The LAST big upgrade

[michika]

The RO/DI is Bulk Reef Supply's Spartan system. It does 300 gpd and set us back $399.99+shipping (~$100). We also ordered a booster pump and misc. plumbing parts in a second order.

[michika]

Got out ozonizer on Friday, put it online in the 180g for the time being.

The beast skimmer is also going online on the 180g later today, the skimmer pumps on the 180g keep seizing.

Kevin blew out the remaining bathroom wall this afternoon and right now is cutting wood for the new wall.

I on the other hand am chipping up VCT and Lino tiles and wishing for a couple of nice cold beers.

[BlueAbyss]

Chipping tiles sucks, I don't envy you... I'm sitting on the deck ATM, where it's ~18C (and damn bright). You should be outside, I bet it's sunny and warm in Saskatoon today as well

[michika]

We've been busy for the last couple of weeks.

Air dryer showed up last week, its huge! The ozonizer is online and chugging away on the 180g. Just hunting down some calibration fluid for the ORP probe so we can start running it with the RKE.


The rest of the fishroom has been gutted




In wall plumbing surprise


Where the new wall will go


Ceiling surprise! A heating duct that ended nowhere but in the ceiling behind a board. We'll be making use of it as that laundry room is cold.


Vintage spigots that lead to our washer and dryer. They need to be replaced, but I love the look of them.


Wall building in a small enclosed space


Its up!


Some photos detailing the holes to drill.

[fishytime]

The drawing of the end of the tank 3'x2'....is that hole configuration going on both ends of the tank or just one?.......tank is gonna look like swiss cheese with all those holes in it

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by fishytime

....tank is gonna look like swiss cheese with all those holes in it

.. so true!

[michika]

Originally Posted by fishytime

The drawing of the end of the tank 3'x2'....is that hole configuration going on both ends of the tank or just one?.......tank is gonna look like swiss cheese with all those holes in it

Just one end. We're also going to do a center brace as well.

[Eb0la11]

Been over a month. Updates?

[michika]

I'll hook you up this afternoon/tonight with a recap of where we are at now. It will include videos of when we first brought the skimmer online!

I have had to stop working on this project temporarily due to work, school, sports, and other commitments. Kevin however is still working on the basement in his free time.

This morning we're making a couple dump runs, and a stop at the hardware store for additional supplies.

[michika]

And we're back on track! After a rough patch including severely decreased income, we're hoping things are now back to normal!

Enmax is not my friend these days...they "forgot" to bill us for three months resulting in a $900 bill. This is after I called them every month and inquired as to the balance owing...oh joy!

So that being said, I'm kind of on a kick to really reduce my monthly utility bills. We currently pay about $204 per month, and and when I calculated all my material out originally I though we'd be paying about ~$350/month to run this beast in utility costs.

I still really love the idea of LED lighting over T5s and MHs. I'm really hoping that in the next year some great LED lighting that would be appropriate to our situation pops up. DIY or commercial, I honestly couldn't care, but the thought of forking out $350 monthly in electricity and water does make me cringe. I'd rather be buying clams with that cash.

Kevin has finished wiring up the basement for internet, and I think the power is run (excluding the workshop) for the whole basement. We have the tank room mostly framed in now. We're just waiting on our water barrels to continue.

The giant beast of a skimmer has been chugging away from quite some time. The stuff it pulls out of the 180g makes me sick to look at. Kevin is looking at doing a few mods on the collection cup to allow for some other adjustments we'll need down the road.