Setting up a new 185 reef tank.

[Snappy]

Lots of potential with that baby

[JoelV]

Today I finished plumbing the drains I used spa flex on the drain ends so I can easy access them for putting on filter bags. I started the manifold for the supply, it will accommodate loc-line outlets. I am coming out of the pump at 1 1/2 inch's and then going though a Y fitting and into two 1
inch spa flex into the manifold then 3/4 lockline outlets. thats it till Monday.

[spoot]

Hey joe, How do you keep the pipes on the rim like that? Any strapping?

[JoelV]

I just cut it tight so it would lie on the inside lip, I'm still thinking on how to fasten it. it sits pretty good maybe just a little Velcro or something, i still have to connect the flex hose to it ill see how it sits then.

[mark]

Looks good.

For securing the pipe can use the square pads like in post 12 in this thread and zipties. Can use silicone to hold the pads in-place.

What's the eggcrating for?

[JoelV]

I was advised to put egg crating in to protect the bottom glass from possible breakage from the live rock hitting it also to help give support and stability to the reef. Stop sand sifting fish that could undermine the reef or expose the bottom.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by JoelV

I was advised to put egg crating in to protect the bottom glass from possible breakage from the live rock hitting it also to help give support and stability to the reef. Stop sand sifting fish that could undermine the reef or expose the bottom.

its in there now, so you might as-well use it, to stop sand diggers from knocking things over you just put the rock in before the sand, or just move the sand over when you put the rock in. But ya you already did the work to cut it might as well use it.

I also wanted to say I stopped by the store the other day to look at the set up, it is going to be nice, and it looks a lot bigger in person. also saw some new ballasts that kinda intrigued me, digital ballasts instead of just electronic.

Steve