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Topic: Help for frags
Posted By: Connie
Subject: Help for frags
Date Posted: August 16 2004 at 9:49pm
I need to install a auto top off for my seahorse tank. It is not drilled and does not have a sump/ref?? I do have the R/O unit and it would be easy to run the line. I just donr know how to get it to look good in the tank... Anyone have one of these or now how to build one???  Let me clarify this.. I am buying all the parts. Im after the labor/knowhow..

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I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them.

180 gallon money pit that I love.....



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Posted By: jfinch
Date Posted: August 17 2004 at 7:02am

No sump?

If you run a line directly from your RO unit to the tank, you'll need a float switch ($7-$10) and solenoid valve ($20-$25) (along with home made brackets). 

If you have someplace to hide a 5 gallon bucket, or similar, you can fill it with RO water and use a powerhead ($25 or free if you have one laying around) and float switch ($7-$10) and some home made brackets.

I can help you out in either route if noone has stepped up yet.  Let me know. 



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Jon

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6y_EzjI_ljbIwf2n5uNzTw" rel="nofollow - What I've been doing...



Posted By: jglover
Date Posted: August 17 2004 at 1:12pm
what filtration do you have?  You could put the top off in a hang on back filter with only the float in the tank, it would require some planning and bending. just a thought.


Posted By: BrokeCurmudgeon
Date Posted: August 17 2004 at 2:41pm

Connie, I think that your project will be easier than you think.  I just added a auto topoff to my new nano tank.  Although I did not have a RO unit, you may find that both setups will be similar except for the RO input.

This is a shot of the whole setup

Wide angle shot of various modifications

Shot of cheap float switch from Internet ($6 I think  http://www.floatswitches.net/floatswitch.html - http://www.floatswitches.net/floatswitch.html )  The bracket is of scrap acrylic and nylon screw/wing nut from Lowes (< $1)

 

$5 Walmart trash can with 24vdc AquaGlobe pump (?  $15)  Sorry you can't see the pump but here is a link that shows it http://shop.store.yahoo.com/pet-guys/-69991300007660.html - http://shop.store.yahoo.com/pet-guys/-69991300007660.html  

 

Three week old JBJ Nano-Cube

 

You would need a reservoir an/or a float switch to control your RO.  I would be happy to assist you should you choose to DIY.  Good luck!

Fred



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Abandon hope, all ye who enter here. - Dante

Riverton, Utah


Posted By: acerob
Date Posted: August 17 2004 at 3:13pm

Fred,

do you ge that much evaporation in your nano cube??  I have one and I don't.  I may add a cup or two of water a week.  Cool idea thou.



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Highland, UT

12g Nano

90g Reef


Posted By: BrokeCurmudgeon
Date Posted: August 17 2004 at 3:31pm

Initially, I had a heat problem.  The temp would go between 84f and 76f depending if the 28w PC light was on.  I planned to add another PC so I installed a fan that blows into the tank.  The fan kept the temp stable with both fan and heater working.  I even added a second 28w PC and now the temp is stable at 78f +/- .7 of a degree.  As to evaporation, I was losing about .5 to 1 liter per day.  I was worried about salinity swings due to the large evaporation of water per day.  NOW I am happy with just about ever thing except circulation but I have more plans.....

Fred 



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Abandon hope, all ye who enter here. - Dante

Riverton, Utah


Posted By: acerob
Date Posted: August 17 2004 at 3:33pm
Circulation is a problem that I have as well.  I am moving to a 90g tank in the next few days so I'm not really worried about it for now.

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Highland, UT

12g Nano

90g Reef


Posted By: BrokeCurmudgeon
Date Posted: August 17 2004 at 3:36pm

Today, I placed the stock pump (which I had earlier replaced)  in the tank to help out but I do not like too much clutter in the tank and I will most likely move it to the sump.

Fred



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Abandon hope, all ye who enter here. - Dante

Riverton, Utah


Posted By: Connie
Date Posted: August 17 2004 at 4:27pm

No sump... I know.. Its on my 45 & since its not drilled I never bothered. I have a magnum 350 that I use and just clean out once a week or so. It seems to do the trick.  From what I hear I should be ok with horses.... I better be they are SPENDY!!

 

 

Thanks guys.... Jon I got a PM from Jeff & he lives closer then you so I am going to have him save me from myself.... Ill let you all know how it turns out...



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I have flying monkeys and I'm not afraid to use them.

180 gallon money pit that I love.....


Posted By: jfinch
Date Posted: August 17 2004 at 10:11pm
Jeff'll fix you up!  Auto top off is the only way to fly!

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Jon

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6y_EzjI_ljbIwf2n5uNzTw" rel="nofollow - What I've been doing...




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