WMAS Discussion Forum : Durso problems... http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:14:55 +0000 Thu, 25 Jan 2007 18:17:39 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=16190 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Durso problems... : There is not a better DIY&#039;er...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16190&PID=142791&title=durso-problems#142791 Author: Gahlenfr
Subject: 16190
Posted: January 25 2007 at 6:17pm

There is not a better DIY'er in the bunch!   Your a great guy Jon!

]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2007 18:17:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16190&PID=142791&title=durso-problems#142791 <![CDATA[Durso problems... : Jon, that would be awesome. Maybe...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16190&PID=142700&title=durso-problems#142700 Author: peiji
Subject: 16190
Posted: January 25 2007 at 8:11am

Jon, that would be awesome. Maybe you can help me think of some ideas. Yes, I'm in the same place. I'll be out of town after about 3 today so we can arrange something later. I appreciate the offer.]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:11:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16190&PID=142700&title=durso-problems#142700 <![CDATA[Durso problems... : Do you want me to come take a...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16190&PID=142671&title=durso-problems#142671 Author: jfinch
Subject: 16190
Posted: January 24 2007 at 11:54pm

Do you want me to come take a look at it?  Are you still in Highland? 

]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2007 23:54:26 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16190&PID=142671&title=durso-problems#142671 <![CDATA[Durso problems... : For some reason I thought you...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16190&PID=142667&title=durso-problems#142667 Author: Mike Savage
Subject: 16190
Posted: January 24 2007 at 11:45pm

For some reason I thought you were doing a drilled closed loop.]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2007 23:45:26 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16190&PID=142667&title=durso-problems#142667 <![CDATA[Durso problems... : Jared, Yes. More flow is necessary...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16190&PID=142666&title=durso-problems#142666 Author: Mike Savage
Subject: 16190
Posted: January 24 2007 at 11:44pm

Jared,
 
Yes. More flow is necessary for SPS.
 
The advantages of a closed loop is there are no powerheads to hide or clean-out. Closed loops have no pump head-loss. You can turn off the main pump when you feed and the CL will circulate the water to distribute food without it going into the sump. The closed loop can be on a different circuit than the main pump so if a circuit goes out you still have some water flow. Yes you can put a pump in the stand and have the inputs and outputs go behind the tank and over the top. I did this on my 120. If you put the pump in the main display it is harder to hide and tougher to get out if it needs to be serviced.
 
Mike
]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2007 23:44:25 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16190&PID=142666&title=durso-problems#142666 <![CDATA[Durso problems... : you could put the mag in the aquascape...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16190&PID=142664&title=durso-problems#142664 Author: acuramech
Subject: 16190
Posted: January 24 2007 at 11:38pm

you could put the mag in the aquascape but the mag pumps tend to heat the water up.  that might be the only problem with that. other than if you need to clean the intake screen on the pump you would need to disassemble the rock.

]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2007 23:38:59 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16190&PID=142664&title=durso-problems#142664 <![CDATA[Durso problems... : I&#039;ve been studying some diagrams...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16190&PID=142663&title=durso-problems#142663 Author: peiji
Subject: 16190
Posted: January 24 2007 at 11:35pm

I've been studying some diagrams of a close loop and I just have a couple of questions. What's the advantage of doing a closed loop as opposed to me just putting a mag 9 inside the tank behind some rocks and splitting the plumbing so it has outlets in two corners? Is the only advantage of a closed loop so you can hide the plumbing?

Question 2: If I did a closed loop, can I just set it up like this?
http://www.melevsreef.com/closedloop.html except put the pump and the SCWD under the tank in the stand? Would this work with a Mag 9?]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2007 23:35:41 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16190&PID=142663&title=durso-problems#142663 <![CDATA[Durso problems... : Dang. I wish I would have thought...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16190&PID=142659&title=durso-problems#142659 Author: peiji
Subject: 16190
Posted: January 24 2007 at 10:59pm

Dang. I wish I would have thought to ask that earlier. There's no way I'm going to redo the whole setup all over again. Is more flow necessary for SPS's? Is there any way to drill without emptying the whole tank? I've never really understood the whole closed loop thing. Where would I drill? Diagrams or pics would certainly help but I'm probably past that point. Could I get away with just bigger pumps that alternate to create more wave action?]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2007 22:59:00 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16190&PID=142659&title=durso-problems#142659 <![CDATA[Durso problems... : I agree also, closed loop for...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16190&PID=142650&title=durso-problems#142650 Author: Gahlenfr
Subject: 16190
Posted: January 24 2007 at 10:37pm

I agree also, closed loop for the second pump.  If you don't want to drill then the pipe go over the back but not in the overflow as this will cause you issues.
]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2007 22:37:57 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16190&PID=142650&title=durso-problems#142650 <![CDATA[Durso problems... : From reef central.... Gallons...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16190&PID=142638&title=durso-problems#142638 Author: Adam Haycock
Subject: 16190
Posted: January 24 2007 at 9:52pm

From reef central....


Gallons per Hour = 1900
Recommended minimum drain pipe diameter = 1.8 inches
Recommended minimum linear overflow size = 29 inches



Edited by Adam Haycock - January 24 2007 at 9:54pm]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2007 21:52:41 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16190&PID=142638&title=durso-problems#142638