kpiotrowski
Kevin
Must tag along on this one...even though you live 5 minutes away.
Peppie's 180 Reef-Room
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Looking like a great start Dave. A couple things though. First, I started into the hobby with a pair of mag 18's and they are loud. Even submerged they are louder than most. Ive been running a used panworld ($60)for over five years now and highly recommend saving more pennies for something else. I love mag pumps but wont use over a 9 anymore.
Then, before you start cutting up your stand maybe you should sell this sump and consider taking alook at the double tank sump set up I brought home today. It will fit into your stand and might be just what you need. I'll PM you with a pic after work tomorrow.
I understand your wanting to save space. My tank room is barely big enough to work in at 6'x 7'.
Then, before you start cutting up your stand maybe you should sell this sump and consider taking alook at the double tank sump set up I brought home today. It will fit into your stand and might be just what you need. I'll PM you with a pic after work tomorrow.
I understand your wanting to save space. My tank room is barely big enough to work in at 6'x 7'.
Peppie
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LOL Kevin, You will be getting the LIVE version. Dirty hands, sweat running down your face, purple fingers,acrylic snow in your hair........
Peppie
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I understand that the Mag 18 is not the best pump for this situation, but the price was right, noise is not an issue. the gph at 5-6' of head is right on target.
I will be looking forward to the pic's of the two part sump you will have. How many gal. does it hold? trying to keep up on the water volume.
I am considering adding a 65gal return or fuge to this 120 sump.
NC2WA
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Dave,
your skimmer is too big for this tank......I'm there for ya bro....LOL LOL
Peppie
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Thanks Kirk.
It is so much easier to make it smaller, rather than taller.
I am thinking I will be building a trap door in the walkway around the tank, just so I can do semi monthly maint.
It is so much easier to make it smaller, rather than taller.
I am thinking I will be building a trap door in the walkway around the tank, just so I can do semi monthly maint.
Peppie
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Peppie
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Not much progress yet...
Actually, I am taking 2 steps back. Need to place the sump under the stand so I know all of this " stuff" will work together.
One leg GONE!!
Actually, I am taking 2 steps back. Need to place the sump under the stand so I know all of this " stuff" will work together.
One leg GONE!!
TJL
copod
Nice going Dave! Even you should know that ya cannot have a three-legged aquarium stand :fish:
Looks like a nice clean removal, I have an idea how to make it a 'Cool' removable center stile if you haven't thought of it yet bud.
Cheers, Todd
Looks like a nice clean removal, I have an idea how to make it a 'Cool' removable center stile if you haven't thought of it yet bud.
Cheers, Todd
Peppie
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I dont think I will be replacing the leg. There will be no load at that point of the stand. The tank platform( built with 2 X 8 ) will sit to the front and on both sides of the stand. This will be shown later.
I did manage to pack the sump, CL pump, and the 65 gal fuge into the bottom part of the stand. I still have a space for a 30 gal ATO tank.
This is only a moch up. It could change. LOL
Have I stated yet that this skimmer is to LARGE for this build.
I did manage to pack the sump, CL pump, and the 65 gal fuge into the bottom part of the stand. I still have a space for a 30 gal ATO tank.
This is only a moch up. It could change. LOL
Have I stated yet that this skimmer is to LARGE for this build.
Peppie
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I hope to make some real progress within the next couple of week.
Basic Stand Finishing 101
I'll get the steel prepped properly with this new toy
Then a couple of coats of good acrylic primer
Followed with this Marine Top Coat
I am good to go
Anybody have a suggestion for the media to run in the sandblaster?
Basic Stand Finishing 101
I'll get the steel prepped properly with this new toy
Then a couple of coats of good acrylic primer
Followed with this Marine Top Coat
I am good to go
Anybody have a suggestion for the media to run in the sandblaster?
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Peppie
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I forgot to show you all what I had for dinner. LOL
kpiotrowski
Kevin
what the.... are those paint fumes getting to you? you ok man?
Peppie
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I'm fine. Porky up there on the other hand has had better days. LOL
kpiotrowski
Kevin
seroius? you cooked a suckling pig? where was my invite!!!!
zachrabbit15
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What?!?!?! No apple....forshame.
Peppie
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Porky was prepared for a retirement party I attended for the company I work for. The party was catered.
JPG@CFI
Precision Fabricator
Media depends on what nozzle you have in your gun. I used to use nylon beads, #180 I think, when I was working with stainless. That was in a cabinet tho, You could use fine sand to baking soda, just depends what finish your looking for. Also, were you planning on using anything on your threads for your adjustable threads? JPG
Peppie
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Thanks for jumping in Jason.
I am just looking to remove light surface rust off the bare metal. The nozzles that came with the blaster are 2.4 mm, 2.7mm, 3.2mm, 3.6mm.
Plan on masking off the threads on the adjustable feet. After the stand is in place and level I will coat the treads with primer.
Can you recommend some media for these size nozzles that wont break the bank?
Btw I have simplified the CTC I will be installing in the tank. I will not jeopardize the structural integrity of the tank. I will send you some pics of a moch up before I proceed.
Thanks again for your input.
Dave
