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These swing check valves are installed after each pump to stop backflow when 1 pump is disabled. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/spears-true-union-check-valve.html

The WYE is a good idea, and relatively easy to implement so I will probably make the switch before I finalize the tank. I've always been a fan of the dual return for redundancy and flexibility, especially when paired with an apex. At the minimum,I do have the ability to only run a single pump...

The standard is a carbon steel frame wrapped with some trim boards for cosmetics. Yeah, in hindsight I should have stepped pipe up to a 1inch where they meet to reduce that risk. Hopefully, it will work as intended as is :). If not, what would you think of the individual pump pipes being...

I've been some progress getting the details dialed in. Spent a couple of half-days getting the plumbing cut and cemented in place. (Always my favorite part of the build) anyway, the plumbing for the tank is mostly complete! I ended up implementing some non-kosher practices when it came to my...

The driving factor was space. This tank was already 24inches wide and I didn't want to add 2-3inches more to have room for the overflow/plumbing hanging on the back. I think it is low-risk if you can verify the glass isn't tempered.

Hopefully, I have enough room. Time will tell! :cool: The tank/stand is made by crystal dynamics. 4 Drilled holes in the glass, 3x1" 1x3/4" Bought it used from 360CoralZ in San Jose.

Current status The skimmers actual dimensions actually ended up slightly larger than what it had on BRS, however it still fits so I am going to roll with it. Red is the dimensions listed on the website, which fit nicely into my sump, the blue (the adjustment ard for the flow & the 3d printed...

Adding an "Electrical panel" I decided to fill in one of my door areas to create an "electrical panel" to create an area to put my Apex and all the other electronics.

Leveling a tank on your own during COVID day. My concrete slab floor was surprisingly off resulting in 1 corner of the tank needing to be raised about 1/2 inch. Was able to get it to within 1/8 on an inch difference on the long side with some scrap 2x4's and a car jack. Used 3inch square...

Pickup Day Even after recruiting my father (with his pickup) and a few friends it was a tight fit. The tank fit pretty easily into my small SUV, but we had to do deploy some Mikey mouse strategies to get the stand into the truck, should have foreseen that, and taken off the hood before we left...

About a year in a half ago I tore down my 75 Gallon display to move to California since then I've been itching to set up a display system. In the meantime I have been housing my coral in cramped 50gallon frag system, enough is enough! After purchasing a small townhouse earlier this year I have...

I made the box myself by getting tap plastics to cut 3 acrylic panels to size, then using a 1/2 drill and a small handheld router.

Thanks for the feedback everyone! I spent a few hours today placing some think metal plate under each post the level this out (Followed by a handful of shims around the edge of the metal frame it the stand sits on). The tank is now about as close as it gets on this floor. It's off about 1/8th...

Picture for reference. The side against the wall right now sits about a half inch under the other.

Hello Everyone, Im in the process of setting up a new tank. Its a 180 Gallon peninsula, 60"x30"Wx24"T Anyway Ive got it placed where I want it, and the tank is not sitting perfectly flat. Infact its just under .5inches off at each end. This is an aluminum stand with suports in each end and in...

Running late due to traffic, will be there at 12:10

Sorry for the last minute reply, but I will be attending the event. I'll be bringing 3 or 4 different nice zoanthid frags.

Sounds good, I'd be happy to drive over on an upcoming Saturday or Sunday. Will need to figure when I have some time available will PM you when I know for sure. Built the overflow by having the pieces cut at tap plastics then using a drill and a Dremel for the comb.