100g My First Tank

[iflipsidei]

Alrighty finaly got home and off the blackberry to check out somethings you guys suggested.

-AzdesertRat i checked newegg and couldnt find the Vantec Stealth DC fans, i just found the case fans. Unless thats what your talking about, i never seen a plug that plugs into a 4 prong computer power connection. Just checked my circut breakers looks like i will be running my entire aquarium and kitchen appliances on a 15amp breaker, unless i do some serious wiring thru out the apartment.


also the Tunze NanoStreams and these http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...2004+22788+2035
they seem basicly the same concept?


i will be having a fuge probably the last thing i build and buy, after the chiller

 

[Pistonkev]

Nano Streams kick *** have two on my office tank.

Here check this out.

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/pbh2oret.htm

 

[iflipsidei]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9312621#post9312621 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Pistonkev
Nano Streams kick *** have two on my office tank.

Here check this out.

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/pbh2oret.htm

Where is a good place to buy nano streams


that is a good site, i think i can do that with my set up, the only problem is like it says in the site

like inadequate drainage (hole numbers and sizes)

I screwed my self and only got a drain hole to fit a 1" bulk head so gettin the water out of the tank i would have to have a pump or something to pull it over and then into the "manifold"

 

[Pistonkev]

Yes you are right a 1 Inch is small. I have bought mine frome Marinedepot.com

 

[NeveSSL]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9312621#post9312621 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Pistonkev
Nano Streams kick *** have two on my office tank.

Here check this out.

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/pbh2oret.htm

You know, I've always wondered why people didn't vary their return more... tons of return outlets and one powerful pump would be so much better than than tons of powerheads AND a return pump... and probably more efficient, too...

Thanks for that link!

Brandon

 

[Pistonkev]

You can do that with a closed loop as well.

 

[NeveSSL]

Ahhh.... that would explain their popularity and my ignorance... lol.

Brandon

 

[iflipsidei]

sexy new hamilton lighting going up this weekend. Just worried about the 15 amp everything is going to be running off of

 

[NeveSSL]

Don't forget GFCI.

Brandon

 

[iflipsidei]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9312907#post9312907 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NeveSSL
Don't forget GFCI.

Brandon

i know i heard that before but dont know exactly what it is. has to do with electrical shock i think right?

 

[NeveSSL]

Indeedy. Its the whole "save your life if something goes wrong" thing.

http://www.easy2diy.com/cm/easy/diy_ht_index.asp?page_id=35720244

You can get them in surge protector form, too.

http://www2.northerntool.com/product-1/200319033.htm

Just watch your amperage ratings... don't wanna overload one. I'm sure there are other ones than that one, but that's what google gave me... lol.

Also, FWIW, Northern Tool has a good little generator for $150 if you're interested in power backup for your tank.

Brandon

 

[newreefbishop]

The TUnze nano stream is good....but the Koralia is exactly the same at a lowecost with no noticeable impact as far as power and heat. I actually have the TUnze as well.....

Alo Im not sure if I read if you are doing a closed loop. But you have options to drilling the tank. Take a look at my thread you will see what Im talking about. Didnt want to drill the tank because I plan to sell i within the next year when I move to my 210-250 gallon tank. In any case....keep us posted on your progress.

 

[iflipsidei]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9313743#post9313743 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by newreefbishop
The TUnze nano stream is good....but the Koralia is exactly the same at a lowecost with no noticeable impact as far as power and heat. I actually have the TUnze as well.....

Alo Im not sure if I read if you are doing a closed loop. But you have options to drilling the tank. Take a look at my thread you will see what Im talking about. Didnt want to drill the tank because I plan to sell i within the next year when I move to my 210-250 gallon tank. In any case....keep us posted on your progress.

Ya im seriously thinking of doing closed loop. I seen set ups like you have in that pic where the tubing goes under the sand and come up in the corners. I just dont like the idea of seeing the pipes pop up from the sand. So i will probably do the other style with the piping going around the top of the tank like a halo hehe. the only problem I need help is how do i design the pipe to get the water out of the tank and to the pump.

Ty for the nice flash GFCI I will be installing one of those this weekend also

 

[iflipsidei]

ok so i get all settled that im going to do the closed circulation system like was suggested and i started formulating ideas how im going to implamented.

I get to work and log on and what do i read

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=1054130

now im undecided which route to go, 2 maxi mods or a over the top closed circut system

 

[iflipsidei]

tested and bolted on new 250w 14k lights, tomorow i should have a pic with the canopy on the tank

 

[newreefbishop]

Actually I dont have anything out of the sand....its more of a halo with the "intake" being my overflow.....

 

[Pistonkev]

You need to cut some nice fans into the sides of your hood.

 

[iflipsidei]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9321576#post9321576 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Pistonkev
You need to cut some nice fans into the sides of your hood.

thats todays plan, im heading out now to the computer store to pick some up

 

[MrsDorothy]

Nice tank and stand. I will be tagging along. It looks like you have really did your research.

 

[iflipsidei]

New updated got the lighting up and the fans

And here you can see the inside with the canopy on so my next project is the closed loop system. Since i can drill i need to do it over the top, im stuck between

these two designs

http://www.melevsreef.com/closedloop.html
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/pbh2oret.htm

If anyone else has anyother disigns or ideas for flow im all ears