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I managed to get the drains to quiet down. I used two 90' elbows and then added a 3" piece of PVC pipe at the end with a bunch of slits cut out. Now to quiet this darn pump and I will be a happy camper.

I know how to make a big mess every time I do a DIY project. I can demonstrate on how to stop the wife from yelling at you when she finds the mess. :D

At the price that I bought the blueline (new from a member) I thought I was getting a deal but after plugging it in I don't think it was such a great deal. Great pump thought if you have it in another room or basement.

I saw the setup in person and it's pretty impressive.

Thanks john. The 90' degree did not work. They minimized the noise but instead of sounding like Niagra falls they sound like the Paterson falls. I also notice that if I restrict one of the overflows the noise is not as loud. I'm going to play with the dursos a bit before I try the next mod...

The only problem I'm having is the gurgling noise when the water goes into the sump. At first the pipes where under water and I cut/drilled a bunch of slits and holes to disperse the water/air and hopefully avoid the gurgling noise but that didn’t work. Then I cut the PVC right above the water...

Thanks guys. I used the clear stuff. I stopped using the purple stuff after I had to replace a few ceramic tiles because of it. :P

Sweet tank. Looks great!

I think I got the real thing very close to my sketch...what do you think?

Some updates shots Update time. I wanted to have the tank running by now but I have been ordering a lot of my parts online and because of this my setup date keeps getting pushed back. Now I'm waiting on sleeves and quick connects for my wiring , and fans. Some updates for now. Here I'm dry...

I cycled the marco rocks with some live rock I was cooking so I got lucky and the smell was gone within 36 hours. By the time I got home the second day the I had to put my nose by the water to smell anything. The ammonia is at 0.50, Nitrite at 0.50 and Mitrate at 40 PPM. I used an Aquatic...

Phyl, I started cycling the marco rocks today and OMG within an hr you could smell the stink throught out the house. Wow I can't believe the order how bad it smells.

This is my temporary tank. So please take it easy on me with your comments. :D This will be a QT tank after the 45 is up and running. Click on thumb nail to see a larger copy

Mine lost one of the eyes, and my daughter realize it was not edible so she gave it back.

Rich you are the man using that sketchup software.

Great color but the coraline is growing faster.

I plan on following Jim's (house of laughter) advice and do full water changes once or twice a week. I remember the smell like it was yesterday from the first time I ever cycled rocks. Not a good smell.

The last updates until after the holidays will be wired lighting, setting up the equipment, start of cycling the marco rocks and plumbing. I'm still waiting on my 1.25" bulkhead to come in and them I can start the plumbing.

Thanks Ralph. Sump came in today