Sexy Plumbing - Island Tank

JK47 · Jul 30, 2018

TexasMFK31 said:
Ahh hell, not a good day on the build. Looks sexy though, title did not dissapdisa.

nzafi said:
Looking really good. You make this look way too easy.

Thanks guys. The good ones always make you earn it..

JK47 · Aug 3, 2018

Back in the fight. The return line to the stand is rebuilt where it was before.

The new line is perfect match to the old and letters in. Try to keep all the letter stamped ends of a fitting facing away from line of sight. It will give a smoother finish.

JK47 · Aug 3, 2018

The overflow box and all valves are set and leak tested.

The below is mock up. Will probably stagger the three pipes a bit further so it’s eventually spaced at a 45• angle.

JK47 · Aug 3, 2018

This tank will most likely be stocked this weekend so the wood needs a jump start for scape. It’s a few manzanita pieces combined for the centerpiece.

Using brown zip ties to secure the two pieces. Also drilled holes in the bottom of the wood to the connecting ties are out of line of sight. The one on the right is cut off replaced by the left side.

CrimsonFog · Aug 3, 2018

Let me know when you are going to stock it up, I'll come by and give you some extra hands.

JK47 · Aug 3, 2018

CrimsonFog said:
Let me know when you are going to stock it up, I'll come by and give you some extra hands.

Hell yeah! Appreciate it bro. Most likely Saturday. We’ll see if I can finish the tank tonight

JK47 · Aug 4, 2018

I never bonded that old baffle (left) to the sump. It might not be a permanent sump, but that had to be fixed.

Drilled 256 1/8” pilot holes every inch. It will get bored out 3/16” tomorrow so this setup can use K1 micro if necessary. Just need a new bit in the AM