My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle - Page 2

Frankie · 01-22-2008, 04:23 PM

I would do an out side coast to coast. Glad you are getting closer to deciding what you want Chris. If you need any info let me know.
I would also recomend a euro brace on a tank that size.

LivingTheDream · 01-22-2008, 04:26 PM

Hey thanks for the help Frankie. What exactly is an "outside coast to coast"?

Frankie · 01-22-2008, 04:29 PM

They would cut the teeth into the back of the tank all the way across from left to right. On the back of the tank is a box that catches the water and stand pipes installed in this box. Then you plumb from the bottom of the box into the bulkheads to the sump.

LivingTheDream · 01-22-2008, 04:33 PM

Nice!!! Very slick! So basically the entire overflow is external allowing more internal space, right?

boozeman · 01-22-2008, 04:33 PM

Yes, I second the external overflow box....provided you have the space to keep your tank a few inches away from the wall to accomodate for it.

LivingTheDream · 01-22-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by boozeman

Yes, I second the external overflow box....provided you have the space to keep your tank a few inches away from the wall to accomodate for it.

How many inches wide does this overflow need to be?

Frankie · 01-22-2008, 04:46 PM

3 1/2" to 4". Enough room to fit the stand pipes.

LivingTheDream · 01-22-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Frankie

3 1/2" to 4". Enough room to fit the stand pipes.

What exactly are "stand pipes"?

Frankie · 01-22-2008, 04:51 PM

Check this page out:
CJStandPipes

LivingTheDream · 01-22-2008, 04:53 PM

Thanks Frankie..... Now this is good stuff.... This is what I'm talking about!!! Now what else do I need for construction of this tank?

tbittner · 01-22-2008, 04:55 PM

I love the idea of an external coast to coast overflow box. I think that would provide the cleanest looking tank possible.

boozeman · 01-22-2008, 04:58 PM

do you want a closed loop?

LivingTheDream · 01-22-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by boozeman

do you want a closed loop?

What exactly is a closed loop and what are the pros / cons?

tbittner · 01-22-2008, 05:40 PM

Bulk heads in the tank to provide a supply of water to a pump and then multiple bulkheads to provide the return. You can provide circulation to the tank without any powerheads inside the tank.

It takes a pretty good sized pump though. Like a Sequence Hammerhead.

LivingTheDream · 01-22-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tbittner

Bulk heads in the tank to provide a supply of water to a pump and then multiple bulkheads to provide the return. You can provide circulation to the tank without any powerheads inside the tank.

It takes a pretty good sized pump though. Like a Sequence Hammerhead.

Going that route obviously seems like a cleaner look. Is it more / less effective than running internal power heads? Are there any con's to running a closed loop sytem?

01-22-2008, 04:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 5,975 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle I would do an out side coast to coast. Glad you are getting closer to deciding what you want Chris. If you need any info let me know. I would also recomend a euro brace on a tank that size. __________________ 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....

01-22-2008, 04:26 PM	#17 (permalink)
LivingTheDream Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 401 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle Hey thanks for the help Frankie. What exactly is an "outside coast to coast"? __________________ Thanks for the help, Chris My 150g Envision Acrylic Chronicle

01-22-2008, 04:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 5,975 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle They would cut the teeth into the back of the tank all the way across from left to right. On the back of the tank is a box that catches the water and stand pipes installed in this box. Then you plumb from the bottom of the box into the bulkheads to the sump. __________________ 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....

01-22-2008, 04:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
LivingTheDream Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 401 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle Nice!!! Very slick! So basically the entire overflow is external allowing more internal space, right? __________________ Thanks for the help, Chris My 150g Envision Acrylic Chronicle

01-22-2008, 04:46 PM	#22 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 5,975 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle 3 1/2" to 4". Enough room to fit the stand pipes. __________________ 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....

01-22-2008, 04:51 PM	#24 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 5,975 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle Check this page out: CJStandPipes __________________ 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....

01-22-2008, 04:53 PM	#25 (permalink)
LivingTheDream Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 401 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle Thanks Frankie..... Now this is good stuff.... This is what I'm talking about!!! Now what else do I need for construction of this tank? __________________ Thanks for the help, Chris My 150g Envision Acrylic Chronicle

01-22-2008, 04:55 PM	#26 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,043 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle I love the idea of an external coast to coast overflow box. I think that would provide the cleanest looking tank possible. __________________ Terry My chronicle 120g with 300g sump/refug, Outer Orbit HQI/T5HO 24-Hour Light System: : 48" 250W HQI 4x54W Lots of fish. 150g predator tank full of killers. 450g tank is IN the HOUSE!

01-22-2008, 05:40 PM	#29 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,043 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: My 120g Acrylic Tank Chronicle Bulk heads in the tank to provide a supply of water to a pump and then multiple bulkheads to provide the return. You can provide circulation to the tank without any powerheads inside the tank. It takes a pretty good sized pump though. Like a Sequence Hammerhead. __________________ Terry My chronicle 120g with 300g sump/refug, Outer Orbit HQI/T5HO 24-Hour Light System: : 48" 250W HQI 4x54W Lots of fish. 150g predator tank full of killers. 450g tank is IN the HOUSE!

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