My 57 gallons - Closed loop system

[Manochio]

OK, I have to ask. How in the heck does your closed loop work? The picture below makes it look like water flows into each of the pumps, then out of them, and then they look like they meet up again before the water even has a chance to enter the tank. What is really going on with that? Do you have pictures showing the returns from inside the tank? Enquiring minds what to know!!!!

Hello Reefkeeper 64!

Well ... is somewhat difficult to explain, principally because they do not speak English very well. The system nothing more than a thinner pipe passing inside another larger and faucets for controlling the flow of water.

Pictured below is the part inside the aquarium. And a cover camouflaged with small pieces of rock. The opening round of the barrel is where the water falls into the closed-loop pump and back through the larger opening.

The photo of the closed-loop is wrong with the assembly, the pumps are reversed, this problem has been solved.

I hope you have understood.

 

[Manochio]

What a nice clean design and aquascape.
Plumbing has me baffled too.
Closed loop - Can only see two holes look like they are drain and return.
Skimmer - Where is the overflow and return for the skimmer?

Thanks Lionfish666!

In the picture below you see a gray hose. This hose is the return water from the display, which comes in a mechanical filter that is in the same location as the skimmer.

 

[Manochio]

Sun corals

Yellow, orange and black

 

[cordell]

Wow, some great stuff in this thread! I was initially confused about the closed-loop system, too... never seen anything like that! Also, the drains and returns hidden in the corners are something I've never seen either. I can't even see where this happens in any of the pictures. Can you take a couple pictures of the inside of the tank where we can see how the water drops and returns?

It looks like all of your corals grow very fast!

 

[Manochio]

Wow, some great stuff in this thread! I was initially confused about the closed-loop system, too... never seen anything like that! Also, the drains and returns hidden in the corners are something I've never seen either. I can't even see where this happens in any of the pictures. Can you take a couple pictures of the inside of the tank where we can see how the water drops and returns?

It looks like all of your corals grow very fast!

Hello Cordel!

Like I said, this system was developed by renowned aquarist Brazilian rum, João Carlos Basso. This system enables visualization cleaner without pipes, cables and pumps inside the aquarium.

See detail of one of the corners where the water falls into the sump. Are three in total for the descent and ascent to the water.

 

[Chihuahua6]

Wow! That is insane! I liked the look of it but I had no idea that it had a fuction as well. You should post a new thread and title it "water circulation hidden in seams of the tank". People will just love to see something that they have never seen before.

I am so impressed to see something so unique that I have never seen before in 25+ years in the hobby. Amazing.

 

[cordell]

Yeah I've never seen anything like that... I'm surprised this is the first time we've seen something like this, since it seems to be such a great idea.

Now I'm curious how the water exits the tank at the bottom. Is there bulkheads for each draining corner? I can't imagine there is a bulkhead drilled that close to the corners like that. Curious....

 

[ReefKeeper64]

Now that's the first time I've ever seen a plumbing setup like that. Is this plumbing setup available in the US? If it is and you know who I would need to contact to buy the same for myself, please let me know. The builder you speak of has great taste and ingenuity.

Thanks alot for sharing the details and happy reefing!

Hello Reefkeeper 64!

Well ... is somewhat difficult to explain, principally because they do not speak English very well. The system nothing more than a thinner pipe passing inside another larger and faucets for controlling the flow of water.

Pictured below is the part inside the aquarium. And a cover camouflaged with small pieces of rock. The opening round of the barrel is where the water falls into the closed-loop pump and back through the larger opening.

The photo of the closed-loop is wrong with the assembly, the pumps are reversed, this problem has been solved.

I hope you have understood.

 

[Manochio]

To illustrate the system of descent and return the water to the sump.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XZD1qJsf6U

Thanks

 

[plasma327]

Sweet set-up! Very Nice!

 

[cordell]

That's innovative for sure!

I'm wondering what do you do if a snail or other critter goes down one of the overflows, and gets hung up in the little box just under the tank?

 

[Manochio]

Hello THS!

Follow the photos of the closed loop system is very compact and is located below the tank.

Thanks !!

Hello everybody!

photo below shows the correct position of the pumps in the system closed-loop, the previous photo was in the wrong position.

Thanks !!

 

[Manochio]

Sorry, post replicated.

 

[kewadiak]

really nice setup i have never seen anything like this

 

[Manochio]

That's innovative for sure!

I'm wondering what do you do if a snail or other critter goes down one of the overflows, and gets hung up in the little box just under the tank?

Yes, that is one thing I noticed too. To avoid this, I installed a small grill to stop the snails.

See photo.

 

[Manochio]

Purple Firefish.

 

[Dono]

First, this is such a genius and beautifully designed reef/system and I think we all appreciate you sharing this with us. Second, I'd like to as if you could take a picture of the bottom of the tank to show the plumbing near the drilled holes and how the drain/return is plumbed.

Keep the pictures and updates coming. I'd love to hear more about your dosing and sump area as well!

 

[java]

Very genius plumbing set up!

 

[Ostara]

Wow, what an amazing setup! The overflows and closed loop system are just genius. I love your aquascape as well. Simple and minimalistic is my favorite.

Your orange shoulder tang is beautiful. Do you happen to have a current picture of it? And can you comment on how fast it has grown, and what/how often you feed it? I am curious because they are not as commonly kept as many other tangs and I just got one myself. I could only find a tiny one that is about the size of a table tennis ball though, so I am hoping that they grow quickly.

 

[sahin]

Would love to see update SPS coral photos please.