TB's 67g custom project - Page 3

Tarasco · 03-10-2005, 11:45 AM

Nice set up, and good photo documentation. Keep it up.

Tigahboy · 03-24-2005, 04:14 AM

designed by me. made by socalcreations.com. here it is:

The eggcrate is to hold chemipure (activate carbon) and whatever other filter media. The front compartment is for skimmer and water flows left to right thru baffles.

Tigahboy · 03-24-2005, 04:15 AM

The TB Sump fits perfectly inside my custom stand (thanks again socalcreations!).

And Steve at socal let me bring my return pump to determine the location of the bulkhead which feeds the return pump back to the display.

Tigahboy · 03-24-2005, 04:15 AM

Here's what I had envisioned when coming up w/ the design...

Here's the actual sump for comparison.

First baffle for skimmer section was extended out to 3" to hold the eggcrate and extra baffle was added on the dividing wall between skimmer and return section.

Socalcreations did an outstanding job and made the sump look even better than I had expected.

So now the real fun begins - plumbing! =)

Maxx · 03-24-2005, 05:03 AM

Interesting sump design TB..like the new avatar too!
So if I understand your diagram right the area with the slotted overflow teeth is the 'fuge? What are you planning on keeping in there?

Nick

Tigahboy · 03-24-2005, 05:33 AM

correct, the back compartment (roughly 7.5x8") was integrated to hold my chaeto and LR. I'll have some LS in there as well...maybe 6" worth.

Tigahboy · 03-24-2005, 05:44 AM

flow should move like this...

Gina · 03-24-2005, 06:29 AM

Outstanding job! Both on your design and socalcreations! If you don't mind my asking about what did that run you cost wise?

Tigahboy · 03-24-2005, 07:12 AM

thanx! $230+tax. but the standard 3 chamber sumps that socal makes usually run a lot less than that.

Maxx · 03-24-2005, 07:40 AM

Okay, very cool.
What skimmer are you planning on using in this again?
Nick

Tigahboy · 03-24-2005, 08:08 AM

ASM G1 or G2. Whichever fits in the space provided. =)

Gina · 03-24-2005, 03:38 PM

We have a ASM G1X skimmer in a 10x13" area. It fits just fine! We had to build a new sump actually for it to fit in since the other one wouldn't have worked.

With your diagram above, the G1X at least would work. Not sure what the measurments of the G2X are.

TDEVIL · 03-24-2005, 03:57 PM

sweet
it looks like they really do fine work

if you have to mess with the loc-line again, try heating them up a bit with a hair dryer or hot water (dont burn your self), this will expand the plastic and make it easier to install

Jay

proud2bcanadian · 03-24-2005, 04:31 PM

That is absolutely amazing!!!!!!
Everything seems to be coming along really well for you!

Tigahboy · 03-24-2005, 04:51 PM

Thanks for input and comments everyone!

I took some measurements:

gina - do you think the 7.5" opening/clearance is enough to easily move the ASM G1-x in and out? Also, the height inside stand is roughly around 28", is that enough clearance to easily remove the collection cup? thanks for the input thus far!

03-10-2005, 11:45 AM	#31 (permalink)
Tarasco Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 724 View Gallery Karma Komment	Nice set up, and good photo documentation. Keep it up. __________________ Mike "I saw what the governor makes. That's like four hands of blackjack." -- Charles Barkley on why he wasn't seriously considering becoming the Governor of Alabama

03-24-2005, 04:14 AM	#32 (permalink)
Tigahboy Ricordea Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 188 View Gallery Karma Komment	Finally picked up the custom sump/fuge! designed by me. made by socalcreations.com. here it is: The eggcrate is to hold chemipure (activate carbon) and whatever other filter media. The front compartment is for skimmer and water flows left to right thru baffles.

03-24-2005, 05:03 AM	#35 (permalink)
Maxx Manta Ray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 3,079 View Gallery Karma Komment	Interesting sump design TB..like the new avatar too! So if I understand your diagram right the area with the slotted overflow teeth is the 'fuge? What are you planning on keeping in there? Nick __________________ "Chaos, confusion, despair...my work is done here." ...Some guy named Murphy.... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!" Reef Sanctuary Knowledgebase (Answers to all your questions and then some!)

03-24-2005, 06:29 AM	#38 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,829 View Gallery Karma Komment	Outstanding job! Both on your design and socalcreations! If you don't mind my asking about what did that run you cost wise? __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

03-24-2005, 07:40 AM	#40 (permalink)
Maxx Manta Ray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 3,079 View Gallery Karma Komment	Okay, very cool. What skimmer are you planning on using in this again? Nick __________________ "Chaos, confusion, despair...my work is done here." ...Some guy named Murphy.... A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!" Reef Sanctuary Knowledgebase (Answers to all your questions and then some!)

03-24-2005, 04:15 AM	#33 (permalink)
Tigahboy Ricordea Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 188 View Gallery Karma Komment	The TB Sump fits perfectly inside my custom stand (thanks again socalcreations!). And Steve at socal let me bring my return pump to determine the location of the bulkhead which feeds the return pump back to the display.

03-24-2005, 04:15 AM	#34 (permalink)
Tigahboy Ricordea Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 188 View Gallery Karma Komment	Here's what I had envisioned when coming up w/ the design... Here's the actual sump for comparison. First baffle for skimmer section was extended out to 3" to hold the eggcrate and extra baffle was added on the dividing wall between skimmer and return section. Socalcreations did an outstanding job and made the sump look even better than I had expected. So now the real fun begins - plumbing! =)

03-24-2005, 05:33 AM	#36 (permalink)
Tigahboy Ricordea Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 188 View Gallery Karma Komment	correct, the back compartment (roughly 7.5x8") was integrated to hold my chaeto and LR. I'll have some LS in there as well...maybe 6" worth.

03-24-2005, 05:44 AM	#37 (permalink)
Tigahboy Ricordea Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 188 View Gallery Karma Komment	flow should move like this...

03-24-2005, 07:12 AM	#39 (permalink)
Tigahboy Ricordea Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 188 View Gallery Karma Komment	thanx! $230+tax. but the standard 3 chamber sumps that socal makes usually run a lot less than that.

03-24-2005, 08:08 AM	#41 (permalink)
Tigahboy Ricordea Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 188 View Gallery Karma Komment	ASM G1 or G2. Whichever fits in the space provided. =)

03-24-2005, 03:38 PM	#42 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,829 View Gallery Karma Komment	We have a ASM G1X skimmer in a 10x13" area. It fits just fine! We had to build a new sump actually for it to fit in since the other one wouldn't have worked. With your diagram above, the G1X at least would work. Not sure what the measurments of the G2X are. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

03-24-2005, 03:57 PM	#43 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	sweet it looks like they really do fine work if you have to mess with the loc-line again, try heating them up a bit with a hair dryer or hot water (dont burn your self), this will expand the plastic and make it easier to install Jay __________________ my web site <-- needs updated

03-24-2005, 04:31 PM	#44 (permalink)
proud2bcanadian Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 708 View Gallery Karma Komment	That is absolutely amazing!!!!!! Everything seems to be coming along really well for you! __________________ David Liles

03-24-2005, 04:51 PM	#45 (permalink)
Tigahboy Ricordea Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 188 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks for input and comments everyone! I took some measurements: gina - do you think the 7.5" opening/clearance is enough to easily move the ASM G1-x in and out? Also, the height inside stand is roughly around 28", is that enough clearance to easily remove the collection cup? thanks for the input thus far!

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