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Forum: Tank Journal 12-23-2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,105
Posted By turbo
so here is my sump design

Hello all, again.

More than a week has passed but I've finally decided what I'm going to do for this sump and tank drain system.

For anyone who's still subscribed to this thread, recall that I...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-23-2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,420
Posted By turbo
ty. case closed

hi thanks for the replies. so i'm going pro with this. apparently it's going to be the more cost effective route seeing as the entire tank needs to be built.
Forum: DIY 12-23-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,277
Posted By turbo
what do you think of this?

I think I've decided what I'm going to stick with. Provided it doesn't cost too much I'm going to have this custom sump built by a pro. The measurements are a little unorthodox so I basically have...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-23-2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,420
Posted By turbo
LF amateur sump builder in Edmonton

Hi,

I need a sump built as economically as possible in Edmonton. This is why I would like to have it built by an amateur with experience!!:lol:

Anybody with experience in putting together sump...
Forum: FOWLR 12-23-2012, 02:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,435
Posted By turbo
Unifying theory

lol. impossible feat.

I understand what your goal is. I'm also eager to read it.

So anyways, I seek to employ the "Berlin Method" in this system's filtration.

overflow --> refugium with...
Forum: FOWLR 12-22-2012, 11:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,435
Posted By turbo
haha yeah there's tonnes of info on the net...

haha yeah there's tonnes of info on the net already. most of it has been composed by highly informed scientists, wordsmiths, and overall very experienced aquapeople. (unlike myself in all...
Forum: DIY 12-22-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,277
Posted By turbo
I want to install a sump and refuge in separate tanks

G'day,

I have a 55gal FOWLR in a home built stand. There's going to be 2 lines draining from my tank's overflow. Currently nothing is plumbed, I just have the overflow box started with 2x 1" PVC...
Forum: FOWLR 12-22-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,435
Posted By turbo
NOOB wants help organizing QT mess

I need aquarium counsel please!:biggrin:

So here's my story: I started a 55 gal FOWLR in November. I let the tank cycle with some live rock I bought used and cured. The cycle was very brief. ...
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 12-18-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,115
Posted By turbo
Friday

Hi if you still have this on Friday PM me and I'll take it thx!
Forum: Tank Journal 12-18-2012, 01:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,105
Posted By turbo
Alright tyvm to everyone who helped out. The...

Alright tyvm to everyone who helped out. The final decision is to plumb 2x 1" drains directly into my sump (one dedicated drain for the tank and a second as an emergency in case of a plug). Then...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-17-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,105
Posted By turbo
Hi. That is good advice. Sometimes it's one of...

Hi. That is good advice. Sometimes it's one of those things where we (as people) would rather ignore the truth than face it head-on. The skimmer is presently broken at the inlet (as shown in the...
Forum: DIY 12-17-2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 939
Posted By turbo
have a look at this

Hi,

So I won't pretend to know too much about plumbing... especially because I'm right in the middle of messing it up myself, but I thought you might like this visual at the very least.

Good...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-17-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,105
Posted By turbo
Thumbs up use saw first, ask questions later haha!

Thanks to everyone for the replies so far!:lol::lol: I'm going to continue posting here until my sump is operational, so please bear with me!!! Don't worry, I am an avid internetter and am not...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-17-2012, 03:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,105
Posted By turbo
Thumbs down mission not successful

ok so i ran a wet test and the drain is able to handle the flow from the pump. i pumped freshwater full blast from a 5 gal pail to the external side of the overflow and it just went down the drain...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-17-2012, 02:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,105
Posted By turbo
Okay so hello again. I have to admit I failed...

Okay so hello again. I have to admit I failed pretty badly with plumbing this thing in. First thing was getting past the guy at the LFS (because he also sells the PVC and fittings and stuff - more...
Forum: DIY 12-17-2012, 02:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 939
Posted By turbo
yeah it's pretty permanent. if you wanted to...

yeah it's pretty permanent. if you wanted to keep the permanent plumbing to a minimum, you could just put 6" of PVC in there with glue to start the drain and then add a valve. Everything from that...
Forum: DIY 12-17-2012, 01:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 939
Posted By turbo
Hi i have the exact same overflow box and am also...

Hi i have the exact same overflow box and am also trying to get a sump working. what was recommended to me from the person who sold it to me is 1" PVC. Just jam it into the bulkhead (with cement)...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-16-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,105
Posted By turbo
sure thing i'll put some pics up too as the day...

sure thing i'll put some pics up too as the day progresses. it's pretty ghetto because i didn't really frame up enough room for anything bigger than 10gal in my cabinet. it's just too narrow!!!...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-16-2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,105
Posted By turbo
re super filtered water

yeah that's the first bit... a RO/DI filter is on the "wish list" hahaha

We're using SeaChem alpha for reefs to dechlorinate the water. I'm just filling 5 gal pails in the tub at the slowest flow...
Forum: Tank Journal 12-16-2012, 05:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,105
Posted By turbo
Question 55 Gal FOWLR - seeking criticism

Hello. Not sure if I'm posting this in the wrong forum? I want to put up some pictures and info on my FOWLR, and receive a little advice or criticism or encouragement haha.

So anyways my gf and...
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