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10-03-2006, 12:57 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Bardstown, KY
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Closed Loop w/o Drilling
I am going to attempt a closed loop again on our 75 without having the tank drilled. This time I am thinking of running an external pump (maybe a Gen-X Mak 4) which will sit on the ground with both inlet and outlet ran over the back of the tank. For the inlet to the pump, I would put a cap on top of the plumbing so the pump could be primed.
Anyone doing something similar? Will this work? |
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10-04-2006, 12:59 AM
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Council
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: TEXAS
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maybe this could help
Melevsreef.com - Closed Loop |
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10-11-2006, 12:25 AM
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Tenant
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Bay Area, Ca.
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prime the pump
You could also prime it by taking a second power head and forcing water though your inlet of the closed loop that is in the tank, I do that with my non drilled closed loop.
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10-17-2006, 02:12 PM
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Location: Spokane WA
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Hey Scott!
I am also going to add a closed loop onto my 25 gallon. I need to get rid of 4 power heads, which require maintanence. I have also heard that the hum of the motors in the water can stress the inhabitants and there is always the possibilty of stray voltage....
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10-17-2006, 06:45 PM
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What are your plans for adding one Greg?
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10-17-2006, 08:56 PM
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Not anything on paper. Just an idea in my head. It will probably just be a "U" tube that requires a siphon to start, down to say a mag5 and back up to a squid with a couple well angled lock lines. Nothing fancy. My corals are large enough now that they are impeading the flow. I have also considered using a Sea Swirl for the return.
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