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10-08-2007
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| new tank We are getting a 210 gallon tank, we also have a 75, and a 55 gallon tank that are running off of 1 sump. would it be best to run the 210 off its own sump or put them all together? Thanks Pete & Chantal         |
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10-08-2007
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| I have a similar setup and run them all off the same sump. Just make sure you have enough headroom in the sump so it doesnt overflow when the pumps are off. There are pluses and minuses to having all the tanks together and seperate. Just have to weigh them against eachother and decide whats best for you. Dont forget to start a build thread when you begin the set up. It should be really fun for everyone to see how you get it done.
__________________ (' )< David >( ') "The world is headed for mutiny when all we want is unity" Scott Stapp, Creed |
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10-08-2007
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| we can get a big enough external pump,also i drilled holes at the top of the pvc pipe at the level of water so it doesnt back flow. wife is busy fragging tonight.lfs gave us some corals to frag. Pete & Chantal |
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10-08-2007
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| Pluses to one sump are obvious. The minus part kicks in when you have just one sump. =( You get ich or any other illness to the tank, and it is harder than Chinese math to cure. Where 2 sumps you could run medication in one tank, and not kill all you inverts. I like having one sump. Get a big old 100 plus farm feeder plastic sump. You will love it!! Ohhhh and we need plenty of pics of this project!!!!! |
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10-08-2007
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| Just let me know if you have any questions on this, central systems are my specialty ;) |
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10-09-2007
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| was thinking of 2 sumps but still not sure how big of a sump will i need for these tanks? 210,75,& 55 gallons Thanks pete & chantal |
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10-09-2007
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| tank got here today and got the glass covers also Pete & Chantal |
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10-09-2007
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Leave the glass cover off the tank. This will allow for gas exchange in the tank system. Plus it will help the light to penetrate the tank. What happens is salt creep builds up on the glass, and light becomes restricted. ~Marc Glad you got the tank!!! |
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10-10-2007
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| Where will the sump be located, and how much room do you have for it?
__________________ (' )< David >( ') "The world is headed for mutiny when all we want is unity" Scott Stapp, Creed |
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10-10-2007
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| underneath the tank in the stand |
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10-11-2007
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| come over sat and help with the tank , put blocking up underneath the living room for the tank and we will have a bbq with beer. |
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10-11-2007
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| I would love to help but, this is the busy season for construction and I am out straight.
__________________ (' )< David >( ') "The world is headed for mutiny when all we want is unity" Scott Stapp, Creed |
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10-31-2007
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| I have a 44 gallon sump and the stand came in today, will need to do the wiring for the electrical and brace up the floor . will take pics soon. |
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03-14-2008
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| we picked up the braces for downstares today for the new tank, we have some of the sand and stuff for the wiring. rocks will be in next week and power heads. things are finally starting to come together.We also started doing the wall in back of the tank. |
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03-29-2008
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| Well guys the 210 tank is all drilled , we did 4 holes drilling went very well. doing the plumping now we have everything else just to get evrything plumbed up. |
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03-29-2008
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| wheres the beef???? i mean.... wheres the pics????? yeah... thats it..... |
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03-29-2008
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| coming soon some pics should be in today |
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03-29-2008
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| some pic of the set up and we will post more as we go pic 1- is when the tank was a storage lo, and building the returns pic2- is for the electrical pic3- is the tank in place and leveling pci 4- pete drilling and stressing lol  pic5- building the overflow pic 6- is 3 holes done out of 4 |
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03-29-2008
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| So you did drill it all yourself, excellent. Where's the water and the fishies?
__________________ (' )< David >( ') "The world is headed for mutiny when all we want is unity" Scott Stapp, Creed |
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03-29-2008
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| i would drill more tanks real easy if you take your time |
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