Independence Tank

[maxheadroom]

I don't think it would. I built mine like that because I was planning on using the second from right chamber as a frag tank. I've since taken the baffle on the right out since and just turned the whole right chamber into a larger fuge.

 

[ynot65]

So 4 of the baffles are set at the same height with only the bubble trap being higher. The baffle between the skimmer and fuge is off the bottom of the tank correct ?

 

[ynot65]

I'm looking at the Mag 18 return pump, it's got 1800GPH, 21' max head. let me know if anyone's had one and what you thought of it ? I also picked up a duel inlet 7" sock today, eventully I will add a second one to reduce the load on the one. so hopefully I will have my sump done this coming weekend.

 

[privitor]

I use a mag 9 return and a mag 5 on my skimmer and i have never had a problem with them. They do generate a bit of heat if you use them insump but they work and prime like a charm!!!

 

[ynot65]

Well that's promising

 

[maxheadroom]

So 4 of the baffles are set at the same height with only the bubble trap being higher. The baffle between the skimmer and fuge is off the bottom of the tank correct ?

The only one of mine that's not on the bottom is the middle one in the bubble trap. A mag 18 might be too much flow thru the sump. You don't want it ripping thru there too fast. Slower flow is better for filtration.

 

[ynot65]

What one would you reccomend? Your right on the filtration, I heard the tank size x's 10 for a return that would be 1500. Can they be dialed down?

 

[ynot65]

Ok, I've been slacking. I've got my fuge basically built with 1 panal of glass yet to go as I still have not decided on a pump so I have no footprint to go by. I purchased 2 new LED lights from ReefBreeders, the Photon 32s. 1 for each side of the 150. I spoke with Logan, the owner of the co. and was very impressed. I also ran threads on both the TRT and RC sites and received a lot of positive response so I now have those on hand, these things are ridiculously bright so this will take some getting used to.
Also new I reached a compromise with my wife in turning one of my Florida rooms into a mother-in-law suite so the room that the new tank goes into through the wall in the living room will be a fish room. Damn I wish I always bargained like that. So here are some pics of the room renovations. I have a water supply and beings that this part of my house is modular I have 20" of room underneath so I added support walls where needed, have my water line to stub up, ( I may move the RO/DI inside this room as opposed to the original idea of the garage) I will also be adding a drain to this room so when I'm siphoning my tanks I will have a fixed basin to run waste water through. I just need a sink or something to make sure I don't flush any critters out. I am debating where to place this drain ? Initaily I had planed on bringing it through the countertop by the tank but the more I think about it the bottom of the cabinet seems better suited for sump clean outs. I will put a drawings of it up today and would like your opinions on placement.

 

[ynot65]

Sump

 

[ynot65]

Room

 

[ynot65]

Room2

 

[ynot65]

Room 3 support walls

 

[ynot65]

Room 3 blocking atop support walls, note waterline on the concrete. Also electrical all on 1 breaker that I can run with my generators

 

[ynot65]

Pulling wire, my son said I was sitting around ! Thanks to al of my kids for helping out.

 

[ynot65]

Final plywood

 

[ynot65]

ReefBreeders Photon32s

 

[ynot65]

2 lights

 

[ynot65]

#3lights

 

[ynot65]

Is there a way to post more than 1 pic per thread or is this an IPhone thing ?

 

[ynot65]

This is a rough drawing of the finished wall unit and tank. Note the 2 possible sink/drain locations. I'm leaning toward the lower one as I could siphon the sump easier. Thoughts ?