Indianapolis IN, Pond Build with a Blue Eco RDF

[JDWood]

So, I had to make two showers for the new setup- I based these on a DIY PVC shower in the DIY section of Koiphen.

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I am using milk crates with an offset on the bottom

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So I made rails on the bottom to keep the bottom of the crates about 1.5 inches off the bottom of the shower.

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[JDWood]

When fully loaded, each shower will hold 6 of the crates.

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The enclosure for the showers has a granite capstone mortared in place.

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So I made the manifold to slide in- from the rear hence the metal tabs. There is a 2 inch gap at the back between the manifold and the removable top panel of the shower for air flow. Panel is removable to allow for removal of media.

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More later tonight- I am being paged by my wife!

[JDWood]

The manifold will have a "T" inside when completed- with any luck the plumbing will be completed tomorrow.

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Here is one unit installed with the removable panel removed.

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And here is the look from the front.

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[Koisan]

[Russell Peters]

What do you neighbors think?

[JDWood]

They are waiting to see some fish!

[JDWood]

Well, we are about ready to make the transition from construction to maintenance. I still need to hook up the Levelor (last year it did not turn off the water so I need to track that down while I am able to watch it cycle), but all other systems are working and the "Guinea Pig" has survived for 3 days. She did manage to work herself into the skimmer (not bad for a 22 inch fish!) but I have been checking on her first thing every morning and found her before she did any real damage. So, I just need to complete the skimmer guards (I am using PEX tubing and plastic fittings) and I will be ready for the herd!

[Hugomizz]

Looks really good buddy

[JDWood]

Looks really good buddy

Thank you!