12, 2007, 00:41:25 »

Quote from: rmstevensiii on March 09, 2007, 10:54:44

Almost time to kick back with a cold one an enjoy your handiwork.

Nope, I ended up spending another weekend in my basement working on this project. Decided to take out the existing plumbing and stand I built for my reactor and skimmer (behind the sump) and make things more user friendly (IE, added lots of unions, etc). Built two smaller stands to hold the reactor and skimmer as well. Only four trips to Lowes this weekend!

Reefinmike · « **Reply #130 on:** March 12, 2007, 13:45:25 »

very nice tim!

however i do not know if that skimmer is large enough to handle your system.

aquavista99 · « **Reply #131 on:** March 15, 2007, 16:02:14 »

About 99% finished with the sump

micki · « **Reply #132 on:** March 15, 2007, 16:31:58 »

SWEET!!!

bigfalcon36 · « **Reply #133 on:** March 15, 2007, 17:28:55 »

How's the skimmer working out for you Tim?

Joel · « **Reply #134 on:** March 15, 2007, 17:50:47 »

is that plumbing a little crooked?

aquavista99 · « **Reply #135 on:** March 15, 2007, 18:38:16 »

Quote from: Joel on March 15, 2007, 17:50:47

is that plumbing a little crooked?

I think you are right about the plumbing....hence 99% finished with he sump. I want to do a mulligan with the plumbing on the skimmer....just need my local vendor to order the replacement parts for me since Euro-Reef, Inc. always encourages you to contact your local authorized dealer first.

Reefinmike · « **Reply #136 on:** March 15, 2007, 18:45:25 »

looks like its all coming along great. the only pointer i have is that IME cheato grows much faster if you have it spread out into a 4-5" thick sheet, that way light can penetrate down and it can make the most use out of the light. also it will hold less detritus and gunk in a sheet rather than a ball.

aquavista99 · « **Reply #137 on:** March 15, 2007, 18:54:20 »

Quote from: micki on March 15, 2007, 16:31:58

SWEET!!!

Thanks, Micki! I am very pleased with the macro algae sump

Here are a few more pictures of the sump.

aquavista99 · « **Reply #138 on:** March 15, 2007, 19:01:09 »

Quote from: illnino on March 15, 2007, 18:45:25

looks like its all coming along great. the only pointer i have is that IME cheato grows much faster if you have it spread out into a 4-5" thick sheet, that way light can penetrate down and it can make the most use out of the light. also it will hold less detritus and gunk in a sheet rather than a ball.

Hey Mike, I am actually using my cheato to replace the micron filter socks I used on my old system. It is placed where it is to trap the detritus and gunk. I just rinse it off in a five gallon bucket every week when I do water changes. Works well so far and beats cleaning micron fiber socks which clog up every few days.

aquavista99 · « **Reply #139 on:** March 15, 2007, 19:07:50 »

Quote from: bigfalcon36 on March 15, 2007, 17:28:55

How's the skimmer working out for you Tim?

Travis, I love the skimmer so far. I am still testing which feed pump will give me the best results. I started off with a Mag 7 and now I am using a Mag 5. May go back to the Mag 7 soon. Would like to move about 300-400 gph through the skimmer via the feed pump.

aquavista99 · « **Reply #140 on:** March 15, 2007, 19:11:39 »

Quote from: rmstevensiii on March 09, 2007, 10:54:44

Almost time to kick back with a cold one an enjoy your handiwork.

Agreed. Saved the best for last!

verper · « **Reply #141 on:** March 15, 2007, 19:53:45 »

Two fine choices

bigfalcon36 · « **Reply #142 on:** March 15, 2007, 21:02:46 »

Some one stole a Guinness...

Viggen · « **Reply #143 on:** March 15, 2007, 22:17:34 »

Looking GREAT!!

So is the ER running with 1, 2 or 3 RC pumps?

My guess is a mag 3 or a mag 5

I use a eheim 1250 as my feed pump

aquavista99 · « **Reply #144 on:** March 15, 2007, 22:42:41 »

Quote from: Viggen on March 15, 2007, 22:17:34

Looking GREAT!!

So is the ER running with 1, 2 or 3 RC pumps?

My guess is a mag 3 or a mag 5

I use a eheim 1250 as my feed pump

Thanks for the compliment, Gary. My skimmer is equipped with three SPE5/Eheim 1262 pumps. The Mag 5 is working well as a feed pump. I have a ball valve connected to the Mag 7.

aquavista99 · « **Reply #145 on:** March 16, 2007, 00:47:58 »

Quote from: bigfalcon36 on March 15, 2007, 21:02:46

Some one stole a Guinness...

I think I found the missing Guinness, Travis.

bigfalcon36 · « **Reply #146 on:** March 16, 2007, 07:34:30 »

I bet that smells nice...

Reefinmike · « **Reply #147 on:** March 16, 2007, 16:44:55 »

hmm... youre one of those of the filter sock haters club

. i love mine, just keep 6 on hand, keeps water clear and clears up micro bubbles. i could see how a big chunk of cheato will stop detritus and bubbles also...

btw, Keystone is better.... only $12/30

aquavista99 · « **Reply #148 on:** March 22, 2007, 22:25:29 »

Quote from: bigfalcon36 on March 16, 2007, 07:34:30

I bet that smells nice...

Travis, I think the skimmer is working out pretty well so far. Here are a few updated pictures.

Joel · « **Reply #149 on:** March 22, 2007, 22:53:02 »

Now that is some serious waste removal!!!!!!!

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