My new 93 Gallon Starphire Rimless Cube Reef Build

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RO unit installed...Spectrapure 180g/day

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Tank delivery-Awesome packing.

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Had retained my stand from my previous Marineland tank. As this was open from the back earlier, I had to close the back and strengthen it with Oak. Also the height was increased by adding 4x4. Unfortunately dont have the pics of this as this was done earlier while the Tank order was being processed.

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Finally decided to go ahead with Sump in Basement and have the plumbing going through the dry wall from the main level.. Below few pics of the work done these past few days..
Spaflex used for both Main and Emergency drains after the overflow box and Returns.

Main Drain


Back view


Gatevalve on Main drain


Not to forget the GFCI install


Drains Closeup


Basement connection..


Spaflex.. loads of em...



Please do post your feedback on what you think...Thanks

[ataller]

Hello there.

I am not an expert by any means, however, I might be able to save you a head ache though.

I have a very similar setup as you do. Herbie to a basement sump. If you would like I could probably find some pictures.

I see that your gate valve is display side, not sump side.

You will find that you get noisy cavitation by having the gate valve at the top. You should plumb in the gate valve as close to the water line in the sump as possible. That way the entire drain will be full of water until the end. It is easier to push the air bubble out of the drain that way.

If anyone disagrees please post, I would hate to steer him wrong. This was however, my experience in the past with my tank.

Adam

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Bulkheads installed...Planning the Herbie flow method... 2 drains
1- 1.5" Master drain
2- 1" Emergency drain
3- 1 each 3/4" return line on either side of back glass

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Bulkheads for Main drain and emergency drain (Herbie Flow)

3/4" 2 nos returns:





Herbie Overflow:



Bulkheads:
Main drain- 1.5"
Emergency drain- 1"

[kien]

Wow, coming along nicely! No response from any mods about having this moved to the Build forums ?