Nook's Reef!! - Page 4

RokleM · 10/22/2007, 06:27 AM

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Originally posted by Nanook
I have not used this type of drain in the past. Geo is the guy who built the sumps and he designed these drains into the sump. I think the hole in the top helps to alleviate excess air from entering the sump and the pipes are angled at the bottom.

I have been working on this project for about 3-4 years and have given my system a lot of thought and made many changes along the way

Good enough for me. I'll probably give it a try. My only question (which probably can't be answered until it's running), is at what water volume does the solution become overwhelmed. As you push more and more water through, there has to be a point at which the water is traveling too fast for the bubbles to make it's way up the pipe. I think as long as the overflows aren't all pushed too hard it will work VERY well.

SVTour · 10/22/2007, 06:55 AM

Impressive plumbing...hopefully those tank drains will be nice and quiet for you.

Good luck with the water test.

thor32766 · 10/22/2007, 01:50 PM

wow that is crazy!!!

JB NY · 10/24/2007, 07:47 AM

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Originally posted by RokleM
Quick question. Have you used this style drain in your sump before? I'm redoing my sump currently and like this style if it works well.

I've used these kinds of drains for a number of years. They cut down tremendously on the amount of turbulence and bubbles coming into the tank. The only part I would be prepared to tweak is the length of the top pipe. Sometime based on the amount of flow you need to have the pipe a little longer.

Looks great so far Nook!

Darth Wader · 10/24/2007, 12:49 PM

Hey Nanook, that bow valley aquarium tag hanging on your wall is from Calgary, is that where you live? If so, I live in Calgary and if your setting up that system you gotta let me see it when its done, its amazing so far.

Nanook · 10/24/2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally posted by Darth Wader
Hey Nanook, that bow valley aquarium tag hanging on your wall is from Calgary, is that where you live? If so, I live in Calgary and if your setting up that system you gotta let me see it when its done, its amazing so far.

I had them shipped to the USA from Calgary...you are still welcome to come down for a visit though

Nanook · 11/02/2007, 04:02 PM

Nanook · 11/02/2007, 04:05 PM

Nanook · 11/02/2007, 04:27 PM

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Originally posted by JB NY
I've used these kinds of drains for a number of years. They cut down tremendously on the amount of turbulence and bubbles coming into the tank. The only part I would be prepared to tweak is the length of the top pipe. Sometime based on the amount of flow you need to have the pipe a little longer.

Looks great so far Nook!

I took your advice and made those three standpipes about 9 inches taller...a couple other guys said the same thing.

RokleM · 11/02/2007, 06:00 PM

Looks good! No leaks thus far? Glad to see the standpipes in action working well. I have five planned in my new setup, thanks to this thread.

Jar*Head · 11/02/2007, 07:06 PM

Very nice.... Congrat Dave. I can't till the day i move to Colorado...

. I've learn something from this thread....

yellowwatchmen · 11/02/2007, 08:53 PM

Cant wait to see it fully stocked. Keep the pics coming.

Nanook · 11/02/2007, 08:58 PM

CUSTOM GEO SKIMMER

This is the 18" diameter cell-cast acrylic skimmer that stands 5 feet tall...it will be run with a Orca needlewheel and Alita 40 linear piston airpump...recirculated with an Iwaki 40RLT.

Bax · 11/02/2007, 09:07 PM

I have skimmer envy

... looking good!

Lunchbucket · 11/02/2007, 09:40 PM

Nice skimmer. Can't wait to see it in action soon

Lunchbucket

tattooreef · 11/03/2007, 05:55 PM

wow i hate to chime in so late but all i can say is damn this is nice! makes my system seem like just a toy(and my tank is 11 ft long) my wife is gona hate you ! lol

clekchau · 11/03/2007, 06:30 PM

wow that skimmer is beaaauuutiful

Nanook · 11/03/2007, 07:42 PM

I've already named the skimmer: My Precious

Nanook · 11/03/2007, 08:15 PM

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Originally posted by RokleM
Looks good! No leaks thus far? Glad to see the standpipes in action working well. I have five planned in my new setup, thanks to this thread.

That is an awesome looking sump. The standpipes work very well at bubble reduction.

RokleM · 11/03/2007, 08:19 PM

I'm going to modify the design just a tad to see how it works. I'm going to add 45 degree pieces at the bottom of the pipes and point them in different directions across the bottom of the tank. I'm _thinking_ this might send water across and keep the detritus suspended a little longer and give my skimmer a chance to grab it. Just a thought you might play with.

melev · 11/05/2007, 01:52 PM

I love the new lighting setup. It looks like they have the glass covers. Where did you buy them?

drgabe · 11/05/2007, 04:56 PM

Lies all lies.

Nanook · 11/05/2007, 06:09 PM

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Originally posted by melev
I love the new lighting setup. It looks like they have the glass covers. Where did you buy them?

On a group buy from Pacific Garden Supply with the Chicago reefers.

Maximus · 11/05/2007, 06:19 PM

It's about time!!!

Awesome setup!!

invincible569 · 11/06/2007, 06:39 AM

Very nice Nook!

10/22/2007, 06:55 AM	#77
SVTour Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,115	Impressive plumbing...hopefully those tank drains will be nice and quiet for you. Good luck with the water test. __________________ If you ever drop your keys into molten lava, let 'em go...cause man, they're gone. Current Tank Info: 220gal RR in wall w/ 90gal sump/fuge, 39 gallon QT, 2 X 45 gallon salt mixing station, Full LED lighting, RKE w/APC Tunze and MLC

10/22/2007, 01:50 PM	#78
thor32766 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chuluota, FL Posts: 6,072	wow that is crazy!!! __________________ "Live your life so no one has to lie about who you were at your funeral" click on my red house to see my tang compound! Current Tank Info: 29 gallon in Wall!

11/02/2007, 04:02 PM	#82
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	__________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

11/02/2007, 04:05 PM	#83
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	__________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

11/02/2007, 06:00 PM	#85
RokleM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,687	Looks good! No leaks thus far? Glad to see the standpipes in action working well. I have five planned in my new setup, thanks to this thread. __________________ -Eric-

10/24/2007, 12:49 PM	#80
Darth Wader Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 263	Hey Nanook, that bow valley aquarium tag hanging on your wall is from Calgary, is that where you live? If so, I live in Calgary and if your setting up that system you gotta let me see it when its done, its amazing so far.

11/02/2007, 07:06 PM	#86
Jar*Head Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 8,630	Very nice.... Congrat Dave. I can't till the day i move to Colorado... . I've learn something from this thread.... __________________ Steve Tankless. Current Tank Info: 480g peninsula

11/02/2007, 08:53 PM	#87
yellowwatchmen Moved On Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bellevue,NE Posts: 1,058	Cant wait to see it fully stocked. Keep the pics coming.

11/02/2007, 08:58 PM	#88
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	CUSTOM GEO SKIMMER This is the 18" diameter cell-cast acrylic skimmer that stands 5 feet tall...it will be run with a Orca needlewheel and Alita 40 linear piston airpump...recirculated with an Iwaki 40RLT. __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

11/02/2007, 09:07 PM	#89
Bax Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,619	I have skimmer envy ... looking good! __________________ 150 gallon Perfecto with 1500 gph GH overflow / DIY stand-wine bar / Dart Return / SRO XP3000 Ext skimmer / 75 g frag / 40 g fuge / 40 g DIY sump / Orphek P156 & Kessil 150A Current Tank Info: 150 DT/ 40B fuge/ 75g frag/ 40 g sump/ SRO XP 3000 Ext/ TUNZEs & VorTechs circulation/Dart return/ MTC Pro Cal/ UV & Oz

11/02/2007, 09:40 PM	#90
Lunchbucket Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 12,924	Nice skimmer. Can't wait to see it in action soon Lunchbucket __________________ Trying to lose weight by walking is like trying to bake a cake w/ a cigarette lighter - Lunchbucket - "Nancy-Boy Extraordinaire" - maxxII- Current Tank Info: 58gal Oceanic RR, 2x400w MH (20k XM and 10k XM), Deltec PF601 Ca Rx, Deltec AP701 skimmer, mag950 return, iwaki 55rlt w/ an Oceansmotions 4-way unit, Tunze 7300 and 6000 each w/ controller, fluidized po4 rx

11/03/2007, 05:55 PM	#91
tattooreef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: newalbany In Posts: 404	wow i hate to chime in so late but all i can say is damn this is nice! makes my system seem like just a toy(and my tank is 11 ft long) my wife is gona hate you ! lol __________________ there is always more than one right way of doing things! Current Tank Info: 5.5 foot 216g starphire sps tank at home, 8 ft softy tank at work

11/03/2007, 06:30 PM	#92
clekchau Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TX Posts: 1,159	wow that skimmer is beaaauuutiful __________________ RIP: 550 Fowlr, 600 Mixed Cichlids Aquarium Blog: www.clekchau.com

11/03/2007, 07:42 PM	#93
Nanook Ancient Eskimo Legend Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 41,852 Blog Entries: 11	I've already named the skimmer: My Precious __________________ The wind blew, the chit flew, and then they came two by two. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Current Tank Info: 375g Tanganyikan Tank & 470g mixed reef

11/03/2007, 08:19 PM	#95
RokleM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,687	I'm going to modify the design just a tad to see how it works. I'm going to add 45 degree pieces at the bottom of the pipes and point them in different directions across the bottom of the tank. I'm _thinking_ this might send water across and keep the detritus suspended a little longer and give my skimmer a chance to grab it. Just a thought you might play with. __________________ -Eric-

11/05/2007, 01:52 PM	#96
melev Moved On Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 43,217	I love the new lighting setup. It looks like they have the glass covers. Where did you buy them?

11/05/2007, 04:56 PM	#97
drgabe Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 630	Lies all lies.

11/05/2007, 06:19 PM	#99
Maximus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Monterey County Posts: 6,442	It's about time!!! Awesome setup!! __________________ This space for rent... Current Tank Info: 36x36x16 A.G.E. tank. Lighting: ATI Straton. Circulation: 2x Vortech MP40wQd's. Skimmer: Red Sea 300. Controller: Neptune Apex. Doser: Neptune Dos.

11/06/2007, 06:39 AM	#100
invincible569 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,715	Very nice Nook!