How Crazy Am I?

[Raddogz]

So I am pondering on getting an 8-way OceansMotions unit. It will be powered by an Ampmaster 3000 (pump is bought).

I guess the sand is going to be all over the rocks now.

 

[Elite]

I would use the 4-way. It will be hard to do plumbing on the 8-way. Too many pipes = require more space in the back ..
I think 4-way will work better on your new system. Plus 4-way is cheaper too ..

 

[Elite]

Look at this mess

 

[capescuba]

The 4-way rocks IMO - I am pushing 3600 GPH through it from my 2 Mag 18's and it's just been perfect

 

[capescuba]

Look at this mess

Is that your washing machine - look at the water :shock:

 

[Elite]

No that is much cleaner than my washing machine :lol:
I got that pic from Oceansmotions forum.

 

[Raddogz]

Well, I caved....

I went with an 8-way - this will be interesting with an Ampmaster 3K on 4x2 tank.

Hmmm...don't they always say buy equipment for the next tank upgrade....

 

[Elite]

You should be OK.. Don't worry about the sand. I don't even think that is enough flow for 4x2 tank ...

I have 2x Tunze 6000 plus 500-600GPH return in a 48"x24"x20" tank. I have sand and most of the stuff are softy. I wish I bought the 6100 ..

Take a lot of pics when you setup the tank. I like to see other people tank .

 

[Raddogz]

Well, the tank is setup finally with the new sump (50g). Old sump cracked somewhere and started a slow leak at the bottom.

I hope to start working on the doors, one side panel, and still haven't worked on the canopy yet (so no lights yet).

Once the canopy is setup I can install the lights.

The OM will be on a closed loop, the return pump is a quiet one 4000. There is not a ton of flow as the top of the tank is at like 5' 6".

I'll start a thread once I get a bit more into the project.

 

[dswong01]

Eileen,
Post some progress pictures

 

[Elite]

Look like you are going with the 4 ways huh ... I'm sure you will like it.

 

[Raddogz]

Yeah, I actually called and talked to Paul and he convinced me that the 4-way version 3 and how to plumb it was all I needed.