Help me pick new tank size 48Lx30Wx22T or 48Lx30Wx24T
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jman77
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I'm thinking i should go 150 
This will be a 70/30 ( Sps/LPS-Softys) tank so I hoping to get the Iwsaski 15k Par busters for the tanks, as well as 4 T-5 HO's for it.
I had exotic quote me for 2holes, and i would like to stick to one overflow to take up less space as well since i have only a OR 3500 ( 900 GPH) for the tank . The rest of the water circulation in the tank will be from a pair of Tunze Streams, and a pair of MJ 900's i will maxi mod.
A 1" tube will handle 700 gph right ? What's a 1 1/2 tube handle ?
This will be a 70/30 ( Sps/LPS-Softys) tank so I hoping to get the Iwsaski 15k Par busters for the tanks, as well as 4 T-5 HO's for it. I had exotic quote me for 2holes, and i would like to stick to one overflow to take up less space as well since i have only a OR 3500 ( 900 GPH) for the tank . The rest of the water circulation in the tank will be from a pair of Tunze Streams, and a pair of MJ 900's i will maxi mod.
A 1" tube will handle 700 gph right ? What's a 1 1/2 tube handle ?
Flamehawk
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NO BRAINER. Go with (2) 1.5" drains. One will be the "primary" one choked down with a ball valve before entering the sump, the second drain will be your "emergengy" drain that will only drain when the primary drain clogs since the ball valve may increase the chances of something getting stuck.
The emergency drain's standpipe needs to be higher than that of the primary's by about two inches.
When the primary drain clogs, the emergengy drain handles the full flow of the clogged primary drain but since the emergency drain doesnt have a valve on it, it will make plenty enough noise to alert you to check your clogged primary drain.
Use a teflon seated ball valve. Easier to turn than HD valves or you can use a gate valve although more expensive and take much more room.
For the return, go up and over the lip of the tank. For 900gph i would use 3/4" pvc or 5/8th ID Vynil tubing. That water wont travel too far if you use 1" pvc.
Hope this helps!
JOHNNY
JOHNNY
The emergency drain's standpipe needs to be higher than that of the primary's by about two inches.
When the primary drain clogs, the emergengy drain handles the full flow of the clogged primary drain but since the emergency drain doesnt have a valve on it, it will make plenty enough noise to alert you to check your clogged primary drain.
Use a teflon seated ball valve. Easier to turn than HD valves or you can use a gate valve although more expensive and take much more room.
For the return, go up and over the lip of the tank. For 900gph i would use 3/4" pvc or 5/8th ID Vynil tubing. That water wont travel too far if you use 1" pvc.
Hope this helps!
JOHNNY
JOHNNY
Before you order it, check (sorry, I don't usually recommend them...) Big Al's. They have a 150 extra tall that fits your dimensions. Very nice tank, it's on my wish list.
Kewlworm
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I would definately get the 48Lx30Wx24T. I checked Big Als, but didn't see 30"W on their list for 150G...only the 24"W and 30"T that betamed mentioned above. Maybe I overlooked it, hope I did cause I am planning to get a new tank in the near future and if I can't find a 30"W, I will just get the 48Lx24Wx24T 120G. Let us know if you can find it. Good luck!
ConcreteReefer
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I'm looking into having a custom tank made that size (48x32x24).
You guys are on the west coast, Have you heard of "Exotic Aquarium - Miami"? I've heard they build some nice tanks.
You guys are on the west coast, Have you heard of "Exotic Aquarium - Miami"? I've heard they build some nice tanks.
The tank is not on their list, it's in their showroom
Black silicone, right in their main aisle down the center.
Black silicone, right in their main aisle down the center.
