Bored again so..... pic intense

DJ88 · #1 06-07-2003, 07:45 PM

Not anything new fangled. just the plumbing for my new tank if I ever set it up.

robbyville · #2 06-07-2003, 08:01 PM

Nice job Darren,

I love a clean looking plumbing system. Somehow it appeals to the linear thought patters I've been known to have! Creativity and myself do not jibe, which is why I take care of the mechanics of the tank while my wife does the aquascaping and coral choices!

Can't wait to see it set up, does the tank simply gravity feed to the sump? with the return going to your wavemaker? And would the green pump with the 5 tee's be considered a closed loop, or are they returns from the sump as well?

Best,

Rob

DJ88 · #3 06-07-2003, 10:41 PM

The Green pump(MAK4) is a closed loop. The 2MDQX is feeding through the SQWD and then into 3/4"locline. The Drain is a Stockman overflow to the sump. Plain and simple.

Thanks for the compliments.

Jack · #4 06-08-2003, 02:55 AM

Looks great Darren!!

I like the idea of the Mak 4 using a manifold instead using powerheads especialy on a small tank where they can be more noticable.

How much did all that plumbing cost though! lol Loc line is nice tho

Is your sump DIY?

Keep us posted because that has a great start to being another great tank of yours.

Doug · #5 06-08-2003, 11:55 AM

Plain & simple.

Only an engineer would say that.

Looks pretty neat Darren. Should be dandy flow.

DJ88 · #6 06-08-2003, 02:50 PM

Jack,

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How much did all that plumbing cost though! lol Loc line is nice tho

Well I got the 3/4" stuff from Wendell at a very decent price. I think it was like $25 for two feet MPT ends and 3" flare nozzles. The rest cost a bit more. I ordered it from Premium Aquatics before Wendell started carrying it here and I couldn't find anywhere selling it.

Oh well it was worth it. the PVC stuff I had a lot laying around and needed only a few little odd's n ends. There was no way I was having any powerheads in my tank. Plus I can direct the flow a lot better with the locline than any powerhead.

Yes the sump is a DIY. I had to assemble it inside the stand as there are braces on the front and back of the stand. Plus I made it to fit entirely in the full size of the stand.

Thanks Doug. Down the road I am hoping to get back into the SPS game. but for now this will suffice with some VHO's on it. I'll just have it ready to go from the start.

DJ88 · #7 06-08-2003, 03:46 PM

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Plain & simple. Only an engineer would say that.

Doug,

It is plain and simple..

I wanted to do this as clean as possible. I even have wiring blocks for quick disconnects of my VHO ballast.

Same for the four fans that are going in this.

Throw in some heat shrink tubing to keep it all neat and covers for all the vinyl tubing to stop algae growth and we are set.

Yeah I know. Making a mess is half the fun.

DJ88 · #8 06-08-2003, 09:21 PM

Painted, Wired and ready to go.

Delphinus · #9 06-09-2003, 03:21 PM

Another good looking setup Darren! What are your goals for this tank (i.e., what do you plan on keeping)?

I guess the question I want to throw into the hat is ... I can't quite make out what the two black circle/dot things are on the left side of the sump. I was to hazard a guess, it is some kind of clamp to support the shelf that the GenX is resting on?

Chad · #10 06-09-2003, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Delphinus

I can't quite make out what the two black circle/dot things are on the left side of the sump. I was to hazard a guess, it is some kind of clamp to support the shelf that the GenX is resting on?

It looks like they are just there to attach the "white" acrylic? pane above the sump.. Probably a splash guard to protect the pump. You can see the ledge that is attached to the side of the sump to hold the pump.

Chad