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October 7th, 2007, 10:52 PM
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Ghost Tank
Hi
My 225L tank(about 55 gallon) will be delivered in this week. With help from this forum I will create a awesome saltwater Aquarium. I see you guys like pics so I'll take as many as possible. Any advice will be welcome. If you see I'm busy stuffing up, please tell me as I'm a beginner at this. I decided to get my tank drilled, because I am a bit worried about flooding my lounge. Seems like it is the safer option(and down here we get LOTS of power failures) So first thing in the morning I'll phone the tank builder to ask him to do the drilling. Do I need two holes or can I just split my plumbing going into my sump? Current Aquarium(s) Description: 225 liter(50 gallon),Still empty Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Just starting Other Intrests: Fishing 
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#2
October 8th, 2007, 02:06 AM
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Re: Ghost Tank
You'll need at least one drain and one return hole drilled since your going that route.
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October 8th, 2007, 05:43 AM
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Re: Ghost Tank
Welcome to the site.
Like Yote said most 55g have only one drain hole and one return hole. Anytime you have any questions,feel free to ask.Oh yeah,we do love the pics.
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 Live long and prosper Dominick AGA 210g. MegaflowLifereef LF1-300S berlin sumpSVS-24 skimmer w/Mag 9.5Refugium(25g.) with Nova 2x24w fuge light.Mag 2400 return.Aquatinic Constellation/14x39w T5-HO.Reef Fanatic ATO.Koralia 2/3 Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gal./AGA 210g. megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years Other Intrests: Reefing,video games,music,electronics
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October 8th, 2007, 07:02 AM
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Re: Ghost Tank
Welcome aboard. Yes we do love pics. Step by step.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening
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#5
October 8th, 2007, 07:04 AM
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Re: Ghost Tank
Welcome to the reef....
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old..
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October 8th, 2007, 07:23 AM
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Re: Ghost Tank
Thanks
The drain hole will go in the bottom back corner of the tank. Where do the return hole go, or can I just go over the the rim with tubing into the water? Current Aquarium(s) Description: 225 liter(50 gallon),Still empty Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Just starting Other Intrests: Fishing
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#7
October 8th, 2007, 08:07 AM
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Re: Ghost Tank
Going over the lip with PVC or vinyl tubing will do just fine.I would at least put a loc-line spout on the end.
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Live long and prosperDominick AGA 210g. MegaflowLifereef LF1-300S berlin sumpSVS-24 skimmer w/Mag 9.5Refugium(25g.) with Nova 2x24w fuge light.Mag 2400 return.Aquatinic Constellation/14x39w T5-HO.Reef Fanatic ATO.Koralia 2/3 Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gal./AGA 210g. megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years Other Intrests: Reefing,video games,music,electronics
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October 8th, 2007, 07:43 PM
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Re: Ghost Tank
drill an extra hole for a closed loop system. say goodbye to powerheads. its the way to go!
welcome to the forum.
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Can't lounge in the boozer all day, got manouvers to make. Gotta see a man about a dog, can't be late, im always late. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180 gallon allglass, 30 gallon sump, coralife super skimmer, and 80 gal Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: circa 300 BC Other Intrests: motorcycle riding, Tattoos, classic cars
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October 8th, 2007, 08:07 PM
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Re: Ghost Tank
Closed loop system? Please explain that a bit. I'm very,very new to this
Thx Current Aquarium(s) Description: 225 liter(50 gallon),Still empty Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Just starting Other Intrests: Fishing
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#10
October 8th, 2007, 10:21 PM
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Re: Ghost Tank
water from the main tank is fed through piping to an external dry pump and pumped very hard back into the main tank through piping with directional nipples that you can put on the end of the piping to direct the flow of the water. it leaves a much cleaner look than powerheads and if you have a good pump will probably push more current aswell.
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Can't lounge in the boozer all day, got manouvers to make. Gotta see a man about a dog, can't be late, im always late. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180 gallon allglass, 30 gallon sump, coralife super skimmer, and 80 gal Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: circa 300 BC Other Intrests: motorcycle riding, Tattoos, classic cars
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