600 gallon pond online! Misc questions.

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So, we've moved 2 rays in with no problems. They are happily gobbling down night crawlers, and the sump is running (by being pumped by a Fluval FX5).

Completed Installation Tasks:

The 900 gallon fluidized bed filter is completely set up and hard plumbed to the tank.

The sump has been affixed, and filled with media and heaters.

Work Required:


I need to go to a plumbing store to find a 3/4" threaded adapter for our new Magdrive18, as well as the PVC piping to run from the adapter up to the 1 1/2" input bulkhead on the sump.

I still need to build a lid. Polycarbonate panels seems promising, but so far I still have come up short on any real source for lid materials.

Lighting. Any ideas?

After I get this completed, I think this is going to be an incredible ray sanctuary. Is there anything here that you think could be improved?
 
finding the parts to plumb the pump shouldnt be a prob...

i would just get some 4' or 8' shop lights w hoods to keep the light out of your eyes a little..

setup is looking sweet!
 
Nice setup. Are you going to use the mag 18 for the sump return pump (instead of the FX5) once you get the plumbing parts?
 
yea i allready answered all these questions...
 
spotfin;3262091; said:
Nice setup. Are you going to use the mag 18 for the sump return pump (instead of the FX5) once you get the plumbing parts?

Exactly. :)

Nic;3262178; said:
yea i allready answered all these questions...

Got any ideas on how to make it more biotope like?
 
nice tank pond fish all of it lol
 
Got any pics of this 900 gallon fluidized bed filter? That sounds crazy.....
 
DB junkie;3262552; said:
Got any pics of this 900 gallon fluidized bed filter? That sounds crazy.....


pentair aquatics FBF 900
 
:ROFL:

Sorry.... I thought 900 gallons was filter volume.

:screwy:
 
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