k427 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 FTS (August '14): FTS (June '14): ------ Original Post: So after reading and researching for the last month I've decided to take on the project of a salt water tank. I might be premature to starting a thread as I just recently ordered everything. That said, it is all on it's way so updates will be coming soon. It might be a little different than others you've seen, and while I've been told not to try and re-invent the wheel, I'm determined to make this tank as clean and as minimal as possible. That isn't to say I wont be maintaining it, but I'm obsessed with few moving parts and having a 'contained' system. Below is a diagram of the glass i ordered to build myself. Everything is planned to be plumbed through the bottom panel and out of sight. Two 1" bulk heads will be the out to a pump that will return the water through 5 3/4" bulkheads with loc-line. While I haven't cared for a salt water aquarium before I hope this thread can both share new ideas and learn how to best care for my tank. My goal is to have a closed loop system that utilizes carbon, gfo, biopellets, 200 micron filter, and weekly 20% water changes for all the export. Please let me know your thoughts and any improvements I could make. Link to comment
k427 Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Finished the tank and now on to the plumbing. Link to comment
cichlidtx Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Tank looks nice so far. I think it's great to see tank's setup in different way's from the norm. Keep the updates coming so we can see your progress. What's your plans for lighting? Link to comment
pismo_reefer Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Those dimensions are SAHWEET! Link to comment
BeardedReeferLLC Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Following, this shall be interesting as it unfolds. Very cool! Link to comment
Psychosis Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 It looks awesome, but won't your entire display drain through the 5 3/8" returns? Unless you're running the locline ask the way near the surface of the water, or you have closed loop plans I glazed over. .. Its happened before. I saw that you mentioned closed loop, but if it's a sump that's actually an open loop the display can drain in to. Link to comment
Chadf Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 It looks awesome, but won't your entire display drain through the 5 3/8" returns? Unless you're running the locline ask the way near the surface of the water, or you have closed loop plans I glazed over. .. Its happened before. I saw that you mentioned closed loop, but if it's a sump that's actually an open loop the display can drain in to. A closed loop is involved, so is an open loop. I just wonder how the aesthetics will appear bringing the open loop near the surface. If the sump can handle the entire display, more power to him. Link to comment
Psychosis Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 A closed loop is involved, so is an open loop. I just wonder how the aesthetics will appear bringing the open loop near the surface. If the sump can handle the entire display, more power to him. I suppose you could do a pretty cool tidepool tank that way, with the involvement of a DC return and a lot of patience. Link to comment
k427 Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Tank looks nice so far. I think it's great to see tank's setup in different way's from the norm. Keep the updates coming so we can see your progress. What's your plans for lighting?I purchased a cheap 36" LED light from China, until I know I really like the hobby I was going to hold of on the more expensive maxspect or vertex lights. It looks awesome, but won't your entire display drain through the 5 3/8" returns? Unless you're running the locline ask the way near the surface of the water, or you have closed loop plans I glazed over. .. Its happened before. I saw that you mentioned closed loop, but if it's a sump that's actually an open loop the display can drain in to.The entire system will be a closed loop with no sump. Leaving the tank through 2 1" bulkheads -> pump -> manifold to different filtration and heater -> 5 3/4" bulkheads. Link to comment
Psychosis Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 I purchased a cheap 36" LED light from China, until I know I really like the hobby I was going to hold of on the more expensive maxspect or vertex lights. The entire system will be a closed loop with no sump. Leaving the tank through 2 1" bulkheads -> pump -> manifold to different filtration and heater -> 5 3/4" bulkheads. Roger that, should be really cool. That's going to be a small fortune I'm valves to isolate pieces, but it will keep the display equipment free, a premise I can appreciate. Link to comment
k427 Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Got a little work done today. The canisters from left to right are; heater, thermometer, media for debris, carbon/gfo, biopellets. Or should I run bio pellets first if they're in series? Link to comment
Illuiix Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Shieez nice tank man. And bike. Link to comment
Riddler05 Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I love the dimensions and am very interested to see how the rest of this system is set up. I am relatively new to this hobby, and could be completely wrong, but I thought running a skimmer was critical when running biopellets. As far as I understand carbon dosing and biopellets use the same mechanism for reducing nutrients. Here is a good article I found on carbon dosing, maybe it will help. http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-08/nftt/index.php Link to comment
k427 Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 I love the dimensions and am very interested to see how the rest of this system is set up. I am relatively new to this hobby, and could be completely wrong, but I thought running a skimmer was critical when running biopellets. As far as I understand carbon dosing and biopellets use the same mechanism for reducing nutrients. Here is a good article I found on carbon dosing, maybe it will help. http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2008-08/nftt/index.phpThanks for the link I'll check it out. I'm new to the hobby too but I've seen a few successful setups with biopellets and no skimmer so I thought I'd try to recreate that. I'd much prefer a more simple system so if i can remove the biopellets better yet. Shieez nice tank man. And bike.Thanks, It's a vintage track build, if you want the specs I'll send them over. Link to comment
Illuiix Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Nice. I'm not a bike person but I have a friend who is haha. Can tell that's a nice fixie. Link to comment
zoanthidfreak Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I've never seen anything like this done before, not saying it's a bad thing though. I'm very very interested to see how this pans out best of luck! Link to comment
k427 Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 Plumbing update. So the 3/4" loc-line looks pretty big for the tank. If it becomes too hard to hide with LR I'll probably switch to 1/2". I have a few more things to do finish but for the most part all the plumbing is done. Link to comment
pismo_reefer Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I like everything about this build. Link to comment
k427 Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 wow awesome job I like everything about this build. Thanks both of you. It's my first tank build but while I have high hopes, I wouldn't be surprised if i'm over complicating the process and ultimately fail. Link to comment
Halo_003 Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 This is awesome, great work so far. Link to comment
defender.TX Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 This is awesome. Very cool idea, and great execution so far. I can't wait to see how it turns out! Link to comment
cichlidtx Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Looks really good. Your plumbing looks well planned out and I like that you used clear primer instead of the purple stuff keeps it nice and clean. Link to comment
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