http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:57:56 +0000 Sat, 03 Sep 2005 14:35:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7977 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7977&PID=76692&title=spray-bar#76692 Author: RockStarFish
Subject: 7977
Posted: September 03 2005 at 2:35pm

can anyone post pics?PLEASE]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2005 14:35:01 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7977&PID=76692&title=spray-bar#76692 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7977&PID=76484&title=spray-bar#76484 Author: Suzy
Subject: 7977
Posted: September 02 2005 at 1:25am

I made a spray bar for my planted tank. It turned out cool, and actually
very efficent for what I wanted. I used flexible tubing, 1 inch I believe. I
drilled like 4 or 5 holes in it with my drill. I picked places where my tank
had stagnant areas, pointing to the front and behind my rocks.

I did have one issue so far. I had a sock lose carbon that went into the
pump and into the bar, filled the holes so I got a bunch of microbubbles.
It was easy enough to take off the spray bar and get them out.

Skye told me the holes can get encrusted with coraline algae, so I made
the holes pretty big. It has worked for me , but I've only had it a few
months. But, it was cheap and easy to make, so if it needs to be replaced,
it's no big deal.]]> Fri, 02 Sep 2005 01:25:32 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7977&PID=76484&title=spray-bar#76484 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7977&PID=76313&title=spray-bar#76313 Author: dnellans
Subject: 7977
Posted: August 31 2005 at 10:26pm

i don't have any pics but would be happy to take some tomorrow. from the sump up, the setup goes...  pump -> a few inches ofsoft tube (prevent vibration) -> hardline straight up -> 45 angleto get behind the tank -> straight -> 45 to get it back vertical-> straight up to top of tank -> 90 degree to get it horizontaljust over the tank edge -> 90's straight pieces and T fittings thatsurround the edge of the tank.

i have 4 t fittings and run 1 lockline off the sides and the front andthe 1 in the back i use a Y to split the lockline into two.  atotal of 5 lock line outputs in to the tank.

i pump about 800GPH through this setup and don't use any other powerheads in the tank.

will try and get pictures for you tomorrow
]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2005 22:26:49 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7977&PID=76313&title=spray-bar#76313 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7977&PID=76307&title=spray-bar#76307 Author: pilot_172
Subject: 7977
Posted: August 31 2005 at 10:01pm

i actually have the same size tank as you. i have the
pvc, lockline, and squid....but was just curious to
know what people on here like best. do you have
any pics of your set up?? did you use mostly
45degree elbows?? i used too many 90's and had
hardly any flow.]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2005 22:01:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7977&PID=76307&title=spray-bar#76307 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7977&PID=76305&title=spray-bar#76305 Author: dnellans
Subject: 7977
Posted: August 31 2005 at 9:55pm

if you're going through the hassle of making a spray bar i would justput a "ring" of pvc around the top of the whole tank with 4-8 threadedt-fittings in it spaced evenly.  then just buy some lockline asyou see fit and plug the others.  this is how i have it done on my30 gallon and i get much better "random" flow and its now basicallyinfinitely adjustable as well.]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2005 21:55:29 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7977&PID=76305&title=spray-bar#76305 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7977&PID=76304&title=spray-bar#76304 Author: pilot_172
Subject: 7977
Posted: August 31 2005 at 9:54pm

i'm curious to know if anyone uses a spray bar in
their tank. I'm thinking of putting one in my tank but
would like to know the goods and bads of one. also,
feel free to provide tips on making one. (pics or
instructions)
thanks]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2005 21:54:04 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7977&PID=76304&title=spray-bar#76304