Recent content by angel50

That high of pressure seems out of range for a typical plumbing system. I would see about changing the pressure guage as it maybe malfunctioning.

I just purchased an Aquamaxx cone in sump for my 220g build. Still do not have it up and running yet, but the reviews seemed good and I like the size/constrution/capacity for the price. There may be others that were better but I was not able to spend that kind of money. Everthing I learned in my...

I am also in the planning setup phase of a 210. IMO I would "T" the two drain lines together before going to filtration. Then you can "T" a line off to go to the refuge. By doing it this way you can control the flow going through the refuge with a ball or gate valve but you will not effect the...

custom sumps could mean $$$$$. try building your own using a empty tank or plastic container.

What is the distance the water will have to be pumped back to the DT from the sump? if the sump will just be sitting underneath the DT then I would recommend going with an internal pump so you dont have to worry about drilling your sump. the majority of internal return pumps for that size system...

The skimmer doesnt have to be physically inside the sump. There are plenty options available that work on systems of that size that don't need to sit inside the sump. I would still recommend having some type of skimmer.

Honestly I don't think a corner would make much of a difference, aslong as the end of your drain pipe is submerged and there would be no splashing. Either way there is the possibilty of the sound of water running down the pipes. So which is better hearing the water hitting the 90 degree bend in...

Try this site http://www.reefcentral.com/. Using their calaculator you can determine the amount of gph loss for the distance/height/bends/valves in your plumbing.

The type of unit depends different factors. What kind of water supply will you be using, city or well? if city what type of sterilation do they use, chlorine or cholramines? In general the worse the condition the water is in when you start the more stages you will want for the best possible...

IMO a properly sized protein skimmer with live rock would be all you need for a tank that size.

I am currently running a 10g sw. Its a transition from my 55g while i build my 220 g setup. I am running it with a couple of pieces of cured live rock with crushed coral as substrate. I am using my old protein skimmer from my 55, basically for additional water movement, plus an additional...

Thats why I couldnt wrap my head around it, I forgot to add the powerheads to the overall turnover rate of the tank......thanks

Thanks for the reply. What about if corals are added, will that still be enought flow?

I am in the planning/building process of a 220g fowlr setup (maybe some corals later). My question is: the tank I am planning on purchasing comes with two overflows. Each 1" bulkhead is rated at 700 gph for a total of 1400 gph, is this a high enough turnover rate for the tank? I don't know...

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