Tank Of The Month - December 2008
- Thread starter melev
- Start date
reefkeeper2
Premium Member
Here's one just for you.
reefkeeper2
Premium Member
This is complicated, but I'll do my best.
The machine uses the same membrane that is used on people for dialysis. It takes water from my sump and runs it through the membrane. At the same time it runs RO/DI water on the other side of the membrane. Because of osmotic pressure, most everything in the seawater passes through the membrane and into the RO/DI water. This waste water goes down the drain. The water that returns to the sump is now purified and has a specific gravity of about 1.002 to 1.005. There is not much left in it except a tiny bit of salt. Over time as the unit switches on repeatedly throughout the day, the specific gravity of the tank water starts to decline. The conductivity meter on the dialyseas detects the dropping level, and corrects it by pumping concentrated salt solution from the salt tank to the sump. This keeps the specific gravity stable.
I hope that wasn't too confusing.
Hi Paul,
I wanted to add my congratulations on a very stunning and well thought out tank. A very well deserved TOTM for sure.
i do like your humidity control- primarily because its very similar to mine. I had been wondering how to vent my skimmer (I have the Orca 250) and the funnel is a very simple and elegant solution. Thanks for that.
Paul.
I wanted to add my congratulations on a very stunning and well thought out tank. A very well deserved TOTM for sure.
i do like your humidity control- primarily because its very similar to mine. I had been wondering how to vent my skimmer (I have the Orca 250) and the funnel is a very simple and elegant solution. Thanks for that.
Paul.
obiwanthegoby
Hair Algae cultivator
Paul,
I have a similarly sized tank (almost Identical at 84" X 36" X 29.5 Inches tall) Is there a reason that you used 1 inch thick acrylic other than safety factor? I went with 3/4" acrylic on mine, I get the tank Sat. so its too late to change the thickness, just wondering if I made a bad decision.....
I have a similarly sized tank (almost Identical at 84" X 36" X 29.5 Inches tall) Is there a reason that you used 1 inch thick acrylic other than safety factor? I went with 3/4" acrylic on mine, I get the tank Sat. so its too late to change the thickness, just wondering if I made a bad decision.....
reefkeeper2
Premium Member
your very welcome
I went with the recommendation of the manufacturer. I also have an open top with only eurobrace around. If you have some sort of bracing on the top, I can see where they might think you did not need 1" thick.
obiwanthegoby
Hair Algae cultivator
Thanks paul! Yes there is 3/4" sheet of acrylic on the top with three holes cut out for the lights and access. I now remember reading that yours was an "open top". Thanks for the info though.
Fizz71
FragSwapper
Fantastic setup. I'd love do read more on how you setup your battery backup. Do you have any links of reference that helped you figure it out?
I also have to say that with the awesome fresh looking non-traditional setup you have for a dispaly room, I had to laugh when I saw the equipment in the basement sitting on what appeared to be my grandmother's furniture. Wonderful recylcling job!
I also have to say that with the awesome fresh looking non-traditional setup you have for a dispaly room, I had to laugh when I saw the equipment in the basement sitting on what appeared to be my grandmother's furniture.
Wonderful recylcling job!reefkeeper2
Premium Member
I did it a long time ago for my previous tank and I got all the info here on Reef Central, doing various searches. The most important thing to consider is what your trying to run, and how long you want to run it. If it's a Tunze powerhead, most of their models convert AC current to DC current, so an ordinary converter charger works just fine. But if your trying to run a pump or powerhead that uses AC, you need to find a true sine wave converter. For the battery I chose a voyager deep cycle because it has an indicator on it that lets you know if the battery is losing it's charge.
As for the furniture, yes, LOL it's been kicking around various basements in the family for years.
reefkeeper2
Premium Member
Shutiny, I would have to build a considerably bigger house to upgrade to your tank! I can't remember the exact size, but I remember it's BIG.
reefkeeper2
Premium Member
:lol:
thompsonswim1
New member
NICE i like how the coral is placed in the tank
For the millionth time, your tank is amazingly beautiful. The way the tank looks like a slice of reef right there in your beautiful solarium is nothing less than stunning. Your fore-thought and planning paid royally as there is practically no equipment visible. For me, I would award you with the TOTY (year).
I am a sucker for anemones, how many inches does that gigantea measure across? (Stichodactyla, so "S" instead of "H," from my understanding). I love the way the family of skunks live in it just like in the wild.
I am a sucker for anemones, how many inches does that gigantea measure across? (Stichodactyla, so "S" instead of "H," from my understanding). I love the way the family of skunks live in it just like in the wild.
reefkeeper2
Premium Member
Your correct. I've been waiting to see when someone would notice the error, and I mentioned it to Hop on monday. It's S. gigantea, not H. gigantean.
I've had the anemone for about six or seven years. It's approximately two feet across, maybe larger. I try to keep him confined with the rockwork so he won't damage the sps that are above and around him.
I've had the anemone for about six or seven years. It's approximately two feet across, maybe larger. I try to keep him confined with the rockwork so he won't damage the sps that are above and around him.
reefkeeper2
Premium Member
Oh , and thank you for the great compliment
Similar threads
