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01-28-2013, 12:07 AM
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actually I am running a sump with mine right works the same as any other tank. As for the big mess im not to sure how that would ever happen. Other than the upper or lower tank breaking. Be the same mess if a regular tank broke. But lets just say there was no sump and as the water evaporates the level would drop in the lower tank reaching the brim of the upper aquarium. Thats where you think you lose your hydrostatic pressure and the upper tank would dump its water volume making a mess?? It doesnt though. What happens (cause i tested this out) the upper tank does a big burp or gulp if you will for air until the water rises in the lower tank, goes above the brim and then stops. Its all really quite simple and fool proof.
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01-28-2013, 12:07 AM
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You could run a sump and skimmer anything really. In all reality you could have a 24" depth normal tank with a 4ft tall tank coming out of the middle. Neat idea I remember looking at one a couple years ago and wanted to do it but forgot over time lol
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01-28-2013, 12:08 AM
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What's your plan? Size? Shape?
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225gal dt with 100g sump. Mitras, vortechs, bubble king, AI Sol and Profilux. http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...threadid=84782 Will trade subs for frags My other summer hobby: http://www.edkra.ca
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01-28-2013, 12:10 AM
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I saw that just a slow typer lol
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225gal dt with 100g sump. Mitras, vortechs, bubble king, AI Sol and Profilux. http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...threadid=84782 Will trade subs for frags My other summer hobby: http://www.edkra.ca
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01-28-2013, 12:16 AM
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Right now its a total of about 110 gallons without the sump but thats with a tank that i just had laying around for the upper tank to try it out. All I have to do now it order glass for the upper tank and finish a bit of the cabinetry work. All said and done it will be pretty close to 150 gallons total but you will see about 90 gallons of tank. But when you lift the lids to the lower tank you see the rest of the set up. Its basically going to look like a regular aquarium stand but the tank will look like a glass box with fish trapped inside. Also makes it a 360 degree tank. Great for behind a couch or in the middle of a show room or office.
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01-28-2013, 12:24 AM
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my lower tank is 9 inches deep. The upper tank will be about 30 leaving 20 inches of viewing area with the lids for the bottom. Which shouldnt be bad considering there are no obstructions and viewing area on the top. Right now my cats love laying on top of the tank looking down at the fish
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