Oceanic tech 90 Closed loop

twingster · 12/06/2006, 12:01 AM

I am trying to figure out how to set a closed loop system for my new Tank.[IMG]

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I have everything on top of tank until my Sump/Refugium arrives Aprox. 10 days. My LR will be here tomorrow.
The over flow has 2 1 inch drains and 2 3/4 inch returns. On the Top rear lip of tank in each corner I have a 1 1/2 hole and to the inside of those are another 1 1/2 inch hole.

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Question is: How do I plumb this for a closed loop system using these existing holes. Would like something low profile (I do not want to drill tank!)

Thanks from the Frozen North

twingster · 12/06/2006, 12:03 AM

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Did this one post?

Sorry, first time trying to post pictures

Cody Ray · 12/06/2006, 01:27 AM

Thoughs are some awesome tanks! I wish I could afford one however it would take a long time

As to ur question I don't know much about closed loops.

JeffReef · 12/06/2006, 01:32 AM

Nice Tank. I'm looking into getting just the 90 tech tank myself. What lighting are you using for this set-up?

twingster · 12/06/2006, 08:14 AM

Lighting,

I have not seen it yet! The picture shows a stand off unit, that attaches to sides of tank. It will have 2 150w MH and 2 Acentic and 2 Moonlight. I'm putting alot of trust in my LFS to set me up.
I double check what ever they tell me here!

STEELERFAN747 · 12/06/2006, 10:29 AM

You should EITHER be able to use one of the 1" drains and one of the 3/4" returns as a drain as well to feed the closed loop and you could use the other set to run the sump or use both 1" drains to feed the closed loop and both 3/4" for the sump (one as a drain the other as a return)

Both should work for you. The only determining factor would be how big a pump you plan on using for the loop and for the sump.
(JMO)

twingster · 12/06/2006, 03:31 PM

Thanxs Steelerfan747,

I'll lok into both of those options

tenpercenter · 01/14/2007, 06:08 PM

So what did you end up using for the closed loop?

TenPercenter

twingster · 01/15/2007, 11:53 PM

I decided to forgo the closed loop. If I need more flo I think I will try the Vortech wavemakers.

12/06/2006, 12:01 AM	#1
twingster Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 17	Oceanic tech 90 Closed loop I am trying to figure out how to set a closed loop system for my new Tank.[IMG][/IMG] I have everything on top of tank until my Sump/Refugium arrives Aprox. 10 days. My LR will be here tomorrow. The over flow has 2 1 inch drains and 2 3/4 inch returns. On the Top rear lip of tank in each corner I have a 1 1/2 hole and to the inside of those are another 1 1/2 inch hole. [/IMG] Question is: How do I plumb this for a closed loop system using these existing holes. Would like something low profile (I do not want to drill tank!) Thanks from the Frozen North __________________ "There is a principle which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance-- that principle is contempt prior to investigation." - Herbert Spencer Current Tank Info: Oceanic Tech 90 RR, 4 inch DSB, 60 lbs LS, 90 lbs LR, 2-250w MH, 2 96w Acentic, css 120, 30gal Oceanic Refugium

12/06/2006, 12:03 AM	#2
twingster Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 17	[IMG][/IMG] Did this one post? Sorry, first time trying to post pictures __________________ "There is a principle which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance-- that principle is contempt prior to investigation." - Herbert Spencer Current Tank Info: Oceanic Tech 90 RR, 4 inch DSB, 60 lbs LS, 90 lbs LR, 2-250w MH, 2 96w Acentic, css 120, 30gal Oceanic Refugium

12/06/2006, 01:27 AM	#3
Cody Ray Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,101	Thoughs are some awesome tanks! I wish I could afford one however it would take a long time As to ur question I don't know much about closed loops. __________________ Limit 1 stupid question per day Current Tank Info: Mr. Aqua 7.5g bowfront

12/06/2006, 08:14 AM	#5
twingster Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 17	Lighting, I have not seen it yet! The picture shows a stand off unit, that attaches to sides of tank. It will have 2 150w MH and 2 Acentic and 2 Moonlight. I'm putting alot of trust in my LFS to set me up. I double check what ever they tell me here! __________________ "There is a principle which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance-- that principle is contempt prior to investigation." - Herbert Spencer Current Tank Info: Oceanic Tech 90 RR, 4 inch DSB, 60 lbs LS, 90 lbs LR, 2-250w MH, 2 96w Acentic, css 120, 30gal Oceanic Refugium

12/06/2006, 10:29 AM	#6
STEELERFAN747 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Miami Fl. Posts: 1,252	You should EITHER be able to use one of the 1" drains and one of the 3/4" returns as a drain as well to feed the closed loop and you could use the other set to run the sump or use both 1" drains to feed the closed loop and both 3/4" for the sump (one as a drain the other as a return) Both should work for you. The only determining factor would be how big a pump you plan on using for the loop and for the sump. (JMO) __________________ First they said "practice makes perfect", then they told me "nobody's perfect", so I just stopped practicing. Current Tank Info: 46g, 22" rimless starphire ReefSavvy cube, Speedwave DC 790 return pump, Custom acrylic sump/fuge, set of Tunze 6055 PH's with multi controller 7095, Cadlights PLS-100 skimmer, Apex controller, Tunze osmolator & Maxspect Razor 120w led light fixture

12/06/2006, 01:32 AM	#4
JeffReef Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Natomas Park Sacramento, CA Posts: 850	Nice Tank. I'm looking into getting just the 90 tech tank myself. What lighting are you using for this set-up?

12/06/2006, 03:31 PM	#7
twingster Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 17	Thanxs Steelerfan747, I'll lok into both of those options __________________ "There is a principle which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance-- that principle is contempt prior to investigation." - Herbert Spencer Current Tank Info: Oceanic Tech 90 RR, 4 inch DSB, 60 lbs LS, 90 lbs LR, 2-250w MH, 2 96w Acentic, css 120, 30gal Oceanic Refugium

01/14/2007, 06:08 PM	#8
tenpercenter Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 144	So what did you end up using for the closed loop? TenPercenter

01/15/2007, 11:53 PM	#9
twingster Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 17	I decided to forgo the closed loop. If I need more flo I think I will try the Vortech wavemakers. __________________ "There is a principle which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance-- that principle is contempt prior to investigation." - Herbert Spencer Current Tank Info: Oceanic Tech 90 RR, 4 inch DSB, 60 lbs LS, 90 lbs LR, 2-250w MH, 2 96w Acentic, css 120, 30gal Oceanic Refugium