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Old 07-02-2007, 11:46 PM
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Alright, I thought I would share with all of you what I have done so far. This is still a work in progress and am not quite sure I am finished with it yet. But here goes anyway.

Here is a picture of the tank, stand, and canopy.







The Flow system that I designed in the tank for size test.




The flow system with the Loc Line and flow heads attached sitting in DSB.





These are pictures that I just took tonight of the rockwork. Not quite sure if I like it yet. Lots of cave like structures for the fishes though.









So, what do you guys think so far?
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Old 07-03-2007, 12:26 AM
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Sweet, I like it! What are the pumps that are powering the system, and how many was needed? very cool Idea. They do not call this Reef Builders for nothing!

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Old 07-03-2007, 01:04 AM
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On the left manifold I have a Rio 10HP
On the large center manifold I have a Rio 20HP
On the right manifold I have a Rio 17HP.

Right now I have all three manifolds turned on, but eventurally the 10HP and 17HP will be on Wavemaker timers alternating every 40 to 60 seconds.

I think you should probably be able to surf in it
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Old 07-03-2007, 08:03 AM
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Very cool. Keep the pics coming.
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Old 07-03-2007, 08:25 AM
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I like it!!! Don't let jv see that plumbing or else he'll be tearing Sanjay's tank apart to install something similar!!!
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I like it!!! Don't let jv see that plumbing or else he'll be tearing Sanjay's tank apart to install something similar!!!

Dont worry about me, if Sanjay see's it he may have me ripping it apart!
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Old 07-03-2007, 03:55 PM
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really cool idea!!! what do you have to move the water across the bottom of the tank it looks like all the intakes are pointing up??
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Old 07-03-2007, 04:06 PM
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If you look closely (third picture), it looks like the intakes have a 90 degree elbow with pumps attached. Very ingenious.
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Old 07-03-2007, 07:30 PM
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very good idea! will help keep dead spots to zero, if only there is a way to hide the returns, but i must say that is genius idea nice work!
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Old 07-03-2007, 11:57 PM
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its sweet i like this as well
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Golly Jeremy; I reckon you're right handy with plumbing!
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really cool idea!!! what do you have to move the water across the bottom of the tank it looks like all the intakes are pointing up??
Will point them lateral after the tank is finish cycling. This way it is taking all the dead crap and pushing it twords the overflow.
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Old 07-05-2007, 12:27 AM
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very good idea! will help keep dead spots to zero, if only there is a way to hide the returns, but i must say that is genius idea nice work!
I figure in about six to 9 months they will be covered with corline algae and you won't even be able to see them. This should give me just enough time to get them perfect so there are no dead spots in the tank.
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Old 07-05-2007, 12:28 AM
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Golly Jeremy; I reckon you're right handy with plumbing!
Not bad for a software engineer eh! Though its only pipe and glue. PVC is cheap enough you can screw up lots and it still be fairly inexpensive.
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Nice plumbing!
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Will point them lateral after the tank is finish cycling. This way it is taking all the dead crap and pushing it twords the overflow.
AGAIN GREAT IDEA!!
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Great Job!!! I'm looking to create some more movement in my tank too...and this is a great inspiration...
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On the left manifold I have a Rio 10HP
On the large center manifold I have a Rio 20HP
On the right manifold I have a Rio 17HP.

Right now I have all three manifolds turned on, but eventurally the 10HP and 17HP will be on Wavemaker timers alternating every 40 to 60 seconds.

I think you should probably be able to surf in it

Holy smoke, batman! That's some serious pumps!

Looks good. Keep us posted.

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Hmmmmmm...I like it but...I love it lol but What kind of pumps are you running again...Im building a 55 reef and would love to use your ideas if thats ok with you ;>)
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Old 08-21-2007, 10:31 AM
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Very nice work keep it up and lets see the pics coming.

Love the work with all the plumbing. I will look at this for my future build someday.

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Hmmmmmm...I like it but...I love it lol but What kind of pumps are you running again...Im building a 55 reef and would love to use your ideas if thats ok with you ;>)
On the left manifold I have a Rio 10HP
On the large center manifold I have a Rio 20HP
On the right manifold I have a Rio 17HP.

These pumps are in the tank on the back wall behind the rockwork. There are three of them because there is actually 3 different manifolds there.

It is really great being able to adjust the flow how I want it. If a coral is in to strong a current I just reconfigure the way the heads are pointing!
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Old 08-21-2007, 12:08 PM
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You came up with a great design there by the way everything else looks great nice job...
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Hey Jester,
Is there an update on this tank?
More pics?
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I'll post pics tonight when I get home from work.
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wow, that is a great idea!
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