Subman's Jump into the big leagues (225g)

[subman]

Originally Posted by Paigee

Just read through your whole build, looks great so far! Can't wait to see more

Thanks....here's some more

Filled with sand, water and a few rocks.


90% complete electronics box.....I removed the old laptop and have something new on the way!


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]

Originally Posted by subman

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]

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

[subman]

Originally Posted by lastlight

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

Originally Posted by Blue World Aquariums

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

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

[ensquire]

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

[Flash]

that's unreal! looks great!!!!

[subman]

Originally Posted by ensquire

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

Originally Posted by Flash

that's unreal! looks great!!!!

Thank you.

[subman]

Just met Kelly from the reef shoppe and got a few finishing pieces..

Beautiful 1 1/2" gate valve (was only $39!!)

2 new union swing check valves...


And a couple new 500w Finnex titanium heating tubes.


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]

Originally Posted by subman

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]

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.