slappers Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 ok phoned hollywood today to try and sort out a couple of loop pumps for my new tank. well when i said i wanted 4 holes in the bottom of my tank with bulkheads they said HOLES BOTTOM OF TANK NO NO :oops: just put some power heads or a pump thats going to push the volume of water you want,hmmm so do i do this now or stick with me 4 holes.(hasnt been built yet so still safe) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Stay with the closed loop idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted June 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 so were can i get some loop pumps from like in nz or some good second hand ones form, my new tank will be 1.4 x600x600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Your LFS. Could also get them shipped from the US from marinedepot and there's www.reefonline.com.au. Jetskisteve may also be able to get you some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 i'll let you know in about half an hour what i can get my greasy little hands on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted June 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 brian to the rescue again lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzy Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 try trademe a few pop up there, or your LFS should be able to get them in if they dont have them already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 need to go to pick up the info this afternoon. :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suphew Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 Assume you know there is nothing special about closed loop pumps? They are just standard pumps just need to have screw in fittings not push fit so they are less likely to leak. I use a secondhand Ehiem 1060 that cost me round $100, pies uses Ehiem 1262's (or maybe 1062?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 its just about bang for your buck, no point going to the LFS and paying 300$ for a pump if you can get something superior for 200$ second hand eheims are great as suphew said. what are you planning to make your stand out of??? make sure your holes are drilled in a place that the stand can accomidate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted June 13, 2005 Report Share Posted June 13, 2005 ignore what hff said about drilling your tank. of course it is a risk, but one that is very minimal if done properly. your best bet is eheim or iwaki. both are very good for closed loops and well priced. i use a dolphin ampmaster world version (hooked up to an oceans motions) in a similar sized tank as yours for my closed loop. it does 13,500lph. eheim or iwaki wont do this but you can do what pies did and have multiple eheims, one for each spray bar. price wise this would work out cheaper. go eheim 1260's or 1262's. anything less for that size is not worth while doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted June 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 the guys where i work are making me a steel frame up, told them its to hold a fish tank so be nice and strong then on top of that is a sheet of 25mm Mfd which with be coated with a sealer ok need some 1260s or 1262s anyone know where to get these new or second hand trademe not got any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 any chance of getting me a stand to?? let me know how much it would cost. ive got the RRP's for the little giant pumps but i need to ask my friend what kind of deal he can cut me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 http://www.eaquanature.com/store/default.php?cPath=42_127 good place for new eheims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted June 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 no worries what size stand u want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 http://www.eaquanature.com/store/default.php?cPath=42_127 good place for new eheims does that come with live rock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 120long by 75 by 75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted June 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 if i go for the emeims 1048 does 600litres per hour and the 1250 does 1200 litres per hour i will be getting two off theses pumps would i really need 2400 litres moving or just the 1200 litres per hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 do you want to have no visible plumbing/powerheads or do you not really careabout having a power head here and there?? and what are you plans for keeping in the tank?? what type of corals? other than the dirty anemone :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted June 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 lol ok lol two 1250s then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 if your going for flow then think about those seio pumps that i have in my tank, they have great flow and electricity use is alot lower than a pump. and cost about half the price only advantage closed loops have is invisibility and positioning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted June 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 so dont do a loop? just put two of them in my tank? seen them on trademe for 100$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappers Posted June 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Home-living/Pe ... 003492.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 my personal preference is a combination in the end thats what it comes down to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted June 14, 2005 Report Share Posted June 14, 2005 go the closed loop, specifically good for circulation under rock work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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