[kgeorge]

I'm not sure why that did that but the top picture is supposed to be below the bottom paragraph!

[kgeorge]

Ok, here's an update. I put the aquarium in the stand and am plumbing it now. Here's a pic of it....




Here's a closer view to show you how the rock stand fits into it....

[Reefland]

What is going to be in the opening above the tank?

[kgeorge]

It is for the lights. I wanted plenty of air for them and also just for the looks...

[Reefland]

Cool! Just wanted to make sure it wasn't going to be a TV or something.

[Samper]

Who needs a television when you have a setup like that?

[charlie]

Originally Posted by Samper

Who needs a television when you have a setup like that?

He may be a football fan!!

Looks great, I can't wait to see what the rock stand looks like when you get the rock in there. I kind of like that idea.

[kgeorge]

I do love the Hogs but I may just sell the TV when it gets up and runnin (my wife would kill me though) Lol. I plumbed more tonight but ran out of fittings. Back to the store after work tomorrow and I'll be at it again. Will get some pics tomorrow night of filling it up............... Hopefully!!!!

[Poseidon]

Looking Good..... I have to say I am curious about the paint, where did find that it was reef safe?

[kgeorge]

I have read a lot about it. Many people have been using it. I have never found anything negative other than a few people saying their crabs had picked it off in some spots....

I have to give it to the warranty department at Danner mag. The impeller shaft was chipped a little at the bottom on mine. I called them and told them my pump was already plumbed into my system and I could not get it apart and I would just take the impeller out and exchange it. They said they would get it to me.... To make a long story short. I got home today and a brand new Mag 36 was on my door step! No charge and no send back! That's warranty!

[kgeorge]

I just got finished building the manifold around the top. Here are some pics. I have six loc-line's with ball valves placed around the top.....

Left front view


View from the right side showing to the left side of the tank...


Above view of the right side.....

[kgeorge]

Plumbing is done...... It's 3:09 A.M. I'm tired! Anyway..... Here is a couple pics with the lights just installed....... Wouldn't you know my luck, one set does not work.......

[Poseidon]

Boy that thing will really be rockin with all those outputs. Great job so far! I have heard of using that paint before, but I am still hesitant. (Old school I guess.)

[kgeorge]

Lol, well, we'll see if it works and how it does!

[kgeorge]

Water is flowing...... It is putting out tons of micro bubbles. Anyone got any ideas what it can be on it is doing?

[charlie]

You will probably get a bunch of those until the plumbing gets broke in (slimed up) a bit. I would give it a week at the most to settle down. Don't worry!!!!

[kgeorge]

I don't think you understand!!!!!! It looks like the water is cloudy there is so many. You can see the exact flow of every inlet. Do you think I might be suckin air somewhere???

[kgeorge]

Take a look...... That "haze" is all micro bubbles



Do I need to rework the sump and add another set of baffles or do you think it's more along the line of sucking air?

[kgeorge]

Chuck, why did you put the air hose on your drain pipe just above your sump? I remember you did it but can't remember why.
I changed the pump out with the new one and it helped some. It was leaking around the plate. I still have tons of micros though....

[charlie]

Where is the return from the tank itself? Is it submerged? If you are sucking air somewhere, you have to begin the unenviable task of figuring out where. Are those locline gate valves glued?