sambrinar's 75 gals office sanity - Page 7

sambrinar · 01-06-2009, 05:55 PM

Easy and sloppy, the pump is a quite one 2200 591 gph the out flow is 300gph. should be OK. we will see tonight for sure. that is just a 10gal tank, all that will fit in that fancy stand. The baffels are glass from a $1.00 frame that is why they are at an angle. I made it for the 30gal that turned into a 75gal (just add water LOL)

new reefer 03 · 01-06-2009, 06:02 PM

the sump looks pretty good. tell me what you think of that pump when it gets runnin.

wazzifam · 01-06-2009, 10:27 PM

Ok stupid question time... what is the crate on the bottom for?!?!?
and.............
if you wouldnt mind...would you share a cost comp. to build your own sump and purchase already complete... Im actually looking at them now. were trying to figure out what I have to have to get mine breathing.... and how did you determine the size pump gph you needed...........oh nevermind...im starting the thread so not to jack on you...

new reefer 03 · 01-06-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wazzifam

if you wouldnt mind...would you share a cost comp. to build your own sump and purchase already complete...

i havent done this, but im looking into it. let me tell you a homemade sump is less than $50 ( the way i plan on making ) the pre-made sumps are $100+.

Craig Manoukian · 01-06-2009, 11:07 PM

Where dem pics Brenda?

Stacef · 01-06-2009, 11:18 PM

Pics!

dianezoo · 01-06-2009, 11:35 PM

Brenda, the pump looks like its in there pretty tight. Do the pipes come apart easy or are they all glued> if so how do you get it out to clean or work on if it gets funky or isnt working up to speed? What kind of overflow gizmo do you have on top?

sambrinar · 01-06-2009, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wazzifam

Ok stupid question time... what is the crate on the bottom for?!?!?
and.............
if you wouldnt mind...would you share a cost comp. to build your own sump and purchase already complete... Im actually looking at them now. were trying to figure out what I have to have to get mine breathing.... and how did you determine the size pump gph you needed...........oh nevermind...im starting the thread so not to jack on you...

your not threadjacking...

Geesh I am gone for a few to finish it and here you all are. The basket (there will be two is for media, although I am not sure if they will hold with the pressure of the water and weight of the media, we will see. as for the crate on the bottom of the tank? that is to buffer the rock from the glass

The tank was $10.00, glass baffels 4 $1.00 frames, silicone (2 tubes, I am messy) $3.50ish, little baskets 4 for $1.00. So Under $25.00..somewhere there is a link to figure out how much GPH you need for your return pump based on the number of turns, and lenght, diameter of the pipe. Check in the DIY threads

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Originally Posted by Craig Manoukian

Where dem pics Brenda?

This I will provide later, again sorry. the pump is too strong, empties out way quicker than it fills, need to rig it first. We are gonna use a switch that is for sumps, uses a float to turn the pump on and off depending on the level of the water. I will let you know how that works

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Originally Posted by dianezoo

Brenda, the pump looks like its in there pretty tight. Do the pipes come apart easy or are they all glued> if so how do you get it out to clean or work on if it gets funky or isnt working up to speed? What kind of overflow gizmo do you have on top?

This makes me laugh... we plumbed the return side then thought about this after... now there is a removable piece, you just unscrew it and the pipe comes apart. the overflow is an ehopps I think that is what it is called

SeaMunky · 01-07-2009, 12:28 AM

Wow you been busy..looks good though...great job on the sump

BLAKEJOHN · 01-07-2009, 03:03 AM

If the return is emptying faster than the drain is filling just put a ball valve on the return line to resrtict the flow

Dentoid · 01-07-2009, 09:21 AM

Great work on the sump and plumbing. No time to waste here! LR tomorrow?

sambrinar · 01-07-2009, 11:23 AM

Yep LR tomorrow. I am considering the ball valve, I think that might be safer. Does it matter where in the return line it goes?

Dentoid · 01-07-2009, 11:33 AM

Put it in a place that is easily accessable.

sambrinar · 01-07-2009, 04:05 PM

We still have to extend the part that dumps into the tank, I may put it there, would be easier for all involved, not sure yet. Thanks Scott!!

wazzifam · 01-07-2009, 06:45 PM

Nice job Brenda... movin right along...

tomorrow is
Live rock, live rock, live rock... wohoo cant wait!!

01-06-2009, 05:55 PM	#91 (permalink)
sambrinar recovering overfeeder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,420 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: sambrinar's 75 gals office sanity Easy and sloppy, the pump is a quite one 2200 591 gph the out flow is 300gph. should be OK. we will see tonight for sure. that is just a 10gal tank, all that will fit in that fancy stand. The baffels are glass from a $1.00 frame that is why they are at an angle. I made it for the 30gal that turned into a 75gal (just add water LOL) __________________ Brenda Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music ~ George Carlin Original member of http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...eef-holic.html My addiction 75 gal glass http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ce-sanity.html

01-06-2009, 10:27 PM	#93 (permalink)
wazzifam Torch coral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Homestead, Florida Posts: 582 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: sambrinar's 75 gals office sanity Ok stupid question time... what is the crate on the bottom for?!?!? and............. if you wouldnt mind...would you share a cost comp. to build your own sump and purchase already complete... Im actually looking at them now. were trying to figure out what I have to have to get mine breathing.... and how did you determine the size pump gph you needed...........oh nevermind...im starting the thread so not to jack on you... __________________ Kim http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...l-journey.html

01-06-2009, 11:07 PM	#95 (permalink)
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01-06-2009, 11:18 PM	#96 (permalink)
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01-06-2009, 11:35 PM	#97 (permalink)
dianezoo Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I'm a sun devil - Arizona Posts: 2,104 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: sambrinar's 75 gals office sanity Brenda, the pump looks like its in there pretty tight. Do the pipes come apart easy or are they all glued> if so how do you get it out to clean or work on if it gets funky or isnt working up to speed? What kind of overflow gizmo do you have on top? __________________ Dont join dangerous cults; practice safe sects. Two 40 gal reef tanks - PC lights 90gal empty= stand canopy, 6-t5VHO lights, prisim pro and remora C skimmer, new Megaflow 2 sump waiting to be set up and have the two 40 gals dumped in. FW =125 gal community FW =55 gal African Ciclids Calico cat, Bearded Dragon

01-07-2009, 12:28 AM	#99 (permalink)
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BLAKEJOHN Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KINGSTON, I.L. Posts: 1,073 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: sambrinar's 75 gals office sanity If the return is emptying faster than the drain is filling just put a ball valve on the return line to resrtict the flow __________________ 110 gallon acrylic 1 Yellow Tang, 1 Blue Tang, 2 Eng Gobies, 1 Six Line Wrasse, 1 Tomato Clown, 1 Lion fish RBTA, Longspine Urchin, Approx. 200 snails Red Monti, Purple Rim Monti, Leathers, Elegence, Yellow Polyps, various Zoa's, FrogSpawn, Ricordias, Greenbirdsnest, Pink Milli, Blue Milli, Bonzai, unknown Acropora's, Purple Digi, GSP, Bubble Coral, Staghorn, Slimer

01-07-2009, 11:23 AM	#102 (permalink)
sambrinar recovering overfeeder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,420 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: sambrinar's 75 gals office sanity Yep LR tomorrow. I am considering the ball valve, I think that might be safer. Does it matter where in the return line it goes? __________________ Brenda Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music ~ George Carlin Original member of http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...eef-holic.html My addiction 75 gal glass http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ce-sanity.html

01-07-2009, 04:05 PM	#104 (permalink)
sambrinar recovering overfeeder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,420 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: sambrinar's 75 gals office sanity We still have to extend the part that dumps into the tank, I may put it there, would be easier for all involved, not sure yet. Thanks Scott!! __________________ Brenda Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music ~ George Carlin Original member of http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...eef-holic.html My addiction 75 gal glass http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ce-sanity.html

01-07-2009, 06:45 PM	#105 (permalink)
wazzifam Torch coral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Homestead, Florida Posts: 582 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: sambrinar's 75 gals office sanity Nice job Brenda... movin right along... tomorrow is Live rock, live rock, live rock... wohoo cant wait!! __________________ Kim http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...l-journey.html

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