Man, when I get to this stage in my build imma have to ask you some pointers on the float switch's. I want to rig a few to cut the return pump in the event of a blockage. And the same in the ATO tank.

Everything's looking fantastic. I thank you for having such a detailed build thread. Theres a lot I can learn when my sump room build is under way. I will have 6 tanks total plumbed into the same system, much like yours.

No problem, whenever you're ready send me a PM

May I make a suggestion, no need for a heater in the ato as it adds small amounts of water to the system at various times. Cover up the ato resevoir and add an airstone to circulate/aerate/agitate the water. If you dose liquid supplements you can add magnesium and alk to the ato and it will act as a doser. To cover up the ato tank you can use plastic sign board, easy to work with, make cuts for tubes, plugs, hoses. I found a sheet of 4x8' at industrial plastics for cheap, you can also use it to cover parts of your sump. Since covering my sump I have lost 25% less water than when I didn't. My sump has a middle refuge which I used glass the rest was the sign board.

Nice progress btw, are you adding sand or is it BB?

Thanks for the suggestions
I have unplugged the heater and may use it in the winter months
I may add an airstone but for now am relying on a maxijet 600 for circulation
I haven't put any thought yet into covering the tanks
As for sand, I just added it tonight and am waiting for it to clear before I take any pics
I picked up some chaeto today and am hoping to add some coral soon so I can start feeding the tank :smile:, but I will wait until my nutrients are under control
Tomorrow is testing day

!!!
Nice can't way to see more progress on this beast :lol:
I myself finally painted the back of my tank lol... the wires finally started to
give me a headache! now its all black. (I think next time I will go blue):sad:

Picture time !!!

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Nice! That looks boss

Thanks :mrgreen: My wife was a really big help with the rock

Looks like I get to go shopping soon;

79.9 - 80.3 F
pH 8.13
Silicates 0
Copper 0
NH3 0
NO2 0
NO3 0
PO4 0
KH 9
Ca 460
Mg 1350
Sg 1.026

My temp will never go outside those #s barring an equipment failure. My Sg should stay nice and stable as the ATO is doing a great job keeping the sump level rock stable.
I know my KH and Ca are a bit out of whack with each other. I'll re-test them over the next few days and see what's up.

I still have a small list of things to do, but nothing pressing now :biggrin:

that aquascape looks awesome!! well done!:mrgreen:

Very nice indeed!