Plumbing my 210g Reef Tank with Basement Sump and Frag Tanks

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magnump713 - 6 years ago

I see u worked in some pvc spa hose when adding the hammerhead. I learned this lesson too. lol love the stuff, more flexibility and limits vibration. virtually kink proof as well. Enjoyed the video keep up the good work!

The Reef Tank Family - 6 years ago

Re-watched this for my plumbing this weekend. I"ll give you a heads up on the shoutout coming soon, for the help a couple weeks ago.

MileHighReefers - 6 years ago

Can't wait to see it!

RightWingReefer - 6 years ago

I take it you don't do water changes ?

RightWingReefer - 6 years ago

What reactors do you need to succeed in minimal water changes ?

MileHighReefers - 6 years ago

I don't do them too often I try and maintain good quality thru good filtration and reactors.

slenin13 - 7 years ago

very nice system

MileHighReefers - 7 years ago

Yhanks!

The Reef Tank Family - 7 years ago

Nice setup. I'm in the process of setting up a 210 myself.

The Reef Tank Family - 7 years ago

MileHighReefers much appreciated!

MileHighReefers - 7 years ago

Thanks! I subed your channel.

Bay Area Reefs - 7 years ago

Man Scott you have a bad ass system brother , I may have missed it but how much water is there in all ?

MileHighReefers - 7 years ago

Thanks man total seystem volume is 450 gallons.

James Rodriguez - 7 years ago

It's the plumbing equivalent of over engineering.

MileHighReefers - 7 years ago

Thanks!! it was a huge job.

Anthony's Reef - 8 years ago

+MileHighReefers where did you get those 45 degree elbows??

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+Anthony's Reef I got those at Lowes they where really nice to use.

Lee and Mandy Battersby - 8 years ago

I had a flood last night with my protein skimmer my dog woke me up and could have saved my life the water had gone on the plugs and they had all melted was sparking and smoking i hate that skimmer its forever overflowing can a protein skimmer be switched off at night its frightened me now

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Lee and Mandy Battersby - 8 years ago

I will look in to that thanks

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+Lee and Mandy Battersby You wont regret it will prevent a flood.

Lee and Mandy Battersby - 8 years ago

I agree its very enjoyable even when i just get a new skimmer or power head ... Im still getting what i need for the 100 gallon half circle im thinking of doing videos of it from it being empty all the way up to running i think im putting a sump on that but not drilling the tank

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+Lee and Mandy Battersby I would really look into drilling the tank its so much better. If you aren't comfortable drilling it a local glass shop could do it. Overflows are pretty cheap too, it probably wont cost more than the hang on the back overflow setup.

Rad Perez - 8 years ago

Wow Scott, great video brother.

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+Rad Perez Thanks!

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+NW Marine62 Thanks! I defiantly recommend a floor drain to anyone It makes life so much easier.

Lee and Mandy Battersby - 8 years ago

I don't even have a sump can't figure them out so I'd have no chance with yours

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+Lee and Mandy Battersby Basic sumps are pretty easy. I might have gone overboard, but why not its fun.

Lee and Mandy Battersby - 8 years ago

You have completely blown my mind watching this must have taken you a lot of thinking for that set up

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+Lee and Mandy Battersby Thanks its been a slow evolution over several years.

Lee and Mandy Battersby - 8 years ago

That is a great setup scott

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+Lee and Mandy Battersby Thanks

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+bigseanSM Thanks!

eric villela - 8 years ago

Dude that is crazy I got lost lol!!!!

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+eric villela Thanks its been several years of hard work and planning.

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+Dan Callus Ya the electric bill does suck especially in the summer when the AC is on we get into the higher power rates.

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Ed's Fish Tank Extreme - 8 years ago

That is so intarcite, and a maze of piping. So that pump runs all equipment in the basement. Cool stuff.

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+Ed's tank extreme Yup one pump runs a lot of stuff

CJ'S AQUARIUMS - 8 years ago

fantastic! your so happy in this vid you made me happy at 5am LOL... great work man.. I'm curious how much water did you drain from the plumbing before you started ripping it all out? are you gonna add any emergency drains from the anemone frag tank in case it does get clogged?
This would have been fun to help with I dream of a setup like this one day... lol

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+CJ'S AQUARIUMS Thanks CJ. I was able to do this by draining only 45 gallons of water. It was a major pain and I spilled a far bit to the floor but I made it work by transferring water to different tanks. I don't have plans for an emergency drain on the anemone tank. I might add a T to the current drain witch will reduce a lot of risk. Any time your ready to come to CO you can help with my tank.

jason lamountain - 8 years ago

can you explain you water tube filter

jason lamountain - 8 years ago

+MileHighReefers awesome that is exactly what i have been looking for

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+jason lamountain The Rotter Tube is a sock replacement made by my good friend Steve Rotter from Rotter Tube Reef. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm4qFMjr5jI

mrcow51 - 8 years ago

How does your auto top off work?

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+mrcow51 I don't have an ATO my RO tank is right next to the sump I just open a valve and top it off daily.

mitian - 8 years ago

Subscribed ha ha ha

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+mitian Sweeet!

Merritt McDowell - 8 years ago

way to go bro im glade its coming together better.. love the skimmer there beasts

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+Merritt McDowell Thanks I love the AquaC skimmers. I really like the fact that they can be used externally.

Cali Fishliving - 8 years ago

I give you props, but I can't even 1/3 of you filtration . Running a 120 sump less

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+Dan Cast Thanks

Fredi Diaz - 8 years ago

Awesome set up!!

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+Fredi Diaz Thanks!

Dylan Streweler Morrison - 8 years ago

I live in the Denver area and I was wondering if anybody had any suggestions on where to get live rock for a decent price. I got the rock for my last tank from Neptune's for $10 a pound and I am happy with it. But that was for a 37 gallon tank, I just got a 90gallon and I was hoping to save some money with the rock.

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+Dylan Streweler Morrison I don't know of any place locally that's real cheap. I personally recommend dry rock over live rook its about a third the price and once its in the reef it will become live rock. BRS has good stuff and caribsea has some nice stuff that's cheap. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=24528&cmpid=03cseYY&gclid=CjwKEAjww9O3BRDp1tq0jIP023YSJAB0-j1S8JfM-xRZ0lV5QWbY-jkH5PzbjGjXkVlfR6ZGGj10SxoC8LDw_wcB

Reid Smith - 8 years ago

that skimmer tho.. jesus

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+Reid Smith It a beast rated for a tank up to 1000 gallons.

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Rico Suave - 8 years ago

Hell yeaa sounds like you had it planned out

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+Rico Suave Thanks

Smokkedandslammed - 8 years ago

That's was probably the most in depth video of a tanks plumbing I've ever seen. It was freakin awesome, thank you for sharing. You got a bad ass system.

MileHighReefers - 8 years ago

+Smokkedandslammed Thanks its taken a lot of time and effort to get it to this point.

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