schooleyosis
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No rinsing huh??? Just use filter socks to filter it all out for a few days or what?
bknapp's Stealth 180
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I've usually used the live sand in past builds.
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No problem.
schooleyosis
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Trust me, you'll want to rinse that stuff
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Will do.
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Started with the dry mock up of my plumbing tonight, hope to have sump moved in tomorrow night to glue everything down. Was hoping to dabs down and prime the canopy my Dad built for me but with tonight's weather it's not going to happen.
Gurgle Busters for the drains:
The start of the drains in the sump area:
Gurgle Busters for the drains:
The start of the drains in the sump area:
schooleyosis
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Alright. Progress!!!
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Slow and unexciting progress but progress none the less.
schooleyosis
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Alright!
dwilliams87
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I'll be following along, looking good!
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Just a shameless plug for a fellow MTRC member and acrylic master Rick at Synergy.
That is the skimmer stand, he also built my sump with two part boxes, the ATO container and, one of my reactors.
That is the skimmer stand, he also built my sump with two part boxes, the ATO container and, one of my reactors.
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The last 96 hours have been crazy.
Thursday night I started mocking the plumbing with the measurements and mental visualization of the sump. And did surprisingly well, the dry mock didn't need any cutting to fit.
Friday night after work went to my old place and started tearing down the old tank, goal was to get the sump out so I could finish the plumbing and allow it plenty of dry time.
Saturday morning sanded down the rough cuts of the canopy and Kilz'd the canopy and the inside of the removable doors. Saturday afternoon went and got the first load of livestock, then floated and released them into the tank. While they were floating I finished the priming. Saturday afternoon started painting the canopy, finished the painting before retrieving the remaining livestock. Saturday evening got the rest of the rock and coral from the 110, went back to the new place and floated them. Stopped and ate pizza with the wife and kids, then made the third and final trip to go fishing and catch fish in an almost empty tank. Got home and floated them, lost two fish in the transfer, one got speared by my sailfin while in the net and the other just stressed itself. After getting all the livestock transferred over I found the best stud to hang my canopy from and measured my 48" Giesemann fixture. And then hung the canopy. Then I put the fixture onto the top of the tank and hung it inside the canopy with the hanging kit I was using before. I have ordered another halide reflector and I will be adding that along with two more T5.
Sunday I completely emptied the old 110 so my coworker could come pick it up. After he got it went back home and started cleaning up the electrical and getting the DA Reef Keeper situated.
Here's the first FTS of the Stealth 180:
Have plenty of work left.
Thanks for looking.
Thanks to those who have helped me get here. Especially the understanding (future) wife.
Thursday night I started mocking the plumbing with the measurements and mental visualization of the sump. And did surprisingly well, the dry mock didn't need any cutting to fit.
Friday night after work went to my old place and started tearing down the old tank, goal was to get the sump out so I could finish the plumbing and allow it plenty of dry time.
Saturday morning sanded down the rough cuts of the canopy and Kilz'd the canopy and the inside of the removable doors. Saturday afternoon went and got the first load of livestock, then floated and released them into the tank. While they were floating I finished the priming. Saturday afternoon started painting the canopy, finished the painting before retrieving the remaining livestock. Saturday evening got the rest of the rock and coral from the 110, went back to the new place and floated them. Stopped and ate pizza with the wife and kids, then made the third and final trip to go fishing and catch fish in an almost empty tank. Got home and floated them, lost two fish in the transfer, one got speared by my sailfin while in the net and the other just stressed itself. After getting all the livestock transferred over I found the best stud to hang my canopy from and measured my 48" Giesemann fixture. And then hung the canopy. Then I put the fixture onto the top of the tank and hung it inside the canopy with the hanging kit I was using before. I have ordered another halide reflector and I will be adding that along with two more T5.
Sunday I completely emptied the old 110 so my coworker could come pick it up. After he got it went back home and started cleaning up the electrical and getting the DA Reef Keeper situated.
Here's the first FTS of the Stealth 180:
Have plenty of work left.
Thanks for looking.
Thanks to those who have helped me get here. Especially the understanding (future) wife.
schooleyosis
2500 Club Member
Oh the pains we go through for our salty critters. Hopefully you can sit back and relax in the upcoming days and enjoy it. Lookin good so far man.
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roadrashpaul
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Coming together nicely. Give it a few days to settle in and get us a better fts.
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If those prices are correct they're great.
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I've got to at least start my aquascaping first. :banghead:
