Closed-Loop System for 125 - Suggestions?

[Richard Favinger, Jr.]

Hi folks,
I'm setting up my 125g reef, and want to install a closed-loop system for
circulation. I do intend to use the SCWD "Squid" unit. But would like some
comments on how to go about this on a large tank. I'd prefer to eliminate
ALL use of Power Heads.

My thoughts, are to use 2 closed-loops, with 2 SCWD's run off of either 2x
MagDrive 7's or 9's. But what would you think of one large pump for all of
it ?

Your comments on this setup, please, and ideas... The system has no sump.
Sump-less ideas would be preferred. :-)


Sincerely,
Richard Favinger, Jr.

[BSackamano]

I tried the SCWD, but wanted more flow. But with 2, you might be happy. I
built a skimmer box with a MAG-95 feeding two jets, one on each end of the
tank and have been satisfied. There are a few pics toward the end of this
gallery.

http://jjjacobs3.home.mchsi.com/galleries/reef/index.html


"Richard Favinger, Jr." > wrote in message
...
> Hi folks,
> I'm setting up my 125g reef, and want to install a closed-loop system for
> circulation. I do intend to use the SCWD "Squid" unit. But would like some
> comments on how to go about this on a large tank. I'd prefer to eliminate
> ALL use of Power Heads.
>
> My thoughts, are to use 2 closed-loops, with 2 SCWD's run off of either 2x
> MagDrive 7's or 9's. But what would you think of one large pump for all of
> it ?
>
> Your comments on this setup, please, and ideas... The system has no sump.
> Sump-less ideas would be preferred. :-)
>
>
> Sincerely,
> Richard Favinger, Jr.
>

[John D. Maag]

Here is an idea I am considering:


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Basic idea os one 1.5 or 2" intake a 4 exhaust. I put in overflow boxes in
the sketch, Don't know if that applies.



"Richard Favinger, Jr." > wrote in message
...
> Hi folks,
> I'm setting up my 125g reef, and want to install a closed-loop system for
> circulation. I do intend to use the SCWD "Squid" unit. But would like some
> comments on how to go about this on a large tank. I'd prefer to eliminate
> ALL use of Power Heads.
>
> My thoughts, are to use 2 closed-loops, with 2 SCWD's run off of either 2x
> MagDrive 7's or 9's. But what would you think of one large pump for all of
> it ?
>
> Your comments on this setup, please, and ideas... The system has no sump.
> Sump-less ideas would be preferred. :-)
>
>
> Sincerely,
> Richard Favinger, Jr.
>