250 gallon build thread

Had to scan through the thread to find the pic of the sump....

I'm assuming the left side is going to be the first compartment of the sump (meaning raw water from tank in here), and right side is going to be the last compartment, (meaning water returned to tank from here)?

If this is the case, I would suggest having water pumped to the fuge and back from the first compartment. *why is this? wouldnt that encourage more detrius in the fuge?* I would also set up some sort of way to use filter socks in the first compartment, (you dont need to use them, but its easier to plan for them and not use them, then not play for them and decide later you want to use them.) I think they are useful on occassion. *already planned on filter socks, unfortunately my tight budget has not allowed me to do the yet.* I would also place some narrow egg crate and possibly some narrow sponges (Fluval type), to slow down the flow through the sump and use the first compartment of the sump as a detritus settling area. *I have some eggcrate in between the last two baffles to try to slow down the flow an eliminate micro bubbles, can be removed at any time*

What is your flow rate through the sump? *no clue, but the return pump is 3600gph* What is the flow rate you plan for the fuge? *no clue, I have not decided* Chaeto does best when it has current tumbling it around, exposing all sides to light. A slow flowrate through the fuge but a couple of powerheads creating flow, which would be needed for SPS frags, keep detritus in suspension until it got pulled into the sump where you could remove it, and tumble the chaeto seems like a good solution. *pretty much exactly what I planned*

Nick [/B]
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I entered in answers to all the question above in between the asterisks.
 
*why is this? wouldnt that encourage more detrius in the fuge?*
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Maybe, but you're getting the rawest water from the tank here. Unless you're gravity feeding your skimmer, its getting fed from here as well. I guess in hindsight, it makes sense to pull water from the rear compartment and gravity drain it to the first one, giving the skimmer another shot at it. The powerheads in the fuge/frag tank are to help prevent detritus build up...

What is your flow rate through the sump? *no clue, but the return pump is 3600gph*
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Anything more than 10x turnover through the sump sounds alot like a toilet flushing 24/7. I find between 4-6x turnover works best for me.

What is the flow rate you plan for the fuge? *no clue, I have not decided*
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Slower flow gives the chaeto more time to pull nitrates/phosphates from the water column.

Nick
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14140125#post14140125 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by maxxII
Maybe, but you're getting the rawest water from the tank here. Unless you're gravity feeding your skimmer, its getting fed from here as well. I guess in hindsight, it makes sense to pull water from the rear compartment and gravity drain it to the first one, giving the skimmer another shot at it. The powerheads in the fuge/frag tank are to help prevent detritus build up...



Anything more than 10x turnover through the sump sounds alot like a toilet flushing 24/7. I find between 4-6x turnover works best for me.

with the 1 1/2 overflows coming out of that large of a display, and a 75 gallon sump, I have no clue how to achieve that low of a turn over and I definately will not throttle the pump back.



Slower flow gives the chaeto more time to pull nitrates/phosphates from the water column.

It will be a very slow flow.

Nick
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skimmer was kind of leaking, so I just installed inside the fuge. Now it is acting as the return pump. This may work perfect. It just hit me, I will post pics later.
 
here it is, so far, it has worked perfectly. Now I am just thinking of plumbing in a 10 gallon for cheato.

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OK, I had to build a stand for the skimmer because I was told it had to have the gate valve all the way out of the water to properly work. If the gate valve is under water it creates a siphon through the unit and the contact time is drastically reduced.

Here is a new pic. I am not sure if I will keep the pipe on their or not, it really serves no function.
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Because I used my macro compartment in my fuge, I need another spot for macro. This is where I am going to just plumb in a 10 gallon, just for cheato.
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I also realized last night when I was working barefoot, that there is some stray voltage in the tank. Now I have to go through the pain staking process of testing each component with a volt meter. I really hope it isnt the mag 36 or reefflo dart. I am thinking it may be a heater.
 
I was busy again and I took pics.

I got the 10 gallon macro tank plumbed in already!
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Here is a beautiful mangrove that was given to me by aquarius77. It will find a home in the macro tank when the return is plumbed.
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Got the work bench started, just need a top and some shelves!
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Got the dehumidifier in place and a hose plumbed to the floor drain.
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I must say, this whole time i thought you were doing a 250 gallon display tank. I now see that all this work has been for a planted 10 gallon tank. Wow you must really love nanos to do a 250 gallon sump 75 gallon fuge and 70 gallon frag tank for just a measly 10 gallon display. The craftsmanship of that stand is phenomenal. I am thinking of building this exact setup. Nano tank of the year award goes to you, and i will deffinatly be tagging along for this one.
 
Ok some a new pic and a new video!

Tank cycle is in full swing, as I am seeing a nice brown diatom bloom which is a normal part of cycling. The tank is being cycled by 3 hermit crabs which were all inadvertant. I knew of one in addition ot the miracle crab, and now I found another. I believe these two came on some live rock I got from a freind. Getting exciting!

Here is what it looks like from a distance.
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Here is a quick video.
 
from page 10, where are you getting your cheato from? if you know of someone close, lemme know. doing an add on to my pod, i know how much you "love" nanos...
 
Well I installed the auto top off in the RO reservoir, will post pics later camera broke.

I got part of the electrical done, going to Lowes or HD tonight to get the rest of the stuff.

I found out my skimmer is cracked so I have to get the stuff to fix it tonight.
 
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