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    Need ideas for silent, in-tank circulation

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    I have used both in the past.  On my new tank build (~270 gallons) that is still in progress, my plan as of right now is to use 1 or two gyres, 2 mp40s.  I was thinking testing out the neptune WAV's and see how i like them.  If sound is an issue, can you just turn the pumps down whenever you are around and then ramp them up at night? 

     

    I also like seaswirls.  They are very silent and you can push a lot of water through them.  

    Scott711 new tank build

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    wow, it has been a while since I have updated this.  I have completed all the electrical, platform, and stand and got a permit for modifying the wall.  I ran into a small issue when I cut open the wall and found that the HVAC condenser lines run through the same area as where my tank is going to sit.  

     

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    Scott711 new tank build

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    I have been meaning to update this thread.  A decent amount of progress has been made so far.  Still farther behind then I would like.  Part of it has to do with the permitting process where I live. 

     

    I need to post some pictures to coincide with the progress, but so far I have been able to:

     

    • Build the platform for the tank and stand to sit on.  The height difference between my garage floor and the first floor is about 40 inches.  I painted the wood with a pool epoxy that resists saltwater and chemicals.
    • Hung PVC wall board to protect the drywall from getting wet.  It makes the wall almost waterproof.  I still want to silicone the seems.
    • Thanks to Coral Hind!!!! I figured out how to do the electrical for the tank. Here is how it I am doing it:
      • I had an outlet for an electric car in my garage(50Amp).  I removed the outlet and ran external conduit with 6# wire for a 100 Amp sub panel.  Running several electrical runs to outlets closer to tank (this is still in work).

    Scott711 new tank build

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    Thanks guys for all the offers.  I will definitely take you guys up on it since the tank will have to be lifted from the floor to the platform and to it's final resting point on the stand. 

     

    I am familiar with Justin's setup.  I talked to him briefly about it. 

    Scott711 new tank build

    in Dedicated Tank (Build) Forum

    So over the summer I moved and prior to the move broke all my tanks down in preparation to getting my house ready to sell.  I became tankless. So after things settled down (who I am kidding, 2 kids AND a wife, nothing is every settled), I started planning a new tank build.  I had a great space for it.  I was going to build it so it would sit in the garage and it would have two sides that would be viewable in my living room.  I had talked to a few friends trying to figure out what size I wanted.  Being height challenged, I didn't want something too tall, but I did want a tank that was long enough and wide enough to support what I had pictured in my head.  I was looking around at tank builders and FS section for a perfect size. Fast forward to MACNA and low and behold I see the perfect tank!  AGE had a display tank on the floor.  The size was perfect.  6ft long, 2 feet tall, and 3 feet wide (270 gallons).  It came with some extra goodies (custom screen top, overflow at one end, and powder coated stand, removable vinyl back, and starfire sides).  The biggest problem i faced is that I was 3000+ miles from home. Luckily AGE was great, they arranged everything and the tank was shipped to me a month or so ago.  

     

    I attached 2 pictures of the tank being delivered. The delivery of the tank is another story!

     

    tank1

    tank2

     
    Now I am in the planning stages of building a platform to raise the tank and stand up to a suitable viewing height and strong enough to support everything.  I am planning electrical, plumbing (no running water except for a hose spigot), and everything in between. I have to build a movable canopy so I can move the lights out of the way if I need to work on the tank.
    The biggest issue right now is planining the opening in the garage wall since it is a load bearing and a firewall for the garage/house.  I talked to a building inspector and have an idea of what I need to do to make sure it is code compliant. 
     
    I think I have things planned out pretty well, but if anyone has any insight

     

    Musical tone on APEX

    in General Discussion

    it is a setting in the apex in the display, under setup or options (can't remember which).  There are a bunch of default sounds it can make.  You can turn it off through the display or the web interface (sndalm/sndwrn).

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