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What kind of drain are you planning in the dt and the frag tank?
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Peppie
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Bean Animal in the DT with 1 1/2'' and the frag Herbie
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eww
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3/4" on the herbie for the frag tank would be plenty IMO with only a maxi jet 1200 for a return pump on it. Keep in mind the maxi jet doesn't have much head pressure.
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Well a little over a month since I have been able to get anything done out in the garage. Thought I would post up some pics and an update.
I started in the corner with a water mixing station. I only come off the exterior wall 4' with the fishroom wall. I dont want to close it all in until I get all the tankstands built. Not going to be alot of room in there to work on them.
I bought 2 food grade 55gal barrels. They had white vinegar in them. A good rinsing out and they are good to drill and cut.
I hinged the lid I cut with zip ties
I installed a couple acrylic tabs with some nylon nuts and bolts to keep the lid from falling in
I started in the corner with a water mixing station. I only come off the exterior wall 4' with the fishroom wall. I dont want to close it all in until I get all the tankstands built. Not going to be alot of room in there to work on them.
I bought 2 food grade 55gal barrels. They had white vinegar in them. A good rinsing out and they are good to drill and cut.
I hinged the lid I cut with zip ties
I installed a couple acrylic tabs with some nylon nuts and bolts to keep the lid from falling in
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Peppie
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To save on floor space I stacked the barrels, I have 10' overall height to work with. All the water mixing and changing will be gravity fed.
I made the saltwater barrel set out half way to allow for access into the top of the barrel.
I painted it with a high gloss white, 2 coats of Lowes finest. LOL
I was able to mount the RO/DI on the wall behind the salt barrel
The top of the Freshwater barrel has an overflow made with 1/2pcv running into 1/2" tubing. This will keep the barrel from over flowing when I forget to turn of the water supply. The blue line is water in from the filter unit
I will change these later, when the other tank are up and ready to be put on line. For now it will work for the WC on my current tank
A couple more shots
I made the saltwater barrel set out half way to allow for access into the top of the barrel.
I painted it with a high gloss white, 2 coats of Lowes finest. LOL
I was able to mount the RO/DI on the wall behind the salt barrel
The top of the Freshwater barrel has an overflow made with 1/2pcv running into 1/2" tubing. This will keep the barrel from over flowing when I forget to turn of the water supply. The blue line is water in from the filter unit
I will change these later, when the other tank are up and ready to be put on line. For now it will work for the WC on my current tank
A couple more shots
Looking Great Dave!
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eww
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Sweet Dave. I knew you were doing something in the background that you hadn't been sharing.
Peppie
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Thanks guys,
In a few days I will be able to do a water change larger than 8 gal for the first time in 2 years!!!!!
In a few days I will be able to do a water change larger than 8 gal for the first time in 2 years!!!!!
Peppie
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So I need to have some circulation in the salt barrel. This is what I came up with.
This pic shows where I drill the side near the top to insert to pvc 90 to hold the rig in place.
I set the rig on the outlet pipe near the bottom of the barrel
Once I turned it on it did circulate the 45gal of water in the barrel, but it wasnt enough to agitate the surface. I think I will need to add a larger pump, or maybe a power head near the water surface to aid in the surface agitation.
Been running RO/DI filter for 27hrs. Getting close to having both barrels full.
This pic shows where I drill the side near the top to insert to pvc 90 to hold the rig in place.
I set the rig on the outlet pipe near the bottom of the barrel
Once I turned it on it did circulate the 45gal of water in the barrel, but it wasnt enough to agitate the surface. I think I will need to add a larger pump, or maybe a power head near the water surface to aid in the surface agitation.
Been running RO/DI filter for 27hrs. Getting close to having both barrels full.
Peppie
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Cant see without lights. I recycled 16 4' shop lights from a project at work, so a couple of them will work just fine for the fishroom.
I had to insulate this part of the garage ceiling before I could hang the sheetrock.
Did a little rewire from an overhead garage light
And then there was light!!!
I had to insulate this part of the garage ceiling before I could hang the sheetrock.
Did a little rewire from an overhead garage light
And then there was light!!!
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Peppie
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Not sure I understand the Q. There is no return pump. The SW circulation pump is a Quiteone 1200 @300gph. I found it is OK to keep the water moving, but I will need to drop a larger pump in the barrel 24hrs before the water change to aerate the Fresh Saltwater.
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i use that same pump to do my 45gal water change i put it on the bottom of barrel with outlet towards surface and i get a huge wave to form 6"+ ....what is the need to aerate it more?....should i be concerned even with getting the wave motion that its not getting aerate enough?.......would like to know your reasons & concerns on this matter....what about putting a air stone in the bottom of barrel would that be enough>
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I may be over thinking the whole water mixing thing. From what I have read in the past I assumed that the Fresh Saltwater should be aerated prior to the WC. A couple of the large water mixing stations I have seen are really churning up the new mix. I am talking serious surface agitation.
That is my story and I'm sticking to it!!! LOL
If I am out in left field, please speak up. It will save me from using a larger pump, that could be used else where in the near future.
Or , Maybe I just need to remove the 90 deg elbow that sits on top of the pump????
Time for a little R&D
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Had a short day at work today, so I made a mess in the garage.
I needed a stand for the frag/QT tank. I was able to get some leftover wood from a job at work. I know all about not using 4x4s for a stand build, but theses are used for the supports only. I am also aware that pressure treated wood is not good to build aquarium stuff out of, but there will be a good coat of primer and 2 coats of gloss acrylic paint on all of the exposed PT. I feel it will be OK, I hope!!
There is 16'' between each post and 19'' front to back between the posts and 30'' of height under the stand.
Not your typical stand build. Surprised? LOL I wanted the support for the tank directly under the outside edge of the tank. I also needed to keep the tank off the wall by 5'' so I can use the overflow plumbing. I ran the top flat 2x4s longer to tie the stand into the wall.
I used two layers of 1 1/4" Laminated particleboard, and skinned the exposed edges with caulking.
I faced the edge with a 4 1/2'' board to hide the future plumbing line .
I needed a stand for the frag/QT tank. I was able to get some leftover wood from a job at work. I know all about not using 4x4s for a stand build, but theses are used for the supports only. I am also aware that pressure treated wood is not good to build aquarium stuff out of, but there will be a good coat of primer and 2 coats of gloss acrylic paint on all of the exposed PT. I feel it will be OK, I hope!!
There is 16'' between each post and 19'' front to back between the posts and 30'' of height under the stand.
Not your typical stand build. Surprised? LOL I wanted the support for the tank directly under the outside edge of the tank. I also needed to keep the tank off the wall by 5'' so I can use the overflow plumbing. I ran the top flat 2x4s longer to tie the stand into the wall.
I used two layers of 1 1/4" Laminated particleboard, and skinned the exposed edges with caulking.
I faced the edge with a 4 1/2'' board to hide the future plumbing line .
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eww
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It's nice to see that you set aside some of your 'OTHER' projects so you can get some of your own work done for a change...Looks real nice Dave....
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