400 gallon first reef build super newb

[backbayreef]

Unfortunately it's 1.5 inch and the others are 1 inch I have to make do what I got I'll send a pic in a little bit of the underneath

ok, perfect - so looks like main, secondary, and emergency (on the right). You'll likely need a 1.5" gate valve (top left of your sump) to control flow. BRS links here - yes, they are expensive!

Also, I hope you have room in the back (or sides) for the 2 return lines. You're going to run 1.5" each and then reduce to 2 x 1"? Do you have the pumps yet?

 

[backbayreef]

oh btw: you'll have varying heights of those pipes inside the overflow box right?
Main (1.5"): lowest
Secondary (1"): medium
Emergency (1"): highest

 

[ReefMagicMan]

ok, perfect - so looks like main, secondary, and emergency (on the right). You'll likely need a 1.5" gate valve (top left of your sump) to control flow. BRS links here - yes, they are expensive!

Also, I hope you have room in the back (or sides) for the 2 return lines. You're going to run 1.5" each and then reduce to 2 x 1"? Do you have the pumps yet?

I have one of the pumps
Gotta buy the second one for the clothes loop and they are the low-voltage I forget the name I know they're the best ha ha eco something LS
I heard gate valve was optional because I can change the speed on the pumps thanks for all the info and the pumps 11/4" output each and will tee off for 1 inch in each corner

 

[backbayreef]

I have one of the pumps
Gotta buy the second one for the clothes loop and they are the low-voltage I forget the name I know they're the best ha ha eco something LS
I heard gate valve was optional because I can change the speed on the pumps thanks for all the info and the pumps 11/4" output each and will tee off for 1 inch in each corner

Closed loop: I don't think you're doing a closed loop system. That's when you'll drill additional holes (half way or bottom of tank) and feed the drain directly to the pump and then return it to the tank -- hence "closed loop". I'm personally against closed loops systems -- one bad bulk head and you can potentially drain 50-100% of your water! I prefer overflows - peace of mind. I believe you'll have 2 pumps inside the rightmost chamber of the sump?

I would ask your mentor but for return pumps, I typically run 90-100%. Just keep it simple and manually dial in the rate of flow down the drain. My 2c

 

[backbayreef]

Return pump brand: if it has the word "Eco", perhaps it's a Royal Exclusiv Red Dragon Eco xxx? I used to run 2 of them, RE Red Dragon Eco 130w. Post a pic and we can help.

 

[ReefMagicMan]

Closed loop: I don't think you're doing a closed loop system. That's when you'll drill additional holes (half way or bottom of tank) and feed the drain directly to the pump and then return it to the tank -- hence "closed loop". I'm personally against closed loops systems -- one bad bulk head and you can potentially drain 50-100% of your water! I prefer overflows - peace of mind. I believe you'll have 2 pumps inside the rightmost chamber of the sump?

I would ask your mentor but for return pumps, I typically run 90-100%. Just keep it simple and manually dial in the rate of flow down the drain. My 2c

Yes Im doing a closed loop with two pumps and four supplies to the tank
I am using two pumps for the sump to prevent problems if failure

 

[backbayreef]

Yes Im doing a closed loop with two pumps and four supplies to the tank
I am using two pumps for the sump to prevent problems if failure

If that’s the case, they are not called “closed loop”.

Check this out

 

[ReefMagicMan]

If that’s the case, they are not called “closed loop”.

Check this out

That's exactly what I am doing maybe you misunderstood something that I said I have two in-line pumps that draw water for the aquarium and then return

 

[ReefMagicMan]

Closed loop: I don't think you're doing a closed loop system. That's when you'll drill additional holes (half way or bottom of tank) and feed the drain directly to the pump and then return it to the tank -- hence "closed loop". I'm personally against closed loops systems -- one bad bulk head and you can potentially drain 50-100% of your water! I prefer overflows - peace of mind. I believe you'll have 2 pumps inside the rightmost chamber of the sump?

I would ask your mentor but for return pumps, I typically run 90-100%. Just keep it simple and manually dial in the rate of flow down the drain. My 2c

I have two PVC 1 1/2" pipes
That will exit the top of the aquarium up and over down around to the pump
And then an inch and a quarter line will tee off into 2- 1 inch PVC 90s in each corner of the tank so one pump does the 2- 90s on one side and the other pump does the 2-90s on the other side

 

[backbayreef]

I have two PVC 1 1/2" pipes
That will exit the top of the aquarium up and over down around to the pump
And then an inch and a quarter line will tee off into 2- 1 inch PVC 90s in each corner of the tank so one pump does the 2- 90s on one side and the other pump does the 2-90s on the other side

Interesting- I didn’t see that yet so will wait until you get that plumbed.

 

[Turbo5150]

We got this? JK, it's to late to turn back now!!! Just think of all those pretty Tangs cruising the open waters:-)

 

[Turbo5150]

Also I want some nice expensive Tangs in my dream tank build buddy! No cheaping out !

 

[Turbo5150]

I have found that closed loop smokes powerheads for flow. No contest.

 

[Turbo5150]

Your return pumps are gonna be the biggest or 2nd biggest Reefbreeders Nautilus.

 

[Turbo5150]

But if you want Red Dragons I won’t say no. In fact it's best for the poor little fishy’s and critters and what not that you get two of those. May have to sell a car to pay for them though?

 

[ReefMagicMan]

Aquascape about done

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Aquascape about done

I love the aquascape of your tank!

 

[ReefMagicMan]

I love the aquascape of your tank!

Thank you my master showed me the techniques how to glue altogether and it was actually pretty simple designing it especially since I had a centerpiece that needed to be covered the overflow box and I decided to make that like the focal point

 

[ReefMagicMan]

Started the PVC black plumbing pipes
Purchased the reef flakes and filled er up
Also purchased the seven stage R/O system
I'm hoping by August 7 I can get water in here

 

[ReefMagicMan]

Well the clock is on water is scheduled for about two more days it's getting really close here's a couple updated pictures