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Grrr.... the frag tank IS the nano.

Both switches would have to fail and then the aqualifter would continue to top off. Since it is such a slow pump, odds are I'd notice the problem. I ran the last float switch for over eight years with zero failure, so I don't anticipate any issues from having two of them now.

A third switch could be installed in the reservoir to turn off the pump if that container ran low, but that's unnecessary for this application.

Having a hole near the top of my sump to handle excess water isn't what I want. I prefer to have all the capacity, even if it overflows some day. It shouldn't. My last one never did, not once.

Gravity fed systems are even more reliable. You do need to limit how much water is in the reservoir to avoid altering salinity too greatly. Can you post a picture of your dual floats? So you have two different feed lines both going to the sump?

What happens if either of the sump level float switches fail? Is there some sort of system that prevents the sump from overflowing, or running dry? I am sure you could go many days before the sump would run dry, but overflowing might be another story. Does the lifter pump shut off if the high level float switch fails?

Similar to my ATO reservoirs, I plumbed a bulkhead at the top few inches of my sump...and have it plumbed to my waste drain. Worst that will happen is wasted water going down the drain....no flooding. Your fish room is pretty set up for floods thought...probably would be no big deal.

Great pictures and details.

One more thing. What is your opinion on gravity feed ATO with manual floats, versus the electric switches and pump? I use gravity. I have my ATO container plumbed to 2 manual float valves in the sump...in case one fails, the other one keeps things going fine. I am just wondering if there is a down side to this setup.

Thanks!

Face it Marc, you're just going to have to build another nano to keep those clowns separated.




I broke down my 65 gal planted tank last weekend in anticipation of moving the 150 in, and have been looking at it ever since thinking it'd look great with a carpet anenome and a pair of maroon clowns in it.

If that is what I have, I'm going to have to provide a deeper sandbed for him in the frag tank.

It's a bunch of pods - copepods primarily, ibixable.

The vertical tube is on an acrylic riser plate.

Nice clean install. Looks like a good foolproof kit. And nice MAX vendor schwag-bag flashligh as well! I love that thing!

I would have to agree with "symptom39" as a garden eel.

I think the clowns will figure it all out. Maybe add GBTA or some other hearty nem?

What is that on the glass mine gets that as well and I have always wondered what it is?

I have the same kit. I didn't use it with my 110 since I decided to get the tsunami ATO. I works very well. i'm going to use the Aquahub in my frag/QT tank. What holds the tube in place?

Marc,
It looks like you have yourself a yellow garden eel. I had one in the past, and they are pretty hard to come by here in Utah, but mine was a little darker. The food choices and size are what gave it away to me. Of course if you can rule that out I would love to hear your input. By the way, it was great talking you to you in Utah when Reef Addicts stopped by! I had a bottle of Crown for you, but you seemed a little sick of the crowd and eager to get your set cleaned up. Anyway, I know the pictures you normally see on line show them with larger eyes, but mine looked the same as yours. Good luck in your search!
Amazing work on the tank by the way! Hopefully I will be able to document my 300 gal build as well as you did yours!
Here is a link that might help. http://www.ehow.com/video_4961495_co...arden-eel.html

I added a few pictures to the beginning of this blog entry to explain how to open up the DJ assembly. I felt that was missing.

It sounds a little like a zero edge tank to me.

hey mark,
make an acrylic drip pan w/ a hole for a drain to a convienent flr drain or bucket. the pan slightly larger and mount the frag tank on small blocks all around under the frag tank. kinda look like a bldg over a parking lot. Just a thoght. maybe jolt another idea from you or someone else.

I did a good once over, but I didn't tug on every last connect. That would have been 48 connectors per DJ. Out of all three, I only saw the one burned one and one that looked like it needed to be better seated.

Here's the shelf I'll be using for the frag tank. It's the drop from my countertops that I got at Ikea. That small piece was a perfect fit. I still need to figure out some type of drip guard to prevent water from running under the shelf and down into the electrical.

Marc, i would take a pair of pliers and jiggle all the connectors to make sure the the crimps on the female connectors are tight on the male connectors. (if any are loose, pop them off and squeeze the female portion and then slide it all back together..)

and dont forget about building those acrylic splash guards. (or covers)
(have you looked any closer at those?)

nah, that's for my tiny motor project... Now I just deal with 78 liter 4500hp motors at work lol

Is that what your username means?