reeffreak
Reef pro
Very nice equipment you have there.
I'll be looking forward to see where you go from here.
I'll be looking forward to see where you go from here.
MikMcgyver's 125 Build
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MikMcgyver
Vlamingi owner 4 life!
Gonna be like 2 weeks before I can get water in it... Gotta get my skimmer and scrounge up some temp lighting to get the cycle started.. The lights I am getting are a bit pricey, so I have to save a bit for them.. Gonna still take pics of the build up, so I will keep ya'll in the loop..
MikMcgyver
Vlamingi owner 4 life!
Bought my tank and sump from these guys..
Advance Aqua Tanks | makers of the world's finest acrylic aquariums & accessories
Advance Aqua Tanks | makers of the world's finest acrylic aquariums & accessories
MikMcgyver
Vlamingi owner 4 life!
Started to do the plumbing a bit today. The tank builder forgot to ship the bulkheads for the top left and top right returns so I have to wait a couple of days to install them..
The 2 straight thrus are for the returns at the bottome of the overflow box. The 2 with the diverters on em are for the top of the overflow box..
I have a total of 4 returns, 2 in the middle and 2 on the outsides, top left and right....For the center ones I was thinking about using the loc-line(think thats what they are called) with the splitters and 2 diverters on each. On the outside ones I was thinking about using the Hydor Flo diverters...
Tell me what ya think. Should I use these or just some basic flat diverters?
The 2 straight thrus are for the returns at the bottome of the overflow box. The 2 with the diverters on em are for the top of the overflow box..
I have a total of 4 returns, 2 in the middle and 2 on the outsides, top left and right....For the center ones I was thinking about using the loc-line(think thats what they are called) with the splitters and 2 diverters on each. On the outside ones I was thinking about using the Hydor Flo diverters...
Tell me what ya think. Should I use these or just some basic flat diverters?
reeffreak
Reef pro
I don't really like those Hydor flo-rotators.They tend to get stuck,personally I would go ahead an use the loc-line.
MikMcgyver
Vlamingi owner 4 life!
Did a test fit on the sump after the kid crashed on the couch.....
IT FITS!!!!
And the beauty of it is I can take the sump out thru the front door, dont have to put it in thru the back, was worried I would have to drain half the tank to be able to move the tank and stand.
Ordered my skimmer today, that should be here by monday....Now in looking at lighting.. Still havent decided whether to go MH or t-5's...
IT FITS!!!!
And the beauty of it is I can take the sump out thru the front door, dont have to put it in thru the back, was worried I would have to drain half the tank to be able to move the tank and stand.
Ordered my skimmer today, that should be here by monday....Now in looking at lighting.. Still havent decided whether to go MH or t-5's...
reeffreak
Reef pro
Its going to be a beauty Mcgyver.
I can't wait to see it up and running.
I can't wait to see it up and running.
Piggy
Reef enthusiast
I'm going to love this thread. Going to reenforce what I already learned. Keep the step by step pics comming.
DesoShade
I'm a noooooob
Wow. That's fancy. All those tubes, cubes, valves, and things. I'd never be able to figure all that stuff out. Looks awesome!
MikMcgyver
Vlamingi owner 4 life!
When I was out at the LFS I was freakin out too when I saw all the parts he was tossing up on the counter. After walking it thru it was suprisingly simple on the setup... If I can figure it out, anyone can... :)
MikMcgyver
Vlamingi owner 4 life!
Did some more plumbing today....
The 2 smaller one are returns to the top of the overflow box. Forgot to buy the tubing to connect them to the top and then to the return pumps. Will head over tommorrow to pick that up, plus my skimmer... Hopefully its in..
The bigger is the drain to the sump, 1 1/4" i think...
This is the drain hose to the sump, a bit long but I will trim it down to get it to fit. Question. It has a semi soft plastic end on it and will be a really tight fit onto the bulkheads. Any easy way to slip those on? with out using a chemical?
Oh, and my boy wanted to add a few items to the tank. See if you all approve..
A duckie!
And a truck. I asked him why a truck, he said " So the shishies (fishies) can go home and go nite, nite" I cant even make this stuff up....Arent kids great?
The 2 smaller one are returns to the top of the overflow box. Forgot to buy the tubing to connect them to the top and then to the return pumps. Will head over tommorrow to pick that up, plus my skimmer... Hopefully its in..
The bigger is the drain to the sump, 1 1/4" i think...
This is the drain hose to the sump, a bit long but I will trim it down to get it to fit. Question. It has a semi soft plastic end on it and will be a really tight fit onto the bulkheads. Any easy way to slip those on? with out using a chemical?
Oh, and my boy wanted to add a few items to the tank. See if you all approve..
A duckie!
And a truck. I asked him why a truck, he said " So the shishies (fishies) can go home and go nite, nite" I cant even make this stuff up....Arent kids great?
reeffreak
Reef pro
Your thread is moving along nicely.my vote goes for the rubber ducky.
I had that kind of flex hose on my other sump.It didn't go over a barb fitting,just a regular smooth fitting.Maybe use very hot water to soften it and help it slide on.Thats my method when using vinyl hoses,maybe it will work on that type too.
I had that kind of flex hose on my other sump.It didn't go over a barb fitting,just a regular smooth fitting.Maybe use very hot water to soften it and help it slide on.Thats my method when using vinyl hoses,maybe it will work on that type too.
MikMcgyver
Vlamingi owner 4 life!
Hmm, never thought of hot water, gonna try that now...
yote
In Memoriam
Ducky gets my vote to.
Reefs right,Hot water works great for getting vinyl hoses to slip over those barbed fittings.
Actually boiling water,only takes about 30 seconds to soften it up.
Reefs right,Hot water works great for getting vinyl hoses to slip over those barbed fittings.
Actually boiling water,only takes about 30 seconds to soften it up.
hibye
Reef enthusiast
whats wrong with the truck huh?:D
MikMcgyver
Vlamingi owner 4 life!
Maybe they are looking for something in a sport utility vehicle? a suburban, navigator, or maybe a tahoe? more fin room..
Piggy
Reef enthusiast
Got to go with the ducky. Thanks for the update pics.
MikMcgyver
Vlamingi owner 4 life!
Picked up my Skimmer today.
2 Feet tall....
This is the same skimmer they use on their display 180...Think it should take care of my lil 125...
2 Feet tall....
This is the same skimmer they use on their display 180...Think it should take care of my lil 125...
reeffreak
Reef pro
Thats a ASM skimmer?(I saw the sedra pump and assuming)
Congrats,it should do nicely.
Congrats,it should do nicely.
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