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ccCapt · 02-20-2008, 08:35 PM

Thanks

I'm happy with the outcome.

@Ziggy: The return pump is a Gen-X PCX40 1190gph.

ccCapt · 02-23-2008, 11:27 PM

Little update on the sump microbubble problem. I think alot had to do with the new pipes and they are breaking in now, plus I made a little change. The 1" overflows now dump into 3" pvc with holes drilled in the bottom. This is working real nice.

This was before.

And now.

I also put a filter pad I had over the eggcrate after the fuge section. This catches pretty much any mb's that get thru.

Return section is pretty clear.

cmor1701d · 02-24-2008, 09:27 PM

Congrats on getting it all done. It looks great!

ccCapt · 02-24-2008, 10:15 PM

Thanks

But you know, we're never done. I need some fish now. I'm thinking 4-5 Bartlett anthias. I turned my old 20g sump into a qt, so I need to get something in it...lol.

cmor1701d · 02-25-2008, 01:18 PM

That sump looks great now. Mine is pretty much covered with coraline now. It's amazing how that suff grows down there.

**Ziggy953** · 02-25-2008, 03:33 PM

Looks great! Nice job and thanks for sharing with all of us!

**roka64** · 02-26-2008, 12:33 AM

Wow, that's quite an improvement!

pitt420dude · 03-05-2008, 01:59 PM

This is one of the nicest looking tanks, stands, and DIY setups I've ever seen. Wow.

I wish I had your time/craftsmanship/funds.

ccCapt · 03-20-2008, 10:49 AM

Just wanted to give a little update. I am totally amazed by my Octo NW200 skimmer. I ran the skimmer without any mods for the 1st 2 weeks to let it break in. Then I started tweaking it. There are tons of pics and threads on RC about modding these skimmers. All I can say is you will not find a better skimmer for $200. This thing is great and I'm not done modding yet.

Just for some reference, the skimmer body is 8" diameter and is sitting in my 55g sump. I marked the line where the water ends and bubbles start. I like to skim dry.

This is about 2 days of skimmate (8" diamater cup). YUMMMMY

Yep......$200 for this skimmer. Octo also makes 2 smaller versions, and of course, bigger ones too.

vietcu · 03-20-2008, 09:49 PM

Hey cccapt what are you using as a cushion below the tank and the frame in this shot?

02-20-2008, 08:35 PM	#71
ccCapt SW 10 & Over Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,693 Images: 3	Thanks I'm happy with the outcome. @Ziggy: The return pump is a Gen-X PCX40 1190gph. __________________ 125g reef See My Tank Info Check out The build project /Larry

02-23-2008, 11:27 PM	#72
ccCapt SW 10 & Over Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,693 Images: 3	Little update on the sump microbubble problem. I think alot had to do with the new pipes and they are breaking in now, plus I made a little change. The 1" overflows now dump into 3" pvc with holes drilled in the bottom. This is working real nice. This was before. And now. I also put a filter pad I had over the eggcrate after the fuge section. This catches pretty much any mb's that get thru. Return section is pretty clear. __________________ 125g reef See My Tank Info Check out The build project /Larry

02-24-2008, 09:27 PM	#73
cmor1701d Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Belle Mead, NJ Posts: 3,894 Images: 43	Congrats on getting it all done. It looks great! __________________ Click here to Vote for Aquarium Advice on AquaRank . Vote EVERY day! Click Here for a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. ____ Cmor

02-24-2008, 10:15 PM	#74
ccCapt SW 10 & Over Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,693 Images: 3	Thanks But you know, we're never done. I need some fish now. I'm thinking 4-5 Bartlett anthias. I turned my old 20g sump into a qt, so I need to get something in it...lol. __________________ 125g reef See My Tank Info Check out The build project /Larry

02-25-2008, 01:18 PM	#75
cmor1701d Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Belle Mead, NJ Posts: 3,894 Images: 43	That sump looks great now. Mine is pretty much covered with coraline now. It's amazing how that suff grows down there. __________________ Click here to Vote for Aquarium Advice on AquaRank . Vote EVERY day! Click Here for a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. ____ Cmor

02-25-2008, 03:33 PM	#76
Ziggy953 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sumerduck, Virginia Posts: 3,929 Images: 5	Looks great! Nice job and thanks for sharing with all of us! __________________ Happy Reefing! *120 Build in progress 6/18/08* Visit our Article section for answers on a variety of topics. LFS, PWC, PH RO/DI what in the world? Look here! Pods, algae and more!

02-26-2008, 12:33 AM	#77
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11,009 Images: 12	Wow, that's quite an improvement! __________________ Age is relative, you are only as old as you act....of course, this works in reverse.... Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

03-05-2008, 01:59 PM	#78
pitt420dude Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pittsburgh! Home of the 5 Time Superbowl Champs! Posts: 949 Images: 11	This is one of the nicest looking tanks, stands, and DIY setups I've ever seen. Wow. I wish I had your time/craftsmanship/funds. __________________ Thank you so much for all your help. I'm now going green. LOOK! A NEW LEAF!!!!!

03-20-2008, 10:49 AM	#79
ccCapt SW 10 & Over Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,693 Images: 3	Just wanted to give a little update. I am totally amazed by my Octo NW200 skimmer. I ran the skimmer without any mods for the 1st 2 weeks to let it break in. Then I started tweaking it. There are tons of pics and threads on RC about modding these skimmers. All I can say is you will not find a better skimmer for $200. This thing is great and I'm not done modding yet. Just for some reference, the skimmer body is 8" diameter and is sitting in my 55g sump. I marked the line where the water ends and bubbles start. I like to skim dry. This is about 2 days of skimmate (8" diamater cup). YUMMMMY Yep......$200 for this skimmer. Octo also makes 2 smaller versions, and of course, bigger ones too. __________________ 125g reef See My Tank Info Check out The build project /Larry Last edited by melosu58; 03-20-2008 at 11:00 AM.

03-20-2008, 09:49 PM	#80
vietcu Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 82	Hey cccapt what are you using as a cushion below the tank and the frame in this shot?

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