4x2x2 reef project

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AussieMonster

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hello. i havnt posted much here because im not a very internet savy person, but i feel i could use advice and help along the way i started a standard 3ft reef 3 months ago and now i would like to upgrade. for the last month i have been planning a 4x2x2 50% LPS and 50% SPS coral reef.

most of the plumbing i have drawn up on paper but i plan on plumbing a 3ft frag tank on from the weir with a separate overflow to the sump,. as well as to drain points from the display tank to the sump. first stage will be skimmer next will be a large fuge then return to the display., a calk reactor will be introduced as well as a fully computerised system,. lighting will be 2x 250Mh, 4x 24w t5ho, 2x 39w t5ho,

first question i have seen tanks with return flows coming from the bottem of the tank. how can they prevent overflow incase of black out,

i hope you keep watching as i will attempt to update as often as possible, i hope in coming days to upload my drawing and idea's about plumbing,.

if anyone has any advice i would love to hear., thank you kindly

kind regards
David.
 
thinking of suggestions but in the mean time sounds like a fun little project can't wait to see some pics

mr.reef24
 
i know this sounds silly,. but i dont know weather to do 4x2x2 or 4x18"x2
could anyone tell me what my waters changes would be?
any advantages or disadvantages

Im doing my research now on ligthing and skimmer brands,
does anyone have comments or feed back on aquamedic 250w Oceanlight plus or aquamedic turbo flotor 1000 blue protien skimmer?,

also what are some ways people supplement calcium and other minerals as i do plan on sps is a calcium reactor the best way? or can dosing pumps or other means accomplish the same objective

thank you very kindly
 
AussieMonster;3536648; said:
hello. i havnt posted much here because im not a very internet savy person, but i feel i could use advice and help along the way i started a standard 3ft reef 3 months ago and now i would like to upgrade. for the last month i have been planning a 4x2x2 50% LPS and 50% SPS coral reef.

most of the plumbing i have drawn up on paper but i plan on plumbing a 3ft frag tank on from the weir with a separate overflow to the sump,. as well as to drain points from the display tank to the sump. first stage will be skimmer next will be a large fuge then return to the display., a calk reactor will be introduced as well as a fully computerised system,. lighting will be 2x 250Mh, 4x 24w t5ho, 2x 39w t5ho,

first question i have seen tanks with return flows coming from the bottem of the tank. how can they prevent overflow incase of black out,

i hope you keep watching as i will attempt to update as often as possible, i hope in coming days to upload my drawing and idea's about plumbing,.

if anyone has any advice i would love to hear., thank you kindly

kind regards
David.
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They could use a solenoid valve that shuts off the flow of water to the sump when the power goes off. Power on = solenoid valve open. Power off = solenoid valve closed.
 
I would never put a sump return on the bottom. Just to exspensive and tricky.
As for the 4x2x2 it is 120 gallon tank
So youll want to do 12-15 gallon change a week
OR do what I do, 30 gallons every other week..
Yes Calcium reactor is the BEST way to suppliment calcium and alk..
Along with the least amount of maintenance...
If you get an ACIII with DC8, PH probe and temp probe this will controll everything in your tank ...
They are sooo worth the money for automation.
 
I am convinced that the returns in the system base that you mentioned, are not indeed sump returns, but they are what we call "closed loops". In which case it is impossible for them to flood in a black out. The bulkheads (holes) are connected directly to the inlet/outlet ports of very powerful external air cooled pumps. I use them myself on my predator systems, and believe me, it is the best move I ever made.
 
Yes I also have a Closed loop Also and yes they don't flood when turned off.
They are just for flow not filtration..
I actually have 9 holes in the bottom of my tank.

Two for the intake of the closed loop
4 for the return of the CL
two overflows to the sump
And one return from the sump.
 
would i be better of with a closed loop system or accsessorie driven circulation., (vortex pumps)

i really only opted for power heads for circulation because i do not understand what is involved in a closed loop system.,

does anybody know about the quality of aquamedic products? particulary Metal halides and skimmers?
 
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