~Woody's 120 Escapade~

[saltwaterfarm]

You go Doni... You are the queen... I will seriously come down if you need help...

 

[Woodstock]

Thanks Brotha... all I have is m-IRC.

LOL Boozeman... I don't do those things anyway :angel1:

Lisa, Thank you for the very kind offer but I should be able to manage it with the help of my son and husband.

 

[billyr98]

Good Luck Doni!!! Can't wait to see the new tank growing your corals!!!

 

[Gina]

...and don't pick your nose or scratch your butt as you walk by the camera

LOL!!
Don't forget a few Coronas too!

 

[Witfull]

id go black as well,,,it makes the overflows blend in a bit more.

 

[Frankie]

I went black for the same reason Dave just said. I used black rustolium paint and used a fine sponge roller to apply it. came out awesome and holds up well. Are the overflows black?
Cool thread start Doni!

 

[Woodstock]

Black paint, coronas and coffee! Got it


Alright, the sump is done, I am much wiser ....and stoned! LOL~ Whew.. those fumes...

The first baffle is just a tad slanted, I must have pushed it putting in the other two baffles but didn't realize it until the silicone was starting to harden so I just left it.

Anyway ... here are a few pics..

 

[BrothaWolf]

GREAT JOB! Love the catfish!!!

 

[Woodstock]

Thanks

..you might be a Reef Addict if you enjoy pulling silicone from under your fingernails...

 

[cheeks69]

Very nice work Doni !
That baffle on the left seems to be quite high or is it my imagination ?

 

[lcstorc]

I can't wait. This is almost as good as upgrading myself.
Why is every tank upgrade not complete until you have a cat, dog , or child in either the tank or the sump?

I am anxiously waiting for pics with everyone else.

 

[Woodstock]

Yes, it is high. But I do think the angle of the pic and the silicone alter the view. Chamber one is the refugium and the baffle holding back that water is 14" high... 2" below the tank's top line.

 

[Dentoid]

Looks great Doni. Giving me alot of ideas. You're the bestest!

 

[Woodstock]

I will say that calking the inside of the 2nd and 3rd bubble trap baffle was tough! I had to put the bead of calk first on the aquarium wall and then press the baffle up against it.

 

[billyr98]

Good Work Doni!! Its fun though!! Silicone works great for a nice fingernail finish!

 

[saltwaterfarm]

Thanks

..you might be a Reef Addict if you enjoy pulling silicone from under your fingernails...

I like picking the super glue off... does that count? Oh wait, I am an addict:laughroll

Great job Doni... coming together nicely!

 

[Frankie]

Awesome job Doni! I can tell a good seal when i see one. The edge wil be black. Im impressed! Orange juice is a good cure for the high BTW. Two thumbs up

 

[Woodstock]

Thanks It was my first DIY!

Using the Tank Water Volume Calculator I calculated that my 40 breeder sump will hold a total of 31 gallons. Not bad... but I wish I would have made the bubble traps higher so it would hold more. I could have made a stand for the asm g3. Still I am very happy with it!

 

[billyr98]

are you modding the G3 at all.. the gate valve mod is easy and very good one!

 

[bluespotjawfish]

Enjoy your coffee made from saltwater. Good luck! Glad to see the kitty will help too!