Yes and by doing so you still got some pumps running if one fails on you.
First step toward my dream build
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That's just what a James Bond villain would say, and what he would be building.
Pretty excited to see this take shape. I've had the smaller versions of those Jebao pumps in my 330 gallon and have been happy with them. They're DC pumps that are really efficient, and you can easily and incrementally increase or decrease the power/flow with a button push.
My luck has been so amazing on this build the last month or so. I have not physically started the build yet but have started the groundwork and getting all of the equipment so when I do start it here in the next month or so I can go all in. I happened upon these 2 pieces of acrylic today that I will incorporate as side view windows. 40" x 30" and 1 1/4 thick. So happy about this find!! They need a bit of cleanup and polishing but that won't be a problem at all.
So I have most of the materials ready to go and the majority of my equipment either in hand or ordered with delivery expected within the next week or two. I have never done a build near this size and am wondering if anyone has any suggestions or experiences with heating this volume of water?
The tank figures put me a little over 3000 gallons with the sump at roughly 700 gallon. Anyone with suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated.
The tank figures put me a little over 3000 gallons with the sump at roughly 700 gallon. Anyone with suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated.
I don't have any experience heating an aquarium that is such an extreme size (only about 650 gallons), but I will say you'll want sensors in the display itself. That waterfall is going to make the water lose a decent amount of heat, which makes me wonder if it would be a lot more efficient to heat the pond directly rather than the sump.
When I started thinking about how I was going to heat and cover the tank the waterfall was the first thing that crossed my mind. It has kind of made me question the waterfall addition. Although I really love the idea of the waterfall the heating issue got me thinking how practical it would be, not to mention the humidity/evaporation factor so that may end up being something I end up adding on a bit later.
Yeah humidity and sound are why I personally wouldn't consider one. I like my silent tanks with submersed filtering and beananimal overflows, but they are in my office and by the couch. Then I live in Virginia where summers get quite humid.
You can add a dehumidifier to the setup but that's even more power. I hope you have some top tier solar roof panels or very cheap electric.
You can add a dehumidifier to the setup but that's even more power. I hope you have some top tier solar roof panels or very cheap electric.
I lke that big fat bike wheel! And it really cracks me up how you "Stumble on things" (Mafia Glass!) and "Happen Upon" things, and I'm glad you are adding more windows. I Support You!
