set up for closed loop

sgallagher7 · 01/14/2007, 12:37 PM

After a great deal of research, I have decided to use a closed loop system on my 75 as well as a 20 gal sump/PS. My question is, do i need to have the tank drilled with 4 holes and 2 overflows. 2 for the sump/PS and 2 for the CL. I want to avoid hang-over pipes and intakes. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

bertoni · 01/17/2007, 12:37 AM

Well, other than drilling, about all you could do is submerse the pump in the tank and run the loop total internally.

sgallagher7 · 01/17/2007, 07:59 AM

Thanks for the feedback. This site has tought me alot. Looking for ward to setting up this tank over the next few months.

bigdaddyTank · 01/17/2007, 08:43 AM

Check out Melev's site on his Closed Loop that is an over the back setup, no extra holes need to be drilled.

01/14/2007, 12:37 PM	#1
sgallagher7 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 621	set up for closed loop After a great deal of research, I have decided to use a closed loop system on my 75 as well as a 20 gal sump/PS. My question is, do i need to have the tank drilled with 4 holes and 2 overflows. 2 for the sump/PS and 2 for the CL. I want to avoid hang-over pipes and intakes. Any suggestions would be appreciated. __________________ Going to the dentist or reef tank? Hmmmm....... Current Tank Info: 75 Gal. Mix reef, 20 Gal sump. Euroreef 80 Skimmer, Reefbreeder photon 48 LEDS, Gyre 150 powerhead, Auto Topoff

01/17/2007, 12:37 AM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	Well, other than drilling, about all you could do is submerse the pump in the tank and run the loop total internally. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

01/17/2007, 07:59 AM	#3
sgallagher7 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 621	Thanks for the feedback. This site has tought me alot. Looking for ward to setting up this tank over the next few months. __________________ Going to the dentist or reef tank? Hmmmm....... Current Tank Info: 75 Gal. Mix reef, 20 Gal sump. Euroreef 80 Skimmer, Reefbreeder photon 48 LEDS, Gyre 150 powerhead, Auto Topoff

01/17/2007, 08:43 AM	#4
bigdaddyTank Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Shawnee, Ks Posts: 40	Check out Melev's site on his Closed Loop that is an over the back setup, no extra holes need to be drilled.