CaptJackalope89

It's been so long since I've used it, I'm not sure what pump I used. I know it was a rio at maybe 500gph?.?.? I also can't say wich model it is for sure until friday, but I think it is a ev-240 or 180

I forget the name of it, it was a budget light fixture that claimed it could keep coral. I had a few mushrooms and zoas with that light, but the difference after upgrading was very noticable. It does have a nice color/look and would be great for a fowler. I would sell the light for 50$

I recently upgraded from my 110 to a 180. I am selling my 110gal tank, stand, pump, and light for 300$ the tank is 110gals 48x18x30 has no major scratches in the glass, has center overflow with one hole with durso pipe, 2 3/4 return line holes and is about 3years old. (I cracked one of the center braces about 2years ago and has a glass/silicon sandwich repair) all the bulkheads are included... The stand is black, was factory made with solid wood and has some minor scratches and bite marks from my house rabbits... the pump is a pondmaster mag drive 1200. it fit the tank well and has never let me down the light is a basic LED, it would be perfect for a fish only but can support some basic non demanding coral. there are 2 non dimmable channels blue/white. 300$ for the everything. I am willing to part out also. I also have various plumbing parts, AquaC skimmer, and an RODI booster pump The first pic is with the original light when the tank/stand/pump was brand new. the second pic is the most recent FTS before i took the tank down. (I'm not a very good photographer......)

Here are some photos of my problem and how I fixed it. Thanks for the advice everybody! I had a two inch bulkhead and drilled a 3 inch hole. Even though several websites say to drill a 3inch hole, it is too big. I found out the perfect size is 2 7/8 Here is what it looks like with the nut I bought some rubber material on amazon to make larger gaskets and used the 3inch hole cutout to make a ring to help keep the bulkhead centered in the hole. I drilled pilot holes and screwed the disc down before cutting it with the 2 7/8 hole saw Here is my ring! I sanded all the edges and sides with 100 grit sandpaper to smooth it out Perfect fit! and IF the bulkhead slid down to rest on the edge it would still have a seal. This shows the left side with the added ring the right side without. you can see how there would be a chance for a potential leak if the bulkhead did not stay centered. after adding my oversized gaskets between the outside of the tank and the external box. It is all mounted and my shiny new overflow box is ready to go! I filled to the tank after plumbing my bean animal style drains and it has been running for a couple hours now while i clean my 140lbs of new dry sand without any leaks. Thank you to everybody who gave suggestions. And I learned to not trust the internet bulkhead hole size info! A different manufaturer who makes 2inch bulkheads might need a 3inch hole. But in my case 2 7/8 was the correct size. I guess its better to make the measurements yourself! I also have a 2inch bulkhead im attaching to my sump for an external pump. I bought that one from brs and it will also take a 2 7/8 hole perfectly...

I am nearly positive its a 2inch bulkhead. That is what they advertise on the website but I never did double check. This is also why I drilled a 3 inch hole. I emailed the company Thursday and am waiting to hear back. I think I may be alright if I cut a bigger gasket since the actual internal box and external box will be against the tank, not the bulkhead... I will take pictures on tuesday when I get home from work and post an update. here is a link to the box I bought. It is constructed great! I just wish it came with some instructions on hole size. http://modularmarine.com/collections/overflow-boxes/products/2400-gph-low-profile-overflow-box-bulkhead-mounted-aquarium-surface-skimmer

I will be looking to sell my 110gal in a week or two. Its 48x18 and 30 tall. the tank has a repaired center brace and the stand is in good shape.

Thats what I thought. However the 2inch bulkheads are built into the overflow box, so I am stuck using them. I did read somewhere else to try putting o-rings around the bulkhead neck to help keep it centered in the hole

Ya, if the bulkhead is resting on one edge, the opposing edge does not make contact with the tank. I can take pictures on tuesday when i get home from work.

This will be my last resort. I already have the glue/solvent from a center brace repair... I would just need to order the acrylic Thanks!

Ok, I think I know what you mean, so this bushing would essentially be the new bulkhead nut. Something like this? http://www.pvcfittingsonline.com/439-292-2-1-2-x-2-schedule-40-pvc-reducer-bushing-flush-style.html?gclid=CIPAo-yXn9ACFZSHaQodumkG9g Sorry, If im a little confused :/ Thanks for your help!

I want to join the fun but i am upgrading to a bigger tank in the next week or two :/

Im not sure if I can do that. The 2 inch bulkheads are built into the low profile overflow box and are not removable. Would filling in the gap with some kind of liquid sealant be a good option?

I am in the process of setting up a 180gal acrylic tank. I bought a sweet low profile overflow box from modular marine and they use two 2inch bulkheads to connect the exterior box. The internet told me to use a 3inch hole saw. I sized up the the saw to bulkhead and it looked to be good until after i put 2 holes in the back of my tank. If i position the bulkhead in the center of the hole, the gasket and nut just barely make contact with the edges of the hole. I plan on trying to use a bigger gasket, but are there any other suggestions to help make this a more reliable seal? I have since found out that the proper hole size is 2 7/8 inches...

Thanks guys, I willl probably go with macro rocks sand. I was hoping to pay more like 50¢ a pound but nothing seems to be cheap when setting up a new tank! haha It looks like good sand also, do you or know anybody who uses it?

I am upgrading my tank from a 110 to a 180 and am hoping to save some money by using dry sand. Is there a good place to buy it? I have been seeing it for about 1$ a pound... That seems a bit pricey for sand. Is that the going rate or are there better options.

Here is mine, not the best at taking pictures though :/

Woops yep, I ment 6x2x2...

Good luck with the upgrade! I am also in the process of upgrading from a 110 (48x18x30) to a 180 (4x2x2). How did you like your 180? Im also up in WA, out near Belfair...

I have been using HW salt from BRS for about 4 months now and am very happy with it. I used to use Tropic Marin and I was happy with it but wanted to try something new. I have used a bucket or two of red sea, both regular and pro. I found that it made my mixing container dirty. Tropic Marin and HW mix very clean I would also like to add that when I used "pro" versions I had a harder time keeping my levels consistent.

Count me in! Thank you

Im kinda glad to hear about head pressure loss. I was worried that the pump would have to much flow... maybe I will work out a way to feed the fuge with one of the drain lines just in case I need extra flow. Would it be better to have items that need less and more constant flow at the start of the manifold and have the tank return lines at the end? The valve I will be adjusting the most is the skimmer feed. I could also maybe have the pump feed the middle of the manifold to make a large tee? Or does the order of equipment not really matter. here is a pic of my stand if it helps at all. The lower/bigger side had has a 110gal tank (overflow drain is bottom center) the higher side has a 40b tank (external overflow box top left of tank w/2 drain lines). Eventually I plan to put one big tank on the stand (I can fit a max footprint of 86x24) Thanks for the advice!

I am re-plumbing my tanks and have a new reeflo dart and lots of plumbing parts waiting for me at home. I tried to make a drawing of my plan, its not the best but hopefully it is clear enough for people to understand my goals and give any tips to make it better. This is my first manifold and I am excited to get rid of the 4 submersible pumps I have my sump right now. I also want to use as little tubing in the re-plumb as possible. My current setup is a 110 display a 40b display and a 30gal fuge that feed off a ~30gal sump. I have planned to feed all tanks, recirculating skimmer, and left one open port for a reactor/chiller/etc... All valves (ball, gate, check) are true union and I have lots of other unions but wasn't quite sure the best places to put them. I also have a couple questions: Do people have a hard time keeping flow rates consistent for items like a reactor or recirculating skimmer? I was originally going to feed the fuge tank with the overflow from the 40b, but it will be easier to feed it with the pump. Would it be worth it to feed the fuge from the overflow? Any advice or comments are greatly appreciated!

I would participate! I love my rics

Lookin Good! I hope that hydno keeps making a a good recovery. I really like the purple candy cane! Nice clam too.

Thanks, I will check it out