defigart Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 So I got a 40 Breeder from Gradth, came with a stand, and a sump. Great deal I say, for the price. Im going to be setting it up as a "nem" tank. Here are the first few pictures. Who would have thought I would find a way to combine both my hobbies. My 1995 Z28 Convertible loaded down with a 40B. Couldnt get it in with the top on. Couldnt close the top with tank in. Thankfully it wasn't raining, though it started on my way home. Here it is unloaded from my car, and put approximately where it will go. Needs a few very minor plumbing parts and its ready to go. I have a pump coming Tuesday, and should be running by Tuesday night. Not sure what light I am going to use with it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racefan Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Nice thing about those 2 hobbies,if it starts raining when you're bringing it home with the top down you can just mash on the gas & get home quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 Yeah thats true. Which is what I did when a few drops came down on my way home. I just ordered a power antenna to get rid of that unsightly one sticking out on the 1/4panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Yeah that was a really good deal on that 40b. I was surprised it took so long to sell. Can't wait to see pictures of it set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gradth Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Looks good Doran, keep us updated. Hated to see it go, but I need to concentrate on one tank for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Dang anther 40b thread-Saweet There should be a sub forum the "40b club" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenReefin Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Nice car yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 Nice car yo. Thanks. Gotta blame Jason7504 for getting me into Camaros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 Ok Im officially excited. My pump and powerheads will be here on Tuesday. My MH light should be here by next weekend. Of course Ill send pics as I get it completed. Im getting a 500GPH pump for in the sump, and a couple 250GPH powerheads designed to be nem proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenReefin Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Up up and away. Gonna be sweet, keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 Ok. I have everything now. If I could just get one of the bulkhead fittings to stop leaking. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 All set up except light. Pics coming tomorrow. I have two 250GPH powerheads and about 300GPH going through sump. Enough flow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I'd add more Doran, I run a K3 and a MP10 runnin at 95% on our 40b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Plus a 600GPH return pump an 600GPH through the sump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 Plus a 600GPH return pump an 600GPH through the sump. Well the pump is 500GPH but I estimated the flow on a curve for the headloss due to height. I did the math, and its closer to 425. I have another powerhead Ill put in there too. Its so quiet. Love the drain system that gradth had in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gradth Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Glad you got it up and running. Thank the members here for helping me with the set up. Rick, Wanareef and quite a few others gave me great advice on setting up the herbie drain. cant wait to see some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 As promised a pic. 3X250GPH powerheads 500GPH pump light has 250Wmh and t5 actinic. heater will be moved to sump before anything inhabits the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennmac415 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Looks great, very excited to see it filled with anemones... What is a herbie drain??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennmac415 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Looks great, very excited to see it filled with anemones... What is a herbie drain??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trautman Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 a herbie drain is composed of two pipes. one pipe is below the water level and is at a constant siphon, controlled by a ball valve with flow tuned to match that of the return pump, while the other pipe is above the water surface, and acts as a backup in case that the first pipe gets clogged. does this make any sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennmac415 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 so what is the difference in using that and using a durso?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 so what is the difference in using that and using a durso?? All I know is that this makes absolutely no noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algae Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Great way to move a tank in an 4 gen F-Body! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Thanks Algae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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