Skimmer PH bump

[120reefkeeper]

A nice snug fit on the valve.... I know it's vinyl tubing but it was a perfect tight fit on the valve...

 

[120reefkeeper]

Size of tubing.....

 

[120reefkeeper]

With little choice this soffit looks like the candidate! But wait that's where the ductwork runs in my basement! Well rats! Quick convo with the wife and a new plan is hatched!!! Same area different route....[emoji16]

 

[120reefkeeper]

I'll be drilling 2 holes through the drywall and running the tubing through those. Then I'll be investing in some trim and some LED rope lighting to hide it! [emoji16][emoji16] win win!!

 

[120reefkeeper]

More updates as I progress....

 

[120reefkeeper]

Holes drilled and tubing run between the two.... Now mind you this is not complete. I'll be doing the trim and lighting another day but you get the picture! [emoji6][emoji106]

 

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[120reefkeeper]

Went outside and drilled a hole to the inside cavity and fished the tubing through to the outside. Silicone around the hole.

 

[120reefkeeper]

Finished off the outside with some floss I had laying around and a black zip tie to keep it in place, but not to tight lol.... This will work for now. [emoji16][emoji16]

 

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Back to the inside to do the final hookup....

 

[120reefkeeper]

Skimmer is running like a champ! 25' of tubing , a long drill bit and a bit of thinking outside of the box.....


BOOM and as we speak PH Is climbing like mad! [emoji16][emoji12][emoji12][emoji13][emoji225][emoji226][emoji225][emoji225]

Happy reefing!

 

[Sabellafella]

Wow that was fast lol! Looks great!!!

 

[120reefkeeper]

Wow that was fast lol! Looks great!!!

Thanks!

I don't mess around bro! Semperfi!!!! Rah!!!

 

[Sabellafella]

Thanks!

I don't mess around bro! Semperfi!!!! Rah!!!

Also in the future maybe something to consider but not sure how effective it would be, but i had a sick problem with getting skeets and flys stuck in my tubing from time to time, so i build a rainproof clear box with a bunch of screen mesh jammed in it worked great. Just had to clean it every so often. Also seen someone make a box with granulated active carbon it in because the air intake was close to were he parked his vehicles

 

[120reefkeeper]

Also in the future maybe something to consider but not sure how effective it would be, but i had a sick problem with getting skeets and flys stuck in my tubing from time to time, so i build a rainproof clear box with a bunch of screen mesh jammed in it worked great. Just had to clean it every so often. Also seen someone make a box with granulated active carbon it in because the air intake was close to were he parked his vehicles

Again all great ideas! Definitely something you have to think about. I put that floss on the end for now to keep out the larger stuff like flies and bees etc.... Could a gnat get in?? Possibly... I plan on cleaning the outside install up a little make it more rain proof etc... I don't have any vehicles nearby so I've got that one covered but it's not a bad idea... Also you don't want to go around spraying weed killer or mosquito spay near the intake.... Gotta think about that kind of stuff also.

 

[seastar]

Went outside and drilled a hole to the inside cavity and fished the tubing through to the outside. Silicone around the hole.

Is that hardy plank? I need to drill through the same stuff if so.

 

[mrcoffee2]

You could have also done a very easy DIY C02 scrubber that would have not involved cutting a hole through your house

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/an-easy-way-to-increase-your-tanks-ph-with-a-co2-scrubber.57609/

I added one 2 weeks ago, my PH is much more stable now.

 

[seastar]

You could have also done a very easy DIY C02 scrubber that would have not involved cutting a hole through your house

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/an-easy-way-to-increase-your-tanks-ph-with-a-co2-scrubber.57609/

I added one 2 weeks ago, my PH is much more stable now.

I've also considered a scrubber but I already have so much media to change out. As long as the temp readings don't effect the tank top much I think I'll be pulling from outside.

 

[mrcoffee2]

It is not too bad, but you do eventually have to change media. I am 2 weeks in and have only used about 10% of the soda lime I added.