72"x20"x23" rimless acrylic build
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So here is my issue,
does anyone know of a way to stop my reactors ( made from old rodi system) from siphoning water,which are run off a manifold attached to main return? An inline check valve wont work because it is one way and would just block water comming from manifold.
I'm trying to avoid adding two check valves to the return lines, as you can see I only have one at the pump. I fear the only solution is cutting into the left and right return lines behind the tank and installing 1" check valves there.
does anyone know of a way to stop my reactors ( made from old rodi system) from siphoning water,which are run off a manifold attached to main return? An inline check valve wont work because it is one way and would just block water comming from manifold.
I'm trying to avoid adding two check valves to the return lines, as you can see I only have one at the pump. I fear the only solution is cutting into the left and right return lines behind the tank and installing 1" check valves there.
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WOW! A very nice Reeftank with great dimensions and build thread to go with. Don't know how I missed seeing it for so long. I run a True Union Check Valve off my return pump for about 5 years now with no issues. Was mainly added as a redundancy at first but like what it does with no complaints. I've only cleaned it a couple of times since every time its turned off it bounces/flaps up and down a few times which seems to keep it cleaned off.
Cheers, Todd
Cheers, Todd
Thanks this is my first custom build, its been fun and a really good learning experience. I also run a check valve off my pump, but my pump feeds a manifold that feeds mu reactors and since my 4 return nozzles are always submerged I have no way of stopping the siphon that is being drawn through the reactors. The check valve stops the siphon from going through the pump and back into the sump only. I was hoping that I dont have to drain the tank down to move the check valves below the return nozzles, but I think thats the only way to stop the siphon to the manifold.
It will be nice to be done with my plumbing issues, because I have all this great apex stuff and automation I want to get into
ohio reefer
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Looks nice. But if I were you I'd give that Duresa some sandy area on the bottom. They prefer sand over rock.
Thanks, I don't think sand would really stay put with all the flow so I cradled the clam in a branch rock; do you think it won't survive? I would hate to lose it id rather give it a new home.
here's a pic at night, it has attached itself to the rock
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ohio reefer
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It'll be fine with the rocks. They just prefer sand. No impact on overall health
Thanks, it is really quiet and I get a lot of flow across the entire surface of the water. It took me a bit to get it dialed in but it works great now. One day when I have my fish room I will put the overflows on the outside of the tank, but for now this really works with the space I have.
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So here is the update, Tank is doing well. I've added an ozone generator, IP cam, second Neptune apex EB8, salinity probe, ORP Probe, advanced leak detector, tuned the overflows and ATO. Just about everything is automated except for water changes and water testing, now if I could only get a Fusion account....lol. I've also built my very first saltwater changing station, so far I love it; photos to follow.
So here is the update, Tank is doing well. I've added an ozone generator, IP cam, second Neptune apex EB8, salinity probe, ORP Probe, advanced leak detector, tuned the overflows and ATO. Just about everything is automated except for water changes and water testing, now if I could only get a Fusion account....lol. I've also built my very first saltwater changing station, so far I love it; photos to follow.
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