Monster 822 gallon (ext) aquarium build thread

[dxdx]

I am trying to vision your idea, its sounds like a really good idea, but what pipe would you be connection for it to run outside. Any pictures of this, i like the idea though..

It's just a standard threaded 1" bulkhead - on the outside of the sump is a barbed insert adapter I picked up from home depot and reduced it to 5/8" with clear tubing and hose clamp. The tubing goes into the wall, through my crawlspace into the backyard.

On the inside is one of these:

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+10090+8022&pcatid=8022

so if I point it straight up the water line would be at max height, but if I turn it down a little it can lower the water line. Mainly I did this because this is my first
experience with a sump and wasn't sure where I wanted the waterline. This gives me close to 2" of adjustment for the waterline.

If this isn't clear I can snap a pic when I get home tonight...

 

[doviiman]

Today was a good day, started the plumbing and its starting to look good. I still have the cannister, UV , drip system and some serious tweaking to get the noise and leveled reduce. I will watch the sumps tonight make sure things are good to go and start the cycling process tomorrow. Excuse the mess

 

[mustang93svt]

Look really good so far keep the pics coming...

 

[Fish and Fish]

nothing can beat a monster brand new tank. Very nice.

 

[pacu mom]

Looking really good! You sure did a lot today!

 

[doviiman]

Look really good so far keep the pics coming...

Thank you, and I will keep them updated.

 

[doviiman]

nothing can beat a monster brand new tank. Very nice.

Thanks, it does feel like christmas for me right now...

 

[doviiman]

Looking really good! You sure did a lot today!

Thank you!
Yeah, I got a little excited today and decided to at least start the sumps running so i can get the cycling process. Plus I plan on trynig a product called turbo 700 to see if it can get the tanked cycled much quicker. The company swear it will take 3 days to a weeks tops. We shall see.
I need to get some drift wood and rock of some sort as well.

 

[littlewangzfan]

Having sleepless night? I'm with you brother, excited to see the outcome too.

 

[doviiman]

Having sleepless night? I'm with you brother, excited to see the outcome too.

yep, didn't get to sleep until around 1am, and had to be up for 5:30 to workout and get to work. At some point today during working hours my body is going to crash and burn out, well at least until I get home and start on the tank agian.