starting a 375g 96x30x30 tank

[xinumaster]

I'm starting this thread so I can get more inputs and suggestions for my 375g project.

The tank dimension is 96x30x30 with two 12x30x5 overflows at both ends. I need help finding the right return pump to use. The setup will have two 1.5" drains and two 1" returns. Each returns will be connected to a 3/4" seaswirl. Will a sequence reflo dart good enough to use as a return pump for my setup?

[Nanook]

I would go with two 2" drains and two 1.5" returns.

[xinumaster]

Nanook, thanks for replying. 1.5" returns seems pretty big of a dia. Should I split each returns to two 3/4"? Will a sequence dart work for this setup?

[i2ik]

I am going about the same size as you and i will be using a Dart for the return pump. My return will be on 2 wavy sea, so its 1.5" split to 2x1".

[mflamb]

xinumaster...use pi times radius squared (area of a circle) when figuring plumbing pipe size reductions...you will find that 1.5" pipe has a flow area of 1.2 square inches and .75" pipe has a flow area of 0.3 square inches, so you need four .75" (3/4") pipes to equal one 1.5" pipe. A dart will work great for a sump return. I'm plumbing in one for a sump return and 2 for closed loops on my 390. You could split the return from the Dart into the two 1.5" returns and split each one into two 1" at the top. Just do the math before the plumbing.
Mike

[xinumaster]

Thanks mike, I calc the flow area for 1.5" to be 1.7sqin. update me after you had the dart setup. I'm still debating with myself whether I should go with dart or barracuda for my return. I'm finishing my tank drawing rightnow so I can give it to my tank manufacturer.

[mflamb]

oh, my bad, I had 2.14 instead of 3.14...thanks

[mflamb]

Don't drink and do math at the same time. The results are embarrasing...hahaha

[xinumaster]

Fisrt part of the project is replacing my carpet flooring with solid hardward -- gee this hobby is really expensive. This would make it a lot easier for me to clean any spil and to avoid stinky smell from the skimmer from sticking on to the carpet.


That is not me in the picture. That's my contractor.



Here is the finished floor.

[drummereef]

Nice job on the floor - looks awesome!

[xinumaster]

bought a couple of 6100 with controller and magnet holders. These were used equipments that I bought for my coming setup. I heard that the 6100s can be converted to 6200 by replacing the transformer. Does anyone know what transfer part number used for 6200?

[CAreefer]

Hate to be the one to break the news to you, but you were mis-informed.

The 6200 is a completely different animal. Bigger motor block, and outlet diameter. The 6000 can be upgraded to the 6100 with a transformer swap.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...6100+to+a+6200

CAReefer

[asnatlas]

Originally posted by CAreefer
Hate to be the one to break the news to you, but you were mis-informed.

The 6200 is a completely different animal. Bigger motor block, and outlet diameter. The 6000 can be upgraded to the 6100 with a transformer swap.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...6100+to+a+6200

CAReefer

CAreefer is correct...

[benf]

If you want to broaden the flow of the 6100, you can use 6200 housings in place of the 6100 housings. I did that on my 120 to help with sand blowing.

[Elite]

wow nice floor man .. lets me know if you need help setting it up later on. I can help you put those PHs in the tank for you ..

[xinumaster]

Elite, you mentioned u know a place where to get live rocks. Can you pm me that info?

[xinumaster]

Here the picture of the skimmer that will be use in this project. The skimmer is an Euroreef CS12-1 with sedra9000 and sedra5000 pumps. I hope to replace the sedra5000 with a 9000 series in the future. Or I might probably replace the whole thing with a BK.

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[xinumaster]

I'm planning to add a diy drain valve in the waste cup. Any idea how I should diy a drain and what parts I need?

[CORALFISHG]

are you going to put the tank directly on the hard wood floor(laminate)? I was told by a intaller that he whould not recomend anything on the floor that is to heavy.. he said that the floor needs to be able to expand and contract.. this was what i was origanaly going to do but i don't want to destroy my floor.

[benf]

I am curiuos too as i plan on putting my 200gal on laminate

[xinumaster]

The tank will seat directly on top of the solid hardwood floor. I don't see how the wood would expand or contract specially when the woods are nailed on a 3/4" plywood and the plywood is nailed on a concrete slab. If the woods underneath the tank breaks it might be just fine for me cause no body would notice or see it anyway.

[woodwrangler]

Laminate floors have minimal expansion/contraction movement, as it is a manufactured product. Solid hardwood will have movement, but the weight of the tank will not effect the wood movement, it will simply move under the tank. Don't get freaked out, cause the minimal movement will not effect the tank or the floor one bit.

As for the weight, yes the tank will weigh 4500 lbs, but if you actually break down the weight of the tank spread out over the surface area, it is only something like 2 pounds/square inch. Even the softest woods can easily handle a load of 2 psi.

Just make sure the stand/tank is nice and level to properly distribute the weight.

[Sparkss]

looking good Perry.. we gonna race to see who gets their tank setup first ?

[Chaotic Reefer4u]

looking and sounding good so far xinu, good luck and keep us updated with picture's...

[manofcoral]

I had a BIG PROBLEM WITH PERGO FLOORING! When I had a major flood the corrners of the flooring started curling up and some of the joints started to buckel. My wife will never forgive me. Just though you should know.
Paul<><