CalmSeasQuest

PM me when you have a delivery date if you need some help bringing that thing in the house.

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Originally Posted by creefer

PM me when you have a delivery date if you need some help bringing that thing in the house.

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I will help if I can just need to know a few days in advance

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Originally Posted by creefer

PM me when you have a delivery date if you need some help bringing that thing in the house.

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Originally Posted by Dmmz

I will help if I can just need to know a few days in advance

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Thanks very much! - I'll let everyone know as soon as I have a delivery date.

After bleach and a vinegar soak, I've got the rock in saltwater in a 40 gallon Brute...
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I cranked up the temp to 82 and dosed MB-7. I'll let it "percolate" a couple days then test Phosphates which I assume will be off the charts. Probably do a water change, wait a couple more days and test Phosphates again before starting the Lanthanum Chloride.

Next will be transferring the livestock from my existing DT and FT to the stock tank...
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It's crude, but should suffice. I'll use the Apex on the existing system to manage it. I'll have to fabricate a skimmer stand, or perhaps just do larger water changes (I'm loving the water change station - just turn 2 valves and water change is done :)) As there will only be a pair of clowns and my Mandarin residing in the ~70 gallons, I may just go skimmerless during the transition.

Once the tanks are shut down, it's paint, tile and new carpet for the living room, finish routing the plumbing upstairs and perhaps add another 20 amp circuit then relocate the TV, audio and gaming equipment into the new media room (formerly my library)...THEN I'll be ready for the tank :)

Big box on the porch...

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Very Pretty Skimmer!

That is one gorgeous skimmer. I bet it is practically painful to look at that thing but not be able to fire it up. Kinda like buying a Ferrari in the dead of winter.

Tom

I'll take a two-hearted ale please!

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Originally Posted by Tom@HaslettMI

That is one gorgeous skimmer. I bet it is practically painful to look at that thing but not be able to fire it up. Kinda like buying a Ferrari in the dead of winter.

Tom

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Perfectly stated. I completely agree.

Ha ha! Bell's Two Hearted does pair well with a brand new Bubble King Skimmer. I would suggest pairing a good 2005 Bordeaux when you get the tank. Something with a strong body and earthy tones. Maybe hints of chocolate and black licorice:thumbsup: Sweet packaging on that thing!!

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Originally Posted by Poseidon

Very Pretty Skimmer!

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Originally Posted by Tom@HaslettMI

That is one gorgeous skimmer. I bet it is practically painful to look at that thing but not be able to fire it up. Kinda like buying a Ferrari in the dead of winter.
Tom

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Originally Posted by john_mcpherson

I'll take a two-hearted ale please!

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Originally Posted by creefer

Perfectly stated. I completely agree.

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Thanks Guys!

I have to admit, I don't normally get that caught up in the aesthetics of equipment that will be buried in a sump, but I think the Double Cone is absolutely beautiful. I'll probably leave it sitting on my coffee table until install just so I can stare at it :)

John - 2 Hearted, Huma-Lupa-Licious, North Peak Diabolical, are among my favorite "hoppiest" libations ;)

Change in Plans
I'm rethinking my decision on using a Waveline DC12000 as the return pump. The one installed on the saltwater station moves a LOT of water BUT...has exposed a couple problems that make me uneasy about use in the sump,

• A leak developed between the volute/cover and the pump motor. It's probably nothing a bit of silicone on the o-ring and an extra 1/4 turn can't solve, but it's not what I expected on the what is supposed to be a high-quality pump.
• Although the pump itself is very quiet, the fan in the controller is very loud. It's NOT going into a cabinet that will be located in my living room.

I've been researching other pumps including the 80W Red Dragon 3 (GREAT pump, but very pricey and undersized for my application), The WaterBlasters (I've had a bad one in the past and dealt with rusting screws) and lastly the Laguna/Askolls. I was leaning toward a Laguna 4200 when I stumbled on the Fluval SP6. It appears to be a Laguna with upgrades designed specifically for saltwater use. The specs look good,

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Input/Output Diameter: 1.25"
Flow Rate: 3434GPH
Max. Head Pressure: 13 feet
Flow Rate at 4.5 feet: 2250 GPH
Power Consumption: 135W

I can't find a head pressure chart, but as my max head will be ~5' and a lot of flow will be in-sump for the refugeum and manifold - It's relatively new, but all the comments appear positive. I think it's worth a try.