New waterbox 130.4 build

djray77 · Oct 12, 2019

I set up the stand last night and got the tank leveled. I'm just concerned with the shims on feet like this. Could this be a problem when I add my water? I don't want the composite shims to bust. I'm putting it where my old Cadlight was so the carpet is kinda wrecked. I felt like I was running out of threads when I was using only the feet to level.

Kjgaeta · Oct 12, 2019

Just some input here, I don’t know how good of an idea if is to have a tank on carpet.

djray77 · Oct 12, 2019

my cadlight 125 was on carpet with shims for 2 years it was fine but the cadlight didn't have these leveling feet. My other thought was taking all the feet off and leveling like I did the cadlight. I have a feeling these feet are more for flat tile or hard wood?

Kjgaeta · Oct 12, 2019

djray77 said:
my cadlight 125 was on carpet with shims for 2 years it was fine but the cadlight didn't have these leveling feet. My other thought was taking all the feet off and leveling like I did the cadlight. I have a feeling these feet are more for flat tile or hard wood?

Oh gotcha,
I have the Red Sea Reefer 750XXL and the feet on those are on vinyl “wood”. I can’t imagine it on carpet. Hopefully someone has a good response for you.

djray77 · Oct 12, 2019

I wonder how hard it would be to cut the carpet under the stand and put tile or even pergo down.

djray77 · Oct 12, 2019

I have some of this leftover, I think laying this down would be a better option? Still waiting for the experts to chime in

count krunk · Oct 12, 2019

Removing the carpet would IMO create a more level floor to put the stand on.

I'm not sure how much more level and if it would be worthwhile

djray77 · Oct 12, 2019

Exactly, not sure if it's worth it but want to be safe than sorry. It's more work for sure but if it gets the shims out of it probably the best way to go. Surely a ton on here with carpet right and have had this situation right lol.

djray77 · Oct 15, 2019

Thank for the help guys, I decided to cut the carpet and put the feet onto solid ground. I'm not a good DIYer but I think it came out fine for me. I will be putting some molding along the sides to finish it off. The main thing is its level right

. Cant wait to get his up and running.

jelee01 · Oct 15, 2019

Looks good to me. I think you made a good choice there for ensuring a good leveling position.

djray77 · Oct 15, 2019

jelee01 said:
Looks good to me. I think you made a good choice there for ensuring a good leveling position.

Thanks! The shims on feet just didn't sit right with me, I feel better about it now. Lets get this thing plumbed and wet lol.

NPD_289 · Oct 15, 2019

The wetter the better!

Tanggy · Oct 15, 2019

djray77 said:
Thank for the help guys, I decided to cut the carpet and put the feet onto solid ground. I'm not a good DIYer but I think it came out fine for me. I will be putting some molding along the sides to finish it off. The main thing is its level right . Cant wait to get his up and running.

looks good. I've been eyeing the 130.4 for some time now. Still waiting on wife's green light.

djray77 · Oct 15, 2019

Thank you, I was going to get a 120 and put a shadow overflow on it but this came up and it was a killer deal I couldnt pass up.

LadyMac · Oct 15, 2019

Yep looks good to me. Carpet is overrated anyhow

djray77 · Oct 15, 2019

I will post more pics with the progression once I get more done.

djray77 · Oct 17, 2019

What are your guy's recommendations on heaters for this tank?

djray77 · Oct 20, 2019

No input on the heaters, so I went with my best judgement. 2x300watt finnex with a wifi inkbird controller.

djray77 · Oct 20, 2019

I do have a question about the manifold I want to build, I believe the return line is 1/2 inch on the 130.4. I got the metric to standard union that will thread onto the existing union but that is 3/4 inch. (25mm to 3/4inch union). Lower half from the pump to the bulkhead will be 3/4 and then after the bulkhead will be 1/2in or (25mm I guess) to the return nozzles. My question is will this be a problem? Or should I do my manifold at 1/2 in? All I will be running is the BRS dual reactor.

NPD_289 · Oct 20, 2019

djray77 said:
I do have a question about the manifold I want to build, I believe the return line is 1/2 inch on the 130.4. I got the metric to standard union that will thread onto the existing union but that is 3/4 inch. (25mm to 3/4inch union). Lower half from the pump to the bulkhead will be 3/4 and then after the bulkhead will be 1/2in or (25mm I guess) to the return nozzles. My question is will this be a problem? Or should I do my manifold at 1/2 in? All I will be running is the BRS dual reactor.

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djray77 said:
I do have a question about the manifold I want to build, I believe the return line is 1/2 inch on the 130.4. I got the metric to standard union that will thread onto the existing union but that is 3/4 inch. (25mm to 3/4inch union). Lower half from the pump to the bulkhead will be 3/4 and then after the bulkhead will be 1/2in or (25mm I guess) to the return nozzles. My question is will this be a problem? Or should I do my manifold at 1/2 in? All I will be running is the BRS dual reactor.

Were you thinking about doing something like this?