72x30x18 DIY build thread


Don't know why they call it a stop valve. Its a gate valve.
But not your color and you're getting all from one place.
Sorry I passed out last night before I could get back to ya.
I think it stop valve because they want you to stop paying $52 each. We have a Menards before I order I'm going to go to the hardware store and grab all my fittings and anything else I can find. Tt
 
I think it stop valve because they want you to stop paying $52 each. We have a Menards before I order I'm going to go to the hardware store and grab all my fittings and anything else I can find. Tt
The cool thing about those gate valves is that they fit perfectly into 1-1/4" T's if you wanted to make a manifold.
 
Well posting here for continuity.

Display sump project took a pause. Local glass shop is going to water jet me a new panel.

Need to order a tube of silicone. Wish I could get a mini tube.

Will get the project back underway once all is ready. Might prep the tank for re silicone this weekend.

Main reef is rocking and rolling. Feeling good about general reef keeping. Still have no idea about fish qt or disease or any of that lol.
 

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Well posting here for continuity.

Display sump project took a pause. Local glass shop is going to water jet me a new panel.

Need to order a tube of silicone. Wish I could get a mini tube.

Will get the project back underway once all is ready. Might prep the tank for re silicone this weekend.

Main reef is rocking and rolling. Feeling good about general reef keeping. Still have no idea about fish qt or disease or any of that lol.
I've used $10 tubes of GE One silicone without issues.
 
I've used $10 tubes of GE One silicone without issues.
Yeah its a small tank if it blows up only 12 gallons P

Probably going to do that route. Vs the special grade stuff $30 a tube
 
Yeah its a small tank if it blows up only 12 gallons P

Probably going to do that route. Vs the special grade stuff $30 a tube
DO NOT get the stuff that is mold resistant. 100% silicone. I think it has a red label. I have some pic tomorrow.
 
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Not sure how this would work for glass on glass action. I didn't realize it said for plastics. Just make sure what you use doesn't have the mold stuff in it.
 
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Considering 2 of these to light the display fuge, $25 or... A 36 inch orphek for $150

Hmmm
 

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Ready!
 

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Splam Sunday
 

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Reefing list,

-Cleaned gyres

-Refilled oxydator with ~8% this time vs 12 seemed too high

-Cleaned skimmer cup in sump (N has been low)

-Cleaned front glass

-Sock swap



Waiting to test
in 1-2 hours

Going to be gone for a week gotta get things in a good place.
 
Reefing list,

-Cleaned gyres

-Refilled oxydator with ~8% this time vs 12 seemed too high

-Cleaned skimmer cup in sump (N has been low)

-Cleaned front glass

-Sock swap



Waiting to test
in 1-2 hours

Going to be gone for a week gotta get things in a good place.
are you ever home... why bother having a reef tank, may as well bring all your coral and stuff to me, you will see them about as often and wont have to worry about cleaning stuff up ;)
 
are you ever home... why bother having a reef tank, may as well bring all your coral and stuff to me, you will see them about as often and wont have to worry about cleaning stuff up ;)
All reefing supplies free . Pickup only. Lolol
 
From random bin of "stuff"

If anyone wants that gfo there's 1.5 containers . Feel free to crash your tank like I did...

Ready set whos running for this? lolol

Jk, I can frag the gold torch, colt, blue nepthea, green nepthea, zoas

Everything else is slow....
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IF YOU HAD TO TAKE A REEFING EXAM, WOULD YOU PASS?

  • Yes!

    Votes: 32 45.7%
  • Not yet, but I have one that I want to buy in mind!

    Votes: 9 12.9%
  • No.

    Votes: 26 37.1%
  • Other (please explain).

    Votes: 3 4.3%
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