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subman 05-11-2012 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Paigee (Post 714997)
Just read through your whole build, looks great so far! Can't wait to see more :)

Thanks....here's some more :mrgreen:

Filled with sand, water and a few rocks.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b8...-17-54_886.jpg

90% complete electronics box.....I removed the old laptop and have something new on the way!
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b8...-41-40_313.jpg

only issue I'm having now is setting the drain perfectly with the knife valve. So I've got a gate valve coming in tomorrow from Kelly at The Reef Shoppe in Lloyd. I can't recommend doing a herbie with a knife it's far to imprecise. I think it may be possible with less flow but my returns are pumping approx. 4000gph and I can't seem to find the sweet spot.

lastlight 05-11-2012 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by subman (Post 715672)
I can't recommend doing a herbie with a knife it's far to imprecise.

Not to mention all the knife valves I'm familiar with have metal parts inside.

Setup's looking really sharp! What are your plans for the light rack? Will this tank remain open top?

Blue World Aquariums 05-11-2012 06:36 AM

Love the wire ducts in the electronics box! Very clean.

subman 05-11-2012 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight (Post 715680)
Not to mention all the knife valves I'm familiar with have metal parts inside.

Setup's looking really sharp! What are your plans for the light rack? Will this tank remain open top?

I was told by the lfs I bought it from there was no metalin it...but it has to go and today it will. I'll disassemble it and check, just for piece of mind.

Other than adding more radions thats it. I am working an automated curtain that will drop down. For not only protection from a frisky game of pool but this is also right beside my home theater room, and it's hard to set the mood with the room glowing ultra blue lol

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Originally Posted by Blue World Aquariums (Post 715690)
Love the wire ducts in the electronics box! Very clean.

Thanks I just re-did them as the original ones were to small :redface:
I just ordered the shuttle pc and a 7" mimo like the one from your deep reef build, one of my favorite builds.

ensquire 05-11-2012 03:48 PM

What size are your wire ducts ? They sure clean up wiring nicely.

Flash 05-11-2012 04:25 PM

that's unreal! looks great!!!!

subman 05-11-2012 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ensquire (Post 715742)
What size are your wire ducts ? They sure clean up wiring nicely.

I started with 1x 1 1/2 but that was wayyy to small so I replaced it with 2x2

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Originally Posted by Flash (Post 715761)
that's unreal! looks great!!!!

Thank you.

subman 05-11-2012 07:05 PM

Just met Kelly from the reef shoppe and got a few finishing pieces..
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b8...-46-27_627.jpg
Beautiful 1 1/2" gate valve (was only $39!!)

2 new union swing check valves...
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b8...-46-33_481.jpg

And a couple new 500w Finnex titanium heating tubes.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b8...-47-26_726.jpg

Thanks for bringing this in to me Kelly!!

I was planning on hitting the gym on the way home but I want to go straight home and install the new goodies!

ensquire 05-12-2012 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by subman (Post 715814)
I started with 1x 1 1/2 but that was wayyy to small so I replaced it with 2x2 .

Thanks, think I will order up a few feet. Makes things so neat.

gridley 05-12-2012 03:43 PM

Just wondering about your wire duct - did it come in the grey color, or did you paint it? I have only been able to find black.


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