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Frankie · 05-08-2008, 07:50 PM

It's tomorrow! FTS day Yay!

hma · 05-09-2008, 10:56 AM

My condolences ..... and welcome back on "The Reef Road" Michael!

michael_cb_125 · 05-12-2008, 02:17 PM

Well I need help. I have finally decided that Vinyl Tubing SUCKS.
I want to rework my tank. I want to take out the current bulkheads(which are slowly leaking) Put in new ones. and Plumb the tank with PVC Piping. Is this a good Idea, or should I rework the Vinyl Tubing?
My power hwent out today. I found out that my sump WILL overflow. I need to figure out how to correct that problem. Plus I HATE my Little giant return Pump. It is loud and I think that it is making my water hit. My water temp is consistantly at 83. Hell, my 100 gallon is at 82 with Metal Halides. So I know it has to be the Return pump.

WHAT TO DO< AND WHICH PUMP TO USE.
NOT red dragon...I dont what to spent $600.00

Thanks

Oh Yeah, I got ZAPPED While wiping up water.

lcstorc · 05-12-2008, 02:35 PM

Man, you have had a run of bad luck.
Glad your dad is better and hope you heal quickly.
Condolences to Megan. I know how hard it is to lose a grandpartent.

hma · 05-12-2008, 04:12 PM

Hi Michael,

This is a really good return pump (AquaMedic OR 6500). I would never trust to a leaking connection, renew rather.

Craig Manoukian · 05-12-2008, 04:31 PM

Way bummer Michael. Hang in there bud!

Dentoid · 05-12-2008, 04:51 PM

Sounds like you need a bigger sump that can accommodate the residual water above the overflow in your display when the electricity goes off.

mps9506 · 05-12-2008, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael_cb_125

Well I need help. I have finally decided that Vinyl Tubing SUCKS.
I want to rework my tank. I want to take out the current bulkheads(which are slowly leaking) Put in new ones. and Plumb the tank with PVC Piping. Is this a good Idea, or should I rework the Vinyl Tubing?
My power hwent out today. I found out that my sump WILL overflow. I need to figure out how to correct that problem. Plus I HATE my Little giant return Pump. It is loud and I think that it is making my water hit. My water temp is consistantly at 83. Hell, my 100 gallon is at 82 with Metal Halides. So I know it has to be the Return pump.

WHAT TO DO< AND WHICH PUMP TO USE.
NOT red dragon...I dont what to spent $600.00

Thanks

Oh Yeah, I got ZAPPED While wiping up water.

I definetly agree on the vinyl tubing. Plus it looks all nasty when the slime and algae start growing inside it. The PVC is much more secure at the joints as well. Plus priming and gluing PVC is fun

As far as pumps, what kind of flow and pressure requirements do you have? Also do you need a submersible or external pump? If you are looking at external, which I highly recommend, you may want to look at the Sequence pump which are super quiet and transfer very little heat to the water. Good price also.

PEMfish · 05-12-2008, 08:22 PM

I did the switch to PVC a few months ago,,, Do it!

michael_cb_125 · 05-12-2008, 08:55 PM

What all will I need. What size Pipe?
I want to go with a similar size pump as I have now. I have an EXTERNAL little Giant.

Sorry to be so short, I have been so busy It is hard to get time to post.
THanks

rmlevasseur · 05-12-2008, 10:24 PM

Mike the Blueline I purchased with the LifeReef is doing great for me. Plus it has enough juice to feed the fuge and three of the LR canisters. The temp on my 180 is well under 80 degrees, as I see the heater lights go on from time to time. I'm not sure how to judge loudness. I'm sure its quieter than a LG though, as I had one of those before.

I'd go with PVC once you know you have everything the way you want. I had a bud crack his tank once by simply bumping a PVC pipe connected to his bulk head. I'm sure it was a freak thing, but still pretty scary. PVC get gunky too, you just can't see it

05-08-2008, 07:50 PM	#1171 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 5,978 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 It's tomorrow! FTS day Yay! __________________ Visit my aquarium -->Frankie's 120 gal Experiment Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will go away....

05-09-2008, 10:56 AM	#1172 (permalink)
hma Acropora Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 1,707 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 My condolences ..... and welcome back on "The Reef Road" Michael! __________________ Heinz Luck is a good health and a bad memory (Albert Schweitzer) Balling Method : Balling +Plus Video : Centropyge potteri Tools : Balling Calculator My Chronicle and ReefDreams HM-Aquarium Photo Calendar 2008 "IF SHARKS DIE, THE SEA DIES"

05-12-2008, 02:17 PM	#1173 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,072 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Well I need help. I have finally decided that Vinyl Tubing SUCKS. I want to rework my tank. I want to take out the current bulkheads(which are slowly leaking) Put in new ones. and Plumb the tank with PVC Piping. Is this a good Idea, or should I rework the Vinyl Tubing? My power hwent out today. I found out that my sump WILL overflow. I need to figure out how to correct that problem. Plus I HATE my Little giant return Pump. It is loud and I think that it is making my water hit. My water temp is consistantly at 83. Hell, my 100 gallon is at 82 with Metal Halides. So I know it has to be the Return pump. WHAT TO DO< AND WHICH PUMP TO USE. NOT red dragon...I dont what to spent $600.00 Thanks Oh Yeah, I got ZAPPED While wiping up water. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

05-12-2008, 02:35 PM	#1174 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,340 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 Man, you have had a run of bad luck. Glad your dad is better and hope you heal quickly. Condolences to Megan. I know how hard it is to lose a grandpartent. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. (\___/) This is Bunny. (=O.o=) Copy and paste him into your signature (")__(") to help him gain world domination Question of the day: When will Booze put water in that huge beautiful tank?

05-12-2008, 04:12 PM	#1175 (permalink)
hma Acropora Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Frankfurt, Germany Posts: 1,707 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 Hi Michael, This is a really good return pump (AquaMedic OR 6500). I would never trust to a leaking connection, renew rather. __________________ Heinz Luck is a good health and a bad memory (Albert Schweitzer) Balling Method : Balling +Plus Video : Centropyge potteri Tools : Balling Calculator My Chronicle and ReefDreams HM-Aquarium Photo Calendar 2008 "IF SHARKS DIE, THE SEA DIES"

05-12-2008, 04:31 PM	#1176 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,484 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 Way bummer Michael. Hang in there bud! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,453 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 Sounds like you need a bigger sump that can accommodate the residual water above the overflow in your display when the electricity goes off. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

05-12-2008, 08:22 PM	#1179 (permalink)
PEMfish Reef Lobster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 1,623 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 I did the switch to PVC a few months ago,,, Do it! __________________ Paul `EM My cichlid tank plans, or Piranhas...; See how it all came to be; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...g-catchup.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ets-ready.html Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes.

05-12-2008, 08:55 PM	#1180 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,072 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 240 What all will I need. What size Pipe? I want to go with a similar size pump as I have now. I have an EXTERNAL little Giant. Sorry to be so short, I have been so busy It is hard to get time to post. THanks __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

05-12-2008, 10:24 PM	#1181 (permalink)
rmlevasseur Torch coral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 584 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 240 Mike the Blueline I purchased with the LifeReef is doing great for me. Plus it has enough juice to feed the fuge and three of the LR canisters. The temp on my 180 is well under 80 degrees, as I see the heater lights go on from time to time. I'm not sure how to judge loudness. I'm sure its quieter than a LG though, as I had one of those before. I'd go with PVC once you know you have everything the way you want. I had a bud crack his tank once by simply bumping a PVC pipe connected to his bulk head. I'm sure it was a freak thing, but still pretty scary. PVC get gunky too, you just can't see it __________________ Robert http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ufas-tank.html

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