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Forum: DIY 06-15-2008, 03:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,832
Posted By Megalodon
What's better, Herbie or Calfo?

I just can't seem to make up my mind on what type of overflows I'm going to have.

Which is better?
Forum: Lower Mainland 05-14-2008, 04:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,548
Posted By Megalodon
The spa store next to JLs was closed when I went...

The spa store next to JLs was closed when I went there. Maybe I'll call them tomorrow.

Hey did anyone try taking the Patullo Bridge during this evening's rush? I waited for an hour and a half in...
Forum: Lower Mainland 05-08-2008, 06:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,548
Posted By Megalodon
Question Where can I find spaflex?

Does the spa store next to JL Aquatics have it?
Forum: FOWLR 05-07-2008, 02:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,528
Posted By Megalodon
I shudder to think what they did with it....

I shudder to think what they did with it. Assuming it really was stolen, that is.
Forum: DIY 05-05-2008, 01:59 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
I've decided to make them 17cm long, 20cm deep,...

I've decided to make them 17cm long, 20cm deep, and 10cm wide.

I'm going to do that now too. See my next diagram. (Yes, sorry, another one, LOL.)

I'm not drilling the returns because I'm not...
Forum: DIY 05-04-2008, 07:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
OK, this will probably be my final revision... ...

OK, this will probably be my final revision...

I've added Herbie overflows and a larger refuge.

A - 3/4" overtop PVC return manifold
B - 1" bulkhead and strainer leading to external overflow...
Forum: DIY 05-04-2008, 07:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
No, the backup overflow is higher. Regardless,...

No, the backup overflow is higher. Regardless, I've decided to heed your advice, as the way I was going to do it would require a larger sump to take up access water in the event of a power outage.
...
Forum: DIY 05-04-2008, 06:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
OK, the sump I had in mind might be too tall to...

OK, the sump I had in mind might be too tall to be able to take the protein skimmer in and out if I needed to.

Since my sump won't be able to handle the water from the tank in the event of a power...
Forum: DIY 05-04-2008, 06:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
That is correct. The backup overflow is higher...

That is correct. The backup overflow is higher than the other two. The backup drain line also doesn't have a gate valve and it's completely unrestricted.

Yeah, it will definitely take some...
Forum: DIY 05-04-2008, 06:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
The backup overflow doesn't have a gate valve...

The backup overflow doesn't have a gate valve though. And it's higher than the other two. If the first two get clogged up then the third backup overflow, unrestricted, will kick in.
Forum: DIY 05-04-2008, 01:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
Are you sure the way I have it doesn't have the...

Are you sure the way I have it doesn't have the same effect? I don't know, just asking. I mean, do you really know, because I sure as heck don't. I've never had a drilled tank before.

The gate...
Forum: DIY 05-03-2008, 09:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
So does this mean I have to silicone a glass...

So does this mean I have to silicone a glass overflow box in my tank? :(
Forum: DIY 05-03-2008, 08:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
OK, I just did more reading on Herbie. He calls...

OK, I just did more reading on Herbie. He calls for the drain bulkheads to be further down with the standpipe going up close to the surface. But again, he has an overflow box around that. What should...
Forum: DIY 05-02-2008, 06:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
I thought I was doing it Herbie-style. Maybe...

I thought I was doing it Herbie-style.

Maybe I have a misconception of what that actually is.
Forum: DIY 05-02-2008, 04:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
Version 5... A - 3/4" PVC over-top return...

Version 5...


A - 3/4" PVC over-top return manifold
B - Strainer overflow w/ 1" drilled bulkhead
C - 1" Spaflex drain (left-side)
D - 3/4" Spaflex return
G - 10-gallon refuge
H - DIY...
Forum: DIY 05-01-2008, 07:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
I cannot fit an all-in-one sump/refuge under...

I cannot fit an all-in-one sump/refuge under there without removing one of the centre supports of the stand. I don't want to mess with that. Also, a lot of people seem to be going with seperate...
Forum: DIY 05-01-2008, 04:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
Thanks Chin. Check out version 4. It has...

Thanks Chin.

Check out version 4. It has incorporated all three of your recommendations.

I'm not sure if I'm going to stick with #3 though. I may go back to having the second drain go directly...
Forum: DIY 05-01-2008, 04:33 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
Over-thinking in this case is good. I'm getting...

Over-thinking in this case is good. I'm getting plenty of feedback and am therefore able to tweak it in ways I hadn't previously considered.

I'd have an all-in-one sump refuge but the trend now...
Forum: DIY 05-01-2008, 04:30 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
OK, bare with me here, the legend is now all over...

OK, bare with me here, the legend is now all over the map alphabetically. If I do another revision I might run out of letters, LOL.

Version 4 Legend

A - 3/4" PVC over-top return manifold
B -...
Forum: DIY 04-29-2008, 04:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
Thank-you my fellow local hobbyists. Your advice...

Thank-you my fellow local hobbyists. Your advice has been wonderful. Please keep it coming.

My CorelDraw trail will expire in about five days, so I'll keep trying to post as many revisions as I...
Forum: DIY 04-28-2008, 03:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
There's an Eheim 1262 in the tank as well, hooked...

There's an Eheim 1262 in the tank as well, hooked up to a PVC manifold on the bottom. I also removed the tee-off from the mainline. That should bring my turnover to about 14X the tank volume per...
Forum: DIY 04-28-2008, 03:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
I'd use it sometimes on my other tank as well.

I'd use it sometimes on my other tank as well.
Forum: DIY 04-28-2008, 03:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
I will. Not sulfur ones. It takes them only...

I will.

Not sulfur ones. It takes them only a few days to start working, or at least people tell me.
Forum: DIY 04-28-2008, 02:59 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
Version 3... ...

Version 3...

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m201/dingleberry06/Tankv3.jpg


Updated Legend...

Legend

A - 3/4" PVC Return Manifold
Forum: DIY 04-27-2008, 10:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,342
Posted By Megalodon
OK, good suggestion. Here's the revision... ...

OK, good suggestion.

Here's the revision...

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m201/dingleberry06/MyTankv20.jpg
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