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You're a sick Mo'Fo Brad. Love to meet you some time!

You only need one more thing, well two. Wrasses and a nice mesh top. Then your set Marc.

High class!

Good point about the temp probe for the controller. Ive never thought of it that way.

The most important probe that should remain in the display is the temperature probe. If for some reason the return pump failed, the water in the display could heat up from the lighting. A probe in the sump would remain cooler, but if the temperature is measured in the display a controller can turn off the lights if programmed that way.

For me, I just preferred to have them in sight and the AC3 is installed in that general area. It just worked out well. I used to have the pH probe in my last tank's overflow, the ORP in the sump, and the temperature probe in the display itself, hidden behind a return.

Do you also have additional probes in the sump? curious as to why you put them in the overflow? Is the reason to sample actual tank water not affected by reactors ,etc?

Have to say your old setup was killer but you are taking it to a whole new level guy! Innovation and invention.Really well done.

Tank is right, great idea with the probes!

Something I forgot to mention above: The reason the Durso Standpipes are that tall and not hidden under a flat piece of acrylic is two-fold. Primarily, because of the size of the external overflow. Secondarily, the sound of the Durso's vent actually amplifies under the lid. So it is actually better to have the vent exposed through the lid, either with a taller cap or if you run airline tubing up through it. That way it stays whisper quiet.

That is a great idea- I would have never thought of putting my probes in my overflow- Also the cap was also a smart move...

I made another video last night.http://youtu.be/UYYH1Nflh1g?hd=1

Very smart move. It keeps more than algea out, fish as well.

That became a huge problem at about year 2 for me, with HA in the overflow that literally threatened to clog my drains. I never got around to building a cover, but on my next tank, I certainly will. Another nice benefit is keeping fish from accessing and/or jumping out of the overflow. Nice job Marc!

Nice craftsmanship Marc! The way you approach even as small an item as a cover shows your true dedication to the hobby. Very impressive.

Just saw this in person and Wow, Marc you don't do anything half way. What a professional looking setup from top to bottom!

Like the paint color, good choice. Fish room coming together nicely. Anxious to see how the dual pump thing a ma jiggy comes together for water change automation.

cheers!

Maybe. That would require me to do it. And remove it. And put it back. And put it somewhere out of my way. It's definitely not on my To Do list currently.

You could just use a piece of removible black acrylic

I may put something on the back, but I enjoy the tank from three out of four sides. So maybe for pictures I'll put something up.

Marc are you going to attach a piece for the back of the tank at some point or are you leaving it viewable from both sides?

Looks nice!