Show Me Your Spray Bars

SUPPOReefer · 09/25/2012, 07:10 AM

I am setting up my first bare bottom tank. It is a 280 gallon 84x32x24". I have two holes drilled for closed loop returns in the rear corners that I am going to run off of either an iwaki 70rlt or a Dolphin Ampmaster 3000. My starboard is on the way. The only thing I am uncertain on is the design of the spray bars. I would love to see what other DIYers have developed. What do you like about your designs? Anything you would change looking back at it?

SUPPOReefer · 09/26/2012, 05:01 AM

No one has photos of spray bars they would like to share?

ssgtgonzo · 09/26/2012, 05:12 AM

Dont know if this is what you are looking for, but this is what i built for my bta prop tank

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SUPPOReefer · 09/26/2012, 09:56 AM

Exactly what I am looking for. Are you happy with performance? Anything you would have changed?

ssgtgonzo · 09/26/2012, 10:46 AM

Ummm i don't think so. Since this is for a BTA tank i went with an oversized pump. I couldnt have any powerheads in case of a wandering nem. This provides consistent flow across the whole length of the aquarium. As you can see, it is designed to go over the edge of the aquarium.

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SUPPOReefer · 09/26/2012, 05:57 PM

I am going to be mine on a closed loop along the bottom of the tank. I was hoping more people would have pictures. I guess I will have to just play around until I come up with something that I like.
Thanks for your input, Staff SGT.

cephalotus · 09/26/2012, 09:53 PM

Seems most people are using LocLine, atleast that is what I use

ssgtgonzo · 09/27/2012, 01:58 AM

Gotcha! If this was a dt, or a closed loop application i would have definitely use at least sch 80 or locline for aesthetic reasons. Obviously, locline allows for easier add on. Pvc has the advantage of veing much cheaper. Good luck!

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SUPPOReefer · 09/27/2012, 05:58 AM

I will be using schedule 80 with 5 outlets including two eductors on each side. I am hoping to get enough flow along the bottom that detritus has nowhere to settle without the use of powerheads.

ssgtgonzo · 09/27/2012, 06:50 AM

Will you be running both eductors off the same pump? One may be significantly more effective than the other...eductors and penductors definitely need some pressure behind it in order to maximize their efficiency. Not to say that an iwaki 70 couldn't handle it...just something to be aware of

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SUPPOReefer · 09/27/2012, 08:39 AM

I am definitely running the eductors on the iwaki. With over 30ft of head pressure, it can easily handle two (approx 7' head pressure each). The part i am undecided on is wether to run the eductors off of my return on sea swirls or as a part of the closed loop system. If i do run them on the closed loop, I will incorporate an ocean's motions 4-way in order to randomize the flow.

09/25/2012, 07:10 AM	#1
SUPPOReefer Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 201	Show Me Your Spray Bars I am setting up my first bare bottom tank. It is a 280 gallon 84x32x24". I have two holes drilled for closed loop returns in the rear corners that I am going to run off of either an iwaki 70rlt or a Dolphin Ampmaster 3000. My starboard is on the way. The only thing I am uncertain on is the design of the spray bars. I would love to see what other DIYers have developed. What do you like about your designs? Anything you would change looking back at it? __________________ 280 Gallon Starphire Mixed Reef 25 Gallon Starphre Mixed Reef

09/26/2012, 05:01 AM	#2
SUPPOReefer Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 201	No one has photos of spray bars they would like to share? __________________ 280 Gallon Starphire Mixed Reef 25 Gallon Starphre Mixed Reef

09/26/2012, 05:12 AM	#3
ssgtgonzo Entacmaea Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: columbus, ohio Posts: 387	Dont know if this is what you are looking for, but this is what i built for my bta prop tank Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 125 mixed reef, 30 BTA prop tank...all tied to the same 150 sump. 90 aggressive tank...30 sump 29 maxi mini garden "Life is hard, it's harder if you're stupid" John Wayne

09/26/2012, 09:56 AM	#4
SUPPOReefer Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 201	Exactly what I am looking for. Are you happy with performance? Anything you would have changed? __________________ 280 Gallon Starphire Mixed Reef 25 Gallon Starphre Mixed Reef

09/26/2012, 10:46 AM	#5
ssgtgonzo Entacmaea Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: columbus, ohio Posts: 387	Ummm i don't think so. Since this is for a BTA tank i went with an oversized pump. I couldnt have any powerheads in case of a wandering nem. This provides consistent flow across the whole length of the aquarium. As you can see, it is designed to go over the edge of the aquarium. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 125 mixed reef, 30 BTA prop tank...all tied to the same 150 sump. 90 aggressive tank...30 sump 29 maxi mini garden "Life is hard, it's harder if you're stupid" John Wayne

09/26/2012, 05:57 PM	#6
SUPPOReefer Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 201	I am going to be mine on a closed loop along the bottom of the tank. I was hoping more people would have pictures. I guess I will have to just play around until I come up with something that I like. Thanks for your input, Staff SGT. __________________ 280 Gallon Starphire Mixed Reef 25 Gallon Starphre Mixed Reef

09/26/2012, 09:53 PM	#7
cephalotus Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 123	Seems most people are using LocLine, atleast that is what I use

09/27/2012, 01:58 AM	#8
ssgtgonzo Entacmaea Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: columbus, ohio Posts: 387	Gotcha! If this was a dt, or a closed loop application i would have definitely use at least sch 80 or locline for aesthetic reasons. Obviously, locline allows for easier add on. Pvc has the advantage of veing much cheaper. Good luck! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 125 mixed reef, 30 BTA prop tank...all tied to the same 150 sump. 90 aggressive tank...30 sump 29 maxi mini garden "Life is hard, it's harder if you're stupid" John Wayne

09/27/2012, 05:58 AM	#9
SUPPOReefer Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 201	I will be using schedule 80 with 5 outlets including two eductors on each side. I am hoping to get enough flow along the bottom that detritus has nowhere to settle without the use of powerheads. __________________ 280 Gallon Starphire Mixed Reef 25 Gallon Starphre Mixed Reef

09/27/2012, 06:50 AM	#10
ssgtgonzo Entacmaea Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: columbus, ohio Posts: 387	Will you be running both eductors off the same pump? One may be significantly more effective than the other...eductors and penductors definitely need some pressure behind it in order to maximize their efficiency. Not to say that an iwaki 70 couldn't handle it...just something to be aware of Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 125 mixed reef, 30 BTA prop tank...all tied to the same 150 sump. 90 aggressive tank...30 sump 29 maxi mini garden "Life is hard, it's harder if you're stupid" John Wayne

09/27/2012, 08:39 AM	#11
SUPPOReefer Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 201	I am definitely running the eductors on the iwaki. With over 30ft of head pressure, it can easily handle two (approx 7' head pressure each). The part i am undecided on is wether to run the eductors off of my return on sea swirls or as a part of the closed loop system. If i do run them on the closed loop, I will incorporate an ocean's motions 4-way in order to randomize the flow. __________________ 280 Gallon Starphire Mixed Reef 25 Gallon Starphre Mixed Reef