193 gallon plywood build thread

Discussion in 'I made this!' started by horkn, Jun 15, 2009.

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  1. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    awesome Horkn - you had me going with the 1st post , but I stayed calm and scrolled down

    looking good indeed

    Steve
     
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  3. horkn

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    I moved the sump onto the new "stand" that is now to the left of the tank. This will be so much better than before.

    I will post pics after I watch Xmen: Wolverine on DVD tonight
     
  4. horkn

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    It will be very uneventful, I promise.

    I probably won't make a video, because I have frag swap pics to fill up my camera with on Saturday.
     
  5. horkn

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    The sump is now moved onto its new "stand". Actually more like a base, but whatever, it will be much easier to work with now.
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    The skimmer and the main return lines will go in the middle chamber where the LR and water is in, the skimmer will feed into the chamber on the far left which will be the refugium. The return pump will go on the bulkhead on the far right.
     
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    How bout showing us the water test from the water's point of view? Since your camera is water proof and stuff...:p Seriously...how cool would it be to have a micro waterproof camera to send down the plumbing.
     
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    If they can do a sphincter scope, why not do a PVC scope?
     
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  9. horkn

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    What, no comments on my hideous carpet?

    That stuff sux, Once I get the tank all set, I will be ripping that nasty looking stuff out, and putting in a rubber snap together floor.
     
  10. ReefSparky

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    Oh, they can do a PVC scope no problem whatsoever. But the PVC must be completely devoid of nutrients for 24 hours before the procedure, or the camera won't catch a thing.
     
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    Houston, we have water!

    Filling the tank with FW.
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    Another angle..
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    more water

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  12. ReefSparky

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    Are the returns alloted for in the overflow cutouts; or will they be coming up over the wood?

    Nice shots, BTW. Looks like it's a keeper! :)