Starting 90g Reef Tank Build... Finally!!!
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OwNeD162
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13037542#post13037542 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kar93
This might seems a little "cheesy" but I decided to create a lil' logo.
Hope you don't mind me using this pic, Marc. I can get rid if you do.
Awesome
! It's a ClubHouse logo trend, lol...
Tswifty
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Looks good as a first sketch up. I can't even remeber how many sketches I went through before I decided on my final design.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13037818#post13037818 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kar93
I'm designing the sump for my next tank and just wondering what y'all think of it.
I think I'll use Spaflex for the drain and PVC for the return.
Scott may though, as we had conversations about each and every one of them :lol:
A few things:
- Ball Valves (return line... just in case you need it, drain line... control/divert flow to fuge)
- I wouldn't drill your sump, just have the intake pipe empty beneath the water in the skimmer section.
- I would use a 90 degree output on the return in the tank. My 45 degree blew sand all over, and forced me to switch to the 90.
- Any particular reason for the "step down" to the fuge? Elbows create bubbles and noise.
- Along those lines, I would use 45 degree elbows instead of 90's wherever you can.
Aquarist007
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13037811#post13037811 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by OwNeD162
Awesome
Awesome --- is it okay if I make this into an avitar and use it.
I think we all should then it will be easy to spot a clubbie
kar93
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- Ball Valves (return line... just in case you need it, drain line... control/divert flow to fuge)
Dang, forgot to include those, I'll redo a sketch and include a few extra things.
- I wouldn't drill your sump, just have the intake pipe empty beneath the water in the skimmer section.
I was contemplating keeping the sump undrilled which I think is the best so I'll have to incorporate that in the 2nd sketch too.
- I would use a 90 degree output on the return in the tank. My 45 degree blew sand all over, and forced me to switch to the 90.
I'll go with the 90 then, Wouldnt want sand all over.
- Any particular reason for the "step down" to the fuge? Elbows create bubbles and noise.
That was just for the sketch I will use pipes going directly to it rather than the "step down".
- Along those lines, I would use 45 degree elbows instead of 90's wherever you can.
Ok I shall try put those wherever I can.
Thanks for the help, TJ. :thumbsup:
Aquarist007
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we think alike TJ
Its an excellent design but if I had to make a suggestion I would remove all the bends in the drain line to the refuge and but a ball valve on there to control the flow to it.
I am assuming with all the bends that you are trying to slow down the flow?
Aquarist007
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13038225#post13038225 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Tswifty8
That's a great idea
kar, your the graphic genius here---is there a way you can make them so it says your name
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what's the link to the avitar web site again TJ?
kar93
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13038251#post13038251 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
No worries Kane. I thought I recognized my fish.
The sump looks fine to me. Looks like the "F" from my site. Be sure to leave a spot for a bubble tower where the water enters the skimmer section.
Yeah, I've always used that design because it's simple and always worked the best for me. If you saw the thread on my 55 I did the same design too but didn't have enough space to put the bubble tower for the skimmer that I wanted and I didn't have any acrylic left at that point so I thought I could use a micron sock aswell. I think I might use the same sump seeing as the 55 was never filled and now it will just be a 29g the skimmer will be smaller which will leave me more space for the bubble tower. I'll have to sort some things out and I'll see what I can fit in it.
Schwe
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:eek2:
Now that's a clean sump!!
I need to give my sump a scrub-down. It is funky and hasn't been really cleaned since it first went on line, either.
Pete and I just scrubbed down our apartment and shampooed all of the carpeting (wall-to-wall... remind me when we build our house to get hardwood and ceramic tile!!), I think it's time to scrub down the sump next!
-Lesya
Now that's a clean sump!!
I need to give my sump a scrub-down. It is funky and hasn't been really cleaned since it first went on line, either.
Pete and I just scrubbed down our apartment and shampooed all of the carpeting (wall-to-wall... remind me when we build our house to get hardwood and ceramic tile!!), I think it's time to scrub down the sump next!
-Lesya
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