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    what type of flow rate is good for a refuguim

    I have the same question - what would you say is a good turnover ratio for a refugium with dsb? I'm not sure what size fuge I'll end up with but should I aim for 10X turnover? 20X?
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    What Creates Your Flow?

    Hey WildReef - how is that OM working with the eductors? Having any problems with it? Can you tell me which OM unit you have, which pump and how many eductors running per branch? I'm planning to set up my sump return with something like this so I'd really love to get some details from you...
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    Pictures or comments on a bottom CL return manifold?

    Yep, I sure wouldn't want to drill these holes... Here are some pics... Now I have installed the bulkhead fittings and put plugs in them. I've added just a little bit of water to see if they'll leak. No leaks yet, but tomorrow will be the real test when I fill it up!
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    Pictures or comments on a bottom CL return manifold?

    lol too late guys, the tank is *in* the building! It is actually sitting on the stand now (finally) in the garage and tomorrow after work I'll fill it with water. So then we'll see how it does. To tell you the truth, I'm not too worried about it. The glass bottom is supported over it's...
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    Pictures or comments on a bottom CL return manifold?

    Thanks for the link - that is a little scary having only the check valve holding back disaster! I'd rather try a solenoid that is only open when it has power, maybe in combination with a check valve... For the CL I don't have to wory about a siphon, but a plumbing leak would be bad... I'm...
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    Pictures or comments on a bottom CL return manifold?

    The two large holes far away from the overflow will be used for the CL. Beyond that - no plan yet :rolleyes: I'm picturing the return to come through the bulkhead immediately into a tee. I may keep it 1.5" thin wall for the whole manifold. I'm thinking I'll put 6 nozzles tee'd off the...
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    Pictures or comments on a bottom CL return manifold?

    One more thing - I'm thinking of running the CL with a Reeflo Dart pump, hoping to get about 3000 gph through it.
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    Pictures or comments on a bottom CL return manifold?

    Hi, Thanks for the welcome - this is a great site. I just stumbled upon it this morning. I have two 1.5" bulkheads to run my CL through. I also have a built in overflow with two 1.5" and two 1" bulkheads (custom drilled 180g tank...) Here is a rough diagram of my hole layout. They have...
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    Pictures or comments on a bottom CL return manifold?

    Hello Everyone, I'm planning plumbing for a CL on a 180g. I want to do a manifold around the bottom perimeter, buried under the dsb. Anyone else use this method or know of pictures or related info? I've searched like crazy but found very little on buried manifolds. Thanks! Randy
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