New 125 build

[Dcrawdad]

I'm a little worried about the return chamber volume, time will tell.
After I verify the setup, I'll be ordering all black pvc for in the tank.

Got the plumbing looking pretty clean. Gonna paint it all black above the water line.


Got a bit of work yet. The tank was previously saltwater, and I'm struggling to get the residue off the glass. Tried a strong Citric acid and razor, didn't even budge. Might have to resort to Muriatic and i was planning to redo the silicone anyway, so I wouldn't have to worry about that.....

All in all its going well so far, really liking the look of the plumbing underneath with the 45s keeping it clean and tidy.

 

[DAM]

Nice work. Before going the acid route you might want to try vinegar and table salt. I saw it in a YouTube video (Rachel O'Leary), and gave it a try on a 58 I was cleaning. I sprayed the glass down with vinegar, then scrubbed with salt and a nylon pad. Nice abrasive action without scratching.

 

[kno4te]

Nice work!

 

[DN328]

Nice.

What worries you about the dual overflow chamber?

BTW, you may want to consider strainers on both drains if you decide to run both with a full siphon with no back up drains. Helps keep larger objects from getting lodged.

 

[Dcrawdad]

Nice.

What worries you about the dual overflow chamber?

BTW, you may want to consider strainers on both drains if you decide to run both with a full siphon with no back up drains. Helps keep larger objects from getting lodged.

I should rephrase, my pump return chamber in my sump. It seems small. I think it will keep up though.

And I also have the option of redoing the plumbing, and just making 1 of the 4 holes a return, and then make a manifold along the top. Overflow systems are all new to me so all the info is helpful!