Duke Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 I’m thinking its upgrade time. Current tank 1220mm L x 580mm H x 450mm D (volume 318L) Sump 630mm L x 180mm D (water level) x 350 D (volume 40L) Total volume 358L less rock As you can see from the pictures of our entrance I have lots of room for a larger tank. I am thinking of the following. Main tank 1400mm L x 580mm H x 750mm D (volume 610L) Sump 1220mm L x 580mm H x 450mm D (volume 318L) Total 928L A tank 1700 L (740L + sump) would fit fine but I am worried about the extra lights, I don’t want to have to purchase more MH. I have a set of T5’s same setup and separate 2 x T5’s as extras but $$$ will be an issue. Current lights are 2 x 150w + 2 blue fluros) Our house is a pole house and I have a shed build under the house all ready to go with lights and power (perfect for sump, chiller etc which would be my current tank). Problem is it is 14-17m away and 4m up to the top of the tank. What are your thoughts on a suitable pump and is it worth even thinking about or is it best to have the a small sump under the tank? (Dam I hate the noise of my chillier) My current skimmer is a Deltec 1250 ….. can I add another or do I have to upgrade? How much? Looking at a closed loop and sea swirl for circulation plus the stream I currently have. Thoughts please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Posted January 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 sorted pictures again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Posted January 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 same. was trying to use a differnt website but no good for pictures.. WHAT ABOUT MY TANK PLEASE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasp Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Well first time I've seen this tank, nice clean tank, nice big yellow leather too! A bigger tank will be even better though! Lighting is going to be the expensive part though. You're right 4 meters is quite a bit for most pumps, it means you'll need a big pump that will use more power, I wonder if the sump could be raised quite high off the ground so as to be closer? When Cracker upgraded he simply added another skimmer, and is happy with the result seems to be working well. Others will dissagree but I'm not a big fan of closed loops, can't see the point in a crapload of plumbing outside the tank there is better and better pump/stream type things coming out to do the job with no external plumbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 You're right 4 meters is quite a bit for most pumps, it means you'll need a big pump that will use more power, I wonder if the sump could be raised quite high off the ground so as to be closer? Get an Iwaki 70RLT or 100RLT that will do it When Cracker upgraded he simply added another skimmer, and is happy with the result seems to be working well. Good idea if you have the space, redundancy incase one fails Others will dissagree but I'm not a big fan of closed loops, can't see the point in a crapload of plumbing outside the tank there is better and better pump/stream type things coming out to do the job with no external plumbing I'd be one of them I think closed loops are brilliant - just dont base your opinion of them on my setup! My next one will be simple yet effective. It's the best way to get water movement under the reef rack (which I think is more and more crucial the more i see a build up of crud where my spray bar doesnt reach) If done properly it can be stealthed very well and holes positioned in areas that powerheads could not otherwise get too. All cleaning of the pump is done outside the tank for easier maintenance. Biggest drawback is cost of plumbing plus more risk if not done properly! BTW, tanks looking great. Needs to be bigger with the space you have there though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Posted January 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 I like the idea of a closed loop system, are you going to share your next tank ideas? If I was to go with the 1700 long x 750 wide and 580 deep tank what would the recommended lighting be? My current light setup is 1000mm x 450mm wide which would mean 350 at each end of no light. Maybe the 1400mm long tank would be a better option. I have also a T5 setup which looks the same they could go side by side, but I don't like the clutter and is a pain for cleaning. Could my 2 x 150's MH be enough? or completly out of the question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 I like the idea of a closed loop system, are you going to share your next tank ideas? yes of course, some ideas better than you could imagine If I was to go with the 1700 long x 750 wide and 580 deep tank what would the recommended lighting be? My current light setup is 1000mm x 450mm wide which would mean 350 at each end of no light. Maybe the 1400mm long tank would be a better option. I have also a T5 setup which looks the same they could go side by side, but I don't like the clutter and is a pain for cleaning. depends on what you're trying to achieve (eg: how your tank will be aquscaped) im stealing steve weasts idea and having no lighting too close to the edge or back to give it the sense of a larger area. also taking his idea of having a false background (piece of perspex probably) that is removeable for cleaning. mine will probably be 1m deep so there should be plenty of room. Could my 2 x 150's MH be enough? or completly out of the question? not enough if you're keeping a moderate selection of acro's. my current tank is 1500 long and I run 3 x 150W'ers and that is not enough. with 4 x T5's (going on shortly) i believe it will be though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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