RedSea 425XL-G1 Build

[MadReefer]

Floor supported and leveled. Now to make water.

 

[MadReefer]

Tank pic

 

[MadReefer]

Floor support. Pics are bad as video was to large.

 

[nvladik]

I had the G1 a long time ago, loved that tank.

 

[iTzJu]

looking forward to the new build!

 

[nvladik]

@MadReefer did yours come with that glass top-off water box thingy?

 

[MadReefer]

@MadReefer did yours come with that glass top-off water box thingy?

It came with custom mesh top.

 

[nvladik]

It came with custom mesh top.

I mean the auto-top-off for the evaporating water. G1s came with an additional 2-3 gallon glass box that sat on top of the sump, and then a hose went to the float valve. It was gravity fed.

 

[MadReefer]

I mean the auto-top-off for the evaporating water. G1s came with an additional 2-3 gallon glass box that sat on top of the sump, and then a hose went to the float valve. It was gravity fed.

Yes, I do have that.

 

[MadReefer]

Can't catch a break.
Tank wasn't flush with back of stand so I moved it. We'll seems I screwed up the level. Guy is coming back Mon morning to re-level it.

 

[nvladik]

Can't catch a break.
Tank wasn't flush with back of stand so I moved it. We'll seems I screwed up the level. Guy is coming back Mon morning to re-level it.

Check if the stand is level. Tank will level out on the mat with more water.

 

[MadReefer]

I can't lift the tank myself....lol. I assume I shifted the shim which caused this problem.
I feel more comfortable seeing the water level in the tank.

 

[nvladik]

all I am saying is, don't rely on the water. Check the stand. The tank will settle on the foam with more weight.

 

[MadReefer]

I hear you but its off by a lot. Guess pics don't show it well. If it was a little I get your point.

 

[MadReefer]

Tank and stand leveled. About 30g of water but still seems off to me. My wife said its fine and I'm just going crazy.

 

[Joel T]

Tank looks brand new. Following along.

 

[MadReefer]

Think my wife is right. Added 15g more so a little over half full. I took a tape measure and went from top rim to water level. All measurements were the same.

 

[MadReefer]

Done for today.

 

[horseplay]

I will fill it all the way to the top and check. I mean you're almost there. Really drive me crazy when it's just a little bit off. Where my new 125g sits happened to be super level. Very lucky because the house is very crooked being 100 years old.

 

[mrehfeld]

Floor support. Pics are bad as video was to large.

I'd be inclined to get your support off of the dirt, it could lead to wood rot. Perhaps stone block or pavers with a moister barrier in between the block and wood.