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    125G rimless cube

    1" thick acrylic 40 x 40 x 18 cube (Advanced Acrylics)
    1.5" center drain w/Maggie Muffler
    four 3/4" returns (Mag18 w/Oceans Motions)
    36" T custom oak stand
    36 x 20 sump (Advanced Acrylics)
    NAC7 Skimmer








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    That looks kewl..

    But might be a Aquascape nightmare
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    What happens when you cut power or lose power? The locline will set the drain height, correct? Meaning the entire contents drain down to the level of the locline. Unless that is a closed loop and you are running your skimmer from some other piping.
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    yeah, you are going to need to raise the returns up higher or you'll flood your sump down to the LOWEST return pipe. Also before it is mentioned, don't rely on a check valve please. I had one fail and almost led to disaster when the power went out one day. I learned my lesson, but I wasn't looking at draining as much as you will

    I like the stand and tank, it looks really nice. Also the overflow should be easy to cover with smaller rocks.
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    Awesome looking tank! Can't wait to see it unfold!


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    I'm using two clear swing valves in case one fails & will have a battery backup on the return pump.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dreadog View Post
    I'm using two clear swing valves in case one fails & will have a battery backup on the return pump.
    Sorry to say, but that is a disaster waiting to happen. I couldn't sleep at night knowing there is a possibility of my tank draining 75% of the water onto the floor.
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    I don't see the swing valve, where is it located? I agree with Ronnie, your playing with fire if you don't have it setup for all four returns to shut completely during a outage. Or at least raise your returns closer to the top of the tank pointing downwards. That's what I have for me current setup *raised returns* so it won't drain my tank completely. I'm not fond of filter socks as well, they clog to easily but at least you have it pretty low so when it does it stays in the sump...I like the splash gaurd over it as well.
    Last edited by RaysReef; 08-30-2011 at 01:27 PM.

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    Yep.

    i'd raise them with PVC and then build a nice center overflow box to hide them made of rock. (probably already doing this to cover up the drain)
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    Shazaam Extraordinaire RaysReef is on a distinguished road
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    Do you have a emergency drain just in case?

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    update

    added a 12x24x16 refugium (6500k) and 12x12x16 water reservoir (w/JBJ ATO)
    added quad Maxspect Mazarra





    Livestock pics coming soon

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    Now were talking. Tell me about that drain/maggie muffler. I am starting a 36x36x27 cube build today. Started the stand today should be finished by friday. Tagging along on this one.

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    Super unique, I love it.
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    I Love the dimensions...but I agree that is a disaster waiting to happen depending on swing valves......I always look at it as if it will go wrong it is only a matter of time before it happens.
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    That looks really nice! Hope to see the aquascape your'e making in this tank!

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    what happens if ur return pump fails

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    Nice looking tank and lights

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    I like the dimensions.. Any progress lately?

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    no pictures?

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    Tank looks great. Do you have any updated pics?

 

 

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