How much did that tank alone cost? I want some made like that or if your not comfortable with saying could you PM me the company you got it from?
FINALLY!!! THE ARRIVAL!!! MONSTER 450 GALLON
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Thanks,
I'm glad wifey was okay with it and that she enjoys looking at the tank as much as i do.Wow
very nice!
Please PM me your number and i'll text you his info.
Awesome! The tank and stand look very nice. I really like the white powdercoat; looks very clean.
Plumbing is my favorite part of a setup (I'm weird that way) and I like seeing how others do it. Can you provide details as to how you plan to plumb the sump and the closed looped glass filter?
I would think the two drains would flow into the sump and water would be returned up through the 3rd hole at the base of the overflow tower, but how is the closed loop glass filter going to be plumbed? Are there going to be more holes drilled into the side of the tank for the intake and return to and from the closed loop glass filter?
Since you asked for suggestions hopefully it's ok that I make a few...
1. The return holes on the side of the overflow tower seem a bit low. Make sure you extend the returns closer to the water surface so that your sump doesn't overflow in the event of a backsiphon.
2. You mentioned using 1.5" pipe. Since it sounds like your bulkhead fittings are 2", I would use 2" plumbing as much as possible, and only reduce down to 1.5" at the returns on the side of the overflow tower. This will ensure you are getting the most out of your pumps; the larger pipe you use, the less friction/head loss there will be.
Looking forward to seeing your progress. Please be sure to post lots of pix!
The tank and stand look very nice. I really like the white powdercoat; looks very clean.Plumbing is my favorite part of a setup (I'm weird that way) and I like seeing how others do it. Can you provide details as to how you plan to plumb the sump and the closed looped glass filter?
I would think the two drains would flow into the sump and water would be returned up through the 3rd hole at the base of the overflow tower, but how is the closed loop glass filter going to be plumbed? Are there going to be more holes drilled into the side of the tank for the intake and return to and from the closed loop glass filter?
Since you asked for suggestions hopefully it's ok that I make a few...
1. The return holes on the side of the overflow tower seem a bit low. Make sure you extend the returns closer to the water surface so that your sump doesn't overflow in the event of a backsiphon.
2. You mentioned using 1.5" pipe. Since it sounds like your bulkhead fittings are 2", I would use 2" plumbing as much as possible, and only reduce down to 1.5" at the returns on the side of the overflow tower. This will ensure you are getting the most out of your pumps; the larger pipe you use, the less friction/head loss there will be.
Looking forward to seeing your progress. Please be sure to post lots of pix!
really nice tank same gallons as mine and same filtration would be looking how you do the plumbing
Awesome!
Plumbing is my favorite part of a setup (I'm weird that way) and I like seeing how others do it. Can you provide details as to how you plan to plumb the sump and the closed looped glass filter?
I would think the two drains would flow into the sump and water would be returned up through the 3rd hole at the base of the overflow tower, but how is the closed loop glass filter going to be plumbed? Are there going to be more holes drilled into the side of the tank for the intake and return to and from the closed loop glass filter?
Since you asked for suggestions hopefully it's ok that I make a few...
1. The return holes on the side of the overflow tower seem a bit low. Make sure you extend the returns closer to the water surface so that your sump doesn't overflow in the event of a backsiphon.
2. You mentioned using 1.5" pipe. Since it sounds like your bulkhead fittings are 2", I would use 2" plumbing as much as possible, and only reduce down to 1.5" at the returns on the side of the overflow tower. This will ensure you are getting the most out of your pumps; the larger pipe you use, the less friction/head loss there will be.
Looking forward to seeing your progress. Please be sure to post lots of pix!
There were a few revisions during the build process. The original plan was to have two overflow boxes, one for each system. But then i thought about looking at two big boxes and didn't like the idea since it'll take additional space away from the fishes-- so I decided to make one big standard box in middle for main sump and drill two holes on the side of tank for the additional glass filtration. Since it was a brand new tank, i couldn't find it within to drill through the side of tank so i had them drill two holes coming from the top.
I will keep that in mind regarding the backsiphoning.
Regarding the return, i originally had a larger pump rated at 4000 GPH with 2" inlet/outlets which was why the hole was cut for 2" bulkhead. What you stated was my original plan. I was going to run 2" all the way till the "T" splitting into two 1.5" returns.
However, I exchanged the larger 4000 GPH pump for a 3000 GPH pump with 1.5" inlet/outlet since i will be having the additional 3000 GPH pump from my glass filtration. I figured the two pumps totaling 6000 GPH should be efficient flow. Worst case is i can always upgrade later.
I thought about changing the 1.5" to 2" but not sure if it'll be that big of a deal since the the pump comes with 1.5" inlet/outlet.
you have any suggestions on lighting this tank?
I can definitely relate to not wanting multiple big ugly overflow towers. I have 3 of them and I really hate them.
Thanks for explaining the plumbing...that makes sense. Running 6,000GPH should be plenty of flow (I only have 2,000GPH). I hadn't considered running the plumbing for the closed loop through the top (will that cause any issued with losing prime, or are you using a selfpriming pump?). How deep are you planning to run the intake down into the tank? I would think it should go fairly deep so that you have enough water to be able to fully backwash the glass filter. If you go barebottom, maybe go all the way to the tank floor so that it picks up poop off the bottom?
In regards to lighting, it's one aspect of the hobby that I've always found really frustrating. Large lights are crazy expensive. Right now I'm just using two 4' shop lights from home depot (cost me around $60 total). But something that I've considered doing is rigging up multiple LED flood lights like these: http://www.amazon.com/Security-Wall...t-Ledwholesalers/dp/B005PUCA76/ref=pd_cp_hi_3
If money is no object, I know that Doviiman is happy with his Aquatic Life lights on his big tank. I think he has two of the 4' model with LEDs and built in timer: http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaticL...xtures-AquaticLife-AK01035-FILTFIT54U-vi.html
If you find my posts annoying, feel free to let me know and I'll shut up. I enjoy the planning stages of a tank, so hopefully you take what I write as just bouncing ideas off of you and by no means criticism.
Don't worry about it, i actually appreciate the comments and suggestions.
I don't think there will be a problem with the priming since the pump will stay on. This is probably an area where Kendragon can explain better for you.
I'm going to use sand as substrate so the intake will probably be 6-8" above sand level. I haven't found the right lighting yet so probably will use the same cheap lighting i have now. i'm just not sure how effective it would be with the the depth and dimensions of new tank.
i read your thread and you have a monster on hand. How effective is the durso pipe you use? is it quiet?
