Eb0la11's 165G Reef Tank Build

BlueAbyss · #1 07-23-2009, 07:07 AM

I would consider the tank (with check valve) 'flood resistant' personally... flood 'proof' sounds a little too secure

How are you running your return?

Looks like you're well on your way... I wish I could find plastic fittings like that here.

banditpowdercoat · #2 07-23-2009, 03:47 PM

You better make SURE you have enough room in the sumo to handle the flowback. A checkvalve will NOT seal 100% after time and don't rely on them to keep your floors dry. The salt water loves to make the rubber seals hard in the checkvalves then they won't seal.

xtreme · #3 07-23-2009, 03:54 PM

It looks like your return lines are drilled high enough up in the tank that you won't need a check valve. I wouldn't want to rely on one I know that.

Eb0la11 · #4 07-23-2009, 06:03 PM

haha I guess flood proof was a little premature. I will simulate the tank draining down during a power outage to see how well my sump responds. I think I'd have enough if it stopped at the height of my overflow, but not if it goes to the bottom of my return line holes. Eventually I'll be getting something more like a 50G sump but hopefully worst case scenario doesnt occur before then. If it did it wouldnt be the end of the world since im on a concrete floor and I think I could handle 10-15 Gallons of water on the floor.

It'd suck, dont get me wrong, but theres nothing that would get completely wrecked really, and eventually the water would find the nearby floor drain.

lastlight · #5 07-23-2009, 06:53 PM

Nice I see some sprinkler parts made it into your build as well? Are those Orbit from HD?

Eb0la11 · #6 07-23-2009, 07:41 PM

Yeah there are four sprinkler parts. They are the 90s that will come out the back of the bulkheads for my returns. Anyone have any insight if that will be a problem? They are from HD, yes haha.

banditpowdercoat · #7 07-23-2009, 08:00 PM

They wont be a problem, Ive used some of them before