CalmSeasQuest's Big Blue Wall

[CalmSeasQuest]

I compiled the plumbing list to complete the saltwater station (feed and drain plumbed to the tank), CWC, and ATO along with the Bean Animal drain, return and manifold.

Here's the list of parts ordered through USPlastic and PVCFittingsOnline.

I sure hope I can remember where everything goes

Part# Count Type Description
24153 1 Each 3/4" MPT x 1/2" Insert PVC Reducing Adapter
62022 1 Each 3/4" NPT x 1/2" Hose ID Black HDPE Adapter
64809 1 Each 1/2" Tube ID x 3/4" NPT Black Nylon Threaded Adapter
64325 2 Each 1/2" Tube ID Black Natural Coupler
56524 3 50' Roll 1/2"ID x .728"OD Nylobrade® PVC Tubing
57470 40 Each .714" x .810" Snap Grip Clamps
64409 24 Each 1/2" Tube ID Natural Polypropylene Elbow
64431 3 Each 1/2" Tube ID Natural Polypropylene Y
64314 2 Each 3/4" Tube ID x 3/4" NPT Black Nylon Elbow
60474 1 Each Black Plastic Tubing Cutter
59036 6 Each 5/8" to 23/32" Holding Range T-Clip 1.72"W x 1.68"L x .80"H - #10 Screw Size
26325 20 Foot 1 1/4" Gray PVC Schedule 80 Pipe
26326 25 Foot 1 1/2" Gray PVC Schedule 80 Pipe
62283 3 Each 1/2" Hose Barb x 1/2" Hose Barb Par-Barb® Polypropylene Ball Valve
64349 1 Each 1/2" Tube ID Black Nylon Tee
58032 1 100' Roll 1/4" OD x .040" Wall Black LLDPE Tubing
28753 4 Each 1-1/2" PVC SCH40 90° Street Elbow Socket x Spigot
28087 1 Each Schedule 80; Gray 90 Deg Elbow PVC Socket 1-1/2"
28088 6 Each 1 1/2" Gray Sch 80 PVC 45° Elbow
28093 3 Each Schedule 80; Gray Union PVC Socket 1-1/2" Pipe Size
28072 1 Each Schedule 80; Gray 90 Deg Elbow PVC Socket 1-1/4"
28074 4 Each Schedule 80; Gray Tee PVC Socket 1-1/4" Pipe Size
64846 3 Each 1/2" Tube ID x 3/4" NPT PVDF Threaded Adapter
26086 3 Each 1-1/4" x 3/4" PVC Threaded Reducing Coupling
26122 1 Each 1-1/4" x 1" PVC Socket Reducing Coupling
60706 10 Foot 1-1/4" ID x 1.62" OD Reinforced Clear PVC Tubing w/Polyester Braid
27275 1 Each Schedule 80; Gray Female Adaptor Threaded X Socket 1-1/4" Pipe Size
24034 2 Each 1-1/4" PVC Adapter
57164 4 Each 1.123" x 1.296" Snap Grip Clamps
16501 1 Roll PTFE Thread Seal Tape, 1/2" x 100"
820-012 1 EA 1-1/4" Schedule 80 PVC Cross 820-012
S1720C12 1 EA 1-1/4" Clear PVC True Union Swing Check Valve - Socket
2022-015 1 EA 1 1/2" PVC Socket Gate Valve Spears 2022-015
2022-012 5 EA 1 1/4" PVC Socket Gate Valve Spears 2022-012
21105012 2 EA 1 1/4" PVC True Union Ball Valve 021105012
897012 3 EA 1-1/4" Schedule 80 PVC (S x S) Union 897-012
898012 1 EA 1-1/4" Schedule 80 PVC (FPT x FPT) Union 898-012
848012 1 EA 1-1/4" Schedule 80 PVC FPT Cap 848-012

 

[CalmSeasQuest]

A few updates...

• Another delay - GLA says the tank won't be delivered until next weekend.
• The replacement media reactors arrived and appear to be free of the O-ring defect.
• Since it seems it will be forever before the tank is ready for livestock, I ordered additional livestock for the grow out tank including a Monti collection, a large group of Acans and a bunch of misc frags.
• The ribbon LEDs to illuminate the cabinet arrived - 24 Watts of 6000K waterproof light

 

[bknapp]

Where did you order the ribbon LED from?

 

[CalmSeasQuest]

Where did you order the ribbon LED from?

A whopping $13 investment on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0085UPTT4/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[CalmSeasQuest]

Since the tank has been delayed another week, I'm working on the plumbing, auto water change (ATO) and Constant Water Change (CWC). One of the challenges with the CWC is achieving the exact same rates for the removal of old saltwater and new saltwater replacement. Despite using a Masterflex peristaltic pump driving 2 pump heads at the exact same RPM, there will likely still be a difference in flow as one head will be pumping water against a ~10 head , while the other is drawing water, aided by gravity. My plan was to use a pinch valve on the faster line...



But I think I've found a better solution. Cole-Parmer makes pump heads that provide the ability to vary the occlusion rate (amount of pressure placed on the tubing by the rollers.)



I'll replace one of the fixed-occlusion pumps currently installed with the variable model. By slightly reducing the occlusion of the faster line (likely the drain), I hope to be able to tune the CWC pumps to run at the same rate. The 4 rollers should prevent any siphon.

My plan for the ATO is to use another Cole-Parmer pump and the left-over fixed occlusion pump head. Although I could rig a series of floats managed by the Apex, I've had great success with Tunze Osmolators, and will use another on this built with a Switched Socket Outlet, This allows me to replace the stock Osmolator pump with the Masterflex which provide adjustable flow rates, is impervious to the Kalk-laden top off water and can easily handle the head pressure.

 

[digitaledge]

Looking Good!! Following...

 

[CalmSeasQuest]

Looking Good!! Following...

Welcome aboard, thanks for tagging along!

 

[CalmSeasQuest]

Most of the plumbing components are in....


Strangely, I find that I am 4 nipples short (leave it alone )


The Pukani has been bleached, followed by 3 rounds of vinegar baths, then 3 rounds of Lanthanum Chloride and numerous rinses.



You can see where much of the coral skeleton on the exterior has been dissolved. I also like that the underlying rock appears much more porous That said, in retrospect I wish I had just ordered more Reef Saver or Marco and avoided all the hassle - especially since there will be additional biological filtration provided by the Marine Pure spheres and plates.


As most of the recent purchases have been unexciting PVC plumbing, I ordered a couple of "trinkets" today...



The Neptune probe holder looked like it would be right at home in my sump.




A large shelf piece of Aquaroche in an attempt to further complicate my aquascape.


A small collection of Monti frags, that by the time this tank is ready for them, will no doubt be large colonies....



Back Row-Ora German Blue Digi, Green Digi, Orang Digi, Original Setosa
Middle Row- Tyree Undata, Tyree Pokerstar
Front Row- Orange Cap, Tyree Idaho Grape Cap, Leng Sy Cap, Green Cap, Tyree Aquatubericulata


And a pack of Chalices at a price I couldn't resist...

 

[kingrl2]

Loving this build!

 

[Usctom]

Nice Pack of Montis:xd:

 

[CalmSeasQuest]

Loving this build!

Thanks for tagging along!

Nice Pack of Montis:xd:

I hope so, if the weather ever warms up enough so you can send them to me :wink:

 

[CalmSeasQuest]

Got the fill/drain, ATO and CWC lines ran to the tank area...




I replaced the top 3/4" pressure line with a 1/2" Fill/Drain line. Using a T, a Wye and 3 valves, this single line/manifold can,

• Feed RO/DI or ASW to the DT or stock tank in the basement
• Drain the DT via siphon (~3GPM) or faster via manifold pressure line
• Fill a local container with ASW or RO/DI
• Drain the ASW or RO/DI tank

A total of 4 1/2" lines were ran for the tank




Fill/drain, RO/DI Kalk auto top-off, new saltwater in, old saltwater out.

With any luck, this should mean I can ditch a bunch of buckets

 

[CoralFragZ]

Looking great. Looking forward to seeing this in operation.

 

[bknapp]

I've used that same GFCI plug and at about a year they start to malfunction and just trip for unknown reasons. You may want to reconsider those and maybe have an electrician wire them in permanently.

 

[CalmSeasQuest]

I've used that same GFCI plug and at about a year they start to malfunction and just trip for unknown reasons. You may want to reconsider those and maybe have an electrician wire them in permanently.

Thanks for the info. I went with these as they auto-reset in case of a power outage and so I could easily replace them if they went bad and if they trip when running on the back-up generator.

 

[CalmSeasQuest]

Finally, a glimpse of glass

Steve sent a couple snap-shots of the tank and sump...



96" X 30" X 22" ~270 GAL



Overflow is sized for 3 X 1 1/2" Bean Animal style drains with 1" return feeding 2 X 3/4" loclines. Top bracing is acrylic to minimize light blockage/shadowing



72" X 24" X 18" with 1 1/2" baffles set at 10" for skimmer/return and 12" prop/fuge

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Tank and sump look good!

 

[Acrononomus]

Hey bro watch those plastic screws they use to hold that clear acrylic bracing, imo a better fastener should be used... check it out before u take it home.... great build!

 

[Macropora]

Subscribed... Pics of the new tank look great and your work is precise and very neat. The pvc and ball valve assembly on your water storage tanks look symmetrical!

 

[CalmSeasQuest]

Tank and sump look good!

Thanks Rev

Hey bro watch those plastic screws they use to hold that clear acrylic bracing, imo a better fastener should be used... check it out before u take it home.... great build!

Thanks for the heads up - I'll see if I can source Titanium screws.

Subscribed... Pics of the new tank look great and your work is precise and very neat. The pvc and ball valve assembly on your water storage tanks look symmetrical!

Thanks, although hold that thought - let's see what it looks like after I finish plumbing the display. :neutral: