JohnnyRedd
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Hi All,
We saw a tank online that we fell in love with but it was set up for fresh water. Yes, it could be a reef tank but by the time we made it reef capable it is easier to have it tailored to our space, also. Fortunately we have the space in the entryway for it. 120 inches long, 24 inches wide at the widest points and 18 inches in the rectangle. I have attached a picture of the original tank. It's from the website large aquariums so it's not great but you can get an idea of the shape.
I feel good with my light selection. I have designed a sump/fuge similar to the one under our 125 but shaped for this cabinet.
Pump and overflow are where I am hoping to get some feedback.
I am assuming I would like to be around 1800 gph and either a closed loop or a few powerheads sprinkled through the tank.
I have looked at
3-4 normal hole pairs for a durso and a return but have not been able to find any covers for the PVC.
Coast to coast
several notched sections going to overflow boxes with herbi or bean set ups
the Synergy box
We would like the tank as close to the wall as possible. The Synergy box seems to be capable and versatile and they have one that offers up to 2500 gph.
My lack of experience is in the distance involved here, also. Can I drain from 1 side and put the returns farther down the tank to push the water back or do I need to have multiple overflows?
Thanks
We saw a tank online that we fell in love with but it was set up for fresh water. Yes, it could be a reef tank but by the time we made it reef capable it is easier to have it tailored to our space, also. Fortunately we have the space in the entryway for it. 120 inches long, 24 inches wide at the widest points and 18 inches in the rectangle. I have attached a picture of the original tank. It's from the website large aquariums so it's not great but you can get an idea of the shape.
I feel good with my light selection. I have designed a sump/fuge similar to the one under our 125 but shaped for this cabinet.
Pump and overflow are where I am hoping to get some feedback.
I am assuming I would like to be around 1800 gph and either a closed loop or a few powerheads sprinkled through the tank.
I have looked at
3-4 normal hole pairs for a durso and a return but have not been able to find any covers for the PVC.
Coast to coast
several notched sections going to overflow boxes with herbi or bean set ups
the Synergy box
We would like the tank as close to the wall as possible. The Synergy box seems to be capable and versatile and they have one that offers up to 2500 gph.
My lack of experience is in the distance involved here, also. Can I drain from 1 side and put the returns farther down the tank to push the water back or do I need to have multiple overflows?
Thanks
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