Terry's 450g upgrade - Page 48

hma · 04-03-2008, 06:01 PM

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framerguy · 04-03-2008, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tbittner

WOW Sarah! Your water is clear already??? That's amazing! Of course, I can only imagine what your new tank looks like.

You see Sarah, Terry used that psycology on me too but it was about my house...it got him some pictures though so I guess it works.

Dang Terry, I miss a post or two and the plumbing is DONE?! AND you have water in it?! COOL!

Fleas from a thousand camels in your armpit even for one minute would be HORRID! Sheez, that's nasty! And was one heck of a good laugh

althea2you · 04-03-2008, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by framerguy

Fleas from a thousand camels in your armpit even for one minute would be HORRID! Sheez, that's nasty! And was one heck of a good laugh

LOL yeah it was!

nikkipigtails · 04-03-2008, 07:15 PM

yes, terry...PICTURES!

thelastmucci · 04-03-2008, 08:31 PM

wow...terry I'm amazed at your process...I was gone for like 3 days and BAM your all done....good for you and patti. The vid would be good but no pressure man (hahah pressure) take it slow and steady..she'll be up and running in no time.

vdituri · 04-03-2008, 08:32 PM

Wait, what stage is this?
I'm trying to cross off the checklist, but I think we skipped some steps?

pbittner · 04-03-2008, 08:37 PM

Be patient guys - pics are on the way!!!! LOL I tried to go swimming earlier and the water is just a little bit too cold for me! I prefer bathtub warm water! My toes went numb for a little while but now the feeling is coming back - I think my dear hubby needs to get a heater of sorts for that thing - oh and it would make the perfect "massage tank" when the CL is running - very cool!!! ( Only if he makes the water warmer for me!

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tbittner · 04-03-2008, 09:26 PM

OK!

Did you all know that the Cannon Rebel XTI doesn't do video???

Anyway, we got some still pics.

Here is the plumbing of the CL pump:

The piping in the back, all connected up:

CL running - Front:

Side view:

I had to pull the CL pump out, take the housing apart and fix the gasket. It wasn't seated correctly so it was leaking between the housing pieces. We also found one 3/4" pipe in the back that was missing purple.

I glued that piece in and it's all good now. Of course, the pressure will be higher when the head pressure is removed for the pump. In other words, when the tank is full, there won't be any head pressure and the pump will just be moving the water so the volume will be higher than this. I also haven't installed the locline nozzles yet because I wanted to get an idea of the flow. I'm thinking that a single nozzle on each hole should be enough. I also figure that if I find that it's not enough flow, I'll get another hammerhead and plumb it inline with the existing hammerhead and double the flow but I really don't think I'll need it. I'm not planning on SPS.

Right now, the tank only has around 80g in it. I figure over the weekend I should be able to add another 160-200. I think I might go ahead and move the cycling rock from the 55g tank into the 450 before I add anymore water. I'll use those rocks to sit on the bottom and the structure will be built on top of those. These rocks are really big pieces so they'll work perfect for that. Then I can go ahead and dump the sand in too.

Ok, so I won't get to relax TOO much this weekend...

Royalscott · 04-03-2008, 09:27 PM

Sweet!

nikkipigtails · 04-03-2008, 09:40 PM

YAY!!! It looks awesome! I'm glad the non-purpled pvc didn't end up disasterous. What size pumps are you running for your CL and sump?

tbittner · 04-03-2008, 09:49 PM

The CL pump is a Sequence Hammerhead. Thats around 5,800 gph coming out of the holes. The sump pump is a Sequence Barracuda and I'll have it throttled back to about 3,300 gph. That isn't hooked up yet because it's currently pumping the water upstairs to my 120g reef. Moving day, I'll cut the pipe and switch it over to this tank.

nikkipigtails · 04-03-2008, 10:04 PM

Your stand is gorgeous, by the way!

tbittner · 04-03-2008, 10:08 PM

Thanks!

We want to either build another one just like it or have one built, and put a big predator tank on it. Judging by the prices we are getting for having it built, I may end up having a very busy summer and getting really good with a router.

nikkipigtails · 04-03-2008, 10:14 PM

lol! The cabinetry we got with our tanks is really plain. I'm going to end up stripping it, adding some more attractive moulding than quarter rounds and re-staining it. If you want Tommy's plans for the skeleton he built for our tank, I'm sure he wouldn't mind...it's pretty darn sturdy

tbittner · 04-03-2008, 10:17 PM

THATS for sure! Like I said, I think your stand would hold my 450!!!

04-03-2008, 06:01 PM	#706 (permalink)
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04-03-2008, 08:32 PM	#711 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,772 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Wait, what stage is this? I'm trying to cross off the checklist, but I think we skipped some steps? __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

04-03-2008, 08:37 PM	#712 (permalink)
pbittner Midas Blenny Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: No. Virginia Posts: 124 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Be patient guys - pics are on the way!!!! LOL I tried to go swimming earlier and the water is just a little bit too cold for me! I prefer bathtub warm water! My toes went numb for a little while but now the feeling is coming back - I think my dear hubby needs to get a heater of sorts for that thing - oh and it would make the perfect "massage tank" when the CL is running - very cool!!! ( Only if he makes the water warmer for me! ) __________________ Patti aka Mrs. B aka Bus Driver Lady aka Terry's Sweet (Good Natured) Wife #1 Mom to Matt, Jessi & Josh to Goldie & Dusty (doggies) to Peeka, Blu & Yummy (birdies) and to Rubber (our resident Duckie) and also to who knows how many fishes!

04-03-2008, 09:26 PM	#713 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade OK! Did you all know that the Cannon Rebel XTI doesn't do video??? Anyway, we got some still pics. Here is the plumbing of the CL pump: The piping in the back, all connected up: CL running - Front: Side view: I had to pull the CL pump out, take the housing apart and fix the gasket. It wasn't seated correctly so it was leaking between the housing pieces. We also found one 3/4" pipe in the back that was missing purple. I glued that piece in and it's all good now. Of course, the pressure will be higher when the head pressure is removed for the pump. In other words, when the tank is full, there won't be any head pressure and the pump will just be moving the water so the volume will be higher than this. I also haven't installed the locline nozzles yet because I wanted to get an idea of the flow. I'm thinking that a single nozzle on each hole should be enough. I also figure that if I find that it's not enough flow, I'll get another hammerhead and plumb it inline with the existing hammerhead and double the flow but I really don't think I'll need it. I'm not planning on SPS. Right now, the tank only has around 80g in it. I figure over the weekend I should be able to add another 160-200. I think I might go ahead and move the cycling rock from the 55g tank into the 450 before I add anymore water. I'll use those rocks to sit on the bottom and the structure will be built on top of those. These rocks are really big pieces so they'll work perfect for that. Then I can go ahead and dump the sand in too. Ok, so I won't get to relax TOO much this weekend... __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

04-03-2008, 09:27 PM	#714 (permalink)
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04-03-2008, 09:40 PM	#715 (permalink)
nikkipigtails Golden Moray Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hillbilly Hell, AL Posts: 2,814 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade YAY!!! It looks awesome! I'm glad the non-purpled pvc didn't end up disasterous. What size pumps are you running for your CL and sump? __________________ No man ever reached excellence in any one art or profession without having passed through the slow and painful process of study and preparation. - Horace

04-03-2008, 09:49 PM	#716 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade The CL pump is a Sequence Hammerhead. Thats around 5,800 gph coming out of the holes. The sump pump is a Sequence Barracuda and I'll have it throttled back to about 3,300 gph. That isn't hooked up yet because it's currently pumping the water upstairs to my 120g reef. Moving day, I'll cut the pipe and switch it over to this tank. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

04-03-2008, 10:04 PM	#717 (permalink)
nikkipigtails Golden Moray Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hillbilly Hell, AL Posts: 2,814 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Your stand is gorgeous, by the way! __________________ No man ever reached excellence in any one art or profession without having passed through the slow and painful process of study and preparation. - Horace

04-03-2008, 10:08 PM	#718 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Thanks! We want to either build another one just like it or have one built, and put a big predator tank on it. Judging by the prices we are getting for having it built, I may end up having a very busy summer and getting really good with a router. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

04-03-2008, 10:14 PM	#719 (permalink)
nikkipigtails Golden Moray Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hillbilly Hell, AL Posts: 2,814 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade lol! The cabinetry we got with our tanks is really plain. I'm going to end up stripping it, adding some more attractive moulding than quarter rounds and re-staining it. If you want Tommy's plans for the skeleton he built for our tank, I'm sure he wouldn't mind...it's pretty darn sturdy __________________ No man ever reached excellence in any one art or profession without having passed through the slow and painful process of study and preparation. - Horace

04-03-2008, 10:17 PM	#720 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade THATS for sure! Like I said, I think your stand would hold my 450!!! __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

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