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H2OENG, I hadn't actually planned on a closed loop. The vast majority of internal circulation I intend to provide using 2 DIY propeller pumps... will look a bit like this:
The propellers are 8" mixing propellers, rotated at 400RPM. In theory, these should give me 40,000 Gal / hr each for under 200W power usage. I am prototyping with stainless steel, but if it all works as planned, I will have propellers cast in titanium.
The propellers are 8" mixing propellers, rotated at 400RPM. In theory, these should give me 40,000 Gal / hr each for under 200W power usage. I am prototyping with stainless steel, but if it all works as planned, I will have propellers cast in titanium.
Johan Susanto
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Very nice mega project mate. hey Diablo do you have problem with city council by putting such big system on your house??
which suburb do u live? i was live in toorak area
which suburb do u live? i was live in toorak area
chudsosoft
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I'm going to go ahead and subscribe to this... and then go change my shorts.
Thanks Johan! We have saying where I work: "Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission"
You must have lived well while in Australia! Toorak is a nice area. I am actually in Geelong, 75km south west of Melbourne. I work in Melbourne though.
Nah... my 'fuge will only be 200Gal
Kev, do youhave a link to any of your plans or are you finished? I would love to see. My last tank was about 300 Gal. I am flattered by your prioritization
Not much progress this week, although I am closer to sourcing my backup generator. Have recieved quotes for pumps and they are slightly better than expected.
Speaking with My Reef Creations about doing all my water quality gear, including a volcano-stype needle wheel skimmer.
Johan Susanto
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wow just realise got many aussie reefer out there, cause as i know very hard to get coral in aussie,due to rules.
Johan Susanto
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13428432#post13428432 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Diablo
Thanks Johan! We have saying where I work: "Easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission"
Ha..ha...ha good idea mate.
You must have lived well while in Australia! Toorak is a nice area. I am actually in Geelong, 75km south west of Melbourne. I work in Melbourne though.
not really mate,as a chef working hours is big problem,especially when then short staff, have to cover they butt.
btw how u going the project,any photo taken.
jnarowe
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Very interesting project. I like the home design except for the distance between the parking area and the kitchen. I am sure you mulled this over, but that will add a lot of traffic to your study.
The round tank is interesting and I am very curious how much distortion there will be with the round 1.5" material. I know it gets less with size so it really may be no issue at all.
Many have commented already but I would seriously reconsider your QT/Hospital tank situation. These should NEVER be connected to your main in any manner, whether you feel "safe" with the valving and bypasses. You mentioned using them more for acclimation and I would encourage you to use a design more like mine.
I have an isolated QT tank with its own filtration, skimmer, lighting, etc. and most importantly (IMO) automated top-off. This is a multi-use tank for all inbound corals and fish, as well as a grow-out tank for snails. I have another spare tank should I need to get aggressive with meds, but as a rule, I don't do this anyway.
Now for the acclimation part of the process, I have a line going from my elevated refugium to a gate valve, and then a float valve mounted on the QT tank. After about a month of QT, observation, feeding etc. I will slowly fill the QT with system water by opening the gate valve, and drawing off about a gallon of the QT water per day. It re-fills with system water and I usually do this process for about a week.
This provides excellent acclimation while allowing the fish to be in a relaxing environment. That way, when they go into the main, all they have to worry about is being eaten! :lol: I also use a T-5 array that allows for different types of lights to be on or off. So I can adjust lighting based on what is in the QT.
I will PM you about another issue that I don't want to get flamed over. Good work so far, and keep refining the design. :thumbsup:
The round tank is interesting and I am very curious how much distortion there will be with the round 1.5" material. I know it gets less with size so it really may be no issue at all.
Many have commented already but I would seriously reconsider your QT/Hospital tank situation. These should NEVER be connected to your main in any manner, whether you feel "safe" with the valving and bypasses. You mentioned using them more for acclimation and I would encourage you to use a design more like mine.
I have an isolated QT tank with its own filtration, skimmer, lighting, etc. and most importantly (IMO) automated top-off. This is a multi-use tank for all inbound corals and fish, as well as a grow-out tank for snails. I have another spare tank should I need to get aggressive with meds, but as a rule, I don't do this anyway.
Now for the acclimation part of the process, I have a line going from my elevated refugium to a gate valve, and then a float valve mounted on the QT tank. After about a month of QT, observation, feeding etc. I will slowly fill the QT with system water by opening the gate valve, and drawing off about a gallon of the QT water per day. It re-fills with system water and I usually do this process for about a week.
This provides excellent acclimation while allowing the fish to be in a relaxing environment. That way, when they go into the main, all they have to worry about is being eaten! :lol: I also use a T-5 array that allows for different types of lights to be on or off. So I can adjust lighting based on what is in the QT.
I will PM you about another issue that I don't want to get flamed over. Good work so far, and keep refining the design. :thumbsup:
Johan Susanto
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13434950#post13434950 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mortis13
yes i think i will chuck the bio balls and do the LR, and yes they are coil denitrators. i copied them of the DIY section of this forum, i thought that if 1 is good then 3 must be real good
sorry diablo, take it away my friend.
Hi mortis i reckon u should cover the coil denit from light, to avoid algae growing inside the hose, if growing algae soon or later will slow then blocking the flow.
my twin denit with acrylic chamber use black hose
