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Old 05-23-2014, 02:05 PM
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I got a small bit done last night. I was able to install the cord hiding panduit under the first sump to hide wires. This stuff is awesome! and so easy to work with. Sure did tidy everything up so far. Hides all the extra wire from the American DJ powerbars and extension cord for the water changing system nicely.






And yes.... eventually the underbelly will get a coat of paint lol
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Old 05-23-2014, 02:29 PM
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Looks good, man. Love that panduit. Definitely the nicest way to clean up wiring.
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So, I need some advice. Should I continue to run my manifold off of the fuge/frag tank return pump like I originally designed. Or should I run it from the 1st stage sump via an extra Mag12 I have sitting around? I would have it recirculating back into the tank because the 1200 gph would be a little much for the manifold, considering only 3-4 outlets would be in use.

I figure if the manifold for the reactors (carbon, GFO, and calcium reactors) are fed directly off of the 1st sump, the water will be straight out of the display, and would be in the best position to be polished/filtered. What do you think?

I also like the location of the manifold on the right wall. it overhangs the tank, so if I did have any leaks, it would leak back into the sump. If I fed it with the bottom return pump, I would have to mount it on the back wall, and if it leaked, it would hit the floor below.

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I also got the frag tank and rack all set up, and the two fuge tanks all done (except for the acrylic overflow teeth....have to go to concept). The taller rear tank will have an 8" DSB and floating mangroves. It will cascade into the bottom fuge which will house the duplex sump idea (egg crate structure on the bottom to create a benthic zone, then live rock, and cheato on the top). It will then overflow into the live rock compartment of the return sump.





And the whole thing (minus the return sump)

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I have no opinion on the manifold, but that looks killer!
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I have no opinion on the manifold, but that looks killer!
Haha daym! I was hoping for your expert opinion!

But thanks anyways!
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I'd stick with the manifold where it is, purely because of the possibility for leaks and it leaking back into the sump is always better.
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Haha daym! I was hoping for your expert opinion!

But thanks anyways!
Sorry to disappoint! I've never run a manifold. Heck I am barely a man.
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