lockrookie's 180g (build #3)

[lockrookie]

well i wasn't going to post these but what the heck they will be eventually im unsure about my powerhead ports at this time will see how it progresses... but for now centre overflow wall is 50 precent complete i have to epoxy and sand/seal it before i continue with the frontal rockwork/cave. i knowi know it looks like a blob of yellow. i can only hope for the best lol

here are the pics

[gregzz4]

Well, it may look like a blob to you, but I'd say you're moving along nicely

[Nano]

are you going to coat the foam with some quickcrete or something? looks great BTW

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

Well, it may look like a blob to you, but I'd say you're moving along nicely

I'm calling it sponge bob ATM.. And yes it is slowly coming along only 2 more rock walls to build stand / trim/ hood/ under the stand plumbing.. Wiring...ato plumbing moving The 90
THen pray the floor can handle the weight aqua sculpturing and finally the water switch over from 90 to reduce cycle...

I cringe to what all has to be done lol

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[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by Nano

are you going to coat the foam with some quickcrete or something? looks great BTW

The foam is coated with epoxy resin and dusted with sand and repeat 3 or 4 times for hardness and to cover all yellow areas basically sealing the foam I do the sand treatment on front side and just resin on backside just for added measures. Hen after a year it all blends in together and you can't tell that its a diy project especially when corals grow in. Semi natural lol





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[lockrookie]

rock wall got its first tan job 3 more coats to go then i can finish this part and move to the next two smaller walls. still undecided on return pump for this tank the new quietone 6000 or the eheim compact 5000 both are comparible but some say the eheim doesnt have the flow its suposed to have so i ama little nervous about it



anywho.. pics of the rockwall inits present state

[gregzz4]

Yup, that's lookin' cool

With what I've read online, I'd go with an Eheim over a Quite One for noise and lifespan. I only own a Q-O 1200 but still find it sometimes hard to start.
Maybe you could get the next size up and tee in a T-U Ball Valve for blowby if it's too much flow? I did this with one of mine so as not to stress the pump. It works so well I haven't used the Gate Valve yet.

[lockrookie]

ive been using the quiet ones for 3 years and have no issues with them yet my skimmer makes more noise than the QO pump my main issue is the flow i have read a few ppl dissapointed with the ehiem not pushing as much flow as its rated and that 1262 does more performance(but isnt large enough for my needs)... i dont want flow envy

[gregzz4]

Don't get me wrong. As I say, my only QO experience is a 1200 for transfers. And I wasn't recommending a 1262 I don't know how your plumbing is set up.
If you're happy with the QO line why not go with the 6000 then ? J&L has them on sale right now

What about the oversize idea and tee it off ?

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

Don't get me wrong. As I say, my only QO experience is a 1200 for transfers. And I wasn't recommending a 1262 I don't know how your plumbing is set up.
If you're happy with the QO line why not go with the 6000 then ? J&L has them on sale right now

What about the oversize idea and tee it off ?

I know you where not recommending my friend that is just what I've read in different forums I am leaning more towards the new QO on the basis that they are in sale right now. Most likely order one tonight. Cause this week I am going to go buy some solid maple and a couple sheets of maple for the stand and start building.



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