Sanitary as "inreadily kept in cleanliness", plus they is a pic of a bathroom sink on it. Could have fungicide in it? plus how Strong is it?
That's pretty cool when you have your aquarium built on-site. What is "Sanitary" silicone? Sounds like it has an additive just by that name.
Love the painting. but are you useing bathroom silicone not Aquarium Silicone.
Wow.. Awesome!! Now this gives meaning to the words "DIY". Bare-footed too! Keep posting, very cool.
Originally Posted by melev Quite an update in this blog entry. I like the D version of your sump because it is simple and will do the job. If you can put a bubble tower in the skimmer section, that will make a huge difference. The prop section is going to need some pumps, like a couple of Vortech MP10s. You will want varied directional flow in that zone even as the water moves across from the refugium to the return zone. Originally Posted by melev Congratulations on the new camera! That will make a big difference with your photography. I was going to say that clownfish may not live much longer if the clam has anything to say about it, but you stated it was banished to the sump. Probably a good idea for now. Your current tank is really maturing nicely; it has filled in and would look even better in a couple of years. Thanks melev. I will add bubble tower in the skimmer section.
Quite an update in this blog entry. I like the D version of your sump because it is simple and will do the job. If you can put a bubble tower in the skimmer section, that will make a huge difference. The prop section is going to need some pumps, like a couple of Vortech MP10s. You will want varied directional flow in that zone even as the water moves across from the refugium to the return zone. Congratulations on the new camera! That will make a big difference with your photography. I was going to say that clownfish may not live much longer if the clam has anything to say about it, but you stated it was banished to the sump. Probably a good idea for now. Your current tank is really maturing nicely; it has filled in and would look even better in a couple of years.
Originally Posted by melev You mention "acrylic" quite often, but I'm guessing you mean some type of 'filter floss' padding to trap particulates, correct? Yes you are correct, exactly this is filter floss, here we called this stuff acrylic. i will post Sump Plan D today. which is final from my side. It's usually best to drain the tank water to the skimmer section. I think I'd prefer to see the frag tank after the return zone only because that water is cleaner, it's bubble free, and the light won't be shining on your skimmer. However, it may require that you divert some of the water from the Return pump to the frag section since that water level would be higher than the return section. See Plan D. Is it OK? it's final from my side. The refugium has 5 holes drilled. I would double the amount of holes - the more you have the less force the water comes out and thus less likely that you'll get the resulting bubbles. In both C & D, you have that narrow spot to the right of the refugium What's the point of that? These two narrow points are connection between Frag tank and sump. I choose Plan D which has frag tank inside the sump. In your previous comment you asked about filter floss with egg crate. I change it every alternate day to keep my sump clean from detritus and waist. ..................................................
You mention "acrylic" quite often, but I'm guessing you mean some type of 'filter floss' padding to trap particulates, correct? It's usually best to drain the tank water to the skimmer section. I think I'd prefer to see the frag tank after the return zone only because that water is cleaner, it's bubble free, and the light won't be shining on your skimmer. However, it may require that you divert some of the water from the Return pump to the frag section since that water level would be higher than the return section. The refugium has 5 holes drilled. I would double the amount of holes - the more you have the less force the water comes out and thus less likely that you'll get the resulting bubbles. In both C & D, you have that narrow spot to the right of the refugium What's the point of that?
Good to see a fellow middle easterner
Melev, sump plan D is on the way. Your suggestions will be highly appreciated. I will post in new post.
Originally Posted by Douwant2play Wow, that is a nice tank. I love those clams! Keep us updated through out this project. And nice description of the seasons Thank you Douwant2play, More updates are on the way. You will see what happend with my clams.
Originally Posted by Hat39406 Well, good morning! I read all your blogs, I think...lol. I already had my two cups of coffee to get the day started. Your tank is very nice Syed and your plans for the new tank looks great! It looks like your SPS are doing good in your tank too. You came to the right place to gain more knowledge on reefing; the people here has re-opened my eyes and has steered me in the right direction. Awesome job on the planning of your new setup. I just use the diagram in my head, never used CAD in a while. Nice! Thanks Hat, You will see more update today. Stay tuned.
Originally Posted by melev Alright, I just read the entire thing from top to bottom. If you don't mind me asking, what is your first language? I have a feeling you are translating from another language, and with your moving around I was just curious. Your description of the weather in Saudi Arabia made me laugh. It sounds completely true, too! The dimensions of your tank (72 x 30 x 24) is 224g, not 300g. My own tank is 72 x 30 x 30 and holds 280g. Is the tank bigger or are you counting the sump as part of the 300g? SUMP Your sump's design is fine. The only thing you didn't go into yet is an automatic top off system to replenish evaporated water. With those reactors in the return section (which is fine), they displace some water so that area will drop more quickly than if it was only a body of water. An ATO will keep it filled at all times, so I hope you have a way to do so. You have some eggcrate in the bubble trap baffles. Are you planning to put some filter floss in there from time to time or all the time? Once the floss fills up with detritus, the water will pour over the baffles instead - you'll want to be sure to change out the floss often, or only use it when you need it. You have the baffles at 8cm apart. You only need it to be 5cm apart, that's plenty even with stronger flow. Additionally, that will allow you to have those sections at the sizes you listed, which didn't factor in the thickness of the outer walls and baffles. The sump is 58" x 20.5" x 16.75" -- The skimmer section is 14" x 20", the bubble trap will use 4" with two 2" gaps, the refugium 20" x 20", and the return zone is 17.5" x 20" If you add those up: 14" + 4" + 20 + 17.5 you end up with 55.5" of the 58" total. The two end pieces and the four baffles would use up 1.5" to 2" of that leftover length, depending if you are using 1/4" or 1/2" material for the sump. I would suggest some type of teeth or eggcrate be added to both ends of the refugium to keep the macro algae in that zone at all times. When the return pump is off, the water level will rise and those plants could spill over into the return zone and clog up the pumps there, or possibly flow back into the bubble trap where you don't want them either. Just minor adjustments, nothing that alters your big plans at all. Congrats on your new setup. It's going to be fun following its growth. Thanks melev, i did mind because of my bad English you aske me my first language. My first language is Urdu. You are right, tank is 224g and sump is 75g. I was calculating 300g total volume. SUMP I have A,B,C and D plan for sump, according to you suggestion I will change baffles as 5cm and will post. Please suggest which one is fine. From my side plan D is more better with Refuge and Frag tank. Of course ATO is the part of my new 300g.
Thanks Marc for the conversion from metric to standard. I would die if I ever had to live in the metric system as I have known the standard system my whole life.
Wow, that is a nice tank. I love those clams! Keep us updated through out this project. And nice description of the seasons
Alright, I just read the entire thing from top to bottom. If you don't mind me asking, what is your first language? I have a feeling you are translating from another language, and with your moving around I was just curious. Your description of the weather in Saudi Arabia made me laugh. It sounds completely true, too! The dimensions of your tank (72 x 30 x 24) is 224g, not 300g. My own tank is 72 x 30 x 30 and holds 280g. Is the tank bigger or are you counting the sump as part of the 300g? SUMP Your sump's design is fine. The only thing you didn't go into yet is an automatic top off system to replenish evaporated water. With those reactors in the return section (which is fine), they displace some water so that area will drop more quickly than if it was only a body of water. An ATO will keep it filled at all times, so I hope you have a way to do so. You have some eggcrate in the bubble trap baffles. Are you planning to put some filter floss in there from time to time or all the time? Once the floss fills up with detritus, the water will pour over the baffles instead - you'll want to be sure to change out the floss often, or only use it when you need it. You have the baffles at 8cm apart. You only need it to be 5cm apart, that's plenty even with stronger flow. Additionally, that will allow you to have those sections at the sizes you listed, which didn't factor in the thickness of the outer walls and baffles. The sump is 58" x 20.5" x 16.75" -- The skimmer section is 14" x 20", the bubble trap will use 4" with two 2" gaps, the refugium 20" x 20", and the return zone is 17.5" x 20" If you add those up: 14" + 4" + 20 + 17.5 you end up with 55.5" of the 58" total. The two end pieces and the four baffles would use up 1.5" to 2" of that leftover length, depending if you are using 1/4" or 1/2" material for the sump. I would suggest some type of teeth or eggcrate be added to both ends of the refugium to keep the macro algae in that zone at all times. When the return pump is off, the water level will rise and those plants could spill over into the return zone and clog up the pumps there, or possibly flow back into the bubble trap where you don't want them either. Just minor adjustments, nothing that alters your big plans at all. Congrats on your new setup. It's going to be fun following its growth.
Well, good morning! I read all your blogs, I think...lol. I already had my two cups of coffee to get the day started. Your tank is very nice Syed and your plans for the new tank looks great! It looks like your SPS are doing good in your tank too. You came to the right place to gain more knowledge on reefing; the people here has re-opened my eyes and has steered me in the right direction. Awesome job on the planning of your new setup. I just use the diagram in my head, never used CAD in a while. Nice!
Hi Syed, I tried to reassemble all of your entries into a single blog post. I also sent you a PM to explain how this site works along with some suggestions. Let me know if you need any more help. Now I'm going to go make a pot of coffee, then I'll come back and read all of this and see if I can be of assistance.
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