Baby Steps

[Ruth]

Red Dragon pumps = silent

[mr_alberta]

Originally Posted by Ruth

Red Dragon pumps = silent

True, but at ~$1000/pump it can get pricey pretty quick

[Ruth]

Well not quite but your right at $599US they are pricey. The only one I have is on my BK skimmer and it is certainly dead silent and I believe are very good on power consumption as well - I just don't pay attention because really it is minimal savings when you are running a bunch of Halides.

[Beverly]

Giz,

Was over on RC just now and ran across a post by Rich Durso. The name sounded familiar, so I clicked on his website icon and found something that may quiet your tank (with pics!) ....

http://www.rl180reef.com/180/pages/standpipe/open.htm

[Gizmo]

Originally Posted by Beverly

Giz,

Was over on RC just now and ran across a post by Rich Durso. The name sounded familiar, so I clicked on his website icon and found something that may quiet your tank (with pics!) ....

http://www.rl180reef.com/180/pages/standpipe/open.htm

Thanks Bev,

I was planning on using a Standpipe, I use one now, but it doesn't stop the noise of the water crashing into the sump (I've come up with some ideas on how to quiet it down) But the main reason for a backroom is astetics(sp?) I have a ASM G3 skimmer, and all those "cool gadgets" to go with

I do plan on aquaboarding the whole room and sealing it afterwards as well. I have a dehumidifier and heater/ac unit for the room. Thanks for the input guys, keep it coming!

Thanks beermaster, I really look forward to living in a quiet city.

[Gizmo]

I talked with Brian over at AI tonight and we laid out the specs on the tank:
280G 72x30x30 Main Tank
Euro Bracing
2 overflows in the corners in black plexi
4 returns 2 at the top and 2 half way down
2 drains 2" w/standpipes
90G Sump with trickle filter (to start) with inline pump.
Steel Stand @ 48"

Just thought I would share.

[TheReefGeek]

Why a trickle filter?

I would use a single overflow with two 1.5" durso standpipe drains and one 1" return. Then just pump 800g/hr or so through the sump/return pump. This way you have a backup drain in case one fails. This would free up space of not have two overflows as well. Then drill the tank for a closed loop, and use a big ass pump of your choice for your main flow. Dont try to do too much flow through your sump/overflows, you will get excess noise and microbubbles.

If it is behind a wall, might want to look into a return manifold, I am happy with mine, I run 7, 1/2" nozzles off a 4500gph pump, gives me all the flow I need, and with loc-line I can adjust the flow easily to adapt to coral growth or new corals.

[Willow]

you realize that 2 returns halfway down will flood your sump unless you use check valves hey? and check valves suck. im also not clear on why use a trickle filter? i would kill the trickle filter and dump into a micro sock > skimmer > fuge > return. also any plans on a ocean motion and a closed loop?

[TheReefGeek]

If you still go with the returns, use two check valves, in case one fails you dont want to have a flood. If possible use a closed loop and avoid that problem all together.

[jgoldsney]

For a Custom Tank if you can provide very detailed drawings Aquagiant makes a nice product...Just make sure that your drawings are very detailed.