I’m thinking about getting one
opinions?
do you have one?
do you like it?
how big of a sump do I need?
opinions?
do you have one?
do you like it?
how big of a sump do I need?
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I think I’m gonna pull the triggerI saw the thread title and was like YES! Someone got the tank I’ve been eyeing. I’ll get great insight from them hahaha
I can say that I spoke with a BRS rep and he said a few people in their office himself included have the bigger Fiji’s and are very happy with them.
How do you size the return pump?I have one and like it. It is solidly built and looks great. Always get the largest sump you can. Bigger is always better when it comes to sumps. The overflow can be a bit noisy, took a lot of time to tune it.
Question about the plumbing. Do I need to glue everything together?I have the Sicce SDC 6.0. I love it. You need a pump that will do about 10x tank volume plus sump volume. 32g DT + 20g Sump = 5-600 gph pump. Get a DC one if you can. Use a gate valve, not a ball valve on main drain line from tank. That is my biggest mistake. I will never do that again. Ball valves are almost impossible to tune correctly.
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I have an ai prime 16hd. They do cover a 24x24 inche area. I only have a few lps and mostly zoas. I’m assuming this should still be enough light for the tank. ?I use 2 Kessil a360wes on mine. Zoas and palys are growing like crazy and SPS are doing great. A line spot wrasse is very happy in mine. Flow in the tank can be a little hard to figure out. Cubes are a little harder to figure out flow wise. I have an MP10 and an MP40. The original plan was a 120. I will upgrade in the Spring if things stay the same or get better. Good luck!
Wow that pump is pricey!I have the Sicce SDC 6.0. I love it. You need a pump that will do about 10x tank volume plus sump volume. 32g DT + 20g Sump = 5-600 gph pump. Get a DC one if you can. Use a gate valve, not a ball valve on main drain line from tank. That is my biggest mistake. I will never do that again. Ball valves are almost impossible to tune correctly.
Syncra SDC 6.0 WiFi Controllable Pump (530-1450 GPH)
New Generation of Controllable SDC Sicce Syncra Pumps Sicce pumps are used worldwide and have always been known for producing high-quality pumps. Now Sicce has introduced the SDC line of pumps that incorporate their quality standards into a DC powered pump. Control the pump through the included...www.bulkreefsupply.comGate Valve Slip x Slip
Schedule 80 Spears Gate Valves will provide smooth, lasting operation while giving your aquarium a professional look. Gate valves are used for any application that requires precise control such as skimmers or silent overflows. Slip x Slip Smooth long term operation Precise tuning More...www.bulkreefsupply.com
IME glue AND unions is the way to go. Place the unions in places where you think to yourself “if i have to take this entire run apart it’s gonna be a nightmare. Sure would be convenient if I had a union here” (you’ll be glad you did trust me)Question about the plumbing. Do I need to glue everything together?
Should be good on the light. Dry fit all the PVC then glue it. I forget how much it goes in after you add glue. I think its 1/8 or 1/4 of inch.I have an ai prime 16hd. They do cover a 24x24 inche area. I only have a few lps and mostly zoas. I’m assuming this should still be enough light for the tank. ?
Schedule 40 will be fine for that flow. Getting higher quality valves is def recommended.Will any pvc work for plumping?
Ok so then a union above where the pvc goes into the stand would maybe another one below it as well.IME glue AND unions is the way to go. Place the unions in places where you think to yourself “if i have to take this entire run apart it’s gonna be a nightmare. Sure would be convenient if I had a union here” (you’ll be glad you did trust me)
Yes. Keep it simple, and use silicone tubing from pump to PVC. About a 1 foot length and use plastic clips, not metal.Will any pvc work for plumping?
I’ll probably buy the valves through FijiSchedule 40 will be fine for that flow. Getting higher quality valves is def recommended.
So just enough silicone tubing to bring the water out of the sump and then the rest of the return line should be pvcYes. Keep it simple, and use silicone tubing from pump to PVC. About a 1 foot length and use plastic clips, not metal.