Ordering New 440/480 any advice?

DN328

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I think so, I just had to read up on c2c...

is this in reference to the height of the standpipes connected to the bulkheads in the overflow box?

I have 4 - at one height maybe 10” and two longer ones (emergency drains) at the water level of the tank, I’ll try n get some pics...

plumbing ya, it’s quick n dirty, my facia will cover everything so I was not super concerned...

more pics! Did wire/cord management n threw a MP40 on...

Got the reef link going ?

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If you don't get the mounting box from the builder (which is the best option), you could attach a panel inside the tank held by magnets. It looks like you have a lot of room under you tank (compared to my smaller tank), so could add the panel at one of stand ends and mount your devices to. I used neodymium magnets to hold to my stand. It ain't moving unless you need to remove - I like the ability to remove all panels and equipment. Here's a picture of what I mean without wrap, then with a rap I put over. This could work well with your space.

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Jury’s still out on the reef link portion...
LOL. I was going to eventually ask what you thought of that. I've been using my L1 as a closed loop circulation pump and I have the Radion XR15 FW. I still never bothered to get the reef link. I just connect my laptop to the lights every blue moon if I need to tweak anything. I don't even mess with the CLC pump at this point.
 
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LOL. I was going to eventually ask what you thought of that. I've been using my L1 as a closed loop circulation pump and I have the Radion XR15 FW. I still never bothered to get the reef link. I just connect my laptop to the lights every blue moon if I need to tweak anything. I don't even mess with the CLC pump at this point.
that set up is super clean! I like it! Thanks for the tip about the magnets! Gotta wait for facia...

I got prices, the builder gets 30% off or something... think it was $70...
 
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that set up is super clean! I like it! Thanks for the tip about the magnets! Gotta wait for facia...

I got prices, the builder gets 30% off or something... think it was $70...
Thanks, I was trying and plumbing was time consuming given my OCD lol.

$100 sounds right without discount. When everything is connected I can see having that would be useful for you too.
 
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Added -

2 sponge filters from two different tanks and an fx 4 from another tank for BB and water polishing.

getting up to temp (78) shooting for 82 for cycle then will back off after.

added stability now, day 2

added liquid ammonia yesterday - got little ammo on test this am

added serving of fritz zyme 7 -

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Cleared up! Don’t know if it was the fx4 or the water clarifier packets that came with the gravel...

hopefully less than a month now!

ordered two gate valves n some 90’s to finish up to other drains... (not waiting on builder anymore....)

I need to trickle water somehow into my wall drain... got an ice maker line ready just gotta tap the copper n drill a few holes...

thanks MFK for seeing me through the process!

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Are you using filter pads or socks?

Pads,

Builder was supposed to supply everything and did not, had some of this material (Blue White filter pad )lying around.

I ordered some filter media from pond guy. I’ll cut them to fit enter tray

Hoping to do a 3 layer approach -

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Builds coming together nicely, don’t rush it now. Your going to need to drill a overflow in the sump for the drip. It’s hard to tell from the pictures but your drain in the wall looks higher then the sump... you might need to setup a ato to get that water to the drain.
 
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