Nook's Reef!! - Page 4

RokleM · #76 10/22/2007, 07:27 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 · #77 10/22/2007, 07:55 AM

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

Good luck with the water test.

thor32766 · #78 10/22/2007, 02:50 PM

wow that is crazy!!!

JB NY · #79 10/24/2007, 08:47 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 · #80 10/24/2007, 01:49 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 · #81 10/24/2007, 04:11 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 · #82 11/02/2007, 05:02 PM

Nanook · #83 11/02/2007, 05:05 PM

Nanook · #84 11/02/2007, 05:27 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 · #85 11/02/2007, 07:00 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 · #86 11/02/2007, 08:06 PM

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

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

yellowwatchmen · #87 11/02/2007, 09:53 PM

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

Nanook · #88 11/02/2007, 09:58 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 · #89 11/02/2007, 10:07 PM

I have skimmer envy

... looking good!

Lunchbucket · #90 11/02/2007, 10:40 PM

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

Lunchbucket

tattooreef · #91 11/03/2007, 06:55 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 · #92 11/03/2007, 07:30 PM

wow that skimmer is beaaauuutiful

Nanook · #93 11/03/2007, 08:42 PM

I've already named the skimmer: My Precious

Nanook · #94 11/03/2007, 09:15 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 · #95 11/03/2007, 09:19 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.