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03/12/2016, 12:28 PM | #1 |
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The Farmhouse Reef
Welcome to my newest addition and build. Ive been patiently waiting and planning this new build and i have finally got it up. Between a move to a new house, getting settled in etc, i present to you my Farmhouse Reef. First tank that I've ran off well water so i hope all goes well.
Tank Specifics as follows: IM Fusion 30l Custom built stand Dual InTank media baskets Spin stream nozzels Stock return pump for now 2 Kessil a160's Tunze 6045 Cadlights pls-50 (on standby once tank cycles)
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03/12/2016, 12:36 PM | #2 |
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Sorry the pics are not so hot! Working with internet speeds slower than a 3 toed sloth makes things a real pita to post but after 20mins i got a few up. The sideways pic is my modification to the overflow that i made from lexan to raise the level in the display. I will be posting more pics eventually, thanks for looking!!
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03/12/2016, 01:58 PM | #3 |
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Another. Good lord another sideways pic
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03/12/2016, 02:17 PM | #4 |
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Looks good. I've just set up the same tank. I raised my water level, as well, but the lexan u cut looks cleaner/better than mine.
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03/12/2016, 03:50 PM | #6 |
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Josh, long time no talk! Glad to see you're doing well. Can see you're like me, new tank every so often .
I would absolutely upgrade the flow. Even two individuals would work well
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03/12/2016, 06:56 PM | #7 |
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I like that idea of making the water level higher. Might steal that. It may just be the picture but it looks like it's off the wall a couple feet. Any reason for that?
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03/12/2016, 06:57 PM | #8 |
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Hey whats happenin Hentz!!! Thanks for stoppin by. Ya its been awhile i never really left just took some time to move and plan a new tank. Im really loving this one and its just the right size for me. I think i will definitely try out 2 individual returns and see how they work out. The current pump is rated at 476gph and i think its a 1/2" barb fitting.
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03/12/2016, 07:02 PM | #10 |
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Makes sense. I like the concept. Luckily I can slide by whole setup but the way you have it would make it easier to access everything.
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03/12/2016, 07:04 PM | #11 |
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Not so sideways. Excuse the messy cords in the back and the kessil power cords arent strapped to the goosenecks.
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03/12/2016, 07:15 PM | #13 |
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Here is the tank after ups had dropped it off in my driveway wrongside up lol
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03/13/2016, 01:02 PM | #14 |
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Here is my overflow that i am talking about. The pool of water just settles in the media baskets and is not flowing through like it should. Is it because I've raised the water level in the display and i need more power from my return? A bit confused.
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03/14/2016, 05:57 AM | #15 |
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If I had to guess, as I can't see the rest of your overflow, your water level is too high.
In my biocube that only happens if the floss is plugged up(needs to be changed), or if the water level is that high in my back chambers.
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03/14/2016, 10:47 AM | #16 |
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How do i correct this issue. More flow with stronger return pump? Thats my only conclusion but i could be wrong. My current stock return is rated a 476gph. Ibwas thinking about adding two mj1200's to increase to 590 gph
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03/14/2016, 11:07 AM | #17 |
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Reduce the amount of water in the back sections? Not exactly sure how the Im tanks handle water, but in the biocube the DT section never changes water level. If the water level goes up or down, it fluctuates in the back chambers.
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03/15/2016, 02:53 PM | #18 |
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I think its just a minor problem. Something that im overlooking. Im going to try a few things and see if i get it down a bit.
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You can't post items for sale in the main forums. If you'd like to sell you'll need to create a separate thread in our classified forums with each item listed with a price.
Thanks, Sugar
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sorry to hear that, sent PM for the MP10
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love your rockwork!
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