120 gal finally up and running...

[xxnonamexx]

Well after much debate I went with a MAG 9.5 as my return and it is still powerful I had to set the ball valve to almost 3/4 shut. I do not understand why people suggested getting a bigger pump for the return if the MAG 9 is so powerful. I think I will be adding more loc line to dispense my flow. It is going to be a Fish with Live Rock tank.

 

[PalmTree]

Nice job! Now you have to get rid of the nano from your name! LOL I think we are going to need a few more pics!!!

 

[Tonyscoots84]

noname what u got in the future for this tank.... u adding more rock which would be a great idea.... how about stocking and equipment list...

other then that get a bigger pic :biggrin:

good luck dude...

 

[xxnonamexx]

Thanks. I just put this tank up the other day and snapped it with my camera phone sorry I was in a rush. I will be posting more soon. I moved my rock a little bit and am ready to add more. This rock came out of my previous 55gal. This is going to be FOWLR. I had a reef in my 55gal. I might eventually get back into the reef aspect when I get more time, but for now FOWLR. I am interested in the beautiful angel fish like the juvenile, flame, coral beauty, Tangs like the Naso, Powder Blue, to start with and haven't looked into other fish yet that I wanted to add but couldn't due to not reef compatible. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. I am still trying to figure out I have a MAG 9 as my return and I have the ball valve almost 3/4 shut since it pumps more water than the tank drains. I need to figure it out so that I can get better water flow. I don't have any powerheads yet and believe I wouldn't need to add any since the MAG 9 isn't at max compacity so I will be adding locline to rearrange my flow.

 

[jackson6745]

What size is your drain hole? Did you use a durso pipe? Mag 9.5 3/4 shut is VERY little flow.

 

[crox99]

A MAG 9.5 for a 120 and you have plenty of flow!! Are you sure?

 

[pecan2phat]

I run a Dart on my 120g return

 

[xxnonamexx]

I am using a durso. 1.5" drain. I can't get the MAG 9 to stay fully opened without it draining faster than returning to the tank. Any ideas why this is happening? I know that you guys mentioned using a bigger pump but if I did I think it would still be useless since the MAG 9 ball valve is shut 3/4's of the way the MAG 12 or 18 would be doing the same. This is what I do not understand. Thanks

 

[Deanos]

Are you certain of the drain size?! :scratch: A drain that size can handle anything a Mag 9.5 can pump.

 

[xxnonamexx]

yes I am positive 1.5"

 

[DEEPWATER]

can you take some pics of the plumbing work that you did,something doesnt sound right .

a 1.5" pipe should be albe to handle 6 x mag 9 working at the same time

 

[junglebase]

Well maybe the Mag 9 is situated in a small compartment in the sump. There is not enough time for the water to fill up that compartment so it empties out easily.... just my 2 cents... i cannot imagine a Mag 9 tuned down for a 120 gallon tank...

 

[xxnonamexx]

I will take photos this afternoon, you bring up good points I hope with the photos you can help me out. I appreciate it.

 

[xxnonamexx]

Well here is the Sump that I purchased from my friend the setup is similar with the plumbing. I will take pics later on this afternoon so that you can see my exact setup but I hope this can give you an idea of the setup.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

quick ?. how wide are the teeth on that overflow? from the pic they look very narrow. maybe if you dremel the slots a bit wider it will help drain quicker

btw cool table rock

 

[xxnonamexx]

So I should cut out every other "tooth" all around?

 

[scarf_ace1981]

are there teeth on the sides of the box too or just the front?

make all the slots wider maybe 3/8" or 1/4".

 

[xxnonamexx]

teeth all around. I was going to add more slots, so I guess I should just widen them and not add more. I will use a dremel and cover the top of the water to prevent flakes in the water.

 

[scarf_ace1981]

yeah you can lower the water level place a plastic bag around the overflow to catch any bits. if they fall into the tank they will do no harm

 

[xxnonamexx]

I am going to give this a shot. http://dursostandpipes.com/ go under popular modifications and mega flow the guy drilled it. I will give this a shot.