400 gallon Midwest Custom Aquarium Upgrade

I like the idea also about the dual pumps, something I will incorporate into my dream set up list of considerations. How do you handle top off with this type of system, does one chamber still rise and fall like in a normal 1 pump system?
 
Each side of the sump will lower so the plan right now is to have a flow switch on each side run directly to my RO/DI unit but that could change depending on the PROS/CONS that may come up with that type of setup.

Honestly, I havent given the topoff aspect too much thought but guess I should start.
 
Some Goodies came today. I'll open the boxes this weekend and take some additional photos of the light fixtures.

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Need some sump feedback before it gets built. Dont laugh as I'm no artist but I think you guys get the general idea.

Just a few things to point out if you were wondering since this is a top view.

-The water leaving the Drain/Skimmer section will go through a over/under/over baffle system.
-The sides of the Drain/Skimmer section will be 14" high.
-Water Level in the Drain/Skimmer section will be 10" high

Its pretty straight forward design, not much to it so any feedback would be helpful.

One thing I was wondeirng is should I go with (1) 7" filter sock holder or (2)?

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Any updates on tank? I am considering the lumen Brite MH/t5/led fixture. Can't find anyone using it and looking for some feedback.
 
The Lumenbright fixtures are very nice. I currently have one running over a 120 gallon tank that is holding my livestock. The one thing I didnt like were the fans as they had some noise to them but Coralvue has found a better fan and has sent me replacments.

Well, the only update is a disappointing one. I'm not going to be setting up this tank as I had hoped. Some things have come up and my dream of setting up a big tank will have to wait.

So some very nice stuff will be for sale shortly.
 
wfgworks said:
The Lumenbright fixtures are very nice. I currently have one running over a 120 gallon tank that is holding my livestock. The one thing I didnt like were the fans as they had some noise to them but Coralvue has found a better fan and has sent me replacments.

Well, the only update is a disappointing one. I'm not going to be setting up this tank as I had hoped. Some things have come up and my dream of setting up a big tank will have to wait.

So some very nice stuff will be for sale shortly.
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Sorry to hear the build won't happen. One more ? On the lights .... How don you control them? I am hoping they will work with an Apex
 
wfgworks said:
Well, the only update is a disappointing one. I'm not going to be setting up this tank as I had hoped. Some things have come up and my dream of setting up a big tank will have to wait.

So some very nice stuff will be for sale shortly.
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Bummer!
 
Uhg!

I realy sorry to hear you won't be setting this up! Great effort so far!
I'm pretty sure I bought mt MRC4R off you, if so, it's still kick'n butox on my system!
 
Can I bother with one more ? On the lights???

How high off the water do you have yours mounted?

Thanks
 
Right now it's about 7", but I'm limited for space where its setup right now. I would like to have it as closer to 12"
 
wfgworks said:
Right now it's about 7", but I'm limited for space where its setup right now. I would like to have it as closer to 12"
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Yeah that's my problem as well. I only have 20" from the top of my tank to the ceiling because of hvac returns. With the fixture being 12"s tall I am afraid I don't have enough room especially running on a 36" wide tank. Afraid I won't get the coverage I am looking for. Bummer 'cause I was really interested in this fixture. :uhoh2:
 
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