my new tank
My DIY Tank
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My new tank 2
My new tank 2
Nice build @Lawrence 6, i love cube nano tanks!
Just one question, how do you break the syphon on the return pipes when the power goes out?
Is your sump big enough to handle all the water if the power goes out?
Just one question, how do you break the syphon on the return pipes when the power goes out?
Is your sump big enough to handle all the water if the power goes out?
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Hi thanx, got 2 non returns on, it is working tested it and it does work,
Hmm, non returns can sometimes be a bit dodgy in marine tanks as riaanp mentioned. They tend to get blocked up by snails, hermits & other calcifying organisms like some of the tiny featherworms & other inverts.
You should perhaps just do a test & remove the non returns & switch off the return pumps to see if the sump can accommodate the overflow water. If it can then i wouldn't worry about it. You might just get an overflowing skimmer from time to time...
You should perhaps just do a test & remove the non returns & switch off the return pumps to see if the sump can accommodate the overflow water. If it can then i wouldn't worry about it. You might just get an overflowing skimmer from time to time...
Did not think about what can get stuck there, will go look but I think the sump can take it, but will look at it now, thanks
whats the solution ?
Nice tank I really like your design
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Can only take 10 pics at post. That is y I had it as tank1 an2
What I done on the rebuild of Gesiggie nano
Gesiggie's fascination - Page 10 - Marine Aquariums South Africa
Basically the left part is what you need, a little glass box over the inlet. That looks like a slimline out the back overflow. On top a glass piece over it that overhangs to the front with 10mm, And 10mm slot opening under overhang. The opening is at exact same height as the normal overflow.
Water comes in and shoots out forward on the water surface level. Power goes out and you only have the water head in your tank that drains.
No need for any siphon breaks.
Works wonderful. Got the same setup on my 750L display. I loose 3mm head height on my 750L tank. Can hardly see the water level drop
Very nice diy build. What's the total time it took to build?
after work, well after 10-6 when the wife went to work. took me a week to do.
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Very nice Build.
Update on the tank? 
Looks good so far.
Looks good so far.update on tank and funny fox
