Dudester’s 450g corner in-wall and tank room – help with design
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SonsOfLeda
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Hey, Mike -
I've got another question for you (it's uncanny how similar your build is to the plans in my head). What kind/size of standpipes do you have planned for your overflow? I've read a ton about various kinds that people have done (Durso, BeanAnimal, Herbie, CJ, etc), but I'm having trouble finding people that've done them with a wavebox on the same side as the overflow.
Have a good one!
- Eric
I've got another question for you (it's uncanny how similar your build is to the plans in my head). What kind/size of standpipes do you have planned for your overflow? I've read a ton about various kinds that people have done (Durso, BeanAnimal, Herbie, CJ, etc), but I'm having trouble finding people that've done them with a wavebox on the same side as the overflow.
Have a good one!
- Eric
You have been talking to me all this time and you didn't know i have a dual wavebox on the same side with the overflow?SonsOfLeda
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LOL - nothing like a little egg on my face. :lol2: I actually *just* found your latest build thread (obviously after making that last post) and have been looking into standpipes based on that. Funny, huh?
Besides tossing the eggs, any advice for me? How are the CJs working out?
Besides tossing the eggs, any advice for me? How are the CJs working out?
Dudester
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First of all, thanks ron86hd and welcome to the thread.
Eric - My overflow contains two 2" drains. I plan on using CJ standpipes, only because I've used them in the past with satisfaction and they are extremely simple - just install at the appropriate height and they are good to go. The volume expected through them is such that I would do just fine with a single 2" drain, but I like having a 2nd one just in case one becomes occluded (which is very unlikely, but you never know). I really like what I have read about the BeanAnimal or Herbie drain system as well, but they do require a little bit of extra plumbing so I think I'll stick with the CJ's. The only complicating factor that the wavebox adds is that there will be some sloshing of water into the overflow, but as long as the drain pipes are high enough the noise shouldn't be too substantial, especially with it enclosed in a tank room. I'm not sure if the BeanAnimal drain system would eliminate that noise completely or not - anybody know?
Jar*Head - No way you'll get banned from this forum bro, please feel free to share any advice you have.
Eric - My overflow contains two 2" drains. I plan on using CJ standpipes, only because I've used them in the past with satisfaction and they are extremely simple - just install at the appropriate height and they are good to go. The volume expected through them is such that I would do just fine with a single 2" drain, but I like having a 2nd one just in case one becomes occluded (which is very unlikely, but you never know). I really like what I have read about the BeanAnimal or Herbie drain system as well, but they do require a little bit of extra plumbing so I think I'll stick with the CJ's. The only complicating factor that the wavebox adds is that there will be some sloshing of water into the overflow, but as long as the drain pipes are high enough the noise shouldn't be too substantial, especially with it enclosed in a tank room. I'm not sure if the BeanAnimal drain system would eliminate that noise completely or not - anybody know?
Jar*Head - No way you'll get banned from this forum bro, please feel free to share any advice you have.
Dudester
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Thanks for asking Chris, and congrats on the move, it'll be good to have another knowledgable reefer in the area.
Progress remains quite slow. We're working on the pool and hardscape in the back right now, and after that will come the landscaping. Once that's completed I'll have the green light to make progress on the tank. I might try to plumb things up sooner than that and get some salt water flowing. No lights or anything else, just water, sand, LR and skimming. If I can do that for several months without adding any livestock I may be able to avoid any kind of cycle.
Progress remains quite slow. We're working on the pool and hardscape in the back right now, and after that will come the landscaping. Once that's completed I'll have the green light to make progress on the tank. I might try to plumb things up sooner than that and get some salt water flowing. No lights or anything else, just water, sand, LR and skimming. If I can do that for several months without adding any livestock I may be able to avoid any kind of cycle.
Robb in Austin
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You can come over and setup my 75 for me, we're not far from the office. I'll make Caucasians for you even! I got everything but time.
Glad to hear things are going well, albeit slowly.
Glad to hear things are going well, albeit slowly.
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