mkpaulson 210 all-glass megaflow - Page 5

mkpaulson · 03-05-2005, 08:40 PM

Here is the start to my next project my ocean motions 8 way system. I've got my sequence dart pump and PVC fittings, 50 ft. of 1" spa flax. I ordered the 8 way ocean motion valve last week and it has been in customs for three days now. the last update on UPS web site was"THE SHIPMENT IS BEING HELD BY BROKERAGE FOR REASONS BEYOND UPS' CONTROL " I have this vision in my head of a box in the middle of a empty parking lot with two men in demolition protection gear backing away from the the box and spooling out primer cord and then ducking behind a blast shield as one of them hollering out fire in hole.

Craig Manoukian · 03-05-2005, 09:08 PM

Awsome dude! Keep us informed with pics on this project. I am very interested in this system. TIA!

Woodstock · 03-05-2005, 09:18 PM

That looks like a difficult puzzle! Good luck!

OM's are awesome... witfull is putting it in his new tank too!

Gina · 03-06-2005, 07:15 AM

Looks like you have some work ahead of you! I hope your package makes it out of customs soon! I have a bag full of that stuff right now on my coffee table.
Can't wait to see how you like it!

mkpaulson · 03-11-2005, 05:52 PM

Well that 8 way ocean motion valve finally came in today, Paul gave me an
extra version 2 drum and revolution nozel for free. now it's time to go to work.

Gina · 03-11-2005, 06:01 PM

glad to hear everything finally arrived! Now, get to work!! LOL

forestal · 03-11-2005, 06:23 PM

that 8 way motion setup is sweet...can't wait to see it up and running

NHLblues44 · 03-11-2005, 06:40 PM

Mark, If you don't mind me asking, how much did the 8 way set you back? Is the motor on top for rotation of some sort of flow valve? You still feed it with a big return pump right? Post pics as you build it please!

mkpaulson · 03-11-2005, 08:21 PM

jim the 8 way Cost me $375.00 and with shipping it came to $395.00

yes the motor on the top turns the drum inside the valve which determines the water flow to the pipe.

I am using a sequence dart for a return pump which flows approximately 3600 gph.

nickt · 03-12-2005, 08:59 AM

Great job on the set up. Love all the pics! Really like your rock formation, where did you buy your rock, or was it in an old tank? Did you use that stuff to cement your rocks to form those big caves? They look great! Keep the pics coming.

Craig Manoukian · 03-13-2005, 02:14 AM

What does 3,600 GPH run in dollars? Thanks Mark, can't wait to see your chronicles!

mkpaulson · 03-14-2005, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig Manoukian

What does 3,600 GPH run in dollars? Thanks Mark, can't wait to see your chronicles!

Actually I was wrong on the gph, it's actually 3,500 gph and the pump cost me $194.00 http://www.acropora.net/ and they have free shipping on their sequence pumps right now.

mkpaulson · 03-14-2005, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by nickt

Great job on the set up. Love all the pics! Really like your rock formation, where did you buy your rock, or was it in an old tank? Did you use that stuff to cement your rocks to form those big caves? They look great! Keep the pics coming.

I got most of my rock from reefermadness. I did use some rock from my old tank since then I had removed the old rock back out of the tank. I was having a nitrate problem and I believe it was from the old rock that I was using in the new tank. since removing the old rock I got my nitrate problem under control so in the next couple weeks I will be ordering some more new Live rock to replace the rock I removed.

I was using some acrylic Rod drilled and inserted into the rock to help hold the rock and place along the top of the caves.

Craig Manoukian · 03-14-2005, 11:12 AM

So your total cost looks like $620 with all the parts and pieces, eh?

mkpaulson · 03-14-2005, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig Manoukian

So your total cost looks like $620 with all the parts and pieces, eh?

the total is closer to $720.00 the time you figure and a 50 ft. roll of spa flax, all the PVC unions, ball valves, and miscellaneous fittings

03-05-2005, 08:40 PM	#61 (permalink)
mkpaulson Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: port republic,va Posts: 750 View Gallery Karma Komment	Here is the start to my next project my ocean motions 8 way system. I've got my sequence dart pump and PVC fittings, 50 ft. of 1" spa flax. I ordered the 8 way ocean motion valve last week and it has been in customs for three days now. the last update on UPS web site was"THE SHIPMENT IS BEING HELD BY BROKERAGE FOR REASONS BEYOND UPS' CONTROL " I have this vision in my head of a box in the middle of a empty parking lot with two men in demolition protection gear backing away from the the box and spooling out primer cord and then ducking behind a blast shield as one of them hollering out fire in hole. __________________ Mark Last edited by mkpaulson : 03-14-2005 at 10:28 AM.

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Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,405 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Awsome dude! Keep us informed with pics on this project. I am very interested in this system. TIA! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,836 View Gallery Karma Komment	Looks like you have some work ahead of you! I hope your package makes it out of customs soon! I have a bag full of that stuff right now on my coffee table. Can't wait to see how you like it! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

03-11-2005, 05:52 PM	#65 (permalink)
mkpaulson Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: port republic,va Posts: 750 View Gallery Karma Komment	Well that 8 way ocean motion valve finally came in today, Paul gave me an extra version 2 drum and revolution nozel for free. now it's time to go to work. __________________ Mark Last edited by mkpaulson : 04-12-2005 at 02:11 PM.

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Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,836 View Gallery Karma Komment	glad to hear everything finally arrived! Now, get to work!! LOL __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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forestal Torch coral Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 582 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	that 8 way motion setup is sweet...can't wait to see it up and running __________________ Peace, Dan

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NHLblues44 Limpet Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 148 View Gallery Karma Komment	Mark, If you don't mind me asking, how much did the 8 way set you back? Is the motor on top for rotation of some sort of flow valve? You still feed it with a big return pump right? Post pics as you build it please! __________________ Jim 72 gallon rare zoanthid,sps,and blasto system 75 gallon softie and lps/sps system 2(20) gallon mushroom growout systems 45 gallon 12x12x80 prop. tank Lifereef skimmers and DIY Ecosystems

03-11-2005, 08:21 PM	#69 (permalink)
mkpaulson Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: port republic,va Posts: 750 View Gallery Karma Komment	jim the 8 way Cost me $375.00 and with shipping it came to $395.00 yes the motor on the top turns the drum inside the valve which determines the water flow to the pipe. I am using a sequence dart for a return pump which flows approximately 3600 gph. __________________ Mark

03-12-2005, 08:59 AM	#70 (permalink)
nickt Midas Blenny Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 118 View Gallery Karma Komment	Great job on the set up. Love all the pics! Really like your rock formation, where did you buy your rock, or was it in an old tank? Did you use that stuff to cement your rocks to form those big caves? They look great! Keep the pics coming.

03-13-2005, 02:14 AM	#71 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,405 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	What does 3,600 GPH run in dollars? Thanks Mark, can't wait to see your chronicles! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

03-14-2005, 11:12 AM	#74 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,405 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	So your total cost looks like $620 with all the parts and pieces, eh? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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