My Plywood Build 250 Gallon

[john73738]

Still not on the tank yet due to waiting for a replacement pump. But here it is

Mechanical filtering.. One on each end consisting of bonded floss and 100 micron pad.

Heater and return area. DIY bulkhead on the top left, not under water so no worries..

Spray bar 3/8" holes not cemented at the elbow so it can me lifted for media replacement/cleaning

Scrubbies will be here when I find some.. 1/2 wet dry 1/2 submerged

 

[Griller]

Very neat filter. Well thought out. Impressed.

 

[nes999]

Very neat filter. Well thought out. Impressed.

very clean looking too!

 

[john73738]

Wish my replacement pump would get here so I can plumb it up

 

[greenterra]

Quite a neat set up.

 

[john73738]

Filter is on and running.

Louder than expected so I have to work on that. Also one of the pumps is somehow sucking air. So gotta drain the sump and try to figure out why.

Pics up later tonight.

 

[christiano]

Hi, Im from Ecuador, South America, the home of Red and Green Terrors.
I need your help to construct a 500 gal plywood aquariums.

Best regards

Christiano

 

[BadOleRoss]

Very impressive sump design. Love the way the spray bar swing up to allow you to change filter media, etc. Where are your pumps located that would allow them to suck air? Heck with scrubbies, line those racks with Poret foam!

 

[john73738]

Just kidding on the pics. Left my phone at my parent's house . How bout tomorrow.

Ross, The pumps are plumbed just below water line in the 2 boxes on each corner. Guess just the new pump, air bubbles cleared up.

Now just need to fix the gurgling of the sump exit.

 

[G4series]

WOW, your inspiring me to build one now XD