Robb in Austin Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Great build thread. You've raised the bar on build threads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckyuv Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Lookin good!! Is the plan still to skin the stand with the matching cabinet wood? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Thank you everyone! Kim, I love these videos! They are awesome! Are you reading from a teleprompter in the first part of the video? I can't believe how you can remember all the dimensions for the video. Big fan of a Jonathan sighting in Part 2 this time and the blooper reel at the end. Ready for Part 3 when you got it! Haha, no teleprompter. Great idea though....let's just say getting it all right in the first shot has only happened once or twice! Great build thread. You've raised the bar on build threads. Thanks, that's really nice of you to say!! It was Tim's idea to do the videos and I'm really happy we decided to do it. The hope is that it'll be an example of how relatively simple the process is. Better than just pictures and descriptions alone. Lookin good!! Is the plan still to skin the stand with the matching cabinet wood? Yep, that's the plan. Cabinets on the kitchen side to match the existing cabinets, and drywall on the other side to match the wall. I'm still thinking on how to manage the moisture (besides the fans) to keep mold from growing. It will probably include cement board and caulking. We'll see! I want to get the sump in first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 I finally decided on a DC pump for the closed loop. I was really interested in the new Reef Octupus DC pumps (not the discontinued diablos, the new ones) but I'm having a heck of a time finding a place to buy one and they seem to be back ordered. So I'm going with a Gen II Waveline 10000. Seems like everyone's happy with thiers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timfish Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Kim, I love these videos! They are awesome! Are you reading from a teleprompter in the first part of the video? I can't believe how you can remember all the dimensions for the video. Big fan of a Jonathan sighting in Part 2 this time and the blooper reel at the end. Ready for Part 3 when you got it! Ty, I think this will answer your question. http://youtu.be/vM8UGKT1npA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvrEnuf Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Hi Kim, To deal with humidity issues you're on the right track with cement or green board. But above that I would suggest a silica rack. A simple mounted soap dish with silica packed into a filter sock should do. If you really want to go the distance look into fiberglass molding. It isn't hard to do; just puts off some pretty serious fumes. Great build thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Hi Kim, To deal with humidity issues you're on the right track with cement or green board. But above that I would suggest a silica rack. A simple mounted soap dish with silica packed into a filter sock should do. If you really want to go the distance look into fiberglass molding. It isn't hard to do; just puts off some pretty serious fumes. Great build thread! Thank you for the ideas, I will be looking into it. Cement board is my plan at the moment. So with the silica, this would just be mounted up high under the stand and swapped out as needed? I've never heard of it and sounds very manageable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planeden Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Hi Kim, To deal with humidity issues you're on the right track with cement or green board. But above that I would suggest a silica rack. A simple mounted soap dish with silica packed into a filter sock should do. If you really want to go the distance look into fiberglass molding. It isn't hard to do; just puts off some pretty serious fumes. Great build thread! Thank you for the ideas, I will be looking into it. Cement board is my plan at the moment. So with the silica, this would just be mounted up high under the stand and swapped out as needed? I've never heard of it and sounds very manageable. And it's an excuse to buy shoes. "But honey, we need the silica, you don't want moldy walls, do you?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Wow! Just read your build! Looking pretty sweet so far 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Nothing big to report but I wanted to post an update. We're starting to get the plumbing in but ran into a couple road blocks, one being a ball valve on the closed loop that falls apart when closed. Glad we're checking things at every step, that would've been a big mess if we hadn't!! That was replaced with a much better design of a combo union and ball valve. I also should decide what equipment I'm going to be running so I can build the manifold. Right now I'm thinking of running gfo and gac reactors off of the return. I currently have 2 valves on it. I intend on running a mixed sps and lps tank with minimal softies and I feed moderately heavy. Not sure about the livestock load yet. It's pretty light in the 90 but mostly because I'm waiting on this tank to be done. So here's a few pics of where things stand tonight. Sump and ato tank is in place. Closed loop is in place just needs to be tightened and tested. Manifold is built but can be changed. Both returns are hooked up and waiting for the lockline to be installed. That should be it then it'll be ready to fill up with the hose and test it all out. Got some help with the bulkheads Next on the list is finishing out the inside of the stand for moisture control, including having the electrician over to put in a gfci something-or-another and get that outlet in a better position. Also figuring out how to handle all the electronics that will be housed underneath there. Then someday getting the stand skinned and working on some sort of aquascape. So some big decisions to make: what equipment to run, if any, as far as biopellets, gfo, gac, etc, etc., and live vs dead rock and how much of my current LR in the 90gal to use. And then aquascaping. Ideas, thoughts, comments definitely welcome! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 We got the plumbing in and the tank wet. It was very exciting to see it all running. Now I'm even more motivated to get it finished. Lots left to do though. Should be another video posted soon! Kinda lame but it's the only picture I have on my phone to post. I was waiting for it to fill up so I could try the closed loop 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuentes31 Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 It's looking great Kim!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SChrisEV Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Looks great, can't wait to see the next video . I'm really struggling about deciding to upgrade to a larger tank, and I love the idea of a closed loop system, can you share any details regarding how you are doing yours? I love the idea to minimize if not remove the need to have pumps/power heads in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Sure! I've been wondering if you upgraded already. Mine is super simple, just 2 holes in the bottom, the intake side has a 1.5" bulkhead and the output is 1" one. I went with a waveline dc variable speed pump and will use the apex to control it. For the output we're testing it using 3 nozzles. Right now there's a ton of flow but the design might change a bit depending on the aquascape etc. I think that's about it. I'm sure you know, but you can do more than 2 holes and do them on the back, or even like a hob type set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 I updated the equipment list in post #2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+bigsby Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I love to see the hard work paying off. Nice work Kim! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SChrisEV Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Sure! I've been wondering if you upgraded already. Mine is super simple, just 2 holes in the bottom, the intake side has a 1.5" bulkhead and the output is 1" one. I went with a waveline dc variable speed pump and will use the apex to control it. For the output we're testing it using 3 nozzles. Right now there's a ton of flow but the design might change a bit depending on the aquascape etc. I think that's about it. I'm sure you know, but you can do more than 2 holes and do them on the back, or even like a hob type set up. Thanks for the info, I was thinking about some sort of a device like Oceans Motion (http://www.oceansmotions.com/) it's a bit pricey and I don't know much about them, but I like the idea. As far as my upgrading.... I really want to, I have some priorities & obligations ATM that are taking my "extra" funds. Keep up the great work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Here's the plumbing video 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 I received my order from brs with the clear netting, so I got the screen tops done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Awesome, nets are a great idea! You need to start a parts inventory and budget section of this build thread though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 Uhhhh....budget section....I'm not even sure I'd like to see that lol! I can see how that'd be helpful for people looking to start a similar build. I'll think about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 A budget section is almost a four letter word. Lol. You can't always put a price on beauty. Might be best to let that sleeping dog lie. Looks great though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 It might just scare away anyone thinking of starting up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post +KimP Posted August 25, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2014 The electrician will be here soon today! I'm really excited to get this part of the build taken care of. I've had to wait on a lot of stand work for that outlet to be moved. After that's done I can finish out the stand, including the area for the electronics and mount reactors and doser. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SChrisEV Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 It might just scare away anyone thinking of starting up. I was all but ready to pull the trigger on a 175g tank... then I decided I should put a quick budget together... that changed my mind, well at least postponed that action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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