My rimless 57 gal oceanic illuminata build.

Apet66 · Jul 8, 2013

Didn't do very much to it today. Met with Gmoney and planned out my sump and algae scrubber. Thanks Mike!!! Gotta wait till my skimmer and sockit and return pump gets here so I can give Kevin the dimensions for the baffles. Then I'll be off to pick up the plumbing. Thank you all for your advice!

gmoney243 · Jul 8, 2013

My pleasure gime a shout if u have more questions. Thx again for purchasing those rastas.

Apet66 · Jul 10, 2013

I got the plumbing figured out, took me all day. All I have left is to cut the slot for the screen in the pvc for the algae scrubber. Let me know what you think please.

.AcroKiller. · Jul 10, 2013

You need to add one more ball valve below the bulk head so you can direct flow to the scrubber also what the GPH rating on the pump.

Apet66 · Jul 10, 2013

iiluisii said:
You need to add one more ball valve below the bulk head so you can direct flow to the scrubber also what the GPH rating on the pump.

The pump is rated at 819gph. I have a ball valve on the left of the T going to the scrubber. Is that ok?

.AcroKiller. · Jul 10, 2013

Yea but you need an other one. Cause if not when you try to control that valve you have now it just gonna force all the flow to the tank and not the scrubber.

Apet66 · Jul 10, 2013

I don't have enough space for another ball valve above the T and the bulkhead. :mad:

kwandrsn · Jul 11, 2013

Im hijacking Tonys thread to show off his sump. I set it up to his specifications and I am by no means a professional.

He wanted a 2 baffle bubble trap and a single tall baffle on the other side for his scrubber

kwandrsn · Jul 11, 2013

More pics

Apet66 · Jul 11, 2013

Looks good Kevin, awesome job! Thank you!!!

kwandrsn · Jul 11, 2013

Your very welcome bro, I just hope it is to your expectations. Figured it up with the tank ($22 after tax, petco), glass, silicone, rags, razor blades and sandpaper to smooth edges of glass ($15 tax exempt, lowes)....... grand total......
$37 for your sump

gmoney243 · Jul 11, 2013

iiluisii said:
You need to add one more ball valve below the bulk head so you can direct flow to the scrubber also what the GPH rating on the pump.

Apet66 said:
The pump is rated at 819gph. I have a ball valve on the left of the T going to the scrubber. Is that ok?

iiluisii said:
Yea but you need an other one. Cause if not when you try to control that valve you have now it just gonna force all the flow to the tank and not the scrubber.

Apet66 said:
I don't have enough space for another ball valve above the T and the bulkhead. :mad:

No he doesnt it will be fine. Water will flow out.the side just fine. This is how mine is and ive had my return feeding multiple reactors and scrubber this exact way. Once he opens that valve water will take the path of least resistants first which is sideways rather than up.

gmoney243 · Jul 11, 2013

kwandrsn said:
More pics

Nice Kevin looks like what he needs.

kwandrsn · Jul 11, 2013

gmoney243 said:
Nice Kevin looks like what he needs.

Thanks Mike

gmoney243 · Jul 11, 2013

Tony i would remove the metal clamps and use zip ties u can pull then real tight with some pliers they wont leak or come free easily. Also make sure u have room for a light on both sides of the scrubber for best performance. Id recomend the metal reflectors like you saw on mine ran with 23w or 26w cfl. I use these from walmart and they work the best ive tried and ive tried a lot of brands including led floodlightts. Only lights ive seen work better are 3w red/blue led combo.

kwandrsn · Jul 11, 2013

I believe he already removed them and tried plastic clamps that didn't fit so he put zip ties on them

Apet66 · Jul 11, 2013

gmoney243 said:
Tony i would remove the metal clamps and use zip ties u can pull then real tight with some pliers they wont leak or come free easily. Also make sure u have room for a light on both sides of the scrubber for best performance. Id recomend the metal reflectors like you saw on mine ran with 23w or 26w cfl. I use these from walmart and they work the best ive tried and ive tried a lot of brands including led floodlightts. Only lights ive seen work better are 3w red/blue led combo.

I should have just enough room for the lights. I hope. I haven't taken all the stainless hose clamps off yet, just a couple. I'll be putting zip ties on all the fittings. Gotta pull it apart and give it all a vinegar bath. I'll put the acrylic splash box around the scrubber tomorrow, time permitting. Then I can get an idea how much room I have left.
Thank you everyone! My brain hurts from trying to figure out that plumbing.

Apet66 · Jul 11, 2013

I got the scrubber screen hung and measured. It will have 9.5" across and 10.5" top to bottom where it will contact the water. I'll have 7" clearance on the outside (left) for a light and plenty of room on the inside (right) for the other light.