The 120 I said would never happen

[Mark_C]

So, with an offer I couldn't refuse, followed by more offers I couldn't refuse, here's the team (so far)...

120g (vinegar bathing)


Jecod 6000 DC return with controller


12g Frag tank


3 Kessil a360w with Apex link


Coral Box D500 DC with controller


Custom 302 Aquatics sump (47g) with algae scrubber


I will be drilling the walls for a basement sump setup, including tapping the water intake and output of the house.
It will be an automated system.

Here's the scoop. I'm going to need some help going through puberty.
If a few of the Brick/Point/TR locals are available on a Saturday aftrnoon in the next week or two afternoon for hours to brainstorm, I'll provide beer and some kick arse Mexican.

We can take notes, drill holes to find out where we shouldn't drill holes, and do some sketchups.
I'd seriously appreciate the help. Want to do this right and want to be able to expand the automation in the future.

What have I done...

Mark

 

[diana a]

Congrats!

 

[Sponge]

Sounds awesome. Really great you have people to reach out to before the final build. Should be pretty sweet

 

[myrjon]

your wife is too kind....

 

[Mark_C]

your wife is too kind....

She has no clue about the wall.
I'm going to hide the cuts and when she asks why the sump is in the basement I'll tell her its wireless.

 

[Mark_C]

The algae scrubber fix

As posted in Help - LED work & scrubber rebuild the algae scrubber that came with the tank had a number of non functioning LEDs and a few other concerns.

In not wanting to deal with another learning curve (LEDs) atm, I came up with another plan, which I share for your audio enjoyment.

Started with buying a square LED grow lamp per Judeo's suggestion, specifically https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HGR18ST/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Then I cut one side of the scrubber completely off and siliconed in a clear panel while painting over the opposing side's clear window...


I borrowed a black plastic wall file hanger from work, inserted a couple of 6" long pieces of rigid 1/4" tubing through some mounting holes, then heated the tubing so it bent inside and out (forming an upsidedown U shape). Note the matches, only the highest tech here.



And , viola, we have a hanging file...


Dropped the scrubber into position, and placed the grow light in the file holder...


And we've got a lighting solution. I also lined the clear plastic of the scrubber holder with black contact vinyl as added security from stray light...



Next episode...
The Skinning of the Stand!

 

[mnat]

Whenever you want to plan and drink to many beers let me know. Also if you want to come scope out my setup, please do.

 

[Trio91]

Very nice start, you're really going all out on this build

 

[MadReefer]

So basically what I took from this is we can blackmail Mark since he plans to lie to his wife...got it

 

[iTzJu]

looks like an awesome start!

 

[Sponge]

I love the creative solution.... well done

 

[DangerDave]

Looks like it’s going to be awesome!

 

[NikkiT]

She has no clue about the wall.
I'm going to hide the cuts and when she asks why the sump is in the basement I'll tell her its wireless.

LOL.
I hope for your sake you are working on that greenhouse.

 

[Mark_C]

If a few of the Brick/Point/TR locals are available on a Saturday aftrnoon in the next week or two afternoon for hours to brainstorm

WTH was that? Someone should have either pointed it out or called an ambulance for me. Don't think I was drinking, but I'm probably wrong.

I hope for your sake you are working on that greenhouse.

Shhh, obviously all the fish stuff need to be cleared from the back before we can start such a project.

IF anyone is available for help/advice/contemplating/drinking/eating minifest perhaps Saturday, May 4th, around lunch?
I'll have the drills and sawzalls out.

 

[MadReefer]

WTH was that? Someone should have either pointed it out or called an ambulance for me. Don't think I was drinking, but I'm probably wrong.


Shhh, obviously all the fish stuff need to be cleared from the back before we can start such a project.

IF anyone is available for help/advice/contemplating/drinking/eating minifest perhaps Saturday, May 4th, around lunch?
I'll have the drills and sawzalls out.

I will be around that day.

 

[Juano908]

Woohoo!!!!!!
Love new builds,congrats Mark!!!!


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[Kovacjr]

O my. That's a hell of a find. Cant wait to see it up and running.

 

[Jeremy Brito]

So, with an offer I couldn't refuse, followed by more offers I couldn't refuse, here's the team (so far)...

120g (vinegar bathing)
View attachment 22926

Jecod 6000 DC return with controller
View attachment 22927

12g Frag tank
View attachment 22928

3 Kessil a360w with Apex link
View attachment 22929

Coral Box D500 DC with controller
View attachment 22930

Custom 302 Aquatics sump (47g) with algae scrubber
View attachment 22931

I will be drilling the walls for a basement sump setup, including tapping the water intake and output of the house.
It will be an automated system.

Here's the scoop. I'm going to need some help going through puberty.
If a few of the Brick/Point/TR locals are available on a Saturday aftrnoon in the next week or two afternoon for hours to brainstorm, I'll provide beer and some kick arse Mexican.

We can take notes, drill holes to find out where we shouldn't drill holes, and do some sketchups.
I'd seriously appreciate the help. Want to do this right and want to be able to expand the automation in the future.

What have I done...

Mark

Mark I'm not to far from,you and as long as I have some notice I could probably plan a trip to help I have experience drilling glass

 

[Sponge]

If your driving past Keyport and need a drill guide your welcome to borrow mine

 

[Mark_C]

JB, Sponge,
Thanks for the offers, truly appreciated, but I'm not drilling any glass.
The walls of my home may be a different matter.