JDigital's 75G RR. (Updated)

Boomboy · #1 06-22-2008, 06:53 PM

your farther along than me im at a stand still, want to spend money on equipment but have to be wise how i spend my money. looks good so far its coming along nicely.

phillybean · #2 06-22-2008, 09:15 PM

Hey JD, nice build!

For the glass, I made the same mistake, having them cut too long. I ended up putting them in on an angle. It was a big harder to silicone in place, however came out nice and I think I was able to swing more space for my fuge. The narrow part of my skimmer doesn't need as much room as where the pump and everything still fits. Here are some pics:

JDigital · #3 06-22-2008, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by phillybean

Hey JD, nice build!

For the glass, I made the same mistake, having them cut too long. I ended up putting them in on an angle. It was a big harder to silicone in place, however came out nice and I think I was able to swing more space for my fuge. The narrow part of my skimmer doesn't need as much room as where the pump and everything still fits. Here are some pics:

Haha! I thought about the angle thing, but I am a picky SOB on things, and having my baffle straight seems to be one of those things.

I borrowed a drill bit from Red Coral, and I am currently half way through grinding down the extra 1/4"... What a pain in the butt!!!!!! 2 more panels! 2 MORE!!!

I'll be back.......

Zylumn · #4 06-23-2008, 12:48 AM

Come on !!! Come on!!! the suspense is killing me.
Kevin

JDigital · #5 06-25-2008, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Zylumn

Come on !!! Come on!!! the suspense is killing me.
Kevin

Kevin, If it wasn't for that 90' elbow I grabbed from you tonight, the following update wouldn't be getting posted till later..

Sump and plumbing are done.. I am gonna let the silicone cure till tomorrow before leak testing everything. Here is how it all looks as of 20mins ago.

Sump in-place awaiting piping. (I really suck at siliconing, but the baffles all feel pretty darn secure, so I'm not to worried about how it looks

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All the plumbing shots..

Full System shot:

fishytime · #6 06-25-2008, 03:21 AM

Scweeeeeeeeeet.

JDigital · #7 06-25-2008, 03:47 AM

^^ Thanks for the plumbing tips Doug! That black hose threads on perfect with the 1" adapters.

Hopefully so good I won't need zipties or hose clamps..

My only problem was that I NEEDED that 90' elbow to get the plumbing to line up into my tank... otherwise it was straight down beside the OUTSIDE, which doesn't do me any good. haha.