Blueheaven's 4ft Tank

[blueheaven]

Hmm seem like beckett is getting very common these days

Yeah think so. But after seeing it foam, you will think its worth it

[Dispar_Anthias]

Yeah think so. But after seeing it foam, you will think its worth it

yeah after seeing the electric bill i will think Not very worth it

[blueheaven]

well, it depends on each person but I really liked it

[Dispar_Anthias]

well, it depends on each person but I really liked it

yeah love it too after seeing its skimmate in mnay reefer house..... oh well RESIST

[blueheaven]

Just can't wait to fire it up

Ask you guys a question, can I plumb the outlet using PVC pipes and make an inverted U shape? Cause i noticed that the height of my sump is higher than the main reaction chamber, its even higher than the skimmer itself!!!

[blueheaven]

Anyone can provide some advice?

[scarab]

Suggest you raise it until your base is higher than the top of your sump.

What pump you running? When I did mine with inverted U, with the base sitting on the ground, my MD55 is too strong and it overflow from the collection cup. So since I'm raising, I raised it above my sump top, just to be safe. But I've seen some sitting on the ground. Well it didn't work for me. Just make sure your sump can take the water flowing out of the skimmer in the event of a power trip

[blueheaven]

Suggest you raise it until your base is higher than the top of your sump.

What pump you running? When I did mine with inverted U, with the base sitting on the ground, my MD55 is too strong and it overflow from the collection cup. So since I'm raising, I raised it above my sump top, just to be safe. But I've seen some sitting on the ground. Well it didn't work for me. Just make sure your sump can take the water flowing out of the skimmer in the event of a power trip

I'm gonna use a MD40 to run the skimmer

My sump should be able to handle the water in an event of a power trip

Any other suggestions?

[nicken]

how much you spend on your LR? how many KG you have bought ?

[nutx]

Just can't wait to fire it up

Ask you guys a question, can I plumb the outlet using PVC pipes and make an inverted U shape? Cause i noticed that the height of my sump is higher than the main reaction chamber, its even higher than the skimmer itself!!!

The height of your U-pipe (which is at the top of your sump) cannot be higher than the 'desired' water-level of the main chamber. Else, the water level in the main chamber will be maintain at the height of the U-pipe.

you can test it by open the outlet valve at maximum, and off the air-inlet....and see how the water flow.

hope u understand what I meant...else sure flood!

[blueheaven]

The height of your U-pipe (which is at the top of your sump) cannot be higher than the 'desired' water-level of the main chamber. Else, the water level in the main chamber will be maintain at the height of the U-pipe.

you can test it by open the outlet valve at maximum, and off the air-inlet....and see how the water flow.

hope u understand what I meant...else sure flood!

So you suggest I place the skimmer on a sort of stand?

[nutx]

So you suggest I place the skimmer on a sort of stand?

yes, else the skimemr won't works.

[terryansimon]

Yeah think so. But after seeing it foam, you will think its worth it

after reading comments on RC, you'll realize that Beckett may be a little bit too brutal in terms of electricity consumption and you may consider getting a Turboflotor *the largest one lah.*

[blueheaven]

well, we'll see my bill first

[iewnehz]

blueheaven..

any skimate pic to show us?? hehehe

[blueheaven]

blueheaven..

any skimate pic to show us?? hehehe

still have not fired up the unit as the MD40 is not here yet

I will definately post pics and try to get a video :lol:

[blueheaven]

anyone have any ideas of a nice stand I can use to sit my skimmer?

[iewnehz]

go Ikea walk walk lor..shud have ba..

[supremo]

nice tank bro, also interested on where you bought and how much for the LR

[blueheaven]

Sad day today

Something apparently clogged up and one of the compartments of my sump start overflowing water!!!

Luckily i was around or else can't imagine what will happen

Still have not fired up the Beckett though, got trouble getting 1 1/2 inch PVC fittings and the hose that can fit into the MD40 outlet (LFS only have small ones)

[Melvyn Tan]

Sad day today

Something apparently clogged up and one of the compartments of my sump start overflowing water!!!

Luckily i was around or else can't imagine what will happen

Still have not fired up the Beckett though, got trouble getting 1 1/2 inch PVC fittings and the hose that can fit into the MD40 outlet (LFS only have small ones)

Thank goodness you are around ! Presume everything is fine?

[blueheaven]

Now I only can have 2 choices to the next equipment I need to buy:

1) Lighting (inc. refugium lights)

2) Tunze 6060

If let you guys prioratise, which one will you buy first considering I got no corals yet

[blueheaven]

Thank goodness you are around ! Presume everything is fine?

Yeah my Davies sent me alarm when water invaded his house

Luckily only lost about 6 litres of water and everything is fine *phew*

[Melvyn Tan]

Now I only can have 2 choices to the next equipment I need to buy:

1) Lighting (inc. refugium lights)

2) Tunze 6060

If let you guys prioratise, which one will you buy first considering I got no corals yet

Think lighting would be the better option?

[terryansimon]

you mean your sump doesn't have allowance for water overflow?