Reef2Rags
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***Originally posted in DIY section, but thought it was better suited here***
I am currently in the design stages of a mixing room and display tank.
My goal is to design and build the support structure that a display tank will require so that when I start the tank it is easier to maintain.
I know that water changes are necessary, and that I don't want to lug around water buckets. My wife will most likely hurt (or leave) me if I trash the floors throughout our house.
So here is my thought, and I need some help with how others have done it if this won't work out well.
I am putting a water mixing station in my basement, about 12-15 feet (plus the vertical run) from where the tank will reside on the main floor.
I want to pipe from the mixing station 12-15 feet (mounted to the ceiling of the basement) then up the wall to the main floor where the display tank will be.
Next to the tank I want to use a 'washing machine outlet box' (below). My thought is that I could run my piping only when I need to do the changes, but maintain a clean look when not using it. If I run a switch to an outlet (or use a smart plug, or RF switch) I could even control the pump from right next to the tank.
I could then run a line for RODI water for the ATO, and a separate line for the salt water mixture. Do I need separate lines?
What size line would you recommend (based on a 30 foot total run to be safe)?
I am currently in the design stages of a mixing room and display tank.
My goal is to design and build the support structure that a display tank will require so that when I start the tank it is easier to maintain.
I know that water changes are necessary, and that I don't want to lug around water buckets. My wife will most likely hurt (or leave) me if I trash the floors throughout our house.
So here is my thought, and I need some help with how others have done it if this won't work out well.
I am putting a water mixing station in my basement, about 12-15 feet (plus the vertical run) from where the tank will reside on the main floor.
I want to pipe from the mixing station 12-15 feet (mounted to the ceiling of the basement) then up the wall to the main floor where the display tank will be.
Next to the tank I want to use a 'washing machine outlet box' (below). My thought is that I could run my piping only when I need to do the changes, but maintain a clean look when not using it. If I run a switch to an outlet (or use a smart plug, or RF switch) I could even control the pump from right next to the tank.
I could then run a line for RODI water for the ATO, and a separate line for the salt water mixture. Do I need separate lines?
What size line would you recommend (based on a 30 foot total run to be safe)?
