20 gallon Hex

Discussion in 'New Tank Builds' started by ReefingInCabot, Oct 16, 2017.

  1. ReefingInCabot

    ReefingInCabot Plankton

    Im still trying to work out what i want before I start building.

    I'm thinking about building a full extension bottom drawer for the sump. Unions on all hard plumbing and valves.

    I've been looking at return line manifolds and like the simplicity of one pump. Anyone have posivive or negative experience with a return system and manifolds?
     
  2. ReefingInCabot

    ReefingInCabot Plankton

  3. ReefingInCabot

    ReefingInCabot Plankton

    Thinking about cutting the 5 gallon tank to the right to a 2.5 gallon ATO tank. Using an aqualifter controlled the aqualifter to supply a kalk reactor for my ato.

    Coming off the return i have room for at least a 3 valve manifold to supply reactors

    Any thoughts are truly appreciated.
     
  4. ReefingInCabot

    ReefingInCabot Plankton

    Glass is dirty but finally have the rockwork done
     

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  5. ReefingInCabot

    ReefingInCabot Plankton

    Pegged everything together with carbon fiber rod and a whole lot of CA glue
     

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  6. ReefingInCabot

    ReefingInCabot Plankton

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    It's been a slow process but I'm making progress. Plumbing is almost finished.
    The left side will consist of shelfs and controllers.

    Next will be wire management for the probes and pumps.

    The sump is setting in a water tight shelf on stainless ball bearing slides. Will be able to disconnect the plumbing with unions and slide the sump out for maintaince
     
    Last edited: Apr 16, 2018
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  7. mhattenhauer

    mhattenhauer RRMAS Supporter

    wow! that's purty!! if I ever set up another tank I will take my time and clean it up.
     
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