TB's 67g custom project - Page 4

Gina · 03-24-2005, 06:48 PM

The height in our stand is also 28". I just measured it. Our sump is a 10g glass aquarium and is 12 1/2'' high. You will be able to get the skimmer in with a little manuvering. We can also easily empty our cup without any problems.

I just measured the distance we have from the opening. Top of the stand to sump and it is about 14'' for us. I measured the width of the sump itself and got about 6 possibly 6 1/2''.

I think for you to get your skimmer in, you will probably have to turn it on it's side and put it in that way. The skimmer should definately fit in your sump it's just getting it in since you don't have alot of room for clearance.

HTH

Gina · 03-24-2005, 06:53 PM

I think with looking at your diagram again, it's gonna be a fit tight getting it in but, not impossible. The skimmer itself is about 21'' high.

Tigahboy · 03-24-2005, 06:56 PM

hmmm...good points. I'll have to think it over. the G1 may be an easier solution; but G1-x is just a little more bang for the buck. thanks, Gina!

Gina · 03-24-2005, 06:56 PM

One more thing...you can pull the pump off and just attach it once it's in the sump. That might help you also!

Tarasco · 04-07-2005, 07:29 PM

Any updates?

Reef Geek · 04-07-2005, 08:35 PM

That is one awesome setup .. and top notch components too.
That light fixture is awesome!!
SoCalCreations does great work, when I was living the land of expensive homes (SoCal) I was going to have them make my new tank & sump.

Tigahboy · 04-07-2005, 10:14 PM

sorry for being MIA. hehe. I've been working on some side projects as well.

The 67g is still in the plumbing stage since I'm waiting for my OM Super Squirt to arrive. Once that arrives, I should be good to go.

Also, I decided to add a prop tank in-line w/ the 67g set-up. I bought a glass 24x24x12 (very nice dimensions) and the stand at an LFS. It fits PERFECTLY in the closet and I still have room off to the sides. And this prop tank is in a great spot since the closet is right next to my 67g set-up.

I plan to pick-up a Reeflo Dart Sequence pump tomorrow so I can share one pump for both returns.

Here's some pics of the prop tank. Pics of plumbing progress will be up later.

Tigahboy · 04-07-2005, 10:14 PM

I searched far and wide w/ LFS's and glass manufacturing/repair businesses locally. NOBODY w/in a reasonable distance from West L.A. cuts glass. Some LFS guy even said "good luck" in a sarcastic tone after telling me no. And the home depot folks looked at me like I was smokin crack when I asked for tools to cut a circular hole in a glass tank.

So I sucked it up and headed over to Reef Collection in Huntington Beach (my first time over at that store). They did a great job and I bought a nice colony of acan while I was there (they have great coral selection as well - comparable to Tong's).

Here's some pics:

And w/ bulkhead

I'm just going to have a simple overflow (1" pipe coming straight from the bottom of tank) w/ some type of coupler w/ netting at the top (or maybe a stockman-style). Nothing fancy since it's going to be a prop tank only (not a display).

Tigahboy · 04-07-2005, 10:16 PM

I'm playing around w/ a manifold loop, but I might just ditch it since I only have 1" overflow at the bottom of my tank and I don't think it can handle the flow necessary to make the manifold useful. and it's also an eye sore, so I don't know if I'll like it just hanging at the top.

here's some pics:

manifold consists of 1" pipe (i know, better to use bigger but that's all I had on hand), and it reduces to 1/2" elbows.

Held up at the top of tank by mini-clamps.

I still need to find my other 2 mini-clamps, but here's how it should look.

Tigahboy · 04-08-2005, 01:30 AM

ASM G1-x - fits perfectly in my custom sump.

thanks, Gina for your input; it helped a lot in choosing this skimmer.

mikej11 · 04-08-2005, 02:28 AM

All the stuff looks great TB. What pump are you using for the prop tank? Will you be using 2 (Display and Prop) or just one?

Mike J.

Tigahboy · 04-08-2005, 02:35 AM

Hey Mike,

I'm going to try and use 1. I have to reconfigure some of my plumbing tho to accomodate a reeflo dart sequence. those suckers have HUGE inlet/outlets.

Tigahboy · 04-11-2005, 01:06 AM

Made a lot of progress today in terms of plumbing. A lot of twists and turns, but this is the best I can do considering I still have to plumb the OM Super Squirt. =/

Tarasco · 04-11-2005, 02:47 AM

Very nice. I'm going to have to do some similar twists and turns when I finally get mine done.

Gina · 04-11-2005, 06:42 AM

Looks like things are coming along well!
Glad to have helped with the skimmer!
Plumbing looks awesome!

03-24-2005, 06:48 PM	#46 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,836 View Gallery Karma Komment	The height in our stand is also 28". I just measured it. Our sump is a 10g glass aquarium and is 12 1/2'' high. You will be able to get the skimmer in with a little manuvering. We can also easily empty our cup without any problems. I just measured the distance we have from the opening. Top of the stand to sump and it is about 14'' for us. I measured the width of the sump itself and got about 6 possibly 6 1/2''. I think for you to get your skimmer in, you will probably have to turn it on it's side and put it in that way. The skimmer should definately fit in your sump it's just getting it in since you don't have alot of room for clearance. HTH __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

03-24-2005, 06:53 PM	#47 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,836 View Gallery Karma Komment	I think with looking at your diagram again, it's gonna be a fit tight getting it in but, not impossible. The skimmer itself is about 21'' high. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

03-24-2005, 06:56 PM	#49 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,836 View Gallery Karma Komment	One more thing...you can pull the pump off and just attach it once it's in the sump. That might help you also! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

04-07-2005, 07:29 PM	#50 (permalink)
Tarasco Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 724 View Gallery Karma Komment	Any updates? __________________ 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

04-07-2005, 08:35 PM	#51 (permalink)
Reef Geek Reefus Geekus Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fountain, CO Posts: 325 View Gallery Karma Komment	That is one awesome setup .. and top notch components too. That light fixture is awesome!! SoCalCreations does great work, when I was living the land of expensive homes (SoCal) I was going to have them make my new tank & sump. __________________ Justin Stealth Reefer

03-24-2005, 06:56 PM	#48 (permalink)
Tigahboy Ricordea Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 188 View Gallery Karma Komment	hmmm...good points. I'll have to think it over. the G1 may be an easier solution; but G1-x is just a little more bang for the buck. thanks, Gina!

04-07-2005, 10:14 PM	#52 (permalink)
Tigahboy Ricordea Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 188 View Gallery Karma Komment	sorry for being MIA. hehe. I've been working on some side projects as well. The 67g is still in the plumbing stage since I'm waiting for my OM Super Squirt to arrive. Once that arrives, I should be good to go. Also, I decided to add a prop tank in-line w/ the 67g set-up. I bought a glass 24x24x12 (very nice dimensions) and the stand at an LFS. It fits PERFECTLY in the closet and I still have room off to the sides. And this prop tank is in a great spot since the closet is right next to my 67g set-up. I plan to pick-up a Reeflo Dart Sequence pump tomorrow so I can share one pump for both returns. Here's some pics of the prop tank. Pics of plumbing progress will be up later.

04-07-2005, 10:14 PM	#53 (permalink)
Tigahboy Ricordea Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 188 View Gallery Karma Komment	I searched far and wide w/ LFS's and glass manufacturing/repair businesses locally. NOBODY w/in a reasonable distance from West L.A. cuts glass. Some LFS guy even said "good luck" in a sarcastic tone after telling me no. And the home depot folks looked at me like I was smokin crack when I asked for tools to cut a circular hole in a glass tank. So I sucked it up and headed over to Reef Collection in Huntington Beach (my first time over at that store). They did a great job and I bought a nice colony of acan while I was there (they have great coral selection as well - comparable to Tong's). Here's some pics: And w/ bulkhead I'm just going to have a simple overflow (1" pipe coming straight from the bottom of tank) w/ some type of coupler w/ netting at the top (or maybe a stockman-style). Nothing fancy since it's going to be a prop tank only (not a display).

04-07-2005, 10:16 PM	#54 (permalink)
Tigahboy Ricordea Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 188 View Gallery Karma Komment	I'm playing around w/ a manifold loop, but I might just ditch it since I only have 1" overflow at the bottom of my tank and I don't think it can handle the flow necessary to make the manifold useful. and it's also an eye sore, so I don't know if I'll like it just hanging at the top. here's some pics: manifold consists of 1" pipe (i know, better to use bigger but that's all I had on hand), and it reduces to 1/2" elbows. Held up at the top of tank by mini-clamps. I still need to find my other 2 mini-clamps, but here's how it should look.

04-08-2005, 01:30 AM	#55 (permalink)
Tigahboy Ricordea Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 188 View Gallery Karma Komment	got my protein skimmer today ASM G1-x - fits perfectly in my custom sump. thanks, Gina for your input; it helped a lot in choosing this skimmer.

04-08-2005, 02:28 AM	#56 (permalink)
mikej11 Fire Coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kauai, HI Posts: 82 View Gallery Karma Komment	All the stuff looks great TB. What pump are you using for the prop tank? Will you be using 2 (Display and Prop) or just one? Mike J. __________________ PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor in Kauai, Hawaii

04-08-2005, 02:35 AM	#57 (permalink)
Tigahboy Ricordea Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 188 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hey Mike, I'm going to try and use 1. I have to reconfigure some of my plumbing tho to accomodate a reeflo dart sequence. those suckers have HUGE inlet/outlets.

04-11-2005, 01:06 AM	#58 (permalink)
Tigahboy Ricordea Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 188 View Gallery Karma Komment	Plumbing Progress Made a lot of progress today in terms of plumbing. A lot of twists and turns, but this is the best I can do considering I still have to plumb the OM Super Squirt. =/

04-11-2005, 02:47 AM	#59 (permalink)
Tarasco Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 724 View Gallery Karma Komment	Very nice. I'm going to have to do some similar twists and turns when I finally get mine done. __________________ 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

04-11-2005, 06:42 AM	#60 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,836 View Gallery Karma Komment	Looks like things are coming along well! Glad to have helped with the skimmer! Plumbing looks awesome! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

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