Closed loops

[jjjimmy]

Who has them that are not on an in-wall tank? Can I see some of the intake and output configurations? Also, how much more distance do you need to keep between the back tank and the wall that it is against?

TIA

Jimmy

[CMcNeil]

i have a closed loop and my tank isnt in wall.i would recommend leaving at least 6"behind the tank,this will allow for at least 2" fitiings to fit.my intakes are drilled low in the back.and all my outlets are on the top of my eurobrace.

back view of the cl intakes
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b239/checkinhawk/Project%20150%20gallon/Picture057.jpg

inside the tank
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b239/checkinhawk/Project%20150%20gallon/Picture053.jpg

here are the loop outlets(i have moved a couple of outlets since this pic was taken)
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b239/checkinhawk/Project%20150%20gallon/Picture087.jpg

[ros_sco]

My design for my 75 gallon allowed everything to be behind the tank with a Reeflow Snapper as the pump (my understanding is that the Dart has the same dimensions) and an Oceansmotions Super Squirt Compact. The system needs 7 inches clearance for the pump, 6 1/4 for the for the plumbing. The intake to the pump is 1 1/2 inch, the output 1 1/4" which is reduced to 1 inch at the super squirt compact. The returns to the tank from the super squirt compact are 3/4". I had my stand made with 6 1/2 inch deeper sides and canopy with a removable side panel to accommodate this. The stand clears the wall with an extra inch so everything fits just right.

CLS only

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/55851CLS_only.JPG


CLS plus sump return
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/55851CLS_plus_reutrns.JPG

Super squirt compact
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/55851oceansmotions_super_squirt_compact.JPG

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/55851CLS_side_view_running.JPG

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/55851side_panel_removed.jpg

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/55851side_panel_installed.jpg