125 reef build...NOT The New Yankee Workshop

[ccCapt]

Re: 125 reef build...NOT The New Yankee Worksop

I'm having issues with microbubbles in the sump. I tried a 100 micron filter sock but that did nothing. I think I may have to wait it out and hope when all the new pvc gets "broken in" they will calm down.

The skimmer makes the sump look smaller than a 55.

 

[Alexander]

Re: 125 reef build...NOT The New Yankee Worksop

try a sponge

 

[Piggy]

Re: 125 reef build...NOT The New Yankee Worksop

Are they making it to the tank? Mine were so I added a sponge into by bubble trap. It worked like a charm. It looks like the water is hitting the sump water pretty hard. Is the pvs down in the water far enough. I also drilled holes in the part of the pvc that was underwater.

 

[Oscarsdad608]

Re: 125 reef build...NOT The New Yankee Worksop

try a reverse durso. Where the water line is you put a T fitting. Put the T so it is half way into the water. Run a piece of pvc so it goes off of the side of the T and then up to release the bubbles. I can't really explain it very well.

 

[ccCapt]

Little update on the sump microbubble issue. I think the pipes are getting broken in now and the mb's are nowhere near as bad, but I made a couple small changes.

The 1" overflows now dump into 3" pvc in the sump. This is working nice.

Instead of using a filter sock where the pipes dump in, I had a filter pad that fit perfect over the eggcrate divider and it keep the mb's down too.

 

[Altohombre]

Re: 125 reef build...NOT The New Yankee Worksop

damn I may need to call on you in a couple years when I need to setup a badass tank system.

 

[ccCapt]

Re: 125 reef build...NOT The New Yankee Worksop

Just a little update. I had been running 175w Hamilton 14k bulbs. Supplemental lighting is 2x160 VHO UVL SuperActinic and 2x40 no fluorescent 65k. I just put in Iwasaki 15K's.

Here's the Hamilton 14K.

Iwasaki 15K.

Hamilton 14K.

Iwasaki 15K.

 

[daugherty]

Re: 125 reef build...NOT The New Yankee Worksop

wow that is a big difference

 

[RyanG]

Re: 125 reef build...NOT The New Yankee Worksop

Defininately a lot more crisp. I almost think my eyes like the washier 14k. Im goofy too I guess.

 

[Piggy]

Re: 125 reef build...NOT The New Yankee Worksop

Your tank looks great. Got any close up shots of corals or fish?

 

[simpleman]

Re: 125 reef build...NOT The New Yankee Worksop

I have hamilton 175's as well and it's time to replace bulbs. Are you pleased with the Iwasaki? Just curious.

 

[Alexander]

Re: 125 reef build...NOT The New Yankee Worksop

wow lookin great!

 

[ccCapt]

Re: 125 reef build...NOT The New Yankee Worksop

Thanks all.

I have hamilton 175's as well and it's time to replace bulbs. Are you pleased with the Iwasaki? Just curious.

I've only had the bulbs in about 5 days, but they are definitely brighter than the Hamiltons.

Your tank looks great. Got any close up shots of corals or fish?

I posted pics about 2 months ago. Not much has changed since them. https://www.livingreefs.com/forums/tank-showcase/12644-new-125-pics.html

This is some of the fish.

 

[RAYRAY]

Re: 125 reef build...NOT The New Yankee Worksop

ccCapt.... incredible looking tank.. Very clean.. Looks amazing !!!

 

[wicho]

Re: 125 reef build...NOT The New Yankee Worksop

the best setup i ever seen. i would try to do it bu there are no basement in florida

 

[Hornet]

Re: 125 reef build...NOT The New Yankee Worksop

Great Tank, I just clicked through your thread and you did a great job!

 

[wicho]

Re: 125 reef build...NOT The New Yankee Worksop

i have to update the pictures. i build my canopy and done a couple more things

 

[ccCapt]

Re: 125 reef build...NOT The New Yankee Worksop

Latest FTS. Added 2 Koralia 4's to go with the 2 K-3's and 1 K-1.

 

[sicklids]

Re: 125 reef build...NOT The New Yankee Worksop

Wow! Thats all i can say!!!

 

[2manyfish]

Re: 125 reef build...NOT The New Yankee Worksop

As to your carpentry skills with the tools you listed; you have nothing to be concerned about. It looks better than some work I've seen come from shops with every power floor tool possible.
Congratulations.