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  1. King_Neptune

    SKimmer not foaming.

    Is it also possible that this is in fact a dry skimmer? perhaps the guy who sold it to me was wrong. He said it could do both.
  2. King_Neptune

    SKimmer not foaming.

    Its a used skimmer, but looked in good condition. I think that it is something wrong with the way I have it set up. Please help me out. Thanks. I put it in a tub of vinegar and water, its not making any foam...or even bubbles. Am I not doing something right? Or should I not worry...since Im...
  3. King_Neptune

    Why do people put socks to catch water as it falls into the fuge/sump?

    how do you clean these socks? rinse with water? is it ok to put in dishwasher? w/out soap?
  4. King_Neptune

    Why do people put socks to catch water as it falls into the fuge/sump?

    Why do people put socks to catch water as it falls into the fuge/sump? Why not just have the water drain directly into the bottom of the sump...ive seen a lot of pictures with socks hanging above the water. Or am I mistaken? and are these special socks? Or would any cloth bag/sock do?
  5. King_Neptune

    Neptunes first tank: 125DT 55Sump

    Its been a while since I updated: Aquarium Room Before: Durring: After: Saltwater Mixing room still under construction in back: Some Picts of stand during construction:
  6. King_Neptune

    Neptunes first tank: 125DT 55Sump

    It is drilled. The link i put at the top of this thread included all the previous work. There are two 1.5" bulkheads.
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    Neptunes first tank: 125DT 55Sump

    ok the final product: Hear is a closeup, shows some of the snail shells I glued into place. This shows the grit and sand up close. All together this came out better than I hoped. I still debate if Ill put it in my tank before or after the move. It weighs at least 50lbs. And a 125 gal...
  8. King_Neptune

    Neptunes first tank: 125DT 55Sump

    Ok I flipped it and the looks are promising. I used the last batch of epoxy for a third round. I touched up almost all the bald spots and also re did the spots that came out shiny from glue that dried before I sanded it. I'll post some pics of the final produce in a couple hours when I'm happy...
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    Neptunes first tank: 125DT 55Sump

    Ok, I touched up on the bald spots. I'll flip in in a few hours to see the results. I heated the glue a little in some boiling water. this made application go MUCH faster as it was a more liquid form, however this also set the glue faster. I had to do it in smaller patches. Another downside is...
  10. King_Neptune

    Neptunes first tank: 125DT 55Sump

    Just some more shots... All in all it came out great. The total cost of this beast was about $200-$220. Worth every penny! This will reduce the need for alot of live rock as beneficial bacteria loves to soak into the foam. I have read from several people who do this that don't have any LR in...
  11. King_Neptune

    Neptunes first tank: 125DT 55Sump

    This series shows the "Lava Bulge" It looks a lot like lava that seeped out of the ground, I like the effect it gave. You can really tell the porousness effect of the salt in these shots...
  12. King_Neptune

    Neptunes first tank: 125DT 55Sump

    Joy!!! I flipped it over and the result was better than I hoped! Some of the glue was a little sticky, it was 30min set epoxy so still needs a few days to fully settle in. But the sand came out better than I hoped! The next series of shots is almost complete. I'm going to touch up with the...
  13. King_Neptune

    Neptunes first tank: 125DT 55Sump

    Done!! sorta. Going to let it dry till morning. Then Ill flip it and let the sand land on newspaper. Then I'll use the last 2 packs of epoxy to do some touch up spotting.
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    Neptunes first tank: 125DT 55Sump

    Brought it inside after it dried off. Did some spot touches where any holes were seen. Tried to build a tunnel for the fish...fell under its own weight, I should have used something like a 2liter or to make a mold. Oh well not that big of a deal. mostly Ill have LR in front anyways.They can hide...
  15. King_Neptune

    Neptunes first tank: 125DT 55Sump

    update: I finished putting on the foam. covered it in salt and let it sit for a few hours to harden. Then I took it outside and rinsed it off. A few zip ties still show...but that's not a big deal. Ill simply touch up with the foam. The camera didn't show the porousness effect of the salt, but...
  16. King_Neptune

    Neptunes first tank: 125DT 55Sump

    hears an update on the project: The center brace I picked up 3 peices of acrylic at lowes. each is 6x24 and 3/8th thick. I'm going to heat them and fold them over the lip of the tank in three places to add lateral support. I will then glue them in place with a welding bond epoxy. That will...
  17. King_Neptune

    Neptunes first tank: 125DT 55Sump

    Ill post it sometime next week. After the stand is made and all the plumbing is in place. It may be an overflow that has been tried and failed...but then again it may be something unbelievably awesome!! Its s simple cheap design, and that's all I want to say, the suspense is good^^
  18. King_Neptune

    Ok my sump is a little off the norm. Please help me with flow choice.

    Ignore the high baffle on the left(inner most one that goes into the return)...that is being replaced with a 10" later tonight. The skimmer section is on the right. Return Area center. The fuge is on the left. The egg crate is floating...but when I put sand and rocks it will sit against the...
  19. King_Neptune

    400w or 250w MH for my corals....

    ok gotcha. i think im set. ill be getting the 250 kit instead of the 400
  20. King_Neptune

    Ok my sump is a little off the norm. Please help me with flow choice.

    My Sump is set up a little different. DT drains via dual 1.5" bulkheads(totall 2600GPH max) and then splits to either end of my sump. I have ball valves on each side. In theory Ill do 630-850GPH to the fuge side. It will fall onto an 18" wide Scrubber, and then drain into the LR sump. that...
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