CA2OR Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Here is my flow layout for my 36g. Just curious if there is anything I should do different or advice against what I have planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 Blue arrows trace water flow direction, yellow just tags what would be in that section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kriswaters Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Looks good. Make sure you have enough space to manipulate the skimmer. It will need to be able to be cleaned (including the entire body every so often). Also be able to get to the needle wheel of the skimmer pump to clean it. Live rock in the sump can build up Nitrates. I have a few pieces, but they are under heavy flow. Where is your return pump? Is it plumbed externally? Have you planned for evaporation? Usually, a seperate area for return is usefull so that evap can be monitored. Good Luck. Kris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 The return will be in the last chamber on the right, just about where the blue arrow is. Pretty much by itself. I have not planned for evaperation. What do I need to consider for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 IMO it is backwards. The return pump goes on the side of the bubble trap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 How would I accomidate that with the current setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 IMO it is backwards. The return pump goes on the side of the bubble trap. I've looked at this tank a few times in person and never noticed that. It really could run either way but it may run better flipped around. Especially for pods to be able reproduce and flow back into the tank. That would only help your mandrin also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 The first question to pop into my mind is how many gph is your return pump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpunk Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 The first question to pop into my mind is how many gph is your return pump? I'm actually supplying the pumps. I have about 20 pumps, so we are gonna try out a few to see the flow on the tank with them. Any suggested gph range for this tank(36g)? I have anything from what you would use to move water in a 5g all the way to a return for a 200g size tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 IMO it is backwards. The return pump goes on the side of the bubble trap. That is what I thought at first also, but it seems as if the over flow (pictured in the upper left corner) will dictate the direction of flow. Is that eggcrate in the overflow area? Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef-fisher Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I replied to your other thread, but I think you should switch the carbon and the foam. Otherwise, it looks fine. I would guess a 500 or so gph pump would work fine on that set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 thanks for the reply on the other thread. I am going to make modification when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 Yes there is egg crate in the over flow area. I have read the previous posts and am considering reversing flow. Just don't know how to do it if it is possible. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Just flip the arrows 180* and you will be fine. Really I would just switch where the water enters and exits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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