SRC Member kenyee Posted November 19, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2013 Hi all, I m gg to upgrade my FOWLR setup.. hope to seek some advise in term of setting up (eg. return pump, current flow, etc).. Basic info: Tank size 5ft by 2.5ft by 2ft 12mm normal glass Sump 4ft I have draw a simple plan layout of my new tank n sump. Question1: What pump should I use for my return pump 1? (I m looking at Fluval SP6) Question2: Do u think 1 x Jebao WP60 at this position is ok? Welcome all feedback from all reefers.. Thanks for reading Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted November 19, 2013 SRC Supporter Share Posted November 19, 2013 Try to get a higher flow Return pump maybe 10,000 litres /hrs. It is good to have a large turn over for a fish only tank. Saw that you did not cater any biological media in your sump? Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 Quote 1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/120957-1000-gallon-3d-hole-in-the-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted November 19, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2013 Biological media as in?.. I m gg to get 2 return pumps.. 1 being jebao DC6000.. Plan to get fluval sp6 which is 12500Lph.. Wonder issit overkill.. Haha Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member youdontnowm Posted November 19, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2013 Why not jebao dc12000 Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk 1 Quote | Display : 48x30x22 Skimmer : SK-201 skimz | Sump : 30x24x18 Wavemaker : 2x RW-15 , 1x RW-8 | Cooling : 1HP titanium drop in coil ATO : JBJ | Lighting : ATI Sunpower 8x54w + 48x cree xte royal blue Return : Jebao dc-6000 | Dosing : Jebao dosing pump [ CaCl2 + NaHCO3 ] Pump : | Reactor : FSZ Z160 zeolite reactor & phosban 150 | System : ZEOVIT decomm-ed : Ydkm SPS reef >><< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted November 19, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2013 Why not jebao dc12000 Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk Bro, tot of using another brand n try it out.. Maybe will use jebao dc12000 if budget constraint.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted November 19, 2013 SRC Supporter Share Posted November 19, 2013 Biological media as in?.. I m gg to get 2 return pumps.. 1 being jebao DC6000.. Plan to get fluval sp6 which is 12500Lph.. Wonder issit overkill.. Haha Biological media as in ie bacteria king, biohome, bio rings ect... Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 Quote 1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/120957-1000-gallon-3d-hole-in-the-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted November 19, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2013 Only 1 wavemaker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted November 19, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2013 Biological media as in ie bacteria king, biohome, bio rings ect... Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 Oh ok bro..I will b using bactKing..will buy more n mix together with my live bactKing now.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted November 19, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2013 Only 1 wavemaker? Ya bro..thinking of 1 so as to reduce wire.. That's why I wanted to use higher return pumps flow to create current too.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted November 19, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2013 Ya bro..thinking of 1 so as to reduce wire.. That's why I wanted to use higher return pumps flow to create current too.. Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted November 19, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2013 Looks like a decent plan. Below is my 2 cents: (1) Overflow compartment may need to be slightly bigger if you plan to have Durso piping to minimize noise. (2) Switch the filter sock + skimmer compartment to the front, & return pump compartment to the rear. benefits are- (i) straighten return pipe to minimize flow resistance. (ii) A whole lot easier to change filter socks & clean skimmer cup. (3) Filter sock can be in the same compartment as the FR & skimmer. If you're worried about micro bubbles, place a baffle before the refugium to force the flow downwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted November 19, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2013 Looks like a decent plan. Below is my 2 cents: (1) Overflow compartment may need to be slightly bigger if you plan to have Durso piping to minimize noise. (2) Switch the filter sock + skimmer compartment to the front, & return pump compartment to the rear. benefits are- (i) straighten return pipe to minimize flow resistance. (ii) A whole lot easier to change filter socks & clean skimmer cup. (3) Filter sock can be in the same compartment as the FR & skimmer. If you're worried about micro bubbles, place a baffle before the refugium to force the flow downwards. Thanks bro..I like all ur ideas..will see to that.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted November 19, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2013 Wow! Bro, will add more if needed to.. Any feedback from u, an experienced FOWLR reefer.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted November 19, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2013 May i know what skimmer u intend to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted November 19, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2013 May i know what skimmer u intend to use? Looking at skimz sk251 or sm251 or sm253 or any other brand skimmer that have equivalent capacity.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted November 19, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted November 19, 2013 Looking at skimz sk251 or sm251 or sm253 or any other brand skimmer that have equivalent capacity.. Sm 251 is under size for your tank size. Consider deltec sc2560? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted November 20, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 20, 2013 Sm 251 is under size for your tank size. Consider deltec sc2560? Bro, how many litre capacity of skimmer Shd I b looking at..i calculated my tank n sump capacity is ard 900L.. So I thinking of skimmer for up to 3000L (more than 3 times for my setup).. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member youdontnowm Posted November 20, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted November 20, 2013 Sm251 heavy stock is 1000l while deltec 2560 is 2000l for heavystock. hahah Quote | Display : 48x30x22 Skimmer : SK-201 skimz | Sump : 30x24x18 Wavemaker : 2x RW-15 , 1x RW-8 | Cooling : 1HP titanium drop in coil ATO : JBJ | Lighting : ATI Sunpower 8x54w + 48x cree xte royal blue Return : Jebao dc-6000 | Dosing : Jebao dosing pump [ CaCl2 + NaHCO3 ] Pump : | Reactor : FSZ Z160 zeolite reactor & phosban 150 | System : ZEOVIT decomm-ed : Ydkm SPS reef >><< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted November 20, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 20, 2013 Sm251 heavy stock is 1000l while deltec 2560 is 2000l for heavystock. hahah Haha bro..got ur point.. Skimz Sm251 range from 1000-3000L Deltec Sc2560 range from 2000-2400L Btw, how heavy stock is calculated?..any link to read up on?.. I m someone who prefer lesser big fish to more small fish.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted November 20, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted November 20, 2013 For Fowlr go with heavy loading. Cannot be do 5ft keep 5 4" angels right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted November 20, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 20, 2013 For Fowlr go with heavy loading. Cannot be do 5ft keep 5 4" angels right Agreed bro..Just worry that they will grow big..like that need to upgrade again but hse no space liao..haha 4" abit small.. I would love to have 6" n above.. Wish my tangs n angels can grow to 1 feet n above.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member [V]tEc Posted November 20, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted November 20, 2013 Agreed bro..Just worry that they will grow big..like that need to upgrade again but hse no space liao..haha 4" abit small.. I would love to have 6" n above.. Wish my tangs n angels can grow to 1 feet n above.. Angels of cos bigger the nicer. But bigger also harder to keep alive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted November 20, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 20, 2013 Angels of cos bigger the nicer. But bigger also harder to keep alive Bro, any reason why bigger harder to keep alive?..tot if from small u keep to big, Shd b stronger as stay in tank for so long..maybe old liao will die issit?..haha..another reason I can think of its not enough space for them to swim enough n happily..so their muscle will stiffen accordingly..this I dunnoe.. Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted November 20, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 20, 2013 All info of setup: Overflow 50mm durso pipe 2 x return pipe 25mm Overflow compartment 260mm x 150mm Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member kenyee Posted November 24, 2013 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 24, 2013 Need some advise on lighting.. to save electricity so looking at led.. any budget set to recommend?..thks alot Quote @ 291213 Updated video: Kenyee FOWLR http://m.youtube.com/my_videos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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