Ultra Clean Rimless Tank - 700 Liter
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Dustin1300
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Wheres overflow?
geaux xman
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i'm not sure if 15mm glass is thick enough for a 24-25"(tall) rimless tank.
online calculator shows 15mm = 0.59". most custom builders in the U.S will use 3/4" glass.
online calculator shows 15mm = 0.59". most custom builders in the U.S will use 3/4" glass.
@Dustin1300
the overflow is hidden at the back
it's exteranl overflow but you can't see it.
That's the idea of ultra clean you can't see the over flow , you can't see the return pump outlets ....
@geaux xman
I saw some rimless tanks
24" high and much longer (about 70") from 15mm glass
and I also saw 22" h * 47W from 12mm glass
without any problems
Since my tank isn't so long I decided to use 15mm glass
but if it's was longer I would probably choose 19 mm glass.
the overflow is hidden at the back
it's exteranl overflow but you can't see it.
That's the idea of ultra clean you can't see the over flow , you can't see the return pump outlets ....
@geaux xman
I saw some rimless tanks
24" high and much longer (about 70") from 15mm glass
and I also saw 22" h * 47W from 12mm glass
without any problems
Since my tank isn't so long I decided to use 15mm glass
but if it's was longer I would probably choose 19 mm glass.
WindowMaker
In Memoriam
ooh, shiny!
This is the big questions
I didn't decide yet which technology to use
MH, T5 or LED
same things goes with flows , I need to decide if to make a close loop or to use wave pumps
any recommendation?
Vadafallon
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Love it man. Good job!
10X Curl58
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it's about time to show the filteration system, some sketch :
I tried to stick to my guidelines
- User friendly
- Simplicity "“ easy (and fast) Maintenance
- Efficiency
Thus:
-Accessibility - All the equipment that need frequent maintains is in the front of my cabinet, moreover a glance enough to see the system functioning properly.
- Easy (and fast) Maintenance- I tried to automate the system as much as possible, to minimize the maintenance ,
A. I am going to use Avast self cleaning head.
B. I am going use TLF bioplastic , I think that this is the easiest way to keep the system within low nutrients levels .
C. I am going to use Dosing pumps in order to dose CBalance , I found it to be one of the most simplest and stable way to keep KH, MG, CA and it's also contain more 29 Trace elements. from my experience as soon as the system is stable it's קnough to check KH once a week.
D. Almost fully automated water replacement system , I will just have to put a fixed amount salt in the automatic water change tank.
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I forgot to mention before that it's very important for me to build a noiseless system.
I am going to use a gate valve to prevent noise from the overflow. of course I have extra pipes to prevent a flood.
The only drawback using this method is that you must keep a steady flow from the circulation pump. Thus I use a different pump to feed the carbon and Bioplastic reactors.
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it's about time to show the filteration system, some sketch :
I tried to stick to my guidelines
- User friendly
- Simplicity "“ easy (and fast) Maintenance
- Efficiency
Thus:
-Accessibility - All the equipment that need frequent maintains is in the front of my cabinet, moreover a glance enough to see the system functioning properly.
- Easy (and fast) Maintenance- I tried to automate the system as much as possible, to minimize the maintenance ,
A. I am going to use Avast self cleaning head.
B. I am going use TLF bioplastic , I think that this is the easiest way to keep the system within low nutrients levels .
C. I am going to use Dosing pumps in order to dose CBalance , I found it to be one of the most simplest and stable way to keep KH, MG, CA and it's also contain more 29 Trace elements. from my experience as soon as the system is stable it's קnough to check KH once a week.
D. Almost fully automated water replacement system , I will just have to put a fixed amount salt in the automatic water change tank.
**
I forgot to mention before that it's very important for me to build a noiseless system.
I am going to use a gate valve to prevent noise from the overflow. of course I have extra pipes to prevent a flood.
The only drawback using this method is that you must keep a steady flow from the circulation pump. Thus I use a different pump to feed the carbon and Bioplastic reactors.
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