Dustybaker's 75 gallon build - Page 2

dustybaker · 10-15-2009, 04:52 PM

Wow thanks for all the input guys. So skip the fuge, than I just need one baffle?

fivesmallworlds · 10-15-2009, 05:44 PM

Yup, you could make a bubble trap if you really want to, but it really shouldn't be needed. More hassle to put in than it's worth really.

dustybaker · 10-15-2009, 06:12 PM

Cool. If anyone has any off the stuff I need, feel free to post it here. I have frags for trade or small amounts of cash. Keep in mind im layed off so Koralias not Tunzes..

dustybaker · 10-27-2009, 12:00 AM

Ok so today I got 2 48" 2 bulb T-5 fixtures for the tank, reflectors are a bit rusty so probably need replacing and bulbs are around 7 months old I think he said(Thanks Biggiesdrum by the way). So 4 bulbs total, what do you recomend for bulbs? 2 actinics? and 2???? I plan on mostly lps and maybe some sps.Lighting schedule? and they don't have fans...add them to the canopy? Tank is in the downstairs so heat might actually be beneficial but the fixtures are also only a 1/4" from the top of the canopy, fire hazard? Also, lets talk herbie method, Matt this is your que to chime in...

...Im thinking corner over flow with how many holes and what size?
Ray, if you see this, you said you had a return pump I could use, will it work for this Herbie method?

acharpenter · 10-27-2009, 12:05 AM

Dude - didnt you just get married Saturday? Holy reefer hard core!!!

I still have your test kit for you!

dustybaker · 10-27-2009, 12:25 AM

Ya sorry about that, I had a bridezilla, unable to escape. Until now that is.

RaysReef · 10-27-2009, 12:49 AM

I still have that rio pump if interested...

dustybaker · 10-27-2009, 01:11 AM

For sure. What are the specs, for planning purposes?

dustybaker · 10-27-2009, 04:58 PM

Got the ro/di going today. Had to tap into a 3/4 copper line in my mechanical room so it was kind of a project. Will post pics later.

dustybaker · 10-28-2009, 06:05 PM

My copper tie in.

The ro/di mount

The finished product.

Let there be light. Bought 2 used Odyysea 2 bulb t-5's

dustybaker · 12-31-2009, 05:17 PM

Finally some progress!!!!Just got an overflow today, as well as two 1" Bulkheads, and a 1" gate valve. Also got a Mag 7.5 for my return pump. Drilling it this weekend!

fivesmallworlds · 12-31-2009, 10:30 PM

SWEET!!! stoked to see it operational!

dustybaker · 01-03-2010, 08:59 PM

Ok, we drilled the beast today!! Thanks to everyone one at Angie's for their input and Matt for getting his hands dirty by drilling! Im letting the first round of silicone dry on the overflow as we speak. How tight do you tighten the bulkheads? and do you use dope or teflon?

dustybaker · 01-03-2010, 09:01 PM

Due heavily to Matt's influence im going with the Silent Herbie Method. Also just ordered another k3 and 90 lbs of CaribSea Argamax!!

Merkurfan · 01-03-2010, 09:07 PM

what? no photos? I hear theres one for the girls.

hypertech · 01-03-2010, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dustybaker

Ok, we drilled the beast today!! Thanks to everyone one at Angie's for their input and Matt for getting his hands dirty by drilling! Im letting the first round of silicone dry on the overflow as we speak. How tight do you tighten the bulkheads? and do you use dope or teflon?

I just use finger tight and another 1/4-1/2 turn. It is the rubber gasket that does the sealing, so nothing is needed on the threads. The gasket goes on the tank side so you don't have to worry about the nut wrinkling it as you tighten it.

dustybaker · 01-03-2010, 09:07 PM

haha if you want to see an ass shot! Angie took all the pic's, we'll se if she adds them.

dustybaker · 01-03-2010, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hypertech

I just use finger tight and another 1/4-1/2 turn. It is the rubber gasket that does the sealing, so nothing is needed on the threads. The gasket goes on the tank side so you don't have to worry about the nut wrinkling it as you tighten it.

Thanks again for all the help. While were at it, do you usually silicone the inside of your overflow?

hypertech · 01-03-2010, 09:11 PM

If its easy to do, sure, why not. Note that I have never installed an overflow

dustybaker · 01-03-2010, 09:18 PM

haha...I went ahead and did it. Im impressed how easy it is to apply a nice finger finish to the silicone.

10-15-2009, 04:52 PM	#21
dustybaker I contributed! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,532 Rep Power: 4	Wow thanks for all the input guys. So skip the fuge, than I just need one baffle? __________________

10-15-2009, 06:12 PM	#23
dustybaker I contributed! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,532 Rep Power: 4	Cool. If anyone has any off the stuff I need, feel free to post it here. I have frags for trade or small amounts of cash. Keep in mind im layed off so Koralias not Tunzes.. __________________

10-27-2009, 12:00 AM	#24
dustybaker I contributed! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,532 Rep Power: 4	Ok so today I got 2 48" 2 bulb T-5 fixtures for the tank, reflectors are a bit rusty so probably need replacing and bulbs are around 7 months old I think he said(Thanks Biggiesdrum by the way). So 4 bulbs total, what do you recomend for bulbs? 2 actinics? and 2???? I plan on mostly lps and maybe some sps.Lighting schedule? and they don't have fans...add them to the canopy? Tank is in the downstairs so heat might actually be beneficial but the fixtures are also only a 1/4" from the top of the canopy, fire hazard? Also, lets talk herbie method, Matt this is your que to chime in......Im thinking corner over flow with how many holes and what size? Ray, if you see this, you said you had a return pump I could use, will it work for this Herbie method? __________________

10-27-2009, 12:05 AM	#25
acharpenter Checkmate baby!!!!!! Tournaments Won: 17 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coon Rapids, MN Posts: 5,322 Rep Power: 7	Dude - didnt you just get married Saturday? Holy reefer hard core!!! I still have your test kit for you! __________________ "Look for the opportunities to do good, God places them in front of us all the time" Priest....Sons of Anarchy Last edited by acharpenter; 10-27-2009 at 12:31 AM..

10-27-2009, 12:25 AM	#26
dustybaker I contributed! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,532 Rep Power: 4	Ya sorry about that, I had a bridezilla, unable to escape. Until now that is. __________________

10-15-2009, 05:44 PM	#22
fivesmallworlds I <3 LPS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,544 Rep Power: 5	Yup, you could make a bubble trap if you really want to, but it really shouldn't be needed. More hassle to put in than it's worth really.

10-27-2009, 12:49 AM	#27
RaysReef Reefing made easy Tournaments Won: 2 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Blaine/Circle Pines Posts: 6,772 Rep Power: 9	I still have that rio pump if interested... __________________ Reefing Made Easy

10-27-2009, 01:11 AM	#28
dustybaker I contributed! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,532 Rep Power: 4	For sure. What are the specs, for planning purposes? __________________

10-27-2009, 04:58 PM	#29
dustybaker I contributed! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,532 Rep Power: 4	Got the ro/di going today. Had to tap into a 3/4 copper line in my mechanical room so it was kind of a project. Will post pics later. __________________

10-28-2009, 06:05 PM	#30
dustybaker I contributed! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,532 Rep Power: 4	My copper tie in. The ro/di mount The finished product. Let there be light. Bought 2 used Odyysea 2 bulb t-5's __________________

12-31-2009, 05:17 PM	#31
dustybaker I contributed! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,532 Rep Power: 4	Finally some progress!!!!Just got an overflow today, as well as two 1" Bulkheads, and a 1" gate valve. Also got a Mag 7.5 for my return pump. Drilling it this weekend! __________________

12-31-2009, 10:30 PM	#32
fivesmallworlds I <3 LPS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,544 Rep Power: 5	SWEET!!! stoked to see it operational!

01-03-2010, 08:59 PM	#33
dustybaker I contributed! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,532 Rep Power: 4	Ok, we drilled the beast today!! Thanks to everyone one at Angie's for their input and Matt for getting his hands dirty by drilling! Im letting the first round of silicone dry on the overflow as we speak. How tight do you tighten the bulkheads? and do you use dope or teflon? __________________

01-03-2010, 09:01 PM	#34
dustybaker I contributed! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,532 Rep Power: 4	Due heavily to Matt's influence im going with the Silent Herbie Method. Also just ordered another k3 and 90 lbs of CaribSea Argamax!! __________________

01-03-2010, 09:07 PM	#35
Merkurfan 612-20-TANKS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Blaine Posts: 5,606 Rep Power: 7	what? no photos? I hear theres one for the girls.

01-03-2010, 09:11 PM	#39
hypertech Free Willy Tournaments Won: 4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11,650 Rep Power: 15	If its easy to do, sure, why not. Note that I have never installed an overflow __________________ Fate rarely calls upon us at a moment of our choosing. -Optimus Prime The future sucks. Change it. - Beavis

01-03-2010, 09:18 PM	#40
dustybaker I contributed! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ramsey, MN Posts: 2,532 Rep Power: 4	haha...I went ahead and did it. Im impressed how easy it is to apply a nice finger finish to the silicone. __________________

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