Coralgurls tank build 180 - it's ALIVE

unclesalty · #1 02-09-2012, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Coralgurl

We just have to add the return lines in the tank then finish filling. I got the skimmer in the sump but I'm already thinking it needs to upgraded, but will give it a shot to start.

Your height of your return line outlets will also determine how much water flows back in the sump during a power outage. I like the locline, that way you can adust the height to where you want it.

Coralgurl · #2 02-09-2012, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by unclesalty

Your height of your return line outlets will also determine how much water flows back in the sump during a power outage. I like the locline, that way you can adust the height to where you want it.

I don't know what you mean by Iocline

we have lines that bend and can be directed....is that what you mean?

unclesalty · #3 02-09-2012, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Coralgurl

I don't know what you mean by Iocline

we have lines that bend and can be directed....is that what you mean?

Yes that sounds like you have loc-line.

Coralgurl · #4 02-09-2012, 04:01 AM

Ahh yes that sounds right...will add more pics once they are installed. Couldn't find black connectors so painted them, they are drying, won't go on until tomorrow.

Almost a year in the hobby and still such a newb....lol

lockrookie · #5 02-09-2012, 04:14 AM

you can be 20yrs n hobby and still be a noob dont sweat it. just keep moving forward

Coralgurl · #6 02-09-2012, 09:50 PM

It's alive!! Finally have pump and skimmer going. Needs a couple more hours to fill, but have enough water to move through the sump. Just need to fill the over flows a bit more, sounds like a bathtub draining..lol. Added a bit more salt. Cant wait to get the lights on it to see how it all looks, but so far i think its not too shabby!! Thanks for all the help so far! Will add shrimp later tonight to kick start cycle!

reefgirl189 · #7 02-09-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Coralgurl

It's alive!! Finally have pump and skimmer going. Needs a couple more hours to fill, but have enough water to move through the sump. Just need to fill the over flows a bit more, sounds like a bathtub draining..lol. Added a bit more salt. Cant wait to get the lights on it to see how it all looks, but so far i think its not too shabby!! Thanks for all the help so far! Will add shrimp later tonight to kick start cycle!

Congrats!! Can't wait to see the pics!!

As for the cycle, why don't you just pee in there instead?

You may need to add more than one shrimp due to the size of that beast.