m0nkie's 560gal
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CoralsAddiction
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That's what I used to think about Abyzz pumps too...expensive return pumps until one member here showed me how he used it for flow and a Red Dragon pump for return. His tank is silent and no excessive hardware for a clean look. I am sure you've done the math on on the cost of 5 MP60s so you might as well look into Abyzz. It's not for everyone but if I were in your shoes it's something I'd definitely look into before pulling the trigger on Gyres or Vortechs.
Just make sure you talk to someone who has experience with them.
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wishntoboutside
professional snow flake
you may not need this. You are using one RD for return and the other for a closed loop? right.. if so those RD pumps are pretty powerful. depending on what mode you may not like the noise of a gyre or mp60 if the wall behind the tank is a bedroom. what current flow turnover rate and internal flow rate are you reaching for I guess is the best question to ask. my first batch of fish in my 450 are getting blown around with two tunze 6255. I had to turn them down some. I know this may change in time but I think my flow is fine for the time being.
m0nkie
Well-known member
I'm not running closed loop. That seems like the option to go for big tanks? I just don't like all the PVC plumbing. Got 1 RD230 for the 4 seaswirl returns. 1 RD180 for manifold. I assume I'll be running both on low %
haven't calculated the flow numbers yet. I just wing it by how my fish swim. haha.. I was thinking a few MP60s at first and then add more as SPS grows. but now I'm really liking the Panta Rhei ECM63. seems like 1 can push the whole tank. Less power, less heat, less controllers. Cheaper than a bunch of MP60s.
just can't find many users with these German pumps
haven't calculated the flow numbers yet. I just wing it by how my fish swim. haha.. I was thinking a few MP60s at first and then add more as SPS grows. but now I'm really liking the Panta Rhei ECM63. seems like 1 can push the whole tank. Less power, less heat, less controllers. Cheaper than a bunch of MP60s.
just can't find many users with these German pumps
wishntoboutside
professional snow flake
the RD3 pumps are strong. I have it running at 80 watts and it goes thru a UV.. down a wall to an external chiller back into 2 sea swirls. The other RD3 goes to 2 other sea swirls and at 75 watts. If I go above 120 my water level rises and the sump drops quickly.
I know the abyss stuff is really nice but I don't know to much on the Panta pumps. One can never go wrong with mp60's or tunzes. Anything gets chucky inside the tank. My 6255 are chunky for sure.
I know the abyss stuff is really nice but I don't know to much on the Panta pumps. One can never go wrong with mp60's or tunzes. Anything gets chucky inside the tank. My 6255 are chunky for sure.
dodgerblew
Team RC
I remember talking to Scott when he was at Unique prior to his new adventure and he had one of the Panta Rheis at one end of his raceway and he said it was incredible flow in the raceway. Talking with Dave is a good bet Tony.
m0nkie
Well-known member
talking to Dave is a sure way to spend money! :lol2:
I ordered the ECM63 to test out. Dave said it will spin the water in my tank and then some... thanks for showing me this gem Rik!
dodgerblew
Team RC
Yeah but Dave never steers you in the wrong direction when it comes to spending money.
My pleasure Tony. I have my snorkel and fins ready :lolspin:
My pleasure Tony. I have my snorkel and fins ready :lolspin:
m0nkie
Well-known member
good news is sump is finished. bad news delivery guy got "stuck". so I'll see if I can get it this weekend..
in the mean while. some pictures of new equipment
Panta Rhei ECM 63 pump. This and 4 SS should handle all the flow needs for now
very expensive snail guard... and no instruction on how to install it..
in the mean while. some pictures of new equipment
Panta Rhei ECM 63 pump. This and 4 SS should handle all the flow needs for now
very expensive snail guard... and no instruction on how to install it..
dodgerblew
Team RC
Looks like you might unscrew the cover, then screw the bottom of panta Rhei to cover and screw cover back on
CoralsAddiction
Active member
Can you do a video of the pump in action when you install it?
m0nkie
Well-known member
Definitely will do
m0nkie
Well-known member
pretty well built unit. the front grill can be twisted off. no other screws on the unit. nothing else is removable.
the cover came with 6 rotor like attachments but no screws. I wonder if Dave forgot to mail something.
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m0nkie
Well-known member
that was exactly it.. :spin2: somehow I've been trying to cover it through the wrong way. thanks!
dodgerblew
Team RC
Such incredible equipment Tony. You've come a long way from my $15 chalice frags
m0nkie
Well-known member
Here we go. Sump is here. Thanks to John at advanced acrylic.
Sump was divided in 2 for easier fitting. Entire back roll has different sized holes for equipment plumbing. Also built a few controller holders. John will come do all final fixing after
Left sump: 3 sock holder, sock silencer, theiling rollermat section, skimmer section.
Right sump: refugium, biorock box, return section, dry section, uv holder, dosing containers, dosing tubes holders.
The dry section gets no water u less the sump overflows. Act as another 50gal holder. Ill put the calcium reactor and ARID inside.
Sump was divided in 2 for easier fitting. Entire back roll has different sized holes for equipment plumbing. Also built a few controller holders. John will come do all final fixing after
Left sump: 3 sock holder, sock silencer, theiling rollermat section, skimmer section.
Right sump: refugium, biorock box, return section, dry section, uv holder, dosing containers, dosing tubes holders.
The dry section gets no water u less the sump overflows. Act as another 50gal holder. Ill put the calcium reactor and ARID inside.
