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Jim's 120 Reef Tank Build : )

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  1. 11-30-2011, 09:15 AM #21
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    +1 lets see some sump pics!
    Hi my name is Larry and I'm a coral addict!
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  3. 12-07-2011, 12:37 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by larryandlaura View Post
    +1 lets see some sump pics!
    yes please

    also that candy apple red frag of yours is now like 5 polyps.

    cant wait for some pics
    8NodG - Jim's 120 Reef Tank Build : )
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  4. 12-10-2011, 02:01 PM #23
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    Made great progress today....

    Tank on Stand !!!!!!
    Resealed front on glass,

    THANKS DALE FOR THE HELP

    Also got
    New heater....
    New Tek 5 6 bulb lights

    On my way to get some plumbing supplies......
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  5. 12-10-2011, 03:06 PM #24
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    Very nice!!
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  6. 12-11-2011, 08:50 PM #25
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    Sump done - last piece of glass installed.

    Installed all the trim around the stand

    STARTING PLUMBING

    Started on some Durso pipes, very tight fit even with street 90s. cut them down and they look like they are gonna fit.

    Original return plumbing is a little short - gets in the way of the center support - so will need to redo those also.

    Trying a couple different configurations as the sump takes up a lot of room under the tank combined with the external pump.
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  7. 12-11-2011, 09:17 PM #26
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    Looking good Jim
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  8. 12-12-2011, 05:24 AM #27
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    Nicely done,it's really comeing along nicely
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  9. 12-23-2011, 03:48 PM #28
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    Got Plumbing done and filled it for leak test...

    But it failed the leak test - so back to pulling stuff out and redoing it.....

    Unfortunately there isn't enough room with the big sump to put in a bunch of disconnect, so I will have to cut and replace.

    YEAH this is FUN--- NOT!!!!!

    Nice thing though it did run nice and didnt over flow when I turned off the pump....
    Sump flow is good and the Durso pipes I made are working good.
    Problem started when I turned down the returns - pressure up and the little drip drip drip that making me have a Blue Xmas.....



    Well I have all next week to redo it....
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  10. 12-23-2011, 07:22 PM #29
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    It really looks great. Take your time and enjoy the holiday.
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    UP AND RUNNING!!!!!!

    FIRST THING...THANKS DALE Without your help I would be lost...

    Plumbing was a pain- one thing I can recommend is use ALOT of pipe cement and once the pipe had water in it you need to upgrade to a PVC Glue that will work if pipe has moisture on it. Rain & Shine PVC cement.
    Had other issues but let stay on the the positive side....

    Saltwater in, sand in, rock in (arranged and arranged and then expertly arranged, by Dale) new Heater in.....

    Now I wait and watch for cycle to start....

    In picture the water is still cloudy from all the moving of rocks today....Got the Fuval 405 running in it which is temp for cleaning up the sand silt....doing a good job will be clear by morning, but wanted to post picture tonight.
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