Tank Build

I googled pvc check valve and located this.

http://www.watertanks.com/category/138/

 

drill a small hole in the front of the return in side tank like 2 inches down tube mine did same this it will work

 

drill hole in return tube that will cut the siphoning when power goes off i had same problem or for 4 bucks u can go menards like my buddie did at get check valves

 

I went to Lowe's and picked one up, only $6.00.

 

I'll probably drill a hole in it, I forgot that I've done that in the past, it's hard to remember when you haven't modded a tank in a few years.  I tested out the check valve and it's working pretty good.  I also just finished a stockman style standpipe that was designed by Ken Stockman for hang on overflows, it works great no noise

 

al what do i need to do that noise thing my over flowes on both tanks are loud what did u use

 

Here's where I got my directions for the standpipe.

http://www.aquariumlife.net/projects/diy-overflow/74.asp

 

 

I just read on reefcentral that the lights have been shipped to Premium Aquatics and orders should be sent out to customers this week.  All my gear should be here by the end of the week, so I should have things up and running by next weekend.

 

Posted By jtesdall on 11/25/2007 3:50 PM
Looking good Al.
Is that a 125 or 220 Super Skimmer? I have a 125, I did the fishing line mod because I didn't want to destroy the impeller. Did the mesh mod improve it much?
Also I see you are using the "T" mod on the output, I was considering this. Did it help much?
Joel
Thanks Joel, it's a 125 super skimmer.  Covey actually did all the mods on the printer, it's a hand me down.  I don't have any experience with a stock SS, it seems to work pretty good though.  Maybe, Covey will chime in and give some input.

 

Let me know when you have it going. I got a tank warming chalice frag for ya. It's looking good so far. I'd also ditch the check valve and drill a hole. I replace check valves every week at work none of the are good forever. Most should be called slow down valves.

 

Posted By vvolfe1 on 11/25/2007 5:18 PM
Let me know when you have it going. I got a tank warming chalice frag for ya. It's looking good so far. I'd also ditch the check valve and drill a hole. I replace check valves every week at work none of the are good forever. Most should be called slow down valves.
Cool, I've taking a liking to chalices recently.  The check valve is glued in place,  I might need to cut it out at some point,  I should have used a screw on fitting. I'm going to drill a hole in it tomorrow.

 

No problem, next weekend.  I should have it up and running by then.

 

I removed the check valve and I reworked the stand pipe, it's working great now.  I also received everything I ordered except the lights, they were shipped out of aquatinics last week and arrived at premium aquatics today, I haven't received any notification from PA that they have been shipped out to me yet.   I need to drain the tank and get a some hose to run from my RO/DI to the tank, rinse sand and get the tank filled, I also need to paint the back ground.  Here's what's come in so far.

 

 

Well let's see I have a saltwater master liquid test kit (It's kind of old, I probably should replace it), phosphate, Salifert alkalinity and calcium. I need to get a magnesium test.   What is GFO?