New House with custom fish room - 180 in-wall
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That is very interesting. I have been trying to figure out how to utilize the other side. I may be able to still put the sink in that other corner and just route the plumbing to it.
Looking at some other threads, including Hops rebirth thread, I have some new ideas on how to setup the room. I will try to create it on the Google sketchup program and upload it here sometime this weekend.
My question right now is, will one closed loop with a OM 4 way powered by a dart and the sumps return powered by a snapper/dart be enough flow for a 180 with SPS corals?
Thank you,
:lol: I didn't think of that! That definately may cause high stress levels, especially after a night of eating Indian food! :eek1:<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9085016#post9085016 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 20 20
... Can the fish see in? That might be a concern, all the stress and such it would cause the fish...
snowlancer2720
New member
so, hows this going, looking for an update!
artistreefer
Premium Member
Cant wait to see it finished. Currently planning a 180 build myself
Sorry, for the lack in updates. We just moved in to the house, so we are currently busy getting everything unpacked and situated.
In the mean time I am currently trying to get some quotes for the tank. I live in central Indiana, so if anyone has some recommendations, that would be great.
Although, it will probably be closer to the end of this year to the beginning of next year before I see fish
If I haven't mentioned this yet, this will be a pain stakingly sloooow build. But I will try to keep you guys updated with pics and info as they come
First attempt at tank design
First attempt at tank design
Here is what I am thinking for the tank. I still need to figure out where to put the closed loop, drains, and sump return lines. Any ideas you may have are very welcome. The end closest to you in this photo will be flush with the bathroom wall, so it can't be drilled or plumbed. TIA
First attempt at tank design
Here is what I am thinking for the tank. I still need to figure out where to put the closed loop, drains, and sump return lines. Any ideas you may have are very welcome. The end closest to you in this photo will be flush with the bathroom wall, so it can't be drilled or plumbed. TIA
Quick update
Quick update
I am currently looking in to a couple of quotes through Glasscages.com and an A.G.E. tank through a company in Texas.
I have received the quote through glasscages and am impressed with the price at the moment. Although, I do like some of the features that A.G.E. offers, so I can't wait to see what that will come back to be.
Once I get that back I will decide which way I am going to go and then post an update. Also, I am finishing up on the list of equipment that I will need, so I will post that then as well.
Quick update
I am currently looking in to a couple of quotes through Glasscages.com and an A.G.E. tank through a company in Texas.
I have received the quote through glasscages and am impressed with the price at the moment. Although, I do like some of the features that A.G.E. offers, so I can't wait to see what that will come back to be.
Once I get that back I will decide which way I am going to go and then post an update. Also, I am finishing up on the list of equipment that I will need, so I will post that then as well.
Plumbing Question
Plumbing Question
Ok, so I am trying to plan out the placement of where everything is going to go. My main goal is to keep things simple and accessible. I have created a 3D drawing of what I am currently thinking of. There is no plumbing in this graphic, because I haven't figured that part out yet
From the main tank on the right, there is two water containers for top-off and water changes, then to the left of that is a utility sink which will have my RO/DI above that (not pictured), to the left the skimmer, CA reactor, and water ever else, to the left on top is a 75 gallon refugium, on the bottom is a custom made sump. Also, under the main tank will be the plumbing for the OM 4-way and the pump.
What do you think? Any suggestions? Plumbing? Rearrange everything?
Thank you,
Plumbing Question
Ok, so I am trying to plan out the placement of where everything is going to go. My main goal is to keep things simple and accessible. I have created a 3D drawing of what I am currently thinking of. There is no plumbing in this graphic, because I haven't figured that part out yet
From the main tank on the right, there is two water containers for top-off and water changes, then to the left of that is a utility sink which will have my RO/DI above that (not pictured), to the left the skimmer, CA reactor, and water ever else, to the left on top is a 75 gallon refugium, on the bottom is a custom made sump. Also, under the main tank will be the plumbing for the OM 4-way and the pump.
What do you think? Any suggestions? Plumbing? Rearrange everything?
Thank you,
How would you get flow to the refugium? Maybe a pump from the sump up to the fuge, with overflow back down? Maybe have the fuge on the floor next to the sump, plumbed with bulkheads, or possibly one large fuge/sump combo. That would make the plumbing easier, and give you the whole countertop for 'working'.
Well, good question. What I have been thinking of, is taking the overflow drains and sending them to the back wall and around to the skimmer and refugium at a down grade so the water would flow down via gravity. Then the refugium would drain in to the sump. The tricky part then is getting the water back to the tank from the sump. Do you think a dart for the return would be enough to send it back around the room and in to the tank?
Also, the reason I wanted to have the refugium seperate, was because I am thinking of having some Sea Horses in there eventually. Would that be a bad/good idea?
Thank you,
BigReef
Member
I would have 1 of the overflows feed the skimmer and the other one drain directly into the fuge on top and then drain down to the sump. Make sure that you have an emergency overflow in your overflow box and also have extra drains from your fuge to your sump. Don't want any accidental overflows!
You'd have to run a hard line from your sump back to the Dart but you could run that along the floor. You might have to throttle the Dart back a bit so your only getting about 4-5 times turnover on your tank volume. At 5 ft of head the Dart is still pushing 2500 gph.
As for the closed loop, I'd make sure to have at least 2 2 inch bulkheads centered in the back of the tank for the intakes and probably 3 or 4 1 inch returns spaced evenly across the top.
Make sure to use some type of intake strainer on your intakes.
You could even use eductors on your returns but you'd have to make sure to use a pump with a high pressure rating.
Did you ever decide on a tank maker. I've gotten quotes on a new 500-600 gallon and Glass Cages is clearly the cheapes! But, I've heard some negatives about their customer service. every time I've spoken with them, they've always been super!
Tim
You'd have to run a hard line from your sump back to the Dart but you could run that along the floor. You might have to throttle the Dart back a bit so your only getting about 4-5 times turnover on your tank volume. At 5 ft of head the Dart is still pushing 2500 gph.
As for the closed loop, I'd make sure to have at least 2 2 inch bulkheads centered in the back of the tank for the intakes and probably 3 or 4 1 inch returns spaced evenly across the top.
Make sure to use some type of intake strainer on your intakes.
You could even use eductors on your returns but you'd have to make sure to use a pump with a high pressure rating.
Did you ever decide on a tank maker. I've gotten quotes on a new 500-600 gallon and Glass Cages is clearly the cheapes! But, I've heard some negatives about their customer service. every time I've spoken with them, they've always been super!
Tim
