Next multi tank system design.. Opinions please!
- Thread starter EI Gringo
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So I have filled my 3 tanks and sump and none are leaking plus none of the pipe leaks. Couple of problems ofcourse but none unfixable;
Pump is not powerful enough as I suspected, have ordered a 2500 Lph pump to replace it, this is only designed to pump up to 2 metres and is a measly 1000 Lph.
The polycarbonate tubing I used on the overflows to monitor the water level hasn't molted properly to the end caps on 2 of the 3 overflows and is allowing air in very slowly so I have plastered sealant on some plastic wrapping and applied it around those areas, even before the sealant has set it is solving the problem.
Last problem is that my check valves are defective and are actually allowing water and air to go backwards into the CSO! Will be buying some good quality ones from Maidenhead aquatics tomorrow (that's the company I work for, a premium aquarium and livestock supplier for those who don't know, I usually shop online for cheap deals but in this case I think I'll use my staff discount
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So here's my view from lounging on my sofa
Pump is not powerful enough as I suspected, have ordered a 2500 Lph pump to replace it, this is only designed to pump up to 2 metres and is a measly 1000 Lph.
The polycarbonate tubing I used on the overflows to monitor the water level hasn't molted properly to the end caps on 2 of the 3 overflows and is allowing air in very slowly so I have plastered sealant on some plastic wrapping and applied it around those areas, even before the sealant has set it is solving the problem.
Last problem is that my check valves are defective and are actually allowing water and air to go backwards into the CSO! Will be buying some good quality ones from Maidenhead aquatics tomorrow (that's the company I work for, a premium aquarium and livestock supplier for those who don't know, I usually shop online for cheap deals but in this case I think I'll use my staff discount
)So here's my view from lounging on my sofa
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Final metric capacity of each display tank is as follows;
108L for O.scyllarus, jewel puffer, mollies, pyjama cardinal, half red filefish.
35L for p.Ciliata, Sps/Lps corals, miscellaneous inverts including hermits and a conch.
25L for G.Glabrous + same corals
30L for G.chiragra and soft corals
30L for g.ternatensis and soft corals
108L for O.scyllarus, jewel puffer, mollies, pyjama cardinal, half red filefish.
35L for p.Ciliata, Sps/Lps corals, miscellaneous inverts including hermits and a conch.
25L for G.Glabrous + same corals
30L for G.chiragra and soft corals
30L for g.ternatensis and soft corals
Calappidae
Harlequin Shrimp
wait is the puffer going with the mantis? That is not a combo you want actually. Puffers need to nip on inverts inorder to keep their teeth "filed". To say the least it might actually eat your mantis. I've seen it before where people would feed their puffers mantis shrimp on an occasional basis.
Halfpikant
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I'm really excited to see this project unfold. I hope for more updates soon! 
Here are some pictures of my livestock, the empty pipe you see covered in rubble is where my ternatensis is now living, she's very happy in there too. My lysiosquilla is in a clear acrylic pipe which I will be filling with sand and a bit of rubble for her to play with and then covering up the pipe to allow her to feel more secure too.
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