Kevin's Tank!!!

[azaintcold]

I bought a magdrive 9 for my overflow set up on my 150. I have 2 1inch bulkeads on my overflow and 1 return, works really well, quiet and doesn't heat up the water. I heard mixed reviews but I am glad I went with it.
It is about 1100-1200 GPH after the head is taken into consideration.

 

[kevin34]

Is that pump in your sump? Also what are bulkheads? Are those the tubes in the overflow that bring the water into the sump?

 

[wangotango]

if you want to save some money id look into a mag-18, which you would have to "T" off, or two mag-7's. do you have any drawings of your canopy plan?
-Justin

 

[kevin34]

Originally Posted by WangoTango
if you want to save some money id look into a mag-18, which you would have to "T" off, or two mag-7's. do you have any drawings of your canopy plan?
-Justin
I think I am just going to go with the basic canopy design with the entire top lifting up. I am not sure how I would attach the light fixture to the top of the canopy. For the pumps would 1 1200gph mag-drive be too much for the overflows? I have a megaflow tank made by all-glass aquariums and on their website it says that each overflow can handle 600gph. If I T off the pump will the 1200gph divide between the 2 overflows?

 

[kevin34]

bump

 

[wangotango]

Originally Posted by Kevin34
I think I am just going to go with the basic canopy design with the entire top lifting up. I am not sure how I would attach the light fixture to the top of the canopy. For the pumps would 1 1200gph mag-drive be too much for the overflows? I have a megaflow tank made by all-glass aquariums and on their website it says that each overflow can handle 600gph. If I T off the pump will the 1200gph divide between the 2 overflows?
you're probably going to loose about 200 gph total by pumping the water up the few feet from the sump to the tank. i have a megaflow on my tank, and im running a mag-7 (700 gph), but its really only putting around 600 gph back into the tank, so the drain/ return is equal. id try the mag-18 (1800 gph, so it will probably be putting back 1600 gph) unless someone else has any reccomendations.
-Justin

 

[azaintcold]

Whoops sorry, I meant to say I have the mag drive 18. I used it externally to keep the heat down, but it is submersable.

 

[kevin34]

So will 2 mag-7s fit in my sump? Are they loud? I also have an RO question. I ordered the Coralife Pure-flo II and it came in today. I started using it so I can do a big water change on my freshwater tank. My question is does the RO unit have to be connected to the faucet/hose or whatever 24/7? Or can I store it under my tank when I am not using it? Also how hard should the water be coming out of the RO water tube and the waste water tube? When I started the RO water was coming out at a very fast rate and the waste water was a fast trickle. Now the RO water is about the same as the waste water, just a very fast drip. Is this normal?

 

[wangotango]

two mag-7s will probably fit, they arent very big. mags are pretty quiet pumps, but vibrate a lot if they're running against something. sorry, cant help you about the RO unit.
-Justin

 

[kevin34]

Could you give me the dimensions or approximate size of a mag-7?

 

[wangotango]

Originally Posted by Kevin34
Could you give me the dimensions or approximate size of a mag-7?
Flow Rate: 700 GPH maximum flow with a 12.5` shut-off Power Consumption: 70 Watts Pump Size (L x W x H): 5.0" x 3.8" x 4.2".
-Justin

 

[kevin34]

Ok, thanks. Do you have any pics of your canopy?

 

[sexyfishers]

nice cat fish!

 

[wangotango]

Originally Posted by Kevin34
Ok, thanks. Do you have any pics of your canopy?
my dad put the last coat of stain on too thick (i took my time

) so neadless to say he's stripping it

. its all built, so ill take some pics and get them on tonight.
-Justin

 

[ric maniac]

wow! i cant wait to see this tank unfold!

 

[wangotango]

Originally Posted by Kevin34
Ok, thanks. Do you have any pics of your canopy?
heres the jist of it. theres a "rail" inside sits on top of the tank, and the lighting fixture sits on top of the rail and easily slides back and forth. two doors in the front with stained-glass inserts, and a door on top. has to be restained...
-Justin

 

[shinobi9119]

tanks lookin good kevin!!

 

[wangotango]

hey kevin. heres the link to some pics of my finished canopy. i wanted to email them to you, but email has been disabled on this site. hopefully the pics clearify my explanations. btw, have any updates?
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/268660/my-new-canopy
-Justin

 

[laredo300c]

hey i'm thinking two koralia#3 for a friend's 125g(neighbor) but many say it won't be enough

 

[azfishgal]

Originally Posted by laredo300c
hey i'm thinking two koralia#3 for a friend's 125g(neighbor) but many say it won't be enough
It's enough for my 125g tank.

Love them!
Edit: That's with my two return lines that I have a "Y" split in each, so lots of flow in my tank.