Starting another - advice/opinions?

[Alberta-newb]

Originally Posted by ed holland

i,ll try to find pics some time this week when i am back.
i ran that tank for a year. mr alberts built it the it went to joe reefer then me.then my bro.
but is good to see it again

Thanks Ed, indeed old tanks never die! Thanks for the information it makes sense now. Sounds like it had a really nice closed loop with plenty of flow..do you remember what pumps you ran?

Originally Posted by Rbacchiega

I thought the picture looked off...the only problem with drains being on the bottom is that, at least in my experience, get gunky fast and are more hassle than their worth. If I were you I'd set it up like Josh (JDigital) has on his tank, where the returns are on the bottom.

Looking forward to the build!

Exactly!, when I saw this tank Josh's closed loop setup immediately came to mind. I'm thinking the same loc-line fittings he used will be perfect. I definitely dont want to use the bottom holes in the display as drains as I'll be running a sand bottom for the mandarins. Ed's explanation really clears up how to use the holes, I like the idea of a closed loop returning through the 3 holes on the bottom plus one (or maybe I'll use 2 over the top).

I'm really looking forward to this build too! I haven't finished tinkering with my 120 and will learn from my mistakes with it to make this one smoother. Already have started on a custom stand for it that will include a hinged canopy. Guess I'll start a build thread although I don't think I've updated my 120 thread in at least 6 months....oops


Thanks for the replies!