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  1. 10-31-2009, 06:19 PM #1
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    Default Basement sump/Frag tank...

    Almost done

    System consists of:

    120G SPS Reef, 2X 250W 14K halide, 4X 54W T5 Actinic,
    75G Mixed Reef (no softies), 2X 150 10K Halide, 2X 130W Actinic PC,

    55G Mixed sump, macro algae, benelithic zone under the refugium,
    75G Frag tank, 400W Halide (not sure on the bulb), 70W (not sure what bulb yet) halide.

    Reef Octopus DNWB-200 Recirc skimmer, BRS Dual GFO/Carbon reactor.


    So far I have the sumps drilled, and pumps hooked up. Doing a leak test now. I am just running the water from one end to the other using one GenX PCX-40, looking for another one. One for each tank.

    Still need an auto top off, already plumbed my RO to the basement for water changes.

    To do? Plumb the tanks to the basement, plumb a "T" with a ball valve off one of the return pumps to a drain for water changes. I should be able to do my weekly 30G change in less than 10 minutes once the water is mixed.

    Pics to follow!
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    Such a tease!!



    Sounds like a nice system, can not wait to see pictures.
    On the 75 frag tank, why a 400w bulb? seems like that would heat the tank alot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by marinelife View Post
    Such a tease!!



    Sounds like a nice system, can not wait to see pictures.
    On the 75 frag tank, why a 400w bulb? seems like that would heat the tank alot.
    Heat would be a plus! Its all plumbed together into one system.
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    I see then the 400 will help you alot, should get alor of heat from it.
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    Ran into a problem. One of the fittings on the pump is leaking. I purchased the wrong thing. So with a little luck I might have the 75 plumbed and running tonight. Woo.
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    Awesome!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by marinelife View Post
    Awesome!!
    I just snapped the bit on my hole saw. DOH! Sucks too. Dust in my eyes, in my hair, ugh. Now if I can find my allen wrench and another bit I will be back in business.
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    I did that the other day cutting a whole in my new cabinet. It sucked!!
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    Turns out the wall I needed to go thru is two layers thick of brick. My dining room must have been an addition to this very old house. So we went under the wall lol. I really need to take some pics.
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    Yes we love pictures here.
    Why not drill thru the wall?
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