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![]() Welcome to ReefeMush's 20 Gallon Nano Build. I've been reefkeeping for about half a year and have a 5.5 gallon nano that have been looking to upgrade, so this is a great opportunity!
I think every good build starts with alot of planning and a goal for your tank, so I've done my planning and have an overall goal to be reached.The plan starts with wanting a complete Display Tank with Reef,Inverts,Fish, Refugium and Sump. The goal of this build is to reach a "Critter Paradise" semi inspired by the Lembeh Straight. So here's the start!! ![]() There are two 1" Bulkhead Drains from the display, one going to the Sump and one to the Refugium. The Refugium also has a 1" Drain Bulkhead, all controled by gate valves. There are two half inch Return lines from the sump back to the display tank that hang over the rim. A homemade skimmer and the Power Center I have had some equipment lying around including : -20 Gallon long Tank inside dimensions 29.5" x 12" x 11.75"h -5.5 Gallon Refugium Tank -36" 4xT5 homemade Light Fixture -12"Coralife Light Fixture -Seaclone Catch Cup -Maxi Jet 1200 -50 Watt Heater -Coralife Mounting Legs Last edited by ReeferMush; 06-08-2010 at 12:39 AM. |
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![]() Here is a cabinate my buddy gave me, it used to sport a 32 gallon on the top so it'll be no problem for my 20
![]() ![]() And the end product ![]() Just need some acrylic windows and the next step is when the diamond tipped drill bits show up we can drill the holes for the bulkheads Last edited by ReeferMush; 06-08-2010 at 05:34 AM. |
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Can't tell for sure but wouldn't you want your refuge to also drain to the skimmer side of your sump? You also might want a baffle between the skimmer and return pump to trap any bubbles. Just some thoughts, but I might be seeing something wrong? Also your left side return doesn't go to the pump it turns into a drain? Last edited by superduperwesman; 03-02-2010 at 06:32 PM. |
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![]() I'd also turn one of you drains into a back up and split the other one to go to both your refuge and sump. The you'll have a herbie ie less noise. The drain from you're refuge to the sump may also be a source of noise as it currently is?
What is going in the sump? May also want to add a baffle(s) before the return pump if you're planning to put anything in there that could clog up the pump? Last edited by superduperwesman; 03-02-2010 at 06:35 PM. |
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5.5 Gallon Nano http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=60834 20 Gallon Nano Contest Build http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=61572 |
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![]() Oh I see now. The returns split at a 4-way tee. 1 being the inlet, 2 going to the display and one being the bypass back to to the sump
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![]() The drill bits I ordered from Honk Kong finally came in the mail and I have sucessfully drilled my first tank. I used a drill press at 640 rpm with a 45mm diamond tipped hole saw and lots of water and it turned out great.
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5.5 Gallon Nano http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=60834 20 Gallon Nano Contest Build http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=61572 Last edited by ReeferMush; 06-08-2010 at 05:34 AM. |