The 90G Build.

[MR PALM BEACH]

Well got the lighting squared away for the time being. I hate to use the word just for now when It comes to this hobby, but I figured this would be fine for the FO setup. My first thought was to get the retro fit but after thinking It through for awhile I really didnt want to deal with wires and trying to mount It. I have used current lighting In the past and was pretty happy overall so I just ended up sticking with them.

Nova Extreme T5H0 | Current What's Next

NOVA EXTREME T5HO













Well till I see It with the tank filled I guess thats as good as It gets.

[MR PALM BEACH]

After putting the CSS 220 together i didnt realize how big it really was. This Is next to the empty 29.



Couldnt beleave everything actually fit!









Aaaahhhh close call on the heater







Ocean Runner 6500




Stay tuned, more to come.

[sasquatch]

WATER! WATER! WATER nice layout! one of my lfs has that skimmer, seems to pull real good, how long till you get it dirty??? Steve

[MR PALM BEACH]

Its all down hill from here, just need to plumb the return and drain and Im good to go. Only thing left to pickup at this point Is a RODI unit. Also Im waiting for the hydor power heads to be restocked I think im going to lean towards them for flow.

[blue_eyes53813]

Very Nice set up, cant waite to follow the progress.

[WaiWiliki]

Wow... looks good... can't wait to see more...

[lcstorc]

Looks great! Nice job on the sump. Everything fit in perfectly. Those lights should be fine for more than FOWLR. T5s are excellent lights and should allow you to keep most corals etc.
Can't wait to see it with water and livestock.

[KimPossible]

Everything looks great! Good job on the overflow and sump set up

[MR PALM BEACH]

Thanks, unfortchantly I cant take credit for the sump. I'm lucky to have LFS down the street from that carries a wide and pretty nice selection of corals as well as live stock. Actually Its the same place where I purchased the tank also. The owner Rob at Oceans Below designed and peiced together the sump. The amazing thing was everything actually fits pretty nice.

[MR PALM BEACH]

Updated plumbing Pics.

[gunn55]

Verry nice so far, But just a few things that conserns me.
I am by no means picking at you work, but there is nothing more fustrating than taking things apart and doing it over.
Ok, The white teflon tape you used is ok but I see the treads showing, I know this part isin't under pressure but the treads are course so you might have some leakage there. I would use the yellow teflon tape IMO is easyer to use. Like I said White is fine but yellow is almost fool proof IMO.
Next, I don't see any purple prime on your glue joints, unless that is just a dry run for now and if it is before you take it apart and glue it mark all your joints with a marker so you can line them up perfect.
again sorry if you know all of this.
Good luck.

[Dentoid]

Looks like you've done a good job on that plumbing, my concern is your main display overflowing. You have cut down on the drain twofold. First, you have plumbed two drains into one of the same diameter. Second, you have added a valve to the one drain line. If you cut back on the drain anymore your main display will overflow. Unless you can control the return pumps to match the drain rate. You would have much more control by plumbing a T into the return line with a valve going back to the fuge. I learned this from a RS friend-Woody! I'm sure you have this all figured out, just something to think about!

[MR PALM BEACH]

Thanks for the input all Is welcome and appreciated The bulk head fittings do just have the basic white teflon but also there Is a coat of liquid teflon as well. And as far as the purple primer goes never used It and Its a real personal preference IMO, I allways use clear cleaner and glue. I dont what It Is I just hate looking at that purple color when It comes to fitting pipe. Knock on would I havent had a problem yet with hard plumbing but this Is what Iv allways used.

[MR PALM BEACH]

Originally Posted by Dentoid

Looks like you've done a good job on that plumbing, my concern is your main display overflowing. You have cut down on the drain twofold. First, you have plumbed two drains into one of the same diameter. Second, you have added a valve to the one drain line. If you cut back on the drain anymore your main display will overflow. Unless you can control the return pumps to match the drain rate. You would have much more control by plumbing a T into the return line with a valve going back to the fuge. I learned this from a RS friend-Woody! I'm sure you have this all figured out, just something to think about!

Ya to tell you the truth this Is the second time around plumbing the drain. I originally went with 1"1/4 piping but I figured It was more than really needed so I cut It back down to an 1". Do you think 1"1/4 Is more than sufficient or should I even go 1"1/2 for the drain. Ps the return will have a T in place. Thanks.

[gunn55]

Originally Posted by Dentoid

Looks like you've done a good job on that plumbing, my concern is your main display overflowing. You have cut down on the drain twofold. First, you have plumbed two drains into one of the same diameter. Second, you have added a valve to the one drain line. If you cut back on the drain anymore your main display will overflow. Unless you can control the return pumps to match the drain rate. You would have much more control by plumbing a T into the return line with a valve going back to the fuge. I learned this from a RS friend-Woody! I'm sure you have this all figured out, just something to think about!

Ditto