offroadodge Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Ok, some ppl I still know here and some i don't. On my other build thread you can see my last adventure. It's was an awesome build but in the end with 2 new kidos it was just to much to take on. So after a few years outta the hobbie I decided to jump back in the salty water, hold on tight this is gonna be fun. Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 I picked up the tank and sump last night. Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 And tonight these came in x2 And the skimmer Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 So I cleaned the sump out and cut the baffles down to the correct water height for the skimmer. It isn't level I know but the height is correct 7"s Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viet'spride70 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Looking good so far. Nice to have u back Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Nice! That's a good start! Glad you're getting back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Well I went by Lowe's and picked up wood for the stand tonight. Then I had my helper unload it And this is how far I got in a few hours, gonna finish it tomorrow. Cut the doors out and the back for plumbing. Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Good start. Glad to have you back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BobcatReefer Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 On my other build thread you can see my last adventure.Read through that thread the other day and I'm in awe of not only your breadth of knowledge and ability, but chutzpah. To think that you could build a tank that big from scratch, and then pull it off so well, is so impressive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Jeremy is a DIY master, level 10. I stole his return manifold when he shut down and still use it today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 1st pic stand no openings 2nd pic front door and tank on top 3rd pic where cords and plumbing will come in Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 So what does everyone think of running both returns into 1 true Y? Think it will restrict the flow to much? Redo it with this fitting Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Wow you've made more progress in a week than I did in 1/4 of a year on my build! Looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Also I'm looking at an ATO, y'all think the NANO tunze would be fine? Says up to 55g aquariums. I think the total water volume is gonna be around 45g's Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 @ gigem, I had jury duty this morning so when I got out I started building. Need more trim and hinge to finish front door Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnM Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 The smart nano Ato would work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christyef Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Can someone post the link to the thread where he built his own tank? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BobcatReefer Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/17320-jeremys-200g-eurobraced-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 Ok I'm done for the day...good head start. Gonna take a look at plumbing tomorrow. Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 So what does everyone think of running both returns into 1 true Y? Think it will restrict the flow to much? Redo it with this fitting Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Are you going to drill returns or do hob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Are you going to paint or stain the stand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 @Gigem, stain it and seal the base inside then killz primer th inside. It going in my living room on the hard wood floor so i cant have it leaking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 So what does everyone think of running both returns into 1 true Y? Think it will restrict the flow to much? Redo it with this fitting Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Are you going to drill returns or do hob? if I had a bit I would drill it, not sure if someone has one that I can borrow or where to get one. I don't want to have to notch the canopy for a HOB style but if I have to I will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 So what does everyone think of running both returns into 1 true Y? Think it will restrict the flow to much? Redo it with this fitting Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk Are you going to drill returns or do hob? if I had a bit I would drill it, not sure if someone has one that I can borrow or where to get one. I don't want to have to notch the canopy for a HOB style but if I have to I will They club has some. And I believe Home Depot has them also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 im gonn look into it today, headed out this morning with my boys to the fish store for some regular additives, sand, etc. stiil need to find some good clean liverock 40# to 50#s. How do i got about finding out if the club has one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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