NEW 220 Gal setup questions

Discussion in 'Filters, Pumps, etc..' started by saltaddiction, Oct 17, 2013.

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  1. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    Get a 100-150 GPD RO/DI system?
     
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  2. saltaddiction

    saltaddiction Flamingo Tongue

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    ouch..$$...

    i actually had a local tank maintenance guy (cleans my neighbors DT) tell me to use tap water from the hose, add AmQuel and a dozen shrimp from the grocery store. He said that will spike the ammonia and start my cycle up fast. Is he crazy?
     
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  3. Servillius

    Servillius Montipora Digitata

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    I may have missed it if someone else said it, but you generally do NOT want two returns. Whichever one is running faster will always be running dry making noise and bubbles. The exception is if you run one or both on autoshut off with float switches. There is more failure risk if you do that than having on reliable pump.
     
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  4. Fly5150

    Fly5150 Astrea Snail

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    Is the whole tank tempered or just the bottom?
     
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  5. benbabcock

    benbabcock Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Dont use tap water. Use the rodi and take ur time. I have used shrimp to start a cycle but you only need one fatty.
     
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  6. saltaddiction

    saltaddiction Flamingo Tongue

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    by TWO RETURNS, you mean two pumps returning water back to the DT or two Overflows pulling water from the DT?

    The whole tank is tempered.

    I thought so but if there was trick out there that would help me, I'm all ears.
     
    saltaddiction, Oct 22, 2013
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  7. saltaddiction

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  8. Rhameolution

    Rhameolution Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Your build is looking really great! Do you plan on covering the shelving unit? Also, what did you use to seal the pipes connecting your sumps together?
     
    Rhameolution, Oct 25, 2013
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  9. saltaddiction

    saltaddiction Flamingo Tongue

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    The cabinet will be finished with Birch, painted white to match the trim. I plan on doing two large doors with piano hinges.
    pipes are glued with Oatley - Rain R Shine Medium Blue PVC Cement and then also sealed with GE waterproof silicone.

    Today I'm picking up a large RODI unit i found on Craigslist this weekend. Plan on putting together a water station in the garage with 2 30g barrels. 1 fresh RODI and the other Salt+RODI ready. I will run a small line through the wall from the fresh to my sump for ATO.
     
    saltaddiction, Oct 28, 2013
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  10. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Looking good my friend!

    Hey, those 'intank overflows look familar sort of'!

    I'd wrap/zip tie/etc. a vinyl gutterguard around the top like I did so the water flows over the top and more will flow than the holes you have drilled.
    But if it's working good for you, it's a start.

    Looks good
     
    Todd_Sails, Oct 31, 2013
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