Brooks93 210 gal of money hole - Page 7

brooks93 · 05-22-2008, 10:36 PM

thats what I needed to know. I would rather drill it but, got to know if its tempered first.

plus it would open up the tank more

tbittner · 05-22-2008, 10:49 PM

It would open up the tank more BUT it won't use any LESS room having it drilled vs. using the siphon boxes. It's just an option. I prefer having it drilled, it's quieter, but don't completely rule out a siphon box either.

What you're doing is what I did to the 450. I used the hole that was inside the overflow box in the bottom, as one of the feeds for the CL. The only difference is, I used the siphon box to get the water to the sump. Actually, I used three of them and I'm getting around 3,300 gph with them.

JoJo · 05-23-2008, 12:04 AM

decisions...decisions. hope it works out either way for ya

brooks93 · 05-23-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tbittner

It would open up the tank more BUT it won't use any LESS room having it drilled vs. using the siphon boxes. It's just an option. I prefer having it drilled, it's quieter, but don't completely rule out a siphon box either.

What you're doing is what I did to the 450. I used the hole that was inside the overflow box in the bottom, as one of the feeds for the CL. The only difference is, I used the siphon box to get the water to the sump. Actually, I used three of them and I'm getting around 3,300 gph with them.

it really wouldn't matter if i used either. the tank is going in a wall so I have room for either.

but the overflows are cheaper the the lifereef ones.

I would have 2-1" and 2-3/4" holes in the bottom. so I would take the 2-1" as the intake for the CL and use the 2-3/4" as part of the return on the CL and the rest will go through a ocean motion 4 way.

I figure I will run about 400 to 500 gph through the 3/4's and 3000 gph through the ocean motion.

tbittner · 05-23-2008, 12:40 AM

You're going to have a LOT of suction on those two 1" drains. Cover them up with something BIG to keep the animals away from them.

And no doubt! Lifereefs are awesome BUT they are REALLY expensive.

brooks93 · 05-23-2008, 12:48 AM

I was actually thinking I would do 3 intakes in the form of a triangle behind my rock islands to cut back on the suction. so it would have 6 1" strainer in the tank. 3 per side.

brooks93 · 05-23-2008, 12:52 AM

the wall that I need to move. hope to start on it next week.

in the second pick you see the window. the wall will be about 6" past it next to the Bar.

Craig Manoukian · 05-23-2008, 11:52 AM

Looks good Brooksy!

tbittner · 05-23-2008, 12:33 PM

It looks like the wall is already 6" past the window...

Oh wait, that must mean that you're saying the wall will be 6" BEFORE the window.

JoJo · 05-23-2008, 12:35 PM

i agree with Craig, its going to be nice!

brooks93 · 05-23-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tbittner

It looks like the wall is already 6" past the window...

Oh wait, that must mean that you're saying the wall will be 6" BEFORE the window.

its after the window depending on how your looking at it LOL but, yes before the window.

Terry next time remind me and I will draw you a picture crayons. LOL

JoJo · 05-23-2008, 12:46 PM

i didnt realize i hit the 100 post mark on your thread, thats gotta be good luck or something, right?

brooks93 · 05-23-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJo

i didnt realize i hit the 100 post mark on your thread, thats gotta be good luck or something, right?

lets hope so. I am taking the sawzall to the wall in about an hour.

should go something like this

TangMang232 · 05-23-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by brooks93

lets hope so. I am taking the sawzall to the wall in about an hour.

should go something like this

very nice, as long as theres a beer at the end of the dust trail.

Craig Manoukian · 05-23-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by brooks93

lets hope so. I am taking the sawzall to the wall in about an hour.

05-22-2008, 10:36 PM	#91 (permalink)
brooks93 Cabbage Leather Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 363 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Brooks93 210 gal of money hole thats what I needed to know. I would rather drill it but, got to know if its tempered first. plus it would open up the tank more __________________ Your not done until your bank says you are. My 90 build My 210 build

05-22-2008, 10:49 PM	#92 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,563 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Brooks93 210 gal of money hole It would open up the tank more BUT it won't use any LESS room having it drilled vs. using the siphon boxes. It's just an option. I prefer having it drilled, it's quieter, but don't completely rule out a siphon box either. What you're doing is what I did to the 450. I used the hole that was inside the overflow box in the bottom, as one of the feeds for the CL. The only difference is, I used the siphon box to get the water to the sump. Actually, I used three of them and I'm getting around 3,300 gph with them. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

05-23-2008, 12:40 AM	#95 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,563 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Brooks93 210 gal of money hole You're going to have a LOT of suction on those two 1" drains. Cover them up with something BIG to keep the animals away from them. And no doubt! Lifereefs are awesome BUT they are REALLY expensive. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

05-23-2008, 12:48 AM	#96 (permalink)
brooks93 Cabbage Leather Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 363 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Brooks93 210 gal of money hole I was actually thinking I would do 3 intakes in the form of a triangle behind my rock islands to cut back on the suction. so it would have 6 1" strainer in the tank. 3 per side. __________________ Your not done until your bank says you are. My 90 build My 210 build

05-23-2008, 11:52 AM	#98 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Brooks93 210 gal of money hole Looks good Brooksy! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

05-23-2008, 12:33 PM	#99 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,563 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Brooks93 210 gal of money hole It looks like the wall is already 6" past the window... Oh wait, that must mean that you're saying the wall will be 6" BEFORE the window. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

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