600 Gallon Upgrade Build
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Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Thanks mpsti. I just finished rinsing the sand and about to place it in the tank.
TankWater
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Hi Wayne. I'm new to RC and just caught your thread. AWESOME tank and system you have going. I'm be tagging along with you.
I am also doing a new acrylic build (96X24X30h) with external overflow(s) as you have on your tank. My question is (sorry, i could not find this info in the thread- maybe I'm just missing it?) what type of overflow system are you going to use? I'm guessing you are going with twin durso's in each box or maybe a "Herbie" in each one?
I ask because I am having a hard time deciding between changing to one big overflow (California style) with a "Beananimal" in it or to try 2 "Herbies " (one in each box). My original plan was to use 2 1.5" Durso's in each box. My return pump will be approximately 1500gph with Durso's and more if I go with a siphon system. I'm curious to see what type and why you went with the drain system you choose.
Thanks for sharing your build and keep up the good work!
I am also doing a new acrylic build (96X24X30h) with external overflow(s) as you have on your tank. My question is (sorry, i could not find this info in the thread- maybe I'm just missing it?) what type of overflow system are you going to use? I'm guessing you are going with twin durso's in each box or maybe a "Herbie" in each one?
I ask because I am having a hard time deciding between changing to one big overflow (California style) with a "Beananimal" in it or to try 2 "Herbies " (one in each box). My original plan was to use 2 1.5" Durso's in each box. My return pump will be approximately 1500gph with Durso's and more if I go with a siphon system. I'm curious to see what type and why you went with the drain system you choose.
Thanks for sharing your build and keep up the good work!
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Hello and thank you for reading my build. As for my overflows I went with a modified bean herbie,,,, kinda. I have one drain in each overflow and an emergency. It runs pretty quiet and I was impressed. At full strength the overflows can handle about 6000 GPH. But now since I checked the returns down I am averaging about half that now.
Since your tank is tall I would do one external bean animal with 1.5" drains.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Yes I did and the valves are set for quiet sound. It took a couple days to fine tune the drains.
TankWater
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Why would the extra 6" make a difference between your system?
They are scheduled (actually behind) to start my build any day so I have to get off the fence soon and decide what I'm going to do. I'm 75% Bean now, but next hour who knows.
Newbie Aquarist
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They will run dry unless the primary drains clog.
dca22anderson
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Wayne, well done buddy on that sweet rock stack! :wave:
Newbie Aquarist
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Thanks dca.
Newbie Aquarist
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Thanks jt.
Newbie Aquarist
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I added about 200 pounds of sand today. I rinsed each bag two times before I added to the tank.
This is the sand I used
Lesson learned, don't add 200 pounds of sand to a tank with 15 inches of water. Because after the first 40 pounds was added I couldn't see anything. I had to feel my way to adding sand.
So all said and done I got my 1"-1 1/2" sand bed thickness I wanted. The tank finally cleared. Sorry for the dirty FTS.
I still have to add the rest of the water to get it running.
This is the sand I used
Lesson learned, don't add 200 pounds of sand to a tank with 15 inches of water. Because after the first 40 pounds was added I couldn't see anything. I had to feel my way to adding sand.
So all said and done I got my 1"-1 1/2" sand bed thickness I wanted. The tank finally cleared. Sorry for the dirty FTS.
I still have to add the rest of the water to get it running.
owenspackman
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Better get adding that water!!!!!! Tip: if you're pouring water into the tank, use one of the empty sand bags to pour the water onto, this saves stirring up the sand again.
Newbie Aquarist
Reefing is my middle name
Thanks for the advice. I was gonna use a 5 gallon bucket but no space for it.
laurie hayes
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unreal im going to stick around for this one
anbosu
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Agreed, I think I'm going to have him come over and rinse my sand for me when it gets here.
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