slappers Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 the sump i saw ??? so u going bigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted September 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 no im thinking smaller or get the holes drilled in the sides and take that stand thing out from underneath. at the moment its oke because the tanks not on the top, but with the tank on top of it the way it is now it would be impossible to do anything in the sump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted September 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 well after a talk to greg (the tank builder) ive changed the bracing alittle slightly smaller bracing around the top but with a added centre brace. also changed it so that the front glass viewing panel is diamante glass (dont tell the wife, ill just tell her i cleaned it more) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jettin Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Im guessing thats the Greg up here in Auckland, Whats the difference with dimante glass compared to normal glass? oh and whats the price difference you were quoted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 IF you get the front dimante then you have to get the sides, waste of time otherwise . The green side glass will reflect into the diamante. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 It’s not worth the price difference. It’s about 3% clearer. I also find that the dimante seems to scatch easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 slightly smaller bracing around the top but with a added centre brace. I though you would have got away with a centre brace? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted September 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 itll cost about 130 more just for the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misnoma Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 I though you would have got away with a centre brace? I would trust greg... his tanks are awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 I have seen his tanks, pretty overkill with some of his bracing. But at least it will protect him from damages i suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted September 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 yeah i'd have to agree that the bacing on one of the tank he made me was overkill, have decided to go with reefs recommendation to do the sides in the diamante as well, figured i might as well pay a little more to do it well. there might be a hold up waiting for the glass though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 I'd be curious to know what the cost of the tank is if you don't mind revealing what you will pay? I'd also be curious to know what the difference is between the dimante and non-dimante. I looked at the dimante and to be honest, in 10mm i didnt see much difference. 12mm glass is notibly worse than 10mm opticly but no-one in NZ does 12mm Dimante. Churp Pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted September 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 No problem with disclosing prices (other than to my wife ) I still need to hear back abou the final price but it shouldnt be too much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted September 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 well ive decided against closed loop, im going to invezst in a nice tunze setup with multi controller. and ill just use my seio along the bottom to avoid dead spots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Really? I wish I could pull the streams from my tank and have closed loops insted. As good as the streams are, they look ugly and i'd rather have 50/40mm outlets driven by a Doplhin pump, maybee with an OM as well. Just my preference. Pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted September 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 The closed loop wouldnt give me the flow i want so i would still need something in tank to do that, thats why ive chosen the streams, im not having allot of rock work to block the flow either so the closed loops arent essential to get under the rocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBlog Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Really? I wish I could pull the streams from my tank and have closed loops insted. As good as the streams are, they look ugly and i'd rather have 50/40mm outlets driven by a Doplhin pump, maybee with an OM as well. Just my preference. Pie I think that Chimera had an excellent idea in some previous thread (which I am going to use on my new tank, so thanks!!) to address this. He suggested to leave 6 or more inches on each side not viewable, so that you won't see whatever you are using for water movement, e.g. streams/seios, eductors/penductors, seaswirls, etc… Another nice benefit is that it really adds the appearance of depth since you can’t really see the sides. The tanks at Redwoods are somewhat like this and I really like the look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted September 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 inwall??? would be nice mine will be veiwable from three sides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 These guys had great ideas to hide pumps., hard to do on a small tank. http://www.reefpark.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=15268 http://www.reefpark.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=14927&st=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lduncan Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 Check out the "VorTech" pump at the bottom of this page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com/me ... stuff.html Currently under beta from Icecap (the ballast people), unveiled at the latest MACNA conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBlog Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 inwall??? would be nice mine will be veiwable from three sides Sorry, I forgot that yours is 3-side viewable, so Chimera's suggestion isn't much use for your setup. My tank is going to be plywood, which already has a bit of hidden area on each side for it to be structurally sound. So it will be easy for me to hide all my equipment. With 3 sides to peer in from, your situation is going to be a bit more challenging. I do agree with Pies in that the streams can be a bit obtrusive and ugly. I have 4 6100’s in my 5 footer and they can stick out like a sore thumb. I had to rearrange my corals a bit when I added them due to the shadow that they created as well. Saying all that though, the locline coming out of the back of my tank for the 4-way closed loop isn’t the most aesthetically pleasing as well. On my new tank, I will be putting a lot more thought into appearance and not only function. Good luck with your new setup and I looking forward to seeing it all come together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 they are cool pumps. be good if the outside part was water proof then it could be run inside the overflow, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted September 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 pretty neat, i wouldnt want one drilled into the tank as it would be a killer for maintanence but you could make an acrylic box and hang it on the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted September 25, 2005 Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 i wouldnt want one drilled into the tank as it would be a killer for maintanence but you could make an acrylic box and hang it on the back why drilled?? works like a glass magnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted September 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2005 oh, just saw the pic and though it was fitted into the glass. thats pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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