The Miracle Tank

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Katrina71]

I think I'm going to get my clown a mate.

 

[Katrina71]

Andrew's clowns spawn all the time. I guess I thought about what she's missing out on.

 

[brett_schn]

Hey @Katrina71 how’s the tank coming along

 

[Katrina71]

Waiting on the glass cling for the back.

 

[code4]

Oh my gosh! So adorable. Love the duo. I want one.

 

[code4]

Katrina so glad to see you still at it. I actually have been keeping stylophora happy and not dying now. Love your build.

 

[Fin]

The tank is up and running. Only one minor drip and it was just a pesky cheap ABS bulkhead that I was using to plug up the two return holes I had drilled for returns, just in case I didn't like the Sea Swirls. Anyway, I just changed out the bulkhead rather than fight with it. No more leak.

My reverse check anti-siphon valves work ok. Yesterday one of them wouldn't completely shut off while the pump was on. May have had some trash in it. I took it off and fiddled with it and today it works. I tried the RFG nozzles on the Sea Swirls and since the 90° is so close to the surface, the nozzle was sucking air. They are 3D printed and they don't seal well over the LokLine conversion fitting that you need to attach them to anything but LokLine. I bought some other 3D printed hose clips from the same company that sells the RFG nozzles and they all split on their own with RO hose in place (what they are made for). I am just not sold on 3D printed stuff for durability. one of the RFG nozzles even split in the mail and was replaced.

With it up and running now, I can add components one at a time and start getting the thing cycled and begin adding stuff a little at the time. A deep sigh now that there is water surging through her veins.

A few pics...

 

[Dolelo96]

Happy Cinco de Mayo!!

 

[fishguy242]

The tank is up and running. Only one minor drip and it was just a pesky cheap ABS bulkhead that I was using to plug up the two return holes I had drilled for returns, just in case I didn't like the Sea Swirls. Anyway, I just changed out the bulkhead rather than fight with it. No more leak.

My reverse check anti-siphon valves work ok. Yesterday one of them wouldn't completely shut off while the pump was on. May have had some trash in it. I took it off and fiddled with it and today it works. I tried the RFG nozzles on the Sea Swirls and since the 90° is so close to the surface, the nozzle was sucking air. They are 3D printed and they don't seal well over the LokLine conversion fitting that you need to attach them to anything but LokLine. I bought some other 3D printed hose clips from the same company that sells the RFG nozzles and they all split on their own with RO hose in place (what they are made for). I am just not sold on 3D printed stuff for durability. one of the RFG nozzles even split in the mail and was replaced.

With it up and running now, I can add components one at a time and start getting the thing cycled and begin adding stuff a little at the time. A deep sigh now that there is water surging through her veins.

A few pics...

"the best of the best of the best sir" quote from men in black..nice work there back in the saddle!!! ps control panel stolen from nasa?

 

[Erin O]

"the best of the best of the best sir"

"With honors" lol! I love that movie! Shhh! Don't tell anyone ;Hilarious

 

[Scratch08]

Before my time but now I'll have to watch it

You definitely have to watch it...its a classic!

 

[Fin]

"the best of the best of the best sir" quote from men in black..nice work there back in the saddle!!! ps control panel stolen from nasa?

I actually saw that movie. Thanks. The control board is unfinished. I was actually going to rebuild it, but I will see if I can make do with what I have already done. That was one of the holdups. There will be an old iPad for the display, sitting on a charging dock on top of the cabinet.

 

[Scratch08]

I graduated in 1972. You hadn't started school yet. Ha.

I said I quit going 30 years ago. I didn't go that much before that either. I vaguely remember the name of that movie, but I didn't see it. Most of my favorite actors died long ago. I don't care much for Hollywood these days.

Lol...not to make you feel too old...I was born in 72. My mom and dad graduated high school 2 weeks after I was born...just think...you could be my dad ;Hilarious ;Hilarious ;Hilarious

 

[Scratch08]

@JoshH what is your elevation up there?? others welcome to share i'm at 492ft

2 feet ;Jawdrop

 

[brett_schn]

2 feet ;Jawdrop

I’m right at sealevel

 

[NY_Caveman]

Andrew's clowns spawn all the time. I guess I thought about what she's missing out on.

Biting tongue. Must refrain from comment, LOL!

 

[brett_schn]

Here’s the aquarium in the back yard. Lights just kicked on. Should see some big tarpon and snook and 20 or so snappers and grunts etc will show up in the next few hours

 

[dieselkeeper]

@Fin That's neat how you set up the check valve. What's holding it in place? Do you have one for each return pump?

 

[dieselkeeper]

I see you do have one for each pump.