multiple tanks _.-/|\-._ one filter

bahhareef · 04/02/2007, 03:59 PM

what do you guys think about plumbing multiple tanks into one filtration system- has anyone done this? what are your opinions on it?

fishyz · 04/02/2007, 04:10 PM

my lfs has 6 tanks connected to one sump. You could possibly do it, as long as you have a large enough sump and return pump.

WingnutSr · 04/02/2007, 04:12 PM

I have never done this, but why would it not work? The LFS's do it. Should not be any different. Just make sure the filtration system is big, and good enough to handle the load.
Just my thought.

Worldwithin · 04/02/2007, 04:16 PM

In reality, it just becomes one really large system. With that in mind, you would have to take your filtration into consideration as everyone else has stated. But on the bright side, just look at the total system volume. Huge!

Genral72 · 04/02/2007, 04:34 PM

If disease breaks out into one tank thn all the tanks become diseased. Otherwise It is just like having one large tank.

bahhareef · 04/02/2007, 04:36 PM

i think it would be pretty nice to have a large system with multiple nano tanks and several large ones. It would not be THAT hard to manage.

Worldwithin · 04/02/2007, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Genral72
If disease breaks out into one tank thn all the tanks become diseased. Otherwise It is just like having one large tank.

The major advantage to this setup is that you can close off the diseased tank, or have a quick QT tank available. Granted you have to be somewhat dilligent in keeping all the tanks healthy, but it is an advantage as well as a disadvantage.

Hop · 04/02/2007, 07:04 PM

I'm doing it with a 370 gallon display and a 180-212 gallon display. It's no more demanding than one large tank IMO. There is also a thread in the large tank section with twin 180s. There are more, but I can't think of them right now.

The only downside I see is paramaters. If you grow what needs clean water in one tank, such as SPS, you can't throw a lot of dirty water loving corals in the other. This is why I elected to have an SPS dominated tank and a FOWLR...

bahhareef · 04/03/2007, 03:34 PM

bump

flfirefighter13 · 04/03/2007, 04:46 PM

Ive got a 180 on top of a 125 that is soon to have a 24 g plumbed into it as well, it can be done, helps increase volume real quick. look in the description below for a link to how my tank is set up on my current build

04/02/2007, 03:59 PM	#1
bahhareef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 92	multiple tanks _.-/\|\-._ one filter what do you guys think about plumbing multiple tanks into one filtration system- has anyone done this? what are your opinions on it? __________________ Mr. Vibes himself hath blessed them quotes Current Tank Info: 10 gallon nano / 40 gallon

04/02/2007, 04:12 PM	#3
WingnutSr Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Clermont Florida Posts: 463	I have never done this, but why would it not work? The LFS's do it. Should not be any different. Just make sure the filtration system is big, and good enough to handle the load. Just my thought. __________________ Nobody saw me do it. You can't prove a thing! Current Tank Info: 125 AGA Mixed Reef, 55 AGA sump/fuge. 160 lbs LR, Little Giant 4-MDQX-SC, Rio 2100, Seio M1500. Tunze DOC 9010 skimmer. 6 X 96watts PC lighting.

04/02/2007, 04:16 PM	#4
Worldwithin Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 512	In reality, it just becomes one really large system. With that in mind, you would have to take your filtration into consideration as everyone else has stated. But on the bright side, just look at the total system volume. Huge! __________________ Rock is dead... Long live paper and scissors!! Current Tank Info: 135gal reef, 150lb LR, 200lb DSB

04/02/2007, 04:34 PM	#5
Genral72 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 118	If disease breaks out into one tank thn all the tanks become diseased. Otherwise It is just like having one large tank. __________________ Any fool learns from his own mistakes, a wise man learns from the mistakes of others. Life is not a test, it's an opportunity Current Tank Info: 75 gallon w/ 37 g gallon fuge/propagation tank 4X54 watt T5 HO's mostly softies right now.

04/02/2007, 04:36 PM	#6
bahhareef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 92	i think it would be pretty nice to have a large system with multiple nano tanks and several large ones. It would not be THAT hard to manage. __________________ Mr. Vibes himself hath blessed them quotes Current Tank Info: 10 gallon nano / 40 gallon

04/02/2007, 04:10 PM	#2
fishyz Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 423	my lfs has 6 tanks connected to one sump. You could possibly do it, as long as you have a large enough sump and return pump.

04/02/2007, 07:04 PM	#8
Hop Carpe Noctem!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 8,548	I'm doing it with a 370 gallon display and a 180-212 gallon display. It's no more demanding than one large tank IMO. There is also a thread in the large tank section with twin 180s. There are more, but I can't think of them right now. The only downside I see is paramaters. If you grow what needs clean water in one tank, such as SPS, you can't throw a lot of dirty water loving corals in the other. This is why I elected to have an SPS dominated tank and a FOWLR... __________________ Hop Current Tank Info: 300-gallon in-wall system (mixed reef)

04/03/2007, 03:34 PM	#9
bahhareef Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 92	bump __________________ Mr. Vibes himself hath blessed them quotes Current Tank Info: 10 gallon nano / 40 gallon

04/03/2007, 04:46 PM	#10
flfirefighter13 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deland Posts: 1,289	Ive got a 180 on top of a 125 that is soon to have a 24 g plumbed into it as well, it can be done, helps increase volume real quick. look in the description below for a link to how my tank is set up on my current build