Isla Escondido - invincible569's Rimless 300g
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Plumbing the Chiller
Plumbing the Chiller
Hi Edward,
First, may I say your tank, lights, and thread are awesome....as many have already stated. You definately are taking this hobby to the next level...hmmm or the level after that.
Anyway, on April 11 you replied to a thread I had started "plumbing my new 1/2hp PCI". That is how I found your thread. I read through the issues you have had with the chiller. When you were having your flow problems, were you using the Dart or the Barracuda with the CL?
Currently, I was planning on plumbing the chiller into my CL. I have a Barracuda on my CL with a 4-way OM. The chiller is going to be in the large furnace room across the hall from the fish room. I have not measured yet, but there will be a good amount of head loss going up 8' and across the hall (20') and back down to the chiller. I'm wondering if the Barracuda will be enough to give me the flow to the chiller and back to the 4-way OM.
When you decided to use a dedicated pump for the chiller, is it an external or submersible pump and how did you plumb it?
Thanks for your thought. Sorry to bring up the chiller again.
Rebecca
Plumbing the Chiller
Hi Edward,
First, may I say your tank, lights, and thread are awesome....as many have already stated. You definately are taking this hobby to the next level...hmmm or the level after that.
Anyway, on April 11 you replied to a thread I had started "plumbing my new 1/2hp PCI". That is how I found your thread. I read through the issues you have had with the chiller. When you were having your flow problems, were you using the Dart or the Barracuda with the CL?
Currently, I was planning on plumbing the chiller into my CL. I have a Barracuda on my CL with a 4-way OM. The chiller is going to be in the large furnace room across the hall from the fish room. I have not measured yet, but there will be a good amount of head loss going up 8' and across the hall (20') and back down to the chiller. I'm wondering if the Barracuda will be enough to give me the flow to the chiller and back to the 4-way OM.
When you decided to use a dedicated pump for the chiller, is it an external or submersible pump and how did you plumb it?
Thanks for your thought. Sorry to bring up the chiller again.
Rebecca
invincible569
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GSMGuy, they sure do. They can swim freely from one end to the other. I dont need a bigger tank thats for sure.
EnFuego, I have yet to come across a 10K spotlight. That would be the ultimate.
Honeslty, it looks great already with the 65k. Actinics is the key in order to satisfy the brain's perception.
jnb, I will do so very soon.
nugz, I agree.. If I had steve weasts tank, I could add the brightest lights in the front and slowly add 14k's to 20k's towards the back. I bet it would look nice.
tanya, good question. I will try it out and see what it looks like.
bill, addo, zoos, thanks again!
EnFuego, I have yet to come across a 10K spotlight. That would be the ultimate.
Honeslty, it looks great already with the 65k. Actinics is the key in order to satisfy the brain's perception. jnb, I will do so very soon.
nugz, I agree.. If I had steve weasts tank, I could add the brightest lights in the front and slowly add 14k's to 20k's towards the back. I bet it would look nice.
tanya, good question. I will try it out and see what it looks like.
bill, addo, zoos, thanks again!
invincible569
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Rebecca, thanks for writing. I remember you from the PCI chiller thread. The chiller has been working great ever since. It runs for a long time and then shuts off just like it should. From what you told me, it seems like you may run into the same issue as me. The only difference is that you will have the OM which will increase pressure a little bit more. I honeslty do not think it will be enough. I added the Aquamedic Oceanrunner 6500 and it is perfect. Very strong flow as well. I set it as an external pump. I also have it set where the chiller kicks on at a 3 degree temp difference which has also helped. As for plumbing it, all I did was I stole one of the CL loop output holes and used it as a input for the new pump. I can draw it out for you if you like?
Bemmer
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Edward,
Thank you for your prompt response. I was afraid I might need another pump after reading your thread. Glad to hear that it is external. I don't want to add anymore heat to my sump.
Well, if you don't mind drawing it out, I would really appreciate it. I have an outlet coming off of my closed loop system specifically for a chiller so this would work well. You do seem to have a good knowledge on those diagram software programs. ;-)
Have a great evening. BTW, you have obviously been a wonderful resource for many of your fellow reefers. So, thank you again for all your time and effort to help us all out.
Rebecca
Thank you for your prompt response. I was afraid I might need another pump after reading your thread. Glad to hear that it is external. I don't want to add anymore heat to my sump.
Well, if you don't mind drawing it out, I would really appreciate it. I have an outlet coming off of my closed loop system specifically for a chiller so this would work well. You do seem to have a good knowledge on those diagram software programs. ;-)
Have a great evening. BTW, you have obviously been a wonderful resource for many of your fellow reefers. So, thank you again for all your time and effort to help us all out.
Rebecca
Tanks looking awesome man.
Here's another link I found with more butterfly species:
http://www.fishbase.org/identification/specieslist.cfm?famcode=343&areacode=
just thought you'd enjoy the browse.
Here's another link I found with more butterfly species:
http://www.fishbase.org/identification/specieslist.cfm?famcode=343&areacode=
just thought you'd enjoy the browse.
Ed, from 4 pages back...The size fixture I was looking for was a 3ft fixture, the new Maristar fixture will be sold in 2, 3 , and 4ft length, maybe even 6 for all I know. Most other brands don't have a 3ft lenth. I have pretty much decided to stick with what I have. I don't really think I need anymore light or something different. It is nice to be satisfied in this hobby once in a while 
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The fish you are getting are awesome.
.The fish you are getting are awesome.
ReeferMonkey
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9862080#post9862080 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by slojmn
Ed, from 4 pages back...The size fixture I was looking for was a 3ft fixture, the new Maristar fixture will be sold in 2, 3 , and 4ft length, maybe even 6 for all I know. Most other brands don't have a 3ft lenth. I have pretty much decided to stick with what I have. I don't really think I need anymore light or something different. It is nice to be satisfied in this hobby once in a while
The fish you are getting are awesome.
I'm also in the same boat with a 3' tank. I'm using an L3 right now but it is a very unfinished look. What are you using now, and where did you find info on the new Maristar?
tpdpercula
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I must say that this is the most beautiful tank I have ever seen. Needless to say, the fish and lighting are just an added bonus. Great job/vision and I look forward to future postings.
Ian
Ian
invincible569
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Rebecca, here you go. Hope this helps a little. The B stands for Barracuda and the A stands for Aquamedic Oceanrunner.
invincible569
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Tritonian, thanks for the link to the butterflies. Here's a link with some butterflies in a Japanese tank:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1110352
Alicia, thank you. Once you start buying, you cant stop.
The good thing is that these fish are doing great!! It sure helps a lot when you buy them locally when you see them eat or buy from a reputable vendor like liveaquaria.
Ian, thanks a bunch. I need to finish the lighting project. I've been too busy enjoying the tank as how it is now.
Love this fish..
Mushrooms from naka - they have already started to multiply on the mushroom rock.
Purple Passion Nepthyea Rock towards the back..
Cali Tort from CAReefer
Green Nephtyea from naka - its growing fast
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1110352
Alicia, thank you. Once you start buying, you cant stop.
The good thing is that these fish are doing great!! It sure helps a lot when you buy them locally when you see them eat or buy from a reputable vendor like liveaquaria. Ian, thanks a bunch. I need to finish the lighting project. I've been too busy enjoying the tank as how it is now.
Love this fish..
Mushrooms from naka - they have already started to multiply on the mushroom rock.
Purple Passion Nepthyea Rock towards the back..
Cali Tort from CAReefer
Green Nephtyea from naka - its growing fast
invincible569
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Hey Brian! The reason why these pictures came out great was because I used the underwater housing. I placed the camera in the water and started snapping away. It makes such a difference taking pics in the water.
jnarowe, it's a waterless tank. As for the CL intakes, I have to remove the rocks they are under to clean it out. It's very easy to remove and I just unscrew the screen. In the beginning when my sand wasnt stable (bacteria glue), sand would get sucked into this screen. Now, I have removed the sand around it and dont have this problem. Its clean. Usually I would see something.. but I can just pull it off. This is a pic when i first had it running.
jnarowe, it's a waterless tank.
As for the CL intakes, I have to remove the rocks they are under to clean it out. It's very easy to remove and I just unscrew the screen. In the beginning when my sand wasnt stable (bacteria glue), sand would get sucked into this screen. Now, I have removed the sand around it and dont have this problem. Its clean. Usually I would see something.. but I can just pull it off. This is a pic when i first had it running.
StunnaShadez
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i cant wait to see this tank a year from now. i bet it would be great
invincible569
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m1, thank you!
jnarowe, funny you bring up the snail subject. I do have a couple of snails from turbos to trochus to elephants.. oh and conch's. Anyhow.. whats funny is I have always wondered how one japanese tank had pink snails.. Well I think I found out the secret!! Just like this example:
jnarowe, funny you bring up the snail subject. I do have a couple of snails from turbos to trochus to elephants.. oh and conch's. Anyhow.. whats funny is I have always wondered how one japanese tank had pink snails.. Well I think I found out the secret!! Just like this example:
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