(First Reef Tank Ever) **** 600gal Display **** 1300gal System

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WOWZAZ! Awesome! I know you don't have the tank stocked, but we could have one hell of a meeting next month at your place! You may want to join LARC first :D
 
ok here are some updates from being up all night again till 5am, been busy all week and finally got some work done yesterday. sump was drilled and bulks were installed also connections had been made for all pumps intake and water testing will be coming up next.. this is what I use rigid hole saw and what can i say this thing cuts like butter.
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still waiting for lighting parts so i can get started on that..
 
What kind of hole saw is that? I bought a hole saw made for cutting pvc/plastic and it doesn't cut my acrylic sheets worth crap.
When I read, "it will bore a hole thru plastic", I didn't realize it meant that the hole would take so long to make that it will eventually just fall out due to boredom. :mad:

The only others I could find were for cutting wood or metal.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9674288#post9674288 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ChrisB
What kind of hole saw is that? I bought a hole saw made for cutting pvc/plastic and it doesn't cut my acrylic sheets worth crap.
When I read, "it will bore a hole thru plastic", I didn't realize it meant that the hole would take so long to make that it will eventually just fall out due to boredom. :mad:

The only others I could find were for cutting wood or metal.
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its rigid the HD brand just like the wet/dry vacuum cleaner, they also offer lifetime warranty. it cut through 1/2" acrylic less then a minute. all the hole saw made for pvc are just worthless. my original plan was to cut a wood template then place on the acrylic and using router. try it on a sample piece first
 
Those are all return lines coming from the sump? How many gallons per hour will flow through the sump, and how large it is exactly?

I use the same holesaw. It's a good brand and does the job well.
 
Bart,I know it may a bit late now but they sell plastic one hole straps for the pvc pipe at HD as well.Prevent you from having to worry about painting them and the rust issues associated with the steel ones.Awesome setup BTW I have the same size tank but mine is only 25" tall.Cant wait to see what you use for the lighting.Im planning on using 2-8' T5 fixtures.
 
i'm still confused as to why there are so many holes coming in and/or out of the sump and what they are used for? are you running 3 closed loops in addition to your skimmer, calc reactor etc ?
 
If you look back you'll see two Darts on 4-ways as well as one dedicated to his pumps ( I think that's the set-up)
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9675679#post9675679 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
Those are all return lines coming from the sump? How many gallons per hour will flow through the sump, and how large it is exactly?

I use the same holesaw. It's a good brand and does the job well.
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thanks melev, here's the process
sequence saltwater series
2 5800SEQ CL pump for main tank
2 4300SEQ returns to main, fuge and frag
1 4300SEQ skimmer, fluidized reactor
1 4500SEQ new model for chiller CL

will fine tune everything, then i will figure how much flow will be having in main sump full capacity. 150gal 48"L x 30"W x 24"H (1/2" Acrylic)
hole saw is great, this was alot better then to make a wood template along with router to do the job.
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9676042#post9676042 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 46bfinGA
Bart,I know it may a bit late now but they sell plastic one hole straps for the pvc pipe at HD as well.Prevent you from having to worry about painting them and the rust issues associated with the steel ones.Awesome setup BTW I have the same size tank but mine is only 25" tall.Cant wait to see what you use for the lighting.Im planning on using 2-8' T5 fixtures.
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thanks, but i have ordered some plastic straps already along with stainless steel screws. my plans for this will be next week. i went to all stores and everyone was out.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9676682#post9676682 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cbui2
thanks melev, here's the process
sequence saltwater series
2 5800SEQ CL pump for main tank
2 4300SEQ returns to main, fuge and frag
1 4300SEQ skimmer, fluidized reactor
1 4500SEQ new model for chiller CL

will fine tune everything, then i will figure how much flow will be having in main sump full capacity. 150gal 48"L x 30"W x 24"H (1/2" Acrylic)
hole saw is great, this was alot better then to make a wood template along with router to do the job.
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It isn't a closed loop if it is incorporated into the sump. Then again, I don't understand how everything works. Having one hole drain water out to the skimmer (raw tank water hopefully) and returning back into the sump doesn't affect microbubble issues. Another pump drawing water to go to the main/fuge/frag means you've got three systems draining into the sump at that same rate.

The one for the chiller shouldn't be a problem either.

This is going to be an interesting thread. ;)
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9676403#post9676403 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by clekchau
i'm still confused as to why there are so many holes coming in and/or out of the sump and what they are used for? are you running 3 closed loops in addition to your skimmer, calc reactor etc ?
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here are some detailed pic's, hope this helps.
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9677510#post9677510 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jnarowe
OK, that last pic has me on the floor. There has got to be some award for this system! :)
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:eek2: :eek1: :mixed: :lol: yeah the only award is to pat myself when all said and done, which means never because you are constantly working to improve the system, thanks jnarowe
 
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