37 gallon build (697 day update)

Discussion in 'New To The Hobby' started by Fresh2Salt, Aug 30, 2010.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

Page 8 of 17
  1. Fresh2Salt

    Fresh2Salt Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2010
    Messages:
    204
    Location:
    Austin Texas
    I got the tank running with tap water right now it's flowing really good but still sounds loud to me:huh2:
     
    Fresh2Salt, Sep 23, 2010
    Fresh2Salt, Sep 23, 2010
    #71

    2. Click Here!

  2. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2010
    Messages:
    885
    Location:
    Grass Valley, CA
    What gph pump you using?
     
    Nor_Cal_Guy, Sep 24, 2010
    Nor_Cal_Guy, Sep 24, 2010
    #72
  3. Fresh2Salt

    Fresh2Salt Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2010
    Messages:
    204
    Location:
    Austin Texas

    I have a Mag 5 500gph
     
    Fresh2Salt, Sep 26, 2010
    Fresh2Salt, Sep 26, 2010
    #73
  4. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2010
    Messages:
    885
    Location:
    Grass Valley, CA
    Maybe put a ball valve on the return line and slow it down?
     
    Nor_Cal_Guy, Sep 26, 2010
    Nor_Cal_Guy, Sep 26, 2010
    #74
  5. Fresh2Salt

    Fresh2Salt Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2010
    Messages:
    204
    Location:
    Austin Texas

    I will try that thanks
     
    Fresh2Salt, Sep 29, 2010
    Fresh2Salt, Sep 29, 2010
    #75
  6. Fresh2Salt

    Fresh2Salt Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2010
    Messages:
    204
    Location:
    Austin Texas
    Just ordered a SpectraPure RO/DI water system so that puts me one step closer to getting this tank up and running..
     
    Fresh2Salt, Oct 2, 2010
    Fresh2Salt, Oct 2, 2010
    #76

    7. Click Here!

  7. Fresh2Salt

    Fresh2Salt Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2010
    Messages:
    204
    Location:
    Austin Texas
    Look what was waiting for me when I got home from work this afternoon:)

    [​IMG]

    I need to get a different hook up for it so i don't have to use it outside but it will get me started for now
     
    Fresh2Salt, Oct 7, 2010
    Fresh2Salt, Oct 7, 2010
    #77
  8. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2010
    Messages:
    885
    Location:
    Grass Valley, CA
    That's purdy. I need to hook mine up. I'm so sick of buying 20g of water every week.
     
    Nor_Cal_Guy, Oct 7, 2010
    Nor_Cal_Guy, Oct 7, 2010
    #78
  9. Fresh2Salt

    Fresh2Salt Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2010
    Messages:
    204
    Location:
    Austin Texas
    Hows this look??

    [​IMG]
     
    Fresh2Salt, Oct 9, 2010
    Fresh2Salt, Oct 9, 2010
    #79
  10. Fresh2Salt

    Fresh2Salt Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Aug 8, 2010
    Messages:
    204
    Location:
    Austin Texas
    OK here it goes my first attempt at saltwater.....[​IMG]
     
    Fresh2Salt, Oct 9, 2010
    Fresh2Salt, Oct 9, 2010
    #80
Page 8 of 17