Complete DIY Custom 144x15x15

[hahnmeister]

Are you going to do a criss-cross surge or something? It seems like one dart would be enough for that tank... its only a 15"x15" cross section. One dart and an sinusoidal valve (like weathersons) would run your whole tank... just have it so the inlets and outlets change sides.

 

[LooseHip]

What a unique build looks awesome! I think you should change your title to "Acrylic Guru"

 

[scbauer]

I think you should have (4) 2" inlets at 1 end and (4) 2" returns on the other end for your closed loop. That way, those lazy ocean fish can learn to swim upstream like salmon or trout.

Seriously though, I thought I read a few pages back that you were planning on using 2 darts for the closed loop and another pump for your sump return. Did you just buy a few extra because they were so cheap? It would be nice to have a backup in case one breaks...

-Scott

 

[calvin415]

LOL! Sorry guys, actually it's only a 1 Dart CL, 1 Dart for the mixing tanks, 1 Dart for a back up, 1 Dart is for my buddy who helped with the build and 1 Dart is TBD...

 

[jgs107]

how much were the darts selling for.you dropped some money on those things

 

[calvin415]

They were on sale for 125 until mid day then it jumped to 145. I got mine first thing in the morning.

 

[scbauer]

I read somewhere that they just came out with a "newer" model, so I'm guessing they were just trying to get rid of their old models. That's an awesome deal!

 

[calvin415]

Yep, they have a new motor on the newer models, but I could care less... I never had an issue with the old model. Plus I have a back up if I need one. Besides if I do have an issue, they are local so any repairs won't cost me shipping either.

 

[acpoweradapter]

Looks great!

 

[melev]

What a bargain! I wish I'd had heard of that sale. Oh well.

 

[mnash]

How much are they normally?

 

[melev]

$225 and up.

 

[calvin415]

Maybe I'll just sell my TBD... I guess I really don't need this many.

 

[melev]

:wave:

 

[MarineGirl411]

I'll take it Calvin ;-) You made my overflow for me. ;-)

 

[mnash]

Yep the first person to give him $210 will get it!! Just kidding. That would be funny if he turned into a pump scalper though.

 

[calvin415]

Nah, not gonna scalp...

Hey MarineGirl! I remember you. Actually it is going to Marc, in exchange for one of his RO/DI units. There is another new one available in the used equipment thread if you need one.

 

[melev]

How many did you have again? :lol:

 

[calvin415]

LOL! It's tempting... I bought 4 today giving me a total of 5, but 1 goes to you, 1 to a buddy of mine, 1 is a back up, 1 is for the closed loop, the other is for my mixing tanks.

-E

 

[melev]

You remind me of a midnight sale at CompUSA that I went to years ago. I couldn't wait to get Windows 95 (I think), and was excited to get it. I ended up rushing in with everyone else, and they were grabbing all kinds of stuff, not just the upgrade. I found myself grabbing harddrives and more, and it took 3 credit cards to buy all the stuff that night. :lol:

My wife wasn't too happy, but I was. Frenzied shopping at 1am - priceless, sorta.