kriswaters Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 So I took a huge leap today, and glued in the plumbing for most of the closed loop and the returns...(scary) The one thing about plumbing...you glue it together and pray it holds! Taking it apart would be a bummer if a leak occurs. Here are a few pictures of the progress I have made. The holes I drilled in MY WALL!!! (I think most women would loose it if their husbands did something like this! My husband didn't flintch!) Tried to stay neat and organized but.. The first part of the closed loop. Most of the upper plumbing is done! Now to finish it off....tomorrow! I just want to say thanks to all who have given me confidence to build a bigger tank, and to let all of you know that I have done the majority of this myself...not to put my awesome husband down, but to hopefully inspire any and all females (who have the urge and the nerve) to go for it! Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGooseWhisperer Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Nice work so far!! I'm happy to see "coors light" was there to help out (hopefully those holes are straight (laugh)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undrtkr_00 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Nice work so far!! I'm happy to see "coors light" was there to help out (hopefully those holes are straight (laugh)) Yeah - what kind of dosing regimen do you use with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Luckily the holes where drilled PCL (thats Pre Coors Light for those rookies out there) (drinking) and as for the dosing regimen, pretty much what ever I can pour down the hole until the lights go out! (laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Nice work so far!! I'm happy to see "coors light" was there to help out (hopefully those holes are straight (laugh)) I wanted to add...I was so dang lucky with this....I just put the tank there and poked a few pilot holes...didn't come near any studs, and the holes fit right around the new electrical outlet box! Crazy. Now if I can figure out what happened to my wrasse...he was here this morning! Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Maybe the wrasse got ahold of the coors light and is out partying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Could be...its just that I almost lost that fish once when he jumped outta of the tank. I don't see any evidence of that now, unless, one of the dogs had him as a snack! I don't think that could have been possible as I have the top of the tank covered.... The mystery of Grumpy's whereabouts continues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Coors? I am so disappointed. I thought the PRESIDENT would at least be drinking a Sam Adams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Sam Adams...would love to but it is soooo expensive compared to my coors light...BTW I found the Wrasse. He must'a been snoozin last night when I was looking... Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coralreefaquarist Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 looking good kris(clap) PBR owns coors light anyday of the week(threaten) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180Brandy Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Great job so far Kris!!! (rock2) One thing I would like to say beware the rust monster!! Having the sump in the garage... Well over time it can cause tools to rust. Salty air can do some damage!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 Thanks for the advice Brandy...i will definately consider this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 looking good kris(clap) PBR owns coors light anyday of the week(threaten) PBR eh? Would that be Pabst? I have drank that I time or two as well....heck I may be switching over to keystone light if things keep going the way they are! Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdadof2 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 pbr is nasty in my opinion homebrew is the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Fat Tire 11.99 a 12 pack across from my neighborhood(rock2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 Dang that is still spendy! At least CL is still cheap! Well, I think I have been working on this all week. You have seen the mess, now here is the finished product. I finally got the closed loop DONE! I am going to get a temporary "sump" this weekend and fill'er up! Wait until you see the rock work that I have created! This tank (in my opinion) is going to be sweet.... Pics.... Moved the RO/DI again... I think there is about 3 inches between the tank and the wall... And the other side of the wall... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 :DLooks really good so far! cant wait to see the tank filled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Oh and by the way heineken whoops all!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 And one more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 keep the Pic's coming I thought it was a high tek washer apperatus !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted November 1, 2008 Author Share Posted November 1, 2008 keep the Pic's coming I thought it was a high tek washer apperatus !!!! Yeah...the clothes were dingy...I was trying to find away to link it to the RO unit (laugh). Glad to hear from you Blaine! Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 So here goes nothing. I am really trying to get away from the "usual" rock work. I want something that I can clean around, that the water can flow easily around (to help keep things clean) and that is a bit more open... Here a few pictures of my first attempt. These rock all come out of my DIY bin...in fact, its the last of it. Now, take that, with the rock that I have in my 55 gallon as another tower...and that'll do it. Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Nice!!!! It will be interesting when you get the water and other rocks in. Are you going to use water from the 55 to seed with the 55 live rock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Very cool,I would never have thought of that .Im excited to see how it turns out.....hurry up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Thanks for the vote of confidence. As for water, I will use some of the water from the 55, most of the rock and a scoop of sand. I also plan on filtering the sand to find the dozens of nassarius snails I put in! Hopefully some will be left. Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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