Hey Crew -
It might be a little premature to start the build log since I'm just getting the tank ordered but I could use a few people to double-check my layout before I submit it for the final build.
So let's start with a few basics:
Tank: 80 long x 38 deep x 26 high (about 340 gallons). It will be a euro-braced Waterbox
Sump(s): 2x 100gallon feed bins. One for equipment and a refugium. One dedicated to a deep sand bed experiment (These are in the basement. More on this later)
Skimmer: Reef Octopus regal 200EXT 8"
Lights: 6x XR30 G6 Pro
Flow: Main pump down stairs is an external Dolphin 6250. The flow will be split off with some dedicated to the deep sand bed. The tank will have a closed loop system that will have 2x Sicce SDC7
So let's get started on what I need help with please! The layout is shown above with a weir overflow in the back right corner. I'm hoping to run between 1500 - 2000 GPH between the sumps in the basement and the display tank. I'm a bit concerned that with that flow split between two outputs in the back corner I'll end up with a lot of flow in that corner. The problem is if I drill the back wall for additional pressure lines then the tank has to be set away from the wall quite a bit (depth of bulkhead fitting plus pipe 90-degree fitting. The other option would be to try and go over the top of the back wall but because the tank is euro braced the outlet nozzles would stick out a way into the tank. An outdated layout is shown below to give you an idea of what the euro-bracing will end up looking like. And one of the space it will go in the house with a wooden frame built out to see how big the layout was.
So do you guys have suggestions on how to improve the flow situation? I'm going to have each of the 3/4" lines split into two nozzles to help break it up a bit but that is all I can think of.
Other suggestions or comments on the layout before they start building?
I'll put a bunch more updates on the rest of the tank but I wanted to get this out there so I can get the tank on order!
Thanks
Pat
It might be a little premature to start the build log since I'm just getting the tank ordered but I could use a few people to double-check my layout before I submit it for the final build.
So let's start with a few basics:
Tank: 80 long x 38 deep x 26 high (about 340 gallons). It will be a euro-braced Waterbox
Sump(s): 2x 100gallon feed bins. One for equipment and a refugium. One dedicated to a deep sand bed experiment (These are in the basement. More on this later)
Skimmer: Reef Octopus regal 200EXT 8"
Lights: 6x XR30 G6 Pro
Flow: Main pump down stairs is an external Dolphin 6250. The flow will be split off with some dedicated to the deep sand bed. The tank will have a closed loop system that will have 2x Sicce SDC7
So let's get started on what I need help with please! The layout is shown above with a weir overflow in the back right corner. I'm hoping to run between 1500 - 2000 GPH between the sumps in the basement and the display tank. I'm a bit concerned that with that flow split between two outputs in the back corner I'll end up with a lot of flow in that corner. The problem is if I drill the back wall for additional pressure lines then the tank has to be set away from the wall quite a bit (depth of bulkhead fitting plus pipe 90-degree fitting. The other option would be to try and go over the top of the back wall but because the tank is euro braced the outlet nozzles would stick out a way into the tank. An outdated layout is shown below to give you an idea of what the euro-bracing will end up looking like. And one of the space it will go in the house with a wooden frame built out to see how big the layout was.
So do you guys have suggestions on how to improve the flow situation? I'm going to have each of the 3/4" lines split into two nozzles to help break it up a bit but that is all I can think of.
Other suggestions or comments on the layout before they start building?
I'll put a bunch more updates on the rest of the tank but I wanted to get this out there so I can get the tank on order!
Thanks
Pat