Terry's 450g upgrade - Page 19

tbittner · 03-11-2008, 11:04 PM

I like that too and I think it would run a lot quieter too. I have a heck of a time getting the overflow box quiet. It is fairly quiet but NO noise would be better.

So would 5 holes of 3/4" spread the flow out good enough for the CL? I have a Hammerhead that I'll be using for the CL. I figured it will be forcing around 5000 gph through these holes. Maybe I'll put a locline Wye on the inside and then attach two nozzles to each of these holes. That would cut down on the force of the water and spread it around more.

Same for the returns from the sump, which is a Barracuda and I'll have to tone it back a little bit to equal the 2400 gph drain.

tbittner · 03-11-2008, 11:07 PM

Cracker, I don't have any idea how they had it plumbed before.

But I agree that with this amount of holes, I should be able to figure out a good way of plumbing it up. And the quieter, the better.

framerguy · 03-11-2008, 11:10 PM

Have you thought about using one of these hooked into the CL for some serious alternate flow. I have in mind to get one for my build. Maybe not the 8-way, but probably a 4-way. You just have a lot of holes to do something with.

tbittner · 03-11-2008, 11:13 PM

I've thought about it, Greg, but I wonder if this tank is too long for those to be effective. 120" would require a pretty good force to generate any kind of waves in it. But I've been wrong soo many times already.....

I'm also considering calling OceanMotions and sending them this pic and see what they can come up with.

SJS · 03-11-2008, 11:16 PM

I can give a

to the coast to coast overflow. I'm lost as to what the "CL" is??
The coast to coast is really quiet once you've got the water level set and flow adjusted.

framerguy · 03-11-2008, 11:16 PM

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But I've been wrong soo many times already.....

WHAT??!! I don't believe it, not for a second! All kidding aside, I consider you almost genious status when it comes to this hardware stuff. You've bailed my butt out numerous times!

cracker · 03-11-2008, 11:17 PM

Are the in & output fittings on the Ocean Motions slip or threaded?
I'd call them as well! For the price, they should offer expert advice on an install!
Ok , OK I'm just pissed that I can't afford one LOL

tbittner · 03-11-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by framerguy

WHAT??!! I don't believe it, not for a second! All kidding aside, I consider you almost genious status when it comes to this hardware stuff. You've bailed my butt out numerous times!

Well, it seems like my water changes get done because I'm messing around with the plumbing. Patti ain't NONE to happy when she sees me with the can of PVC cement and a hack saw blade. She even turns a very pretty shade of red when I run upstairs and say "Quick! Where are the BIG TOWELS!"

tbittner · 03-11-2008, 11:27 PM

On another note, I have 150 lbs of the Tonga Nuku Fusion from PEA cycling in my 55g and I threw in a deli shrimp 5 days ago. It's completely gone. I'm going to have to keep a close eye on that tank because I suspect that something ate it.

framerguy · 03-11-2008, 11:32 PM

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I run upstairs and say "Quick! Where are the BIG TOWELS!"

Yep, been there, done that...lots!

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I threw in a deli shrimp 5 days ago. It's completely gone.

And I think you got crabs

tbittner · 03-11-2008, 11:35 PM

That's what I'm afraid of and I'd MUCH rather get rid of them now because it would be a nightmare to rid of them once they're in the 450.

hmmmm......

Maybe I'll put the rock in the predator tank for a few weeks before it goes into the 450....

framerguy · 03-11-2008, 11:40 PM

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Maybe I'll put the rock in the predator tank for a few weeks before it goes into the 450....

If there was an evil laughing mad scientist smiley I would use it here...muuwaaahaahaaahaaahaaahaaa

tbittner · 03-11-2008, 11:41 PM

Yeah, those guys make short work of just about anything that goes into that tank that's alive. Including my fingers if I'm not careful.

cracker · 03-11-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tbittner

That's what I'm afraid of and I'd MUCH rather get rid of them now because it would be a nightmare to rid of them once they're in the 450.

hmmmm......

Maybe I'll put the rock in the predator tank for a few weeks before it goes into the 450....

Good idea! The poor crabs would come out thinking all was groovy & BAM! Natural fishfood!

Craig Manoukian · 03-12-2008, 12:26 AM

Terry,

Did I miss this, are the red dots the return or the supply for the sump?

03-11-2008, 11:04 PM	#271 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade I like that too and I think it would run a lot quieter too. I have a heck of a time getting the overflow box quiet. It is fairly quiet but NO noise would be better. So would 5 holes of 3/4" spread the flow out good enough for the CL? I have a Hammerhead that I'll be using for the CL. I figured it will be forcing around 5000 gph through these holes. Maybe I'll put a locline Wye on the inside and then attach two nozzles to each of these holes. That would cut down on the force of the water and spread it around more. Same for the returns from the sump, which is a Barracuda and I'll have to tone it back a little bit to equal the 2400 gph drain. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

03-11-2008, 11:07 PM	#272 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Cracker, I don't have any idea how they had it plumbed before. But I agree that with this amount of holes, I should be able to figure out a good way of plumbing it up. And the quieter, the better. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

03-11-2008, 11:10 PM	#273 (permalink)
framerguy Manta Ray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, Ga Posts: 3,660 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Have you thought about using one of these hooked into the CL for some serious alternate flow. I have in mind to get one for my build. Maybe not the 8-way, but probably a 4-way. You just have a lot of holes to do something with. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) Still Workin' on it! 375gDT built in wall, Gargantuan DIY Beckett Skimmer, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, 75 gallon seagrass/mineral mud refugium, 55 gallon crushed coral/live rock refugium, 30 gallon DSB/ cheatomorpha refugium, algae turf scrubber, DIY calcium reactor, DIY kalkwasser mixer, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, etc, etc, etc... chronicles-akwareum

03-11-2008, 11:13 PM	#274 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade I've thought about it, Greg, but I wonder if this tank is too long for those to be effective. 120" would require a pretty good force to generate any kind of waves in it. But I've been wrong soo many times already..... I'm also considering calling OceanMotions and sending them this pic and see what they can come up with. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

03-11-2008, 11:16 PM	#275 (permalink)
SJS Achilles Tang Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SO CAL - Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 837 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade I can give a to the coast to coast overflow. I'm lost as to what the "CL" is?? The coast to coast is really quiet once you've got the water level set and flow adjusted. __________________ Steph 300 gallon dt, 90 gallon fuge, 35 gallon fuge, 35 gallon sump, 4 Ecotech Vortechs, T-5 lights

03-11-2008, 11:17 PM	#277 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,785 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Are the in & output fittings on the Ocean Motions slip or threaded? I'd call them as well! For the price, they should offer expert advice on an install! Ok , OK I'm just pissed that I can't afford one LOL

03-11-2008, 11:27 PM	#279 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade On another note, I have 150 lbs of the Tonga Nuku Fusion from PEA cycling in my 55g and I threw in a deli shrimp 5 days ago. It's completely gone. I'm going to have to keep a close eye on that tank because I suspect that something ate it. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

03-11-2008, 11:35 PM	#281 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade That's what I'm afraid of and I'd MUCH rather get rid of them now because it would be a nightmare to rid of them once they're in the 450. hmmmm...... Maybe I'll put the rock in the predator tank for a few weeks before it goes into the 450.... __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

03-11-2008, 11:41 PM	#283 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Yeah, those guys make short work of just about anything that goes into that tank that's alive. Including my fingers if I'm not careful. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

03-12-2008, 12:26 AM	#285 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Terry's 450g upgrade Terry, Did I miss this, are the red dots the return or the supply for the sump? __________________ 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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