Plumbing ideas for a new 220 reef system HELP!

seababy · 04/05/2014, 04:31 PM

Just upgraded to a new 220 rr tank. Last system I had was 90 and was a turn key operation just add water. Please can anyone help a newbie on how to hard plumbing this new set up... Step by step with some ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks

rfgonzo · 04/05/2014, 05:39 PM

There's too many variables here like sump or no sump, protein skimmer, and so on. There's definitely a good book called (the reef aquarium) that will have a lot of useful information.

nlgill13 · 04/05/2014, 06:36 PM

rfgonzo is right, there are a lot of variables...

Are you going to have a sump? What size?
Also where will the sump be located in relation to the DT?
Do you want a refugium? In sump or in a secondary tank?
What type of drain do you have or want?
What size drain/s holes do you have?

alf1096 · 04/05/2014, 06:44 PM

Look up a site called melves reef

seababy · 04/06/2014, 07:34 AM

Thanks,
As mention a newbie...
Tank hasn't arrived yet, so not sure of the size of holes. It's a Marineland standard 220 with corner overflows with standard overflow drains . Yes I will be using a sump possible size is (36-16-16) under the tank and have both skimmer and possibly a refugium within the sump. Only things purchased are the tank and stand. So looking for some suggestions and ideas.

reefbud · 04/06/2014, 09:00 AM

Sounds like a nice tank you have purchased...do take your time to get it right the first time

If I could do one thing different, looking back, I'd include a small pump in the overflows (maybe run only 5 minutes a day) to help keep it clean...there's a lot of junk in the bottom of the overflows. I like to keep maintenance to a minimal and I like things clean...no buildup.

I have the Neptune controller, works really well with Smartphone. Checkout my setup and feel free to ask for an specifics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/796147...7634363157912/

Note there are separate photo sets for Display Tank and Filtration/Support Systems.

04/05/2014, 04:31 PM	#1
seababy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 70	Plumbing ideas for a new 220 reef system HELP! Just upgraded to a new 220 rr tank. Last system I had was 90 and was a turn key operation just add water. Please can anyone help a newbie on how to hard plumbing this new set up... Step by step with some ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks

04/05/2014, 06:36 PM	#3
nlgill13 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boulder,CO Posts: 1,291	rfgonzo is right, there are a lot of variables... Are you going to have a sump? What size? Also where will the sump be located in relation to the DT? Do you want a refugium? In sump or in a secondary tank? What type of drain do you have or want? What size drain/s holes do you have? __________________ 90G DT w/ 30G sump, 2 Apollo SolarBlast Dimmable LEDs, 160 Reef Octopus Extreme, Neptune Apex, Mag 7, MP10 & MP40

04/05/2014, 06:44 PM	#4
alf1096 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 399	Look up a site called melves reef __________________ 125 gal DT with 30 Sump, ReefBreeders LEDs, Mixed Reef

04/06/2014, 09:00 AM	#6
reefbud Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 117	Sounds like a nice tank you have purchased...do take your time to get it right the first time If I could do one thing different, looking back, I'd include a small pump in the overflows (maybe run only 5 minutes a day) to help keep it clean...there's a lot of junk in the bottom of the overflows. I like to keep maintenance to a minimal and I like things clean...no buildup. I have the Neptune controller, works really well with Smartphone. Checkout my setup and feel free to ask for an specifics: https://www.flickr.com/photos/796147...7634363157912/ Note there are separate photo sets for Display Tank and Filtration/Support Systems. __________________ _____________ Built-in 120g FOWLR, 30g sump/refug w/Skimmer, Neptune Apex controller w/ATO, Ecoxotic Pan Dimm 36 LEDs - Pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/79614788@N06/sets Current Tank Info: Built-in 120g FOWLR, 30g Precision Marine sump/refug w/Skimmer, Neptune Apex controller w/ATO, Ecoxotic Pan Dimm 36 LEDs, 75gpd RO/DI, DT separate from sump/refug by 30ft, PanWorld 50pxx external return pump, MaxiJet 1200 Powerheads, EHeim auto-feed

04/05/2014, 05:39 PM	#2
rfgonzo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,280	There's too many variables here like sump or no sump, protein skimmer, and so on. There's definitely a good book called (the reef aquarium) that will have a lot of useful information.

04/06/2014, 07:34 AM	#5
seababy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 70	Thanks, As mention a newbie... Tank hasn't arrived yet, so not sure of the size of holes. It's a Marineland standard 220 with corner overflows with standard overflow drains . Yes I will be using a sump possible size is (36-16-16) under the tank and have both skimmer and possibly a refugium within the sump. Only things purchased are the tank and stand. So looking for some suggestions and ideas.