speckledmind
02/23/2007, 08:15 PM
Hi everyone :wavehand:
This is my first post, You ! Hoo !
and my first reef tank, read my signature : )
So yes, I am as green as can be.
I have been reading everything I can about saltwater for the last several months, but some questions remain unanswered, local forums ( Quebec :frog: Canada ) have varied opinions to say the least, and LFS want to sell me the kitchen sink, so I came to Reef Central for the bottom line answers. :thumbsup:
Since I have a ton of question, I will start off and see where it takes me.
I did read the other posts and threads in the " New to the hobby ", just haven't fond the answers that apply to my set up, so here goes.
I need to get the right parts ( pump ) and calculate the flow rate needed in the tank.
a ) For the water Pump, how many times per hour does a tank / Sump need to turn over ?
b ) How do I calculate the additional flow rate in the tank once I add this pump ?
I have 4 Maxi-Jet 1200 ready to be moded.
b ) What size of Bulkhead should I get / drilled for the Intake / Outake ?
Is this a question of choice, or is there guidelines to follow.
c ) How far from the top and each side do I get my tank drilled for the Intake / Outake ?
I like the water line not to show from outside the tank if it matters.
Tank you in advance for your replies.
Cheers,
Denis
PS : My tank is a 65 Gal. ( 36" l x 18" d x 24" h ) and sump 40 Gal. ( 36" l x 18" d x 15" h ), this is a long term project, as saltwater takes time and I'm in no rush to fall flat on my face.
This is my first post, You ! Hoo !
and my first reef tank, read my signature : )
So yes, I am as green as can be.
I have been reading everything I can about saltwater for the last several months, but some questions remain unanswered, local forums ( Quebec :frog: Canada ) have varied opinions to say the least, and LFS want to sell me the kitchen sink, so I came to Reef Central for the bottom line answers. :thumbsup:
Since I have a ton of question, I will start off and see where it takes me.
I did read the other posts and threads in the " New to the hobby ", just haven't fond the answers that apply to my set up, so here goes.
I need to get the right parts ( pump ) and calculate the flow rate needed in the tank.
a ) For the water Pump, how many times per hour does a tank / Sump need to turn over ?
b ) How do I calculate the additional flow rate in the tank once I add this pump ?
I have 4 Maxi-Jet 1200 ready to be moded.
b ) What size of Bulkhead should I get / drilled for the Intake / Outake ?
Is this a question of choice, or is there guidelines to follow.
c ) How far from the top and each side do I get my tank drilled for the Intake / Outake ?
I like the water line not to show from outside the tank if it matters.
Tank you in advance for your replies.
Cheers,
Denis
PS : My tank is a 65 Gal. ( 36" l x 18" d x 24" h ) and sump 40 Gal. ( 36" l x 18" d x 15" h ), this is a long term project, as saltwater takes time and I'm in no rush to fall flat on my face.