500G (84X48X30)- NOW REAL !

[Ixthys]

Jnarowe,
Any reason you'd choose the vortech over the tunze?

 

[jnarowe]

Well that's a good question. Primarily because I don't like the way the Tunze look inside the tank and I don't want any wires in the water. Also, it really gripes me that they charge extra for magnet mounts.

I am also a bit partial to American companies I suppose. I think the Tunze performance is good but I think the Vortech is a better value.

 

[asnatlas]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7030144#post7030144 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jnarowe
Well that's a good question. Primarily because I don't like the way the Tunze look inside the tank and I don't want any wires in the water. Also, it really gripes me that they charge extra for magnet mounts.

IceCap is going to charge extra for the battery backup...

 

[Mantis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7028321#post7028321 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Sanjay
Greg,

I am seriously rethinking the closed loops now. The cost of the pump + true union ball valves + fittings is not too far from a Tunze stream or a Vortec pump. I will get about the same amount of flow at less than 1/3 the electricity. !! with no ugly plumbing and 35 lb pumps to hide and mount.

sanjay.

Just another idea if you decide to go with the Streams.
Have Will build a little partition out of smoked glass in your tank to hide them.

 

[alien9168]

Great Idea. ANd I love the wood on the stand!

-alien

 

[Cutiewitbooty]

wow that tank it insane lol

 

[jnarowe]

hey Mantis! That tank has been up and running for quite a while. got any recent pics?

 

[Sanjay]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7028609#post7028609 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jnarowe
Sanjay, the Sequence Pump (MDMC Inc.) web site has all the measurements of each pump they make. It is a great source for researching specs. on a variety of pumps and very useful when comparing to other brands as well.

Unless I am missing something at that web site, I did not find the dimensions for the Sequence Dart.

I too am planning on just using the 2 Darts for circulation, feeding the chiller, etc. The size of the pump and the large size plumbing requirements and space requirements makes it a less attractive option for anything else.

sanjay.


sanjay.

 

[jnarowe]

You know I went back and looked and I can't find it either. Sorry! I know I saw it somehwere though. I'll check my links and see if i can find it again. Also, you could PM SPAZZ since he has one and can measure it for you. I only have a 4300 and a Hammerhead so my measurements wouldn't be exact.

It seems to me you should have enough room with that big tank room you have, but I understand why you want to know.

 

[jnarowe]

Found it on the customaquatic site:

"Cost effective dimensions: 7 inches long by 6.57 inches wide by 11 inches long."

But that sounds a little confusing to me.

 

[Justjoe]

The size of the pump and the large size plumbing requirements and space requirements makes it a less attractive option for anything else.
sanjay. [/B]

Take over half the garage already... your wife will never notice . You could say she has the option of losing part of the garage or the bedroom next door
Joe

 

[boris MAC]

Ohh.. I wrote first time in Cirilc code page , sorry, so the question for mantis, off topic, I wish you can provide a link from a tank you show.

 

[jordan8008]

Sanjay, are you using sketchup for those 3d drawings if so id like to ask how your posting them, I am trying to post a drawing on a local forum and I cant find a online file host for skp. files and thus havent been able to post the pics.......ovcourse if your not using sketchup then just void this message.....btw....things are looking good and I cant wait to see the tank full!!

Thanks

Jordan

 

[Sanjay]

No, i used Pro Engineer for the models. Saved them as JPEG files and host them on my website.

sanjay.

 

[jordan8008]

Ok thanks anyways, i guess back to the drawing board

 

[Mantis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7037897#post7037897 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jnarowe
hey Mantis! That tank has been up and running for quite a while. got any recent pics?

Sanjay, sorry for the hijack

The clam in the distance is 14 inches long.

 

[eraml]

What are those two angels that you have in there?
Do they bother your corals?

 

[alien9168]

why did you put your clam in the back of the tank? Can you see it back ther?

-alien

 

[asnatlas]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7084431#post7084431 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by alien9168
why did you put your clam in the back of the tank? Can you see it back ther?

-alien

It's not in the back of the tank...

The clam is located on the "left" side of the tank (above the built in bookshelf)...

 

[Bax]

I just love Mantis' tank, can never get enough of pics of the display & equipment ... sorry Sanjay ... just had to say that ... I'll return to lurking now ... I am enjoying watch your system develop as well