starting a seahorse tank?
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pledosophy
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Nice catch
anutha newby
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You stated: "The sump is a 20Gallon long located under my 55gallon fishtank, the red pipe stands for the waste which will syphin into the sump and the green is the return."
I think you will have problems with this set up. If the siphon breaks, you'll have a flood.
you may want to check out overflows or consider drilling the tank.
not bashing your setup, but I think it would close to impossible to maintain a siphon 24/7.
I think you will have problems with this set up. If the siphon breaks, you'll have a flood.
you may want to check out overflows or consider drilling the tank.
not bashing your setup, but I think it would close to impossible to maintain a siphon 24/7.
Most people I know in the hobby will always upgrade their seahorse only tank to a reef system+. To save $$ in the long run, why not go with a MH pendant. For a 35+g tall hex I think a 250w 20000K will do great. It will also give your tank the natural shimmer that makes the seahorses looking that much more beautiful.
Blessed
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WOW!!!! I have no advice but I have to say that the way everyone just pitches in and helps as Fishy is working on his setup is just amazing. I know that is what everyones here for, but this is a real good forum where no one puts down any ideas; just helps to make them better. I think with these people you have helping you, you will have a very successful seahorse aquarium. Much Luck to you Fishy, you seem to be a real dedicated hobbiest. :rollface:
pledosophy
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Jacovan, to run a 250 mh on that tank he'd need to add a chiller. I'm all for keeping corals with horses but MH's are just impracticle in most setups. JME
The syphon drain is a problem. IMO it's a mess waiting to happen. JMO
You can replace the brass nozzles with small pieces of PVC no?
The syphon drain is a problem. IMO it's a mess waiting to happen. JMO
You can replace the brass nozzles with small pieces of PVC no?
we needed them threaded thats the reason for the brass nozzles. We talked about it with the a guy over at the LFS (who does actually know a ton about salt water tanks) and said that for what we'r using them for it wont be a problem.
Jacovan1: Like pled said, i'd need a chiller to do that and also a bit bigger bank
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Tanklove: Your correct everyone here is great, they prove that you dont have to agree 100% with some one elses ideas so still be useful.
Loaded the display tank up with about 25-30lbs of sand yesterday, the baffles are still drying in the sump and i think we'r going to get the sump running tomorrow.
I ordered 10lbs of driftwood base rock and 20lbs of live tonga rock on friday but i dont think its going to be shipped out till monday.
More rock will be added shipping charges were just getting a little extreme.
The baffles in the sump gave way yesterday after holding water and sand for about 30 minutes so i had to run out and get new sealant, i'm hoping the other stuff was just a little old and the weather had ruined it.
I'm going to be in Cali for five days and im leaving thursday at 3 am so the rock most likely wont be here before i leave, so when i return i'll post pictures of it.
Jacovan1: Like pled said, i'd need a chiller to do that and also a bit bigger bank
.Tanklove: Your correct everyone here is great, they prove that you dont have to agree 100% with some one elses ideas so still be useful.
Loaded the display tank up with about 25-30lbs of sand yesterday, the baffles are still drying in the sump and i think we'r going to get the sump running tomorrow.
I ordered 10lbs of driftwood base rock and 20lbs of live tonga rock on friday but i dont think its going to be shipped out till monday.
More rock will be added shipping charges were just getting a little extreme.
The baffles in the sump gave way yesterday after holding water and sand for about 30 minutes so i had to run out and get new sealant, i'm hoping the other stuff was just a little old and the weather had ruined it.
I'm going to be in Cali for five days and im leaving thursday at 3 am so the rock most likely wont be here before i leave, so when i return i'll post pictures of it.
pledosophy
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On the brass tips, they make threaded PVC. You would need a threaded male adapter. Probably a couple of them. They are like $.033 a piece. I ue them all the time.
Driftwood base rock?
Did you silicone the baffles or just weldon?
Driftwood base rock?
Did you silicone the baffles or just weldon?
Silicone on the baffles, the new stuff worked great and was fully cured in the 48 hours like it said, been holding great since sunday.
http://www.oceanproaquatics.com/sho.../2178?osCsid=78b6517f9c90f4c428b5e1dff6208656 driftwood base rock
getting the flow to work correctly has taken a lot of practice and we'r still experimenting, i have a feeling when i get back from california i'm going to be making an overflow box. Now before anyone says "told you so" we learn from our experiences this entire hobby is about learning.
http://www.oceanproaquatics.com/sho.../2178?osCsid=78b6517f9c90f4c428b5e1dff6208656 driftwood base rock
getting the flow to work correctly has taken a lot of practice and we'r still experimenting, i have a feeling when i get back from california i'm going to be making an overflow box. Now before anyone says "told you so" we learn from our experiences this entire hobby is about learning.
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got back from Cali a few days ago and the tank has been great . the siphon has been awesome!, i simply cover the bottom with my hand allow the air out of the lines remove my hand and its all set. It took a bit of fine tuning but now i can start and stop it with minimul problems. I added salt today and will check tomorrow i'm shooting for around 1.022 SG. The rock should be here some time next week and next weekend i will go out and pick up the lights. I'm pretty sure i'm going to go with the Daul Satellite 2x65watt compact flourescents. Right now i'm not to sure about the flow, i may have to add a few power heads to keep from having dead areas but we'll find out that later.
. the siphon has been awesome!, i simply cover the bottom with my hand allow the air out of the lines remove my hand and its all set. It took a bit of fine tuning but now i can start and stop it with minimul problems. I added salt today and will check tomorrow i'm shooting for around 1.022 SG. The rock should be here some time next week and next weekend i will go out and pick up the lights. I'm pretty sure i'm going to go with the Daul Satellite 2x65watt compact flourescents. Right now i'm not to sure about the flow, i may have to add a few power heads to keep from having dead areas but we'll find out that later.
nynex
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Hey Fishy....good to see you getting the tank together.
One thing though...I agree 100% with anutha. You should use an overflow box.
You are taking a huge risk of your siphon breaking, and you coming home to a
huge flood. Atleast with an overflow, you can adjust it. You should be safe of any
type of a flood,incase of a power outage.
I also have a 15 gal rubbermaid container that is short and long inside my stand,that
my 30 gal sump sits in. Just for added protection. I think those about $8 at target.
You can never be too safe....
One thing though...I agree 100% with anutha. You should use an overflow box.
You are taking a huge risk of your siphon breaking, and you coming home to a
huge flood. Atleast with an overflow, you can adjust it. You should be safe of any
type of a flood,incase of a power outage.
I also have a 15 gal rubbermaid container that is short and long inside my stand,that
my 30 gal sump sits in. Just for added protection. I think those about $8 at target.
You can never be too safe....
