Proposed Closed Loop System, your comments pls - Page 2

Icebox · 04-13-2004, 02:52 PM

That looks very similar to what I have in mind... I think it will work for you.

Mike

CurvBall · 04-19-2004, 06:45 AM

After much thought and discussion with many aquarists, I've decided on my final layout for my new tanks circulation.

I'm going to go with a bigger return pump split into two return lines each with two outputs. One will be a constant stream while the other line will run through a SCWD unit. The constant return lines will be located in the top of each corner.

My closed loop system will now only run one pump with a SCWD unit with each return being split into two.

here is the diagram:

Please can i get your comments etc.

Thanks.

Curtswearing · 04-19-2004, 09:17 AM

Looks like a great plan Cuirvball. Lookin' forward to seeing pics.

wooddood · 04-19-2004, 09:19 AM

i agree it looks great, good luck.

CurvBall · 04-19-2004, 09:28 AM

Thanks guys.

I'm just getting some quotes now to put the tank back together plus all the holes I need.

I'll be documenting everything on my website, but I reckon I'll start a thread here on reefsactuary just because I can

Thanks again.

Curtswearing · 04-19-2004, 09:47 AM

We would love to see the progression. Thanks.

Icebox · 04-19-2004, 10:08 AM

Yes, that looks great... Please keep us posted!!!

CurvBall · 04-20-2004, 09:42 AM

Well as my luck would have it, I've run into more problems with my new tank.

I'm going to basically get the sucka built from scratch, which in itself isn't a bad thing, just going to cost me more cash.

Going the best route as for as doing this as economical as possible ( I have 4/5 of a tank at the moment, no front glass yet) this is what I've come up with. I'm going to install my closed loop intakes in the 'new' external overflow box. This will also allow me to attach prefilter to the intakes because this CLS is going through a SCWD. The water level will be controlled inside the overflow box via stand pipes and valves as suggested by Mojoreef.

The drawing is to scale.

What do you think?

04-13-2004, 02:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
Icebox Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Creston, NC Posts: 528 View Gallery Karma Komment	That looks very similar to what I have in mind... I think it will work for you. Mike __________________ Mike

04-19-2004, 06:45 AM	#17 (permalink)
CurvBall Tubeworm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA Posts: 34 View Gallery Karma Komment	FINAL LAYOUT! After much thought and discussion with many aquarists, I've decided on my final layout for my new tanks circulation. I'm going to go with a bigger return pump split into two return lines each with two outputs. One will be a constant stream while the other line will run through a SCWD unit. The constant return lines will be located in the top of each corner. My closed loop system will now only run one pump with a SCWD unit with each return being split into two. here is the diagram: Please can i get your comments etc. Thanks. __________________ http://www.regalprojects.co.za/sign2.gif

04-19-2004, 09:17 AM	#18 (permalink)
Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,597 View Gallery Karma Komment	Looks like a great plan Cuirvball. Lookin' forward to seeing pics. __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg

04-19-2004, 09:19 AM	#19 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: marion. INDIANA Posts: 3,457 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	i agree it looks great, good luck. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

04-19-2004, 09:28 AM	#20 (permalink)
CurvBall Tubeworm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA Posts: 34 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks guys. I'm just getting some quotes now to put the tank back together plus all the holes I need. I'll be documenting everything on my website, but I reckon I'll start a thread here on reefsactuary just because I can Thanks again. __________________ http://www.regalprojects.co.za/sign2.gif

04-19-2004, 09:47 AM	#21 (permalink)
Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,597 View Gallery Karma Komment	We would love to see the progression. Thanks. __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg

04-19-2004, 10:08 AM	#22 (permalink)
Icebox Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Creston, NC Posts: 528 View Gallery Karma Komment	Yes, that looks great... Please keep us posted!!! __________________ Mike

04-20-2004, 09:42 AM	#23 (permalink)
CurvBall Tubeworm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA Posts: 34 View Gallery Karma Komment	More problems... solution? Well as my luck would have it, I've run into more problems with my new tank. I'm going to basically get the sucka built from scratch, which in itself isn't a bad thing, just going to cost me more cash. Going the best route as for as doing this as economical as possible ( I have 4/5 of a tank at the moment, no front glass yet) this is what I've come up with. I'm going to install my closed loop intakes in the 'new' external overflow box. This will also allow me to attach prefilter to the intakes because this CLS is going through a SCWD. The water level will be controlled inside the overflow box via stand pipes and valves as suggested by Mojoreef. The drawing is to scale. What do you think? __________________ http://www.regalprojects.co.za/sign2.gif

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