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    Built a Stand

    Thanks for the info, Will definitely help if/when I decide to build a stand.
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    Built a Stand

    broskie, Nice stand! I'm thinking about building a stand in a few months and researching all the different ways of building one. I have a question about the the L brackets you used on the vertical supports. I couldn't tell from the picture, but after you laid the bottom panel in, is the L...
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    Before I drill, does this internal overflow sound ok?

    Is a stop valve the same as a gate valve? such as this http://mclendons.com/item.asp?sku=10291535 Trying to locate a 1-1/4" one locally.
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    Before I drill, does this internal overflow sound ok?

    The pump idea is a good one, I never really considered that option. I have a Velocity/Poseidon T3 pump. At ~5ft head, It's supposed to do about 700gph. I actually drilled it last night, and turned out ok for my first time. It did chip a little, but nothing major. You're right though, a 1.5"...
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    moving livestock from a 90g to a 29g temporarily?

    So I got the 55g back to my place and resealed the corners last night. For some reason the tank didn't have a bead of silicone on the corners. I didn't have any masking tape or rubbing alcohol last night and thought I could do a clean job without it. Boy was I wrong. :) I have a good bead on the...
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    Before I drill, does this internal overflow sound ok?

    I have a tank move coming up real soon, and i'm trying to get this 55g as prepped as I can. I'm trying to keep this on the low budget side, re-use parts I have laying around, and avoid spending 100+ for a HOB overflow box. This is the parts I have. 2 65mm drill bits for the glass 2 sided...
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    moving livestock from a 90g to a 29g temporarily?

    Thanks for the mclendons tip! I just checked their website, man I forgot how expensive bulkheads are. $15.99 for the bulkhead and $4.49 for the gasket. I'll have to give them a call to see if they have it in stock. Too bad I don't any smaller bits. I guess a 1.5" drain and 1.5" return should be...
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    moving livestock from a 90g to a 29g temporarily?

    sure Slim, I actually work in tacoma, so it wouldn't be much of a drive for me. Once work dies down and I finish moving the tank over, I'll hit you up. Does anybody know where I can get bulkheads locally in seattle? I had some bulkheads, but can't remember if I sold them all. I have two glass...
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    moving livestock from a 90g to a 29g temporarily?

    Slim, I completely understand and agree. I'm up against another force (the misses). The 55 is too "ugly" to go into the family room. So the 55 has to house the reef stuff for now. Maybe when you get back into town, I can look at your 100g? heh. listen to me, i'm already talking about...
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    moving livestock from a 90g to a 29g temporarily?

    heh. *nods* The itch is finally being scratched. :P I've been down this path a few years ago, but was forced to sell off all the equipment I had collected. I'm in a much better position this time. I think I should just keep it simple for now and just move the 55g over and put them in there...
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    moving livestock from a 90g to a 29g temporarily?

    I may be able to keep all the livestock. I think i'll be able to get a 55 long for free from my dad's house. I'm debating if I should drill the 55 or not. I have the bit and the bulkheads. Just not sure if i'm ready to do it with the timeframe. A HOB overflow would be easier and would allow me...
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    moving livestock from a 90g to a 29g temporarily?

    Here's the situation, I'm buying an established 90 gallon setup that has livestock in it. I bought the tank mainly for freshwater to upgrade my overcrowded 29g. I originally was going to just buy the tank setup, and was waiting for all the live stock to be sold. The sale of the livestock didn't...
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    PSAS November Meeting - Vendor Spotlight

    :( something came up last night, i was unable to attend. Hopefully i wont be soo busy next month! Sounds like people had a good time.
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    75gallon tank design help.

    I guess worse case scenario would be that I need a bigger sump return pump and or decrease the flow through the CL pump. Thanks!
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    75gallon tank design help.

    Thanks for the reply Reed! I've thought about that. I guess I thought it would be ok, because since it is a closed loop, that the water would return almost instantly, and wouldn't cause that big of an issue. The only potential issue I see is that, if the CL pumps are flowing way too much, then...
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    75gallon tank design help.

    Gonna drill it out today after work. :) any objections better yell now. :)
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    75gallon tank design help.

    I guess since nobody is saying anything, this will be fine. I'm going to pick up finn's little giant pumps and use both pumps for the closed loop. Use the 1.5" drain to feed both pumps. since these pumps are 1" i'm just going to drill the tank for the 1.5" pipes and use a converter to bring it...
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    75gallon tank design help.

    I'm going to be drilling my 75 gallon tank for bulk heads this weekend. the diagram below is what i plan on doing, Except for the overflow and sump drain being the right side of the tank. All holes are going to 1.5" I'm going to be using a quietone 6000 for the sump and i haven't decided on the...
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    Introduction

    So, i got some parts in yesterday, bunch of bulk heads, diamond hole saws, and the ice cap 660. Still waiting for the G2 skimmer. I'm going to drill the tank out this weekend. This is the concept so far. This is a 75 gallon tank. Only difference is that the overflow section will be on the right...
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    Introduction

    spongebob, that's really awesome. Thank you soo much. I found someone on here selling some sand, which i hope to pick up. I'll be almost ready to get the tank going. I'm still waiting on the diamond drill bits and the bulk heads to show up. once those show up, i can get the tank going and...
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