Scotts 75gallon Build***MAY 25 New pics finally with fish - Page 2

catchandrelease · #11 04-30-2010, 02:23 AM

Hey kevin,
The water has to come up only 18" into the sump for the main overflow. The emergency runs to the sump as well (same 18"rise), i just finished playing around with the locline to break siphon before the sump overflows.
The output flow is actually quite good, i was concerned with the 90's as well, im going to play around with it a little more and get things set up a little closer to where i want them, then i will have to see about changing the return plumbing.

Thanks for the responses.

catchandrelease · #12 04-30-2010, 02:24 AM

and also the stand is quite tall (36") so it is creating good siphon for the overflows with the hieght it has.

Red Coral Aquariums · #13 04-30-2010, 05:56 PM

Good to hear
Kevin

catchandrelease · #14 05-02-2010, 04:05 PM

The rock is all in, all the equipment is going and working well so far, all the plumbing was good except for one joint but is now fixed.
Pics will come tomorrow.

rjengen · #15 05-04-2010, 03:49 PM

Looks like you have taken your time and planned the build out way ahead of time man! I'll be tagging along on this one...and it's nice to see another one of Kevin's tanks being built on here, he sure does do great work!

catchandrelease · #16 05-05-2010, 12:24 AM

So i have had the rock in since saturday, but I havent had the chance to get any pics.
Last night I went and got some sand from Kevin at red coral, got it in the tank last night as well.
So I have never arranged rock before and was not sure what kinds of things look good and bad, but this is my attempt and I think it worked out pretty well, there are lots of openings and arches for flow and fish.
I did not use any zip ties or glue, I simply placed the rocks in positions where I thought they looked good and wouldnt be all packed together.
Let me know what you think about the set up so far.
I also got a few inches of live sand in my fuge with some rubble rock I had left from arranging, Ill take some picks of the mechanical room later.

One other thing, I havent noticed a hint of ammonia yet, how long does this generally take to start seeing, I want to get this baby cycled so I can spend more credit.

JDigital · #17 05-05-2010, 01:25 AM

That water line is pretty high... Gonna make any maintenance in the tank a bit "sloshy" and messing..

I had 1.5" on my 105G and I still have to take my time, as to avoid splashing water over the lip of the tank.

Very clean looking build though. Is that the only powerhead you are going to run? What are your plans?

I'd recommend minimum 2-3weeks to allow the tank to cycle. And then take it slow with your additions (if you can. haha)

lastlight · #18 05-05-2010, 01:38 AM

Some really nice tanks coming out of the RC corral lately I dig! If I ever build a custom tank again it will be rimless I am also loving it (on a smaller scale). How thick is your glass?

Stand looks boss too. I wish I had those skills!

Scape is nice too I especially like the right side. Lots of room for growth so get on it!

catchandrelease · #19 05-05-2010, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JDigital

That water line is pretty high... Gonna make any maintenance in the tank a bit "sloshy" and messing..

I had 1.5" on my 105G and I still have to take my time, as to avoid splashing water over the lip of the tank.

Very clean looking build though. Is that the only powerhead you are going to run? What are your plans?

I'd recommend minimum 2-3weeks to allow the tank to cycle. And then take it slow with your additions (if you can. haha)

I cut the power to the pumps and powerheads for maintenance, drops the water line to a safe level and fills the sump. I cant resist though, i love a rimless with high water lines.

I had that powerhead given to me when i bought the rock, I am thinking of getting either another koralia2 and running side by side, or upgrading to two better powerheads, either way im going to have two on the back glass. In other words WTF should I do??

Im not going to add anything to the tank until my nitrites hit 0. That is why im wondering what is taking so long for my ammonia to show up.

catchandrelease · #20 05-05-2010, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

Some really nice tanks coming out of the RC corral lately I dig! If I ever build a custom tank again it will be rimless I am also loving it (on a smaller scale). How thick is your glass?

Stand looks boss too. I wish I had those skills!

Scape is nice too I especially like the right side. Lots of room for growth so get on it!

My bank account doesnt appreciate your pressure.

The glass is 3/8, should be 1/2 inch though, but i could care less about a slight bow. Where that tank is sitting they are standing in the wrong spot of they see the bow. Also, the bow is so small that if anyone notices I will just poke them in the eye...

Thanks for the stand compliment, the stand turned out quite well. I can thank my cabinetmaker for the amazing stain-job.

I agree with you on the scape, i think the right worked out much better than the left, I tried to make the left work as well but i couldnt quite get it. I dont quite have the touch some people have for making perfect scapes.