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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Home Aquatic Supply, Jan 29, 2015.

  1. Jan 29, 2015 #1
    Home Aquatic Supply

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    What is everyones preferred method of moving water in their tank? Powerheads? Vortech's? Gyre Generators? Thinking about building a new tank and looking for opinions!
     
  2. Jan 29, 2015 #2
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    currently vortech's, but I would really like to try out the gyre and see if it lives up to the hype.
     
  3. Jan 29, 2015 #3
    Home Aquatic Supply

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    I was thining about trying oen out as well. Thinking about ordering a some to have on the shelf, or I could try and setup a group buy if people are interested? See what kind of pricing I can get on buying several at once...
     
  4. Jan 29, 2015 #4
    mthomp

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    I am a fan of the jebos myself they move a lot of water and the price point is spot on. I have tested and sold the gyre and that thing moves some serious water, tons of options for water flow direction, and just really neat.
     
  5. Jan 29, 2015 #5
    abower Ryan, Ia

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    If your on the economical side of water movement; I have the sicci voyager 4 and they have been flawless. No noise start ups and rugged. No flimsy plastic on these power heads and the intake gruves are narrow enough I don't get as scared with the anemone getting sucked in.
     
  6. Jan 29, 2015 #6
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    My Jebao WP40 died right about the time I put in my Gyre XF150. Gyre is doing well at 30% along with 3x Koralias, I have no sump so they're the only pushers in a 12 2x2x4. If I didn't have an elephant ear leather that hated direct flow across the top, I would probably pump the gyre up to 50%, it **really** moves water.

    But if you have dwarf cerith snails, they'll get into the flow cages and destroy the rotors.
     
  7. Jan 30, 2015 #7
    Home Aquatic Supply

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    Thanks for the opinions! That will help me in my planning. I'm thinking about building a 6' x 3' x 2' rimless tank with a wood bottom. Still in the planning and thinking stage though.
     
  8. Jan 30, 2015 #8
    jeremy Davenport, IA

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    Wow. I like those dimensions. Lots of possibilities for scaping and room for a ton of corals. How thick will glass be?
     
  9. Jan 30, 2015 #9
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    A wood bottom? How's that?
     
  10. Jan 30, 2015 #10
    Home Aquatic Supply

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    Thanks, I think it will be a good size. Now I just need to get the wifes sign-off on building it. As far as the wood, from what I have seen you do several (2-3) layers of 1/2" plywood, then a layer of fiberglass and then a layer of reef safe sealer like this:


    http://www.polygem.com/products/zoopoxy/sealers-coatings/1618-clear-15-gallon-kit-epoxy-coating


    Not 100% on the wood bottom, just an idea I've been playing around with.
     
  11. Jan 30, 2015 #11
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    The club funds paid for shipping that bad PAR meter back, I was not aware that you guy got a wand at that time, did Apogee throw that in for free? I know I didn't pay $55 for anything.

    If they have truly made it saltwater safe, which they claim it is, then I would be leaning towards getting them...
     
  12. Jan 30, 2015 #12
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    I'm still confused. Are you doing a wood bottom and glass sides? Then silicone them? Does that even work?
     
  13. Jan 30, 2015 #13
    Home Aquatic Supply

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    Yes, wood bottom with glass sides. I will build a lip around the bottom to hold the bottom in place and silicone it and then silicon the sides together.


    I was watching this video when I got the idea.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjkImUYs6VM
     

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