My separate tank fuge

I think I will try to utilize a piece of your design with a piece of mine. I will drill a hole above the waterline to serve as an emergency overflow....not only will this serve as a safety precaution but it seems more pods can make it back to the display tank easier with my design. I will post further pics when my new design is completed.

 

Like the idea great way to add a fuge to existing system

 

It super quiet too...the return on the fuge falls below the water level in the sump creating absolutely zero noise.... just need to ensure there is an emergency overflow...SOON TO COME!

 

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:-HERE IS AN UPDATE ON HOW I FIXED MY PROBLEM-:

I found a tile/marble/porcelin diamond-head drill bit in the 'flooring' section at Home Depot. Although it was not labeled as a 'glass' bit, I realized it was the same product as the expensive 'glass' drilling bits at Ace Hardware. I spent only $10 (vs- $30 to $50). This product also came with a drilling guide and a water cooling system that was not found in the more expensive products.



In this next picture I show the guide and cooling system attached to the tank. I simply attached the guide to the tank with a sticky pad (that was provided). The plastic tank on top is what you place water into as you drill. It leaks onto the drill bit as you drill through needle sized holes.


Because I chose a smaller size drill bit, I had to drill 2 holes. I am sure this could easily be avoided if you buy a larger bit- but for me, a $10 investment was much more pleasurable!


I then siliconed a one inch PVC elbow over the two holes... this will serve as my catch of the overflow water and lead it back into the sump.


The final product is a simple internal overflow that leads through PVC back into the sump. I suppose you could lead a pipe from the elbow to the sump... but I prefer being able to hear a splash- essentially an alarm that the siphon on the fuge has been diminished or broken.



I now have a separate tank fuge with a siphon gravity feed that is absolutely noiseless... and I can leave my house without concern that I will come home to a flood.

:8):any +1s would forever be greatly appreciated--LOL;D;D

 

That is very awesome. I am thinking the similar setup. The siphon method is kinda risky.

 

And the Large RM stock tank to the left/back of the photo cathches my eye. In fact, with that RM stock tank, it seems you wouldn't need the other tanks. But if I remember correctly, you have like ~500g going thru this, right?
How early in youyr system was this photo? I don't see any lights- macroalgae, etc.

Looks great though

 

As one DIY'er to antoher- Nice work and solution.

Here's a thread with a short vid of my DIY sump system
http://www.3reef.com/forums/i-made/sump-buy-build-my-diy-sump-140525.html

 

Todd Sails-
Great DIY video!
One question....I would like more info on the constant rate section for your skimmer. As you can see in my pic....I have my skimmer hanging onto my sump and it is not getting a constant intake... What was the separate tank you created to remedy this problem. I couldn't quite make it out in the video.
Anybody's input is appreciated!

 

Well I have to say...this does help/inspire me with my issue (see my thread).

Looks like when you drilled the tank you emptied it all out, wonder if this is truly necessary or if you could lower the water level temporarly and be able to still do it if you were to set up a catch basen for all of the glass shards, which should be minimal if you drill from out to in

 

FyrFytr- After doing the project I do think it is possible to complete without emptying the tank.... Just place duck tape or masking tape behind the hole that is to be drilled. The tape catches the glass that is drilled out....just be sure not to drill through the tape. You will be able to feel when the bit breaks all the way through the glass. I would recommend doing it from the outside, in....this would prevent any shards from entering the water.