6 Footer Face Off
#1
Posted 21 August 2012 - 11:59 PM
Just moved house and no room for a fish shed so have decided to go all out setting up some new display tanks.
They're going into theatre room, 1 on each side facing off to each other.
More pics and write-up to come
#2
Posted 22 August 2012 - 04:14 AM
Looking forward to updates
How are you doing water changes? Are you worried about ruining your carpet with water?
#3
Posted 22 August 2012 - 07:28 AM
#4
Posted 22 August 2012 - 07:29 AM
#5
Posted 22 August 2012 - 08:42 AM
#6
Posted 22 August 2012 - 09:10 AM
You can get some wooden blocks and metal pipe holders from bunnings. Worth a thought at least.
Also, would it not be better to put the outflow on the inside of the inlet? That way the water cycles a bit more. Not a huge difference, but if it's not too late...
#7
Posted 22 August 2012 - 09:27 AM
Also, would it not be better to put the outflow on the inside of the inlet? That way the water cycles a bit more. Not a huge difference, but if it's not too late
Inlet of what outlet of what? tank or canister ?? There do close together I can't see it really matters.
#8
Posted 22 August 2012 - 03:07 PM
#9
Posted 22 August 2012 - 03:20 PM
#10
Posted 22 August 2012 - 03:29 PM
that aquascape is gonna look amazing!!! i can see its potential already....
whats going in these set ups anyways
Edited by Jules, 22 August 2012 - 03:30 PM.
#11
Posted 22 August 2012 - 05:26 PM
Also, would it not be better to put the outflow on the inside of the inlet? That way the water cycles a bit more. Not a huge difference, but if it's not too late...
Inlet of what outlet of what? tank or canister? ?? There do close together I can't see it really matters.
#12
Posted 22 August 2012 - 05:32 PM
I thought I'd have the same problem with turning my ball valves but as long as you don't let a woman do it (i.e. it doesn't get turned around the wrong way) and you hold it steady it is fine. A bit of lubricant also helps.
#13
Posted 22 August 2012 - 05:40 PM
Don't think the check valves will help as the water is still flowing in the same direction. Might have to grab some pics or a diagram so I can demo. Basically the top-up uses the same pipework for the drains. I imagine it'll take the easier path and go straight into the tank rather than via the filter.
Daz
#14
Posted 22 August 2012 - 06:47 PM
#15
Posted 22 August 2012 - 07:15 PM
#16
Posted 22 August 2012 - 07:26 PM
When filling, hose is attached at P.
New water flows through M (as K is closed) and G (E is closed) and through F, and then into the tank.
I guess the check valve is pretty redundant in this design (as it was altered after its permanent installation)...
Soz for the diagram
F1 = filter 1 (secondary - hooked up to UPS)
C = chiller
UV = UV steriliser
CO2 = CO2 atomiser
F2 = filter 2 (primary)
X = ball valve
<| = check valve
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#17
Posted 22 August 2012 - 07:31 PM
#18
Posted 22 August 2012 - 07:33 PM
FYI - Filter 2 pumps the water out of the tank so it's pretty quick :3
#19
Posted 22 August 2012 - 07:39 PM
#20
Posted 22 August 2012 - 07:41 PM
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