EcoBak Project for BioCube, new sump plans

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  1. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Each reactor will be resting on their own shelf and the base of the tower will be fairly large to prevent any type of tip over. Think of it as a cabinet with shelves.
     
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  3. clarkkey594

    clarkkey594 Aiptasia Anemone

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    Interesting concept. Keep us posted.
     
  4. Biocube

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    Thanks, I hope to have everything done in a month.
     
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    Something else I just realized.. no one but you and I know why you have to do it like this. You may want to elaborate for more input.
     
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    True, good call Scott!

    So the reason I went to this tower design is because the outlet on the skimmer is gravity fed back into my sump. And I need the return line go under my door and back up into the sump. So you can already see my dilemma, the line goes down and back up again without any pressure. I tested my plumbing with a height of 42 inches and everything works great!!

    Here's a pic of my test:
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    I plan to test again with 500gph on Friday, I might also go to vinyl tubing and see if that works better.

    If you have any tips that would be great!

    Thanks
     
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    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    There will have to be a structure of some sort I'd imagine. :p
     
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    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    Can't wait for this beast to be running to see how well it goes Chris.
     
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    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    I know why. Such unbelievable arrogance.... go go start your NPS tank already! :p
     
  11. Joeogio

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    you will have the most hoped up biocube ive ever seen
     
  12. Thatgrimguy

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    Just cause you aren't in the cool kids club doesn't mean you gotta get all feisty! ;D