180 build in garage with homemade filter system

[ZX10R]

Have you consider doing the auto WC with a sprinkler controller system? If you are going with drip system, have you consider just dripping hot water? This may reduce the usage of the tank heater.

I am thinking now maybe I should use that mixing valve run that thru the carbon filter then into the tank for water changes. Just drain the tank half way every few days then fill it back up.

Just so everyone knows this tank will be BB, no juvies, no breeding

[T_om]

... So what is the difference between doing one large 100 gallon WC a day or dripping 100 gallons in a 24 hr period? Either way you are still changing 100 gallons

Please re-read what I posted above.

If you do one 100gal CHANGE, you actually CHANGED 100gal of water.

If you DRIP in 100gal, you only CHANGED 10gal... you still have 90gal of old water in there.

See?

Tom

[DiscusOnly]

I am thinking now maybe I should use that mixing valve run that thru the carbon filter then into the tank for water changes. Just drain the tank half way every few days then fill it back up.

Just so everyone knows this tank will be BB, no juvies, no breeding

That's what I would do. I think draining 30-40 percent a day will be good for normal stocking. Fill the tank directly from the mixing valve. You may want to add an electronic float valve for caution to elimate overfilling or if the tank was drilled on top, you don't need it. It will take some testing to get the correct draining/filling timining down but I have seen this work from someone who had a 240gal tank. To be safe with adding tap water, you can also use an eheim autofeeder to add SAFE in the tank.

[ZX10R]

Please re-read what I posted above.

If you do one 100gal CHANGE, you actually CHANGED 100gal of water.

If you DRIP in 100gal, you only CHANGED 10gal... you still have 90gal of old water in there.

See?

Tom

I opened my mouth then read online about drip systems and that is why I posted the link to that drip calculator. I see what you are saying now and read up on it. I know several people running drip systems and all I hear from them is how great they are that is why I planned on doing one myself.

That's what I would do. I think draining 30-40 percent a day will be good for normal stocking. Fill the tank directly from the mixing valve. You may want to add an electronic float valve for caution to elimate overfilling or if the tank was drilled on top, you don't need it. It will take some testing to get the correct draining/filling timining down but I have seen this work from someone who had a 240gal tank. To be safe with adding tap water, you can also use an eheim autofeeder to add SAFE in the tank.

The way I am doing my filter if I over fill the tank it will run into the filter and the filter I am doing a high level drain if that makes sense. Basically if the water for some reason over flows it will drain out.

[ZX10R]

A few updated photos

Painting the bottom of the tank with this textured sand paint. Looks really good just ran out and need more

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This will have my heaters in it and Kaldnes

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[ZX10R]

Update

Here is what I did with the 12 x 12 x 3/4 plastic and 5 gallon bucket
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With filter bag in it
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Inside the 30 gallon barrel
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And here you go about 90% complete just a few small things to finish
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The filter system
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[DiscusLoverJeff]

Hey Sean,

I am sorry I missed this thread, I am very impressed at this great project you have taken on. I am in love with this filter system you are setting up. You will have to PM about the logistics.

I see you have some great feedback and advice. Hope all this helps in your build.

Can't wait to see what goes in this tank when you are up and running. Any ideas yet to what you will stock it with?

Great job my friend. A roadtrip is now a definate to see this up close and in person. Oh and 18 holes as well.

Jeff

[ZX10R]

Hey Sean,

I am sorry I missed this thread, I am very impressed at this great project you have taken on. I am in love with this filter system you are setting up. You will have to PM about the logistics.

I see you have some great feedback and advice. Hope all this helps in your build.

Can't wait to see what goes in this tank when you are up and running. Any ideas yet to what you will stock it with?

Great job my friend. A roadtrip is now a definate to see this up close and in person. Oh and 18 holes as well.

Jeff

Thanks Jeff,

And getting in 18 holes is a must I look for any reason to go golfing these days

I will post a pic tonight of what will be going in here

[ZX10R]

I don't know why I keep posting on this no one seems to be interested I feel like I am talking to myself . But here is what I will be putting in the tank.

7" Female Hybrid ray hopefully will have another ray coming soon. Trying to get my hands on a Pearl ray to go with her.
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[Rummy]

I don't know why I keep posting on this no one seems to be interested I feel like I am talking to myself .

Please keep posting. plenty of people are quietly watching this build. The filter is impressive. I am sure that nobody minds if you are talking to yourself!

Thanks.

[nwehrman]

Impressive filter and nice ray!!


Nicole

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[dprais1]

I'm listening, I just don't have anything to say. I love seeing what sort of home-made sumps and plumbing people do. I gets the wheels turning in my own brain.

[ZX10R]

Please keep posting. plenty of people are quietly watching this build. The filter is impressive. I am sure that nobody minds if you are talking to yourself!

Thanks.

Impressive filter and nice ray!!


Nicole

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I'm listening, I just don't have anything to say. I love seeing what sort of home-made sumps and plumbing people do. I gets the wheels turning in my own brain.

Thank You!!

[Cameronv]

Impressive set up, the full system looks classy together. I look forward to seeing how your filter system works in the long run, and how you feel about the drip system. Great looking ray!! I'd love to have one myself, but I'm not sure where to get one and the laws in CA for them. Just wondering, how high did you build your stand? I just built mine at 34" for my new 110gal... and now thinking I want it at 36 but then again no one likes a wet arm pit..

[rubinsteinnyc]

Been gone from this forum for a while... your DIY is jaw dropping, love the filtering system, best of luck!