Greg returns to the hobby, 40B

[VacavilleFC]

ordered a new 4 stage rodi system from BRS during their memorial day sale. my old one had been sitting in the garage for 15 years and all the tubes and fittings had become brittle, filters moldy and refurbishing it was nearly as expensive as a new one. so im going to pull 1 cannister off it to add an extra carbon filter to remove chloramines making the new one a 5 stage.

 

[VacavilleFC]

rescued a nice little duncan head from petco earlier today

also power went out again, UPS says info screen says 290 minutes left at 12w. this thing is awesome

 

[VacavilleFC]

went to islander coral today picked up a frag of jedi mind trick and something I forgot to get the name of, they're like mesosphere but neon orange instead of yellow

 

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did some more work on the canopy today, shortened it by 3 inches and cut and put the side panels on it. still figuring out the door on top. its super light made of fir and 1/8th ply. once I finish ill paint both canopy and stand cover black and silicone those gaps in the canopy

 

[VacavilleFC]

had a busy few days..

cabinet facade is mostly done, doors need a bit of adjusting.

v0.1 of my water station is done. waiting on brute cans to get here.

did a bit of scaping today and mounted some frags on the rocks

exos are multiplying FAST

 

[MichaelB]

Looking good. Looks like that mushroom has an aptasia on right side of it?

 

[MichaelB]

Drain Saddle Clamp - Push Connect

Drain Saddle Clamps directly plumb the waste water line from RO systems to a sinks drain pipe. Two Configurations Available 1/4" Push Connect 3/8" Push Connect Specifications 1/4" hole needed for 1/4" drain saddle clamp 3/8" hole needed for 3/8" drain saddle clamp Max pipe diameter 1.5"...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

A undersink drain tap . Very easy to install if you are allowed to make minor modifications at your place. I personally couldn’t use this because I'm renting.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Express-Water-Quick-Connect-RO-Feed-Adapter-Valve-for-Undersink-Reverse-Osmosis-System-3-8-in-1-2-in-Connection-LEAD-FREE-PRTFAV3812/322203950

This is easy to install device that connects similar to what you have in the end if faucet but goes under the sink.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Legrand-Wiremold-CordMate-Cord-Cover-9-ft-Kit-Cord-Hider-for-Home-or-Office-Holds-1-Cable-White-C110/100024732

This is a cord hider could be used to hold/hide the drain and water supply lines allowing you to cut off some of the access ro tubing.


These are just recommendations to make your install cleaner and keep your sink free on the top side. You could drill a tiny hole into bottom of cabinet to run the lines through. Or leave a small gap by coming under the bottom of the cabinet door.

Nothing required what you have looks like it would work no doubt. Call it a idea for making things look neater or just keeping the top of sink more accessible.

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This one item below is would label as a must have. I see you mentioned your waiting on brutes to arrive.

This combined will:
1.) prevent you from flooding your house.
2.) Once the container is full the auto shut off will detect the building back pressure and shut off the water coming from the water intake line into the system. Not having this auto shut off but only say having a float valve would mean your house wouldn't flood. But the water would never actually turn off. It would be running 24hrs a day spilling out through the drain line and killing your filters faster.

You may already have these as they come with some rodi units if you purchased a set that included them in package. Only saying these are must haves as I don't have see with in your current Pic.

Auto Shut Off Kit for Reverse Osmosis Systems

All Bulk Reef Supply RODI units come pre-installed with an Auto Shut Off Valve and check elbow. If you wish to add a float valve to your BRS RODI system, just purchase a float valve separately and connect it to your product water line. Standard Float Valve Adjustable Float Valve Auto shut off...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[VacavilleFC]

I have all of that except the wire rider. thats why I called this v0.1, it was just to get it up and running so don't have to buy water anymore

I have a 10g brute cans and lid thats getting the auto off float, I need to build a stand and put a bulkhead with a valve on it to easy film buckets.

 

[MichaelB]

I have all of that except the wire rider. thats why I called this v0.1, it was just to get it up and running so don't have to buy water anymore

I have a 10g brute cans and lid thats getting the auto off float, I need to build a stand and put a bulkhead with a valve on it to easy film buckets.

All good. I wasn't sure and didn't see you mention it. So was only some recommendations. Looking foward to seeing v0.2

 

[VacavilleFC]

won another batch of auctions on calikids, their pics are a oversaturated but I was really happy with everything I got in my last and everything survived

this time I got a bunch of mushies, 2 zoa frags, some blastos and a chalice

here's the oversaturated sales pics. ill post actual pics after they get here and get settled in

 

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I got a Chalk Bass! finally found one at islander coral today, also got a nice little frag of OG mummy eye chalice. ill post pics after it's done acclimating

 

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oops forgot to update with pics from the last calikid auction after the settled in. everything is doing well but the colors are nothing close to advertised which I expected for the price though I really cant complain, they are still really nice frags. also my photography still needs improvement.

 

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rest

 

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and this brings me to this weekends auctions because I needed to buy myself a birthday present

 

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found one of those cabinets everyone's parents had in the 90s at a thrift store to hide my ATO bucket and put a 10g Qt tank on