Recent content by yetiman

I'm in the planning stages of setting up a 300 gal system. Is it possible to cure all the live rock and cycle the tank at the same time? Thanks

I found the calculator, thanks

I'm just in the planning stage but they will probably be 2". Is there a formula for figuring how much flow is lost.

How bad are 90 degree bends in the system. I'm a neat freak and want to run my plumbing just so. Would 2 90 degree bends on a return line cause any problems?

Welcome back Squidd I was starting to worry about you. I figure you had a good reason fot the design just trying to fully understand.

What plants should I have in my fuge. My end goal is nutrient exportation through harvest of plants. I have heard bad things about calpulara if not done right can crash system. What are some good options? Thanks

Originally posted by Squidd I was looking over the sump design again and had a couple more questions. The flow from the fuge drains into the combination skimmer return compartment. So some of the water that has been through the fuge also gets skimmed. Not that theres anything wrong with that...

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One other question came to mind. Where do I locate the topoff switch and how do I determine at what level to set it?

Should the pipe returning water from overflow into the overflow chamber be submerged or enter above water? All thats left to build the sump is to place bulkheads. When I get the prints drawn up on autocad I can send you a copy in the mail. Thanks for your help

Thats a awsome setup squidd thanks. I hope we can get the picture posted for others to see. I have a couple of questions. What is the distance between baffles? What size do you recomend for the slits in the overflow chamber (width/length). Is ther slits on the overflow from the fuge. Where would...

Here is my first stab at plans for the s/f. Let me know what your think. How many gallons will I end up with? I created it in Word so feel free to modify it if you want. Squidd I'm having troubles attaching the Word document, could you send me your e-mail so I could send it to you...

What is a Tunze Stream system. I have heard alot about these. I probably will go with the c/l integrated into the rock rack. Hopefully I get the plans done this weekend and then we can talk plumbing and bulkheads. I get up your way during the winter maybe I could stop and see your system. Have a...

So it looks like I should keep the plans for a c/l circuit. How do you figure how much of your diverted overflow is going to the fuge? The fuges main purpose would be nutrient exportation through regular harvest. So if I'm following what you say correctly I should be looking at a 1800 gph return...

The skimmer is rated at 1000 gph + from a pressure rated pump. I'm not sure anymore if I will go with the c/l's. Head distance will only be about 5'. My tank goal is a FOWLR containing a large angel, a couple tangs, a couple dwarf angels and a lion fish. I'm not sure what you mean by S/F flow...