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11-29-2006, 10:26 PM
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11-29-2006, 11:25 PM
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Thank-you!
I actually had the brilliant idea of searching it on google right after I posted that, and found it. Chris
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11-30-2006, 12:43 AM
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The tank looks cool so far. Here are my thoughts:
1. Is the tube in the middle a supply line from the sump? If so, is it going to have something to prevent it from draining water back into the sump if the pump shuts off? 2. Do you think there will be enough flow throughout the tank with all the supply lines running so close to the overflow? You could maybe add 45* PVC elbows to the ends of the pipes on the sides to help circulate the water. That's about all I can think of. If this tank turns out half as cool as your little cubes did, you'll be laughing. ________ LovelyWendie99 Last edited by Flusher; 04-21-2011 at 03:15 PM.
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12-01-2006, 02:03 PM
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The bulkhead on the inner wall of the tank is the intake for the closed loop. The sump is supplied via the overflow. Even though I couldn't really draw it on sketchup, the plan is to have 45 degree elbows on the returns so that the flow is directed towards the lower front of the tank. With 700+ gph from each return, the circulation in the tank should be sufficient - for my plans at least.
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12-01-2006, 02:06 PM
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Chris,
Actually, what you see on the pump is just what I did with regular old sandpaper. I havent gone over it yet, but will probably finish it off with a pollishing wheel on my dremmel. I am kind of glad that the iwaki is now going to be the sump return... it will be in a more prominent spot and will also be easier to clean. - Chad
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12-12-2006, 09:05 PM
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Update:
I just picked up the tank yesterday and here's a photo:
 I turned out to be 30"x18"x17" (lwh) and the builder did a pretty good job on it. It initially came with euro bracing but that came off right away - I just like the plain top look more. The inside measurements and my predicted water level make this tank about 35gals; with the expected output of my two pumps, I am figuring that I will have 40x's turnover! There is even room to add more flow if needed (not needed) because my bulkheads are 1.5" but my current pumps have only 3/4" fittings  .- Chad
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12-12-2006, 09:29 PM
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Chad the tank looks really good are you going to have it a SPS with high flow i take it.
looking good man
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