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07/12/2016, 08:24 PM | #1 |
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57g Deep Blue rimless
This will be an upgrade from my 34g solana. Dimensions are 36"L x 18"W x 21" T.
I plan on running both holes as drains and my return will be run thought the top. I plan on using the smaller hole as a durso full siphon and the bigger hole for the secondary/backup. I want to run LEDs in the summer and MH/T5 in the winter to control temps/bills. |
07/12/2016, 08:26 PM | #2 |
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So essentially a herbie drain system? Will it be as quiet as a bean?
I have been considering this tank since it has the same dimensions as a 40 g breeder I think. Also, did you not consider drilling your return? I think I would. What is stopping me from buying the tank is a lack of 3 drain holes and no returns. |
07/12/2016, 08:32 PM | #3 |
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I believe so??? I want it to be as quiet as possible. The dimensions are similar to the 40b plus a little bit of height. I was considering drilling the retuns but I want to keep the tank as close as possible to the wall to not take up too much space.
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07/12/2016, 08:42 PM | #4 |
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Yea. I know what u mean about space. Sometimes the plumbing cases the tank to stick out 6+ inches. 3 holes in that overflow box would be perfect for you. With the return though you can use a 90 degree elbow and not lose much space when talking returns. I will be watching. Thanks for posting.
What kind of sump is under there? I bought a 20 gallon long today at petco for 20 bucks. I will make a sump. |
07/12/2016, 08:49 PM | #5 |
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I'm not sure if any of the big mainstream off the shelf tanks have three holes in their overflows. It would be ideal that's for sure.
I have a spare 20g long in my garage. I will dig it out tomorrow and see if it fits. Is petco doing the $1/gallon sale now? My original plan was buying a 40b and drilling the bottom and making a custom overflow but couldn't pass on this deal. And it will also save me tons of time. |
07/12/2016, 09:20 PM | #6 |
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Yes. Petco is having the 1 dollar a gallon sale.
And yes... I have a 40b sitting on my stand as I type this and I am not sure I want to invest in drill bits for a 40b. Now that 57 I would consider it. Nice looking tank. Overflow is a bit big but I could live with it. Problem is the holes already drilled. I need to see it in person again. |
08/12/2016, 08:44 PM | #7 |
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08/15/2016, 04:58 PM | #9 |
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What did you use for a return pump?
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08/15/2016, 05:00 PM | #10 |
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Maybe it is the pics but shouldn't the 2 drains flow into the filter socks? Or does it overflow into the socks?
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08/15/2016, 05:07 PM | #11 |
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Return is a jebao 12000. The drains dump into the far right chamber and overflows into the socks.
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08/15/2016, 06:05 PM | #12 |
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Once u turn on the return can u tell me how loud it is? As in the pump itself, not the water flow.
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08/17/2016, 01:15 PM | #13 |
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looking good!
sure is a lot of 90s in your plumbing though. but sometimes that's what we got to do the eh? I am sure you thought about head loss etc. with them. I almost went with this tank..i'll be fallowing along. |
08/30/2016, 05:34 PM | #14 |
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08/30/2016, 05:45 PM | #15 |
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Nice. I am almost ready to start my thread with the same tank this month
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08/30/2016, 06:09 PM | #16 |
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Nice. Congrats. I'm looking forward to it.
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I am still considering if I want bare bottom or not. Hmm.
Do those leds kinda have a spotlight look to them? |
09/18/2016, 09:11 AM | #21 |
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I wouldn't call it spotlighting. It's kinda washed out with a lot of blue. I'm still letting them adjust coming from MH. I may get some used radions in the near future. I'm also looking to add an mp10.
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09/18/2016, 09:52 AM | #22 |
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I am not sure if mp10s are even worth it. I have two sitting in a box as I type this. Not really thrilled with them. I retested them a month ago in a 10 gallon and on high I was like expecting water splashing. Of course one has a bad bearing and is squealing louder then the other.
Neat toy but I am still thinking a gyre or just good old reliable powerheads. |
09/18/2016, 10:17 AM | #23 |
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Oh yeah? Ok thanks for the heads up. I've used a gyre 150 and I didn't really like it. It was way too loud. I'm currently using a rw-4 and it's a beast. I might just get another one for the other side.
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09/18/2016, 11:41 AM | #24 |
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looking good man! only suggestion I have is replace the floating canopy hardware with something more elegant. like rubber coated steel wire and ditch the carabeaners.
just a suggestion tho... I have always loved floating canopies. oh also try the jebao pumps I have one PP8 in my 3' 90 and its rocking. alot less the MP's great pumps IMHO |
09/18/2016, 12:05 PM | #25 |
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Thanks man. I was thinking the same thing about the hardware. It's kind of an eye sore. It definitely doesn't go with the flow with rest of the setup. I will look into the rubberized wiring. Thanks.
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