I don't have pics available as of yet, but my boyfriend and I are making a wet/dry filter. We have all the bits and parts, just having an issue with getting the final pieces put together. At this point, there is no turning back on putting MOST of it together, as we have it assembled and glued - if we have to cut it off we're just going to redo it.
Right now, the only part we have left to glue together (and to have completely assembled) is a part under the tank, which will be AFTER a shutoff valve. Right now, all the other parts are curing. This last part that needs assembled is on the water return (from the pump).
The plan:
After the 24 hour cure, I plan on shutting the valve to the lower pipes, and placing the spray bar into the tank. Once all is in place, I am going to prime and glue the last section on, which hooks to the pump. After this last part has cured, (another 24 hours) I want to attempt using my vaccuum to suck out the remaining fumes or air from the pipe, screw on the pump, open the valve and try the new system.
What I'm curious about:
Is this plan going to be ok or am I endangering the stock of my tank? I really don't want to wipe them out - but this is our 3rd design, and we're running low on options/ways to make this with the required space, and being able to attach things together. My boyfriend feels positive it'll be fine - and I think it'll be fine - but we just want to see what you guys think first!
Oh, details on the tank - 120 gallon (4x2x2) stocked with cichlids with 2 HOB filters and soon, a wet/dry filter.
Thanks!
Right now, the only part we have left to glue together (and to have completely assembled) is a part under the tank, which will be AFTER a shutoff valve. Right now, all the other parts are curing. This last part that needs assembled is on the water return (from the pump).
The plan:
After the 24 hour cure, I plan on shutting the valve to the lower pipes, and placing the spray bar into the tank. Once all is in place, I am going to prime and glue the last section on, which hooks to the pump. After this last part has cured, (another 24 hours) I want to attempt using my vaccuum to suck out the remaining fumes or air from the pipe, screw on the pump, open the valve and try the new system.
What I'm curious about:
Is this plan going to be ok or am I endangering the stock of my tank? I really don't want to wipe them out - but this is our 3rd design, and we're running low on options/ways to make this with the required space, and being able to attach things together. My boyfriend feels positive it'll be fine - and I think it'll be fine - but we just want to see what you guys think first!
Oh, details on the tank - 120 gallon (4x2x2) stocked with cichlids with 2 HOB filters and soon, a wet/dry filter.
Thanks!
My boyfriend pretty much said the same thing, that it should be FINE without sucking out the vapors... but I just really don't fancy the idea of something stupid just burning up everything I've invested in this tank so far...