My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle - Page 15

SaltwaterGeek · 01-28-2008, 09:18 AM

The Euro Reef RS-180, Terry.

SaltwaterGeek · 01-28-2008, 01:41 PM

WOW!!!! What a busy morning! I've been back and forth on the phone with Paul from Motions Ocean, and James from Envision Acrylics... Lets just say that all the previous drawings and ideas have been scratched and between the 3 of us, we have came up with some good ideas.

First, we scratched the "coast to coast", and now there will be a 20" trapezoid overflow centered in the back of the tank.

Secondly, Paul designed a Closed Loop for me that with the use of a 4-way will almost triple my gph with a Dart! With a 48" tank, there will be 2 CL returns on the far wall 2 feet apart as close to the bottom as possible, and 2 CL returns mounted on the tank bottom as close to the front glass as I can get them. The the sump return will be ran over the top of the overflow, and the CL suction drain will be located on the tank bottom directly below that. This type of set up will create a "barrel roll" and according to Paul will increase not only flow but my skimming capabilities.

The back walls will bring any detritus and water flow from the back of the tank to the front. Then the front returns will blow it back up towards the overflow. The sump return will be rotating the water at the surface and by doing so will not only increase skimming, but will blow the water back down to the CL suction drain... Thus causing a barrel effect.

So there you have it! All done. Just waiting for the final approval from James, and we'll be off and running.

I do want to thank all of you who have put up with my bombardment of questions. You all have been very helpful in this long and hard decision process.... Believe me there will be more questions coming!

boozeman · 01-28-2008, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LivingTheDream

... Lets just say that all the previous drawings and ideas have been scratched and between the 3 of us, we have came up with some good ideas.

I knew that was gonna happen

boozeman · 01-28-2008, 01:53 PM

....and don'ttell them you know me, or the price quoted will go up considerably

SaltwaterGeek · 01-28-2008, 02:44 PM

They probably won't even do the tank for me if they knew you were involved....LOL.

framerguy · 01-28-2008, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LivingTheDream

They probably won't even do the tank for me if they knew you were involved....LOL.

Frankie · 01-28-2008, 10:45 PM

Sounds good Chris! Get some pictures of the build from James during the build. He will send them to you. (Don't tell him i said that

)

SaltwaterGeek · 01-29-2008, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankie

Sounds good Chris! Get some pictures of the build from James during the build. He will send them to you. (Don't tell him i said that

)

I'll do that!! Its confirmed everything is all set to go. I should expect delivery around April 1st.

boozeman · 01-29-2008, 04:38 PM

Woot !!!!

tbittner · 01-29-2008, 09:00 PM

Wow! It takes that long?

hmmmmmm........

Frankie · 02-29-2008, 09:33 AM

Any updates?

SaltwaterGeek · 03-25-2008, 12:46 PM

Sorry I haven't been around... Been doing a ton of studying for school. James got up with me today, and the tank is ready to ship.... Here are the pics he sent me.

boozeman · 03-25-2008, 12:51 PM

ooohhhhhhhhhh

SaltwaterGeek · 03-25-2008, 12:51 PM

Hey Robert.... How you been??? I miss talking to you guys...

boozeman · 03-25-2008, 12:55 PM

admiring that beauty you've got there...can you stand the excitement...its just waiting to be shipped !!!

01-28-2008, 09:18 AM	#211 (permalink)
SaltwaterGeek Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 401 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle The Euro Reef RS-180, Terry. __________________ Thanks for the help, My 150g Envision Acrylic Chronicle

01-28-2008, 01:41 PM	#212 (permalink)
SaltwaterGeek Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 401 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle WOW!!!! What a busy morning! I've been back and forth on the phone with Paul from Motions Ocean, and James from Envision Acrylics... Lets just say that all the previous drawings and ideas have been scratched and between the 3 of us, we have came up with some good ideas. First, we scratched the "coast to coast", and now there will be a 20" trapezoid overflow centered in the back of the tank. Secondly, Paul designed a Closed Loop for me that with the use of a 4-way will almost triple my gph with a Dart! With a 48" tank, there will be 2 CL returns on the far wall 2 feet apart as close to the bottom as possible, and 2 CL returns mounted on the tank bottom as close to the front glass as I can get them. The the sump return will be ran over the top of the overflow, and the CL suction drain will be located on the tank bottom directly below that. This type of set up will create a "barrel roll" and according to Paul will increase not only flow but my skimming capabilities. The back walls will bring any detritus and water flow from the back of the tank to the front. Then the front returns will blow it back up towards the overflow. The sump return will be rotating the water at the surface and by doing so will not only increase skimming, but will blow the water back down to the CL suction drain... Thus causing a barrel effect. So there you have it! All done. Just waiting for the final approval from James, and we'll be off and running. I do want to thank all of you who have put up with my bombardment of questions. You all have been very helpful in this long and hard decision process.... Believe me there will be more questions coming! __________________ Thanks for the help, My 150g Envision Acrylic Chronicle

01-28-2008, 01:53 PM	#214 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle ....and don'ttell them you know me, or the price quoted will go up considerably __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

01-28-2008, 02:44 PM	#215 (permalink)
SaltwaterGeek Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 401 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle They probably won't even do the tank for me if they knew you were involved....LOL. __________________ Thanks for the help, My 150g Envision Acrylic Chronicle

01-28-2008, 10:45 PM	#217 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 7,107 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle Sounds good Chris! Get some pictures of the build from James during the build. He will send them to you. (Don't tell him i said that ) __________________ 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 just go away....

01-29-2008, 04:38 PM	#219 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle Woot !!!! __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

01-29-2008, 09:00 PM	#220 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle Wow! It takes that long? hmmmmmm........ __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

02-29-2008, 09:33 AM	#221 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 7,107 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle Any updates? __________________ 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 just go away....

03-25-2008, 12:46 PM	#222 (permalink)
SaltwaterGeek Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 401 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle Sorry I haven't been around... Been doing a ton of studying for school. James got up with me today, and the tank is ready to ship.... Here are the pics he sent me. __________________ Thanks for the help, My 150g Envision Acrylic Chronicle

03-25-2008, 12:51 PM	#223 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle ooohhhhhhhhhh __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

03-25-2008, 12:51 PM	#224 (permalink)
SaltwaterGeek Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 401 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle Hey Robert.... How you been??? I miss talking to you guys... __________________ Thanks for the help, My 150g Envision Acrylic Chronicle

03-25-2008, 12:55 PM	#225 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle admiring that beauty you've got there...can you stand the excitement...its just waiting to be shipped !!! __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

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