And so it begins... ( update ) - Page 4

muck · #31 12-15-2005, 04:03 PM

I was thinking that it was a check valve too. The ball valves are definately a good idea IMO.
I want to thank you guys for giving me some good ideas on how to run my CL on my new tank..

Chin_Lee · #32 12-15-2005, 04:03 PM

Yo snoop
thats some good thinking on the plumbing. good job. Whats your approx GPH into your tank from the return pump? I'm interested to know how your double standpipes will handle the gph cuz I'm looking to do the same kinda set up on my next tank. I believe they are 1 1/4" on the outside and 1" on the inside?

Chin_Lee · #33 12-15-2005, 04:09 PM

FYI Snoop
I've heard from many people that the lock line parts (that are above the water line) will introduce microbubbles into the main tank. keep that in mind if you are trying to troubleshoot that potential problem when you get the water moving.

Snoop Dog · #34 12-15-2005, 05:33 PM

return pump is a blue line 30x, pressure rated 1100GPH, well see how it works,

closed loop is a Dart,

Ill post some better shots tonight,

Delphinus · #35 12-15-2005, 05:34 PM

Oh, a ball valve. Of course, that totally makes sense. I didn't see the lever so I thought maybe it was a check valve at first.

Anyhow, very impressive pipe work. Good luck with the filling and so on, can't wait to see the next results. Snoop as you might recall I have a 30" cube I'm setting up too. Hopefully I can put up some pics of it soon. Anyhow I think it's pretty neat that two 30" cubes are coming up at the same time on Canreef.

Snoop Dog · #36 12-15-2005, 05:36 PM

Thanks for the tip on the lockline, I had some issues on my last tank, but they were minimal. basically a small blast every minute or 2, The stockmens are 1 1/4 and 1 inch ID as you said, my only conern is balancing the 2 in one overflow?

yakiwb2 · #37 12-15-2005, 10:15 PM

Hey Snoop. Nice Tank. Where did you get the money for all those future fish...did you frag your old corals and other peoples corals to pick up some cash?

Snoop Dog · #38 12-15-2005, 10:47 PM

Only my brothers, he's a bad aquaristbut he basically kills them first, then I spend a year or 2 nursing them back to health, LOL

Snoop Dog · #39 12-16-2005, 04:45 AM

All plumbing is complete, and I have installed my pedant light stand. It is full adjustable so I can raise it to do maintenance or for easy adjustment of lighting height. I need to trim down my Calcium reactor to fit in my stand and finish the doors

Im just running some power , so will update pics once it is running on Saturday.

Snoop Dog · #40 12-16-2005, 04:46 AM