CJ's New 90Gal Setup

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  1. ComputerJohn

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    Did a little more tweaking to my sump while the silicone is still drying.. I added a 1/4" of plexy to the top so, my plumbing can connect to.. I used 3M HD double side tape to hold the plexy. Believe me IT HOLDS!! Need to pickup a couple more bulkheads..
     

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    I just recieved my new valve kit from AETECH. The screw on the gate valve handle was rusted bad, so I ordered a new one. Low an behold the screw is made of reg steel. So I removed it & install a stainless screw in it's place...
     

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    Sump is done & tested!

    Silicone finally dried! ;D Did a water test on the sump/fuge, NO bubbles on the return. As you can see I did a couple of mods with the top having bulkheads one on the drain & the other for the return.
     

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    Tested Used protein skimmer

    Since I was testing the sump. I figured I would test the protein skimmer as well..
     

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    nice!

    you gonna add a fuge or will it be in the sump?
     
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    It's on the left side of the sump..

     
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    Nice setup John! When will it be installed? Can't wait to see it working!
     
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    Thank you sir.. :) I have all the plumbing already. It's going behind the wall in a small storage area. The only thing is now, not to sure for how long. My girl & I are putting an offer on a new house.. So, I may be moving the setup.. I'm contemplating on even setting up my 90gal just yet. Grrrrr... Delays, delays, delays.....

     
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    Back on ther saddle again! :)

    Hello Everyone, I'm backkkkk!! :) Wow I can't believe it was almost a year since my last post... Grrrrr.. It's been crazy.. My girl & I are finally in the new house, granted we moved in Sept, but you know how it is with unpacking & doing projects in a new house.

    I have now started working on FINALLY setting up my 90gal & wait til you see how I'm setting it up. Display 90gal in my Theater room & everything else is in the basement. I'm building a special 7' x 10' room just for it in the basement. I know it's on the big side, but if I'm building it from scratch I might as well have it with room to grow.

    I'll start posting pics later on today...
     
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    ComputerJohn
    it cant be a year since your last post can it?
    excellent to have you back and posting again
    I look forward to the new pic update - although it will be tomorrow I imagine before I get to see it

    Steve
     
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