Marks...Back to the Future..Reef Aquarium

[Mark...]

Stand meets sumpy...

 

[Mark...]

Looking for opinions on general use pumps for circulation water in brute cans, circulating water to cook rock, moving new salt water to sump etc.

Is there a gold standard type pump you guys use?

Thanks!

 

[msderganc]

I use the cobalt mj 1200s, but people use a lot of different pumps. I also use a cheap pond pump for pumping out of the can

 

[Mark...]

I use the cobalt mj 1200s, but people use a lot of different pumps. I also use a cheap pond pump for pumping out of the can

Thanks for the opinion, I just found an old fountain pump and will clean it up and see how it works. I still need to buy something down the line.

 

[Mark...]

This week on the build:

Orders two food grade 32 gallon Brute cans and lids.
Bought TSP and cleaned basement floor to prep for gray epoxy paint.
Bought a used mag 7 and two green Jager heaters from a guy in selling tons of stuff. Soaking them in vinegar baths.
Hope to meet with a friend this weekend and go over supplies for aquarium stand build.
Ordered GFI outlet for display tank wall.

 

[Sonicboom]

nice progress, slow and steady gives you time to think and plan out. It will be tricky to find a pump with low power that can give you the 500 gph. The Reef Octopus HY16000 says it can do 1200 gph @ 11 ft head but that's at a cost of 250 watts. same as the Bluelines. I run a SpeedWave DC 10k with no issues so far, it's only been running 6 months though and the Waveline DC 12k was recently released which claims 3170 gph @ 0 ft head and a max height of 19.9 ft @170 watts.

 

[Mark...]

nice progress, slow and steady gives you time to think and plan out. It will be tricky to find a pump with low power that can give you the 500 gph. The Reef Octopus HY16000 says it can do 1200 gph @ 11 ft head but that's at a cost of 250 watts. same as the Bluelines. I run a SpeedWave DC 10k with no issues so far, it's only been running 6 months though and the Waveline DC 12k was recently released which claims 3170 gph @ 0 ft head and a max height of 19.9 ft @170 watts.

As much as I want a dc pump, I'm concerned about it being rock solid. especially with the 10-11 ft of head. My gut and research has brought me to the 165 watt Sicce Syncra 12 High Flow Pump, 3200gph...

What do you think...

 

[Sonicboom]

Great choice, my guess would be around 900-1200 go after head loss.

 

[msderganc]

Hi Mark - l have two brand new Syncra HF 12s that I ended up not going with due to space under my cabinet if you're interested. They have only seen RO / Dl water. They do push a ton of water.

 

[Mark...]

Basement sump room floor prep and paint...


Before:

After:

 

[Mark...]

Still working on the RO/DI setup. Have a booster pump (Aquatec 8800) on the way. I think I've spent more money trying to make water than on my 180 gallon tank...

I will need to pump my RO water, after it loses its Co2 by sitting and bubbling back to the booster pump through the DI. Since it will use 1/4 inch tubing , what type pump is generally used for this narrow tubing?

Thanks...

 

[msderganc]

Why is it sitting?

And depending on how far, you could use something simple like an aqualifter.

 

[Mark...]

Why is it sitting?

And depending on how far, you could use something simple like an aqualifter.

I have high co2 in my water and it has to sit and bubble to dissipate the co2 before I run it through the DI.

 

[Mark...]

Updated progress:

Installed GFI for DT

Built bases for counter top that I had laying around.

Sexy sump room shot...lol

RO/DI station with installed hanging board. Wife donated two old end tables. Drilling solid concrete was no fun...

Merry Christmas!

 

[Mark...]

Supplies for build, air pump, float valve, air stones...

Booster pump...

QT tank with light and hang on filter...

 

[Mark...]

Installed electric outlets for basement sump and RO/DI area.

Another outlet and the RO/DI mounted. I now have all the parts to finish the RO/DI setup. Hope to be making water within a week. Waste water might be only issue.

 

[Mark...]

I have decided to try a clean up some of the nasty scratches on my used sump. I just ordered the Novus stuff, just wasn't sure if its safe for inside the tank. Anyone know? Thanks...

 

[Mark...]

I cant tell you how this easy connection was such a pain in the butt...

 

[Mark...]

Flushing the RO side! Making water!
Pressure with the booster is 90psi...I guess I will have to figure out how to dial the pump back.

 

[Mark...]

Light number one...I think I burned my retinas...its a lot bigger and heavier than I thought. Evergrow 32" LED