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Pensky
08/02/2006, 03:14 AM
I am moveing to the area and looking for a 75gal tank preferably with a stand. If it was reef ready would really be a plus
Reefer Wannabe
08/02/2006, 04:13 PM
I've got one that is reef-ready and plumbed for a closed loop. AGA - 2 months of use.

Comes with a home-made stand that needs a "skin" and doors and 99% of all the plumbing materials needed.

$120

Tom
Pensky
08/03/2006, 02:16 AM
I am not real sure what a closed loop is but if it is the one in the first picture of your gallery I'll take it. I do have only one problem, I am in the middle of getting a promotion and being relocated to southern Illinois. Right now I am in the process of the move while working in the new position so I currently live in a hotel. Would it be possible to hold it for 2 or 3 weeks? If this is a problem I am sure I can work something out. Thanks
Reefer Wannabe
08/03/2006, 07:11 AM
It is indeed the tank and stand pictured. Closed loop means no powerheads. It has an extra hole for water to flow out of, then an external pump (you would need to buy one of these) pumps that water back through pvc piping that comes up and over the back of the tank in four different spots, and that gives you lots of flow. Basically you'll end up spending what you would have on powerheads (possibly a bit more) on the external pump, and then not have the powerheads in the tank.

The only pvc missing is a small piece from the overflow pipe where we had to cut it off to remove it. That's an easy and cheap replacement.

It's not a problem to wait a couple of weeks. I can get better pics of the closed loop plumbing if you want.
pitt_prodigy
08/06/2006, 03:00 AM
I would love to see the pics of the closed loop in detail!!
Reefer Wannabe
08/06/2006, 08:12 PM
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/83640closed_loop_outside.JPG

You can see where the external pump will go with the tube coming down on the left, (the bulkhead on the left goes directly to the external pump) the one on the right is coming up from the sump.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/83640closed_loop_inside.JPG


Here you can see how the water comes back in. You can turn these whatever direction you want to change your flow.
pitt_prodigy
08/07/2006, 07:27 AM
Nice.... thanks for the pics and explanation. Still working on my plan.