redsea's 125g Reef Build

[carey]

You have 2 holes in the overflow, then one is for the input and one is for the output. Or do you have dual overflows?

 

[Hondatek]

Which CPR overflow do you have? Here are some pics of my CPR 1200 overflow to show you some plumbing tips.the first two are pics from the overflow to the sump and the last is the pipe from my return pump back into the tank. Hope that helps.

 

[redsea]

You have 2 holes in the overflow, then one is for the input and one is for the output. Or do you have dual overflows?

I have two holes in the overflow.

This is what it looks like.

Don't mind the parts that are inside it, lol.

 

[Hondatek]

That's the 1200 dual overflow. Same one I have in those pics. You will have to plumb both pipes from that into your sump .

 

[redsea]

Look at what came in the mail!

Also, I started filling up the tank only to find out that the sump can only fit through the top.

So I removed most of the water that I put in.

 

[coffeetwitch]

fantastic. what else, if anything, are you lacking?

 

[redsea]

fantastic. what else, if anything, are you lacking?

I just need to get my plumbing (today or tomorrow), and I am waiting for my sump to come in the mail (most likely Monday). I also need my two aqualifters (probably Tuesday).

 

[redsea]

Ok everyone!

I just ordered 45lbs of premium Fiji LR (thanks carey for letting me know about the sale)
Fiji Live Rock: Select Premium Fiji Live Rock from Drs. Foster & Smith

It should be here Thursday.

 

[boardsurfer]

Redsea, it really sounds like things are moving!

 

[redsea]

Redsea, it really sounds like things are moving!

Thanks.

They are moving indeed! I can't wait!

 

[ShooterRick]

Glad to see things moving along my friend!

 

[redsea]

Glad to see things moving along my friend!

Thank you. I will probably start adding water tomorrow, and then finish with that on Tuesday. On Tuesday, I should have all of my equipment going.

 

[redsea]

Thanks very much! Very helpful!

Does that thin tubing come with the Aqualifter? Thanks!

 

[carey]

The aqualifter just needs some airline tubing, nothing special.

 

[redsea]

Thanks! I am going to Lowes now to get my plumbing!

 

[carey]

good luck! if you need help just post!

 

[redsea]

good luck! if you need help just post!

Will do! Thanks!

Thank goodness for smartphones!

 

[redsea]

How would you all recommend rinsing sand? I bought some yesterday. I will probably need more eventually though.

 

[boardsurfer]

All I did was put the sand in a drum, added RO water, and stirred with my hands. Then emptied the water. Then added more water, stirred again...repeat until the water wasn't cloudy anymore.

I'm sure there's a better way, but that worked for me.

 

[carey]

I did mine about 20lbs at a time in 5g bucket. Kept stirring it up until it ran clear. repeat.