first aquarium build

[lampy007]

Most of what you are asking is way above my pay grade, but I would go with higher capacity pumps. There are very efficient variable speed DC pumps available that allow you to customize your flow rate. I am using a Jebao DCT-15000 at the lowest setting which I believe is 40% max or 6000 L/H on a 210 gallon aquarium. I would think you would want around a 5x turnover on your project so a single unit like this could work or you could run 2x pumps at lower settings and have some redundancy.

Thanks for your help, so I was planning on running "2 x 3000L/H pumps" so I have something for redundancy giving me 6000L/H turnover which is a bit over 5x per hour, but your right I should probably be looking at something larger and "variable" so i can change it as I see fit, I will add it to the "to do" list tomorrow.
Cheers

 

[lampy007]

Most of what you are asking is way above my pay grade, but I would go with higher capacity pumps. There are very efficient variable speed DC pumps available that allow you to customize your flow rate. I am using a Jebao DCT-15000 at the lowest setting which I believe is 40% max or 6000 L/H on a 210 gallon aquarium. I would think you would want around a 5x turnover on your project so a single unit like this could work or you could run 2x pumps at lower settings and have some redundancy.

Thanks for your help, so I was planning on running "2 x 3000L/H pumps" so I have something for redundancy giving me 6000L/H turnover which is a bit over 5x per hour, but your right I should probably be looking at something larger and "variable" so i can change it as I see fit, I will add it to the "to do" list tomorrow.
Cheers

 

[lampy007]

I am thinking now a pool pump and controller may be a better option....

 

[Reefer43]

This sounds a great build. Subscribed

 

[robham777]

L lampy007 check out the 600 gallon build thread from JK47 . He set up the system with two ultima bead filters and did a fantastic job of detailing the process. All the bells and whistles.

https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/new-build-600-gallon.684040/#post-7701070

 

[lampy007]

ok new pump idea

2 x 9000 Liters per hour "Aqua Medic DC runner 9.1).... both variable and can be controlled my my home automation

 

[lampy007]

ok so time to go with a completely new direction now, it turns out they want $35,000 for the glass for the tank alone (supplied not built)... So Plywood tank it is

Ill end this thread and start a new one cause everything will be different