Frag Tank Progress

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Jawwad,

Replied to PM - if Cheif doesn't want it (Chief?) it's yours.

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Final product Photos

Well folks, here they are - this is the final product - holds around 14 gallons and will grain into my sump.

 

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Last Pic

from the work

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[noodleman]

ooo...nice :bigeyes2: Get that tank up and running so we cna see more pic :approve:

 

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This weekend it will be swapped out for the 20 long and replumbed to accomodate more flow and the possibility of adding a chiller if needed.

can't wait.

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[joe]

WOW WOW WOW,
so nice and clear,
awomse work, Jim and mentor Frank. i wish i could do that.
looks really nice and clean.
awomse

 

[masterswimmer]

I'm not sure who to say great job to? Jim/Frank you do beautiful work. I like the size too. Very convenient and nice overflow setup. Where are you drilling the overflow and return lines? What size overflow is it and what size bulkheads will you be using (read: how much flow?)?

Awesome Jim, looking forward to seeing that baby in action.

Russ

 

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Joe, thanks - it came out awesome

Russ, - I am going to use a 1" bulkhead as the drain and it will be fed with a 3/4 line - it will also have a seio 820 inside for "the flow" - the overflow box is 4x4x13" tall - and the tank will likely hold a total volume of 13 gallons. The overflow will be in the back left corner and the front shorter side will be the viewing pane. I plan to build a tiered frag rack out of white light diffuser to keep sps's on top and lps's, zoos and clams accordingly.

Hope that answers it.

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[masterswimmer]

Answers it great. That will be some great flow in that size tank. A 1" overflow with a 3/4" return can handle 600 gph.

What kind of lighting are you planning?

Russ

 

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Lighting is currently a 250 AB 13k about 10" above the tank (BRIGHT), So I'll probably get the clip on 150 or something like it to cut back a little on the electric. Since it will be so close, it doesn't need to be a 250.

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[masterswimmer]

Lighting is currently a 250 AB 13k about 10" above the tank (BRIGHT), So I'll probably get the clip on 150 or something like it to cut back a little on the electric. Since it will be so close, it doesn't need to be a 250.

House

Good plan. Sounds perfect.

swimmer

 

[Quang]

looks awesome house
dont know if you've addressed this earlier, but what kind of frags are planning to hold (sps mainly or...)? does that mean us MRers will reap some of the benefit? hehe

 

[masterswimmer]

I plan to build a tiered frag rack out of white light diffuser to keep sps's on top and lps's, zoos and clams accordingly.

Hope that answers it.

House

I guess MR will benefit!!

 

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froggie, those who have dealt with me in the past will tell you - All MR reefers will benefit - I typically sell/trade to MR first before I go elsewhere


Speaking of which, I am starting to accumulate frags for the spring frag swap.

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Overflow Box Plumbing

Here are sme pics of the internal overflow box and it's plumbing.

Drain is about 1" below the box teeth so there isnt a long way for the water to fall AND I am using a 1" drain with a 3/4 feed - I anticipate running about 600gph through this section as also keeping a Seio 820 in there for additional flow.

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BTW, look how crystal clear that seam is in picture #2 (Frank knows his stuff).

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[bad coffee]

looking good.

I know where you can get a 150 w de for cheap if your 250 is a DE as well. . .

BC

 

[NYPDFrogman]

BTW, look how crystal clear that seam is in picture #2 (Frank knows his stuff).

House

thanks for the compliment Jim! looks like we made that corner box the perfect size.

I cant wait to start working on the 450!!!

 

[masterswimmer]

Jim, 600 gallons through a 1" overflow is just about max flow. With your drain the way you have it set up, do you think there might be a 'flushing effect'? Plumbing normally needs a vent to replace the water flowing through it with air. Just a concern you might want to think about. Might not be an issue either. Not sure though.

Looks like real nice acrylic work for sure.
Again, great job Frank.

Russ

 

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Update - Final Pics

Russ, thanks for looking out for me - I am not getting flushing as I am only really pumping about 400gph through it - I also have a seio 820 kicking in there.

Here are some final pics and the new snazzy frag rack I made.

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