fshngal
08-08-2005, 10:57 PM
Hi all,
Been real busy but am continuing to make improvements to our hatchery and now have a completely installed and running Automatic water change system.
Thank you John Nixon!!! Should anyone like to contact John, he may be reached at (215) 537-5433 for consultation or possible planning and installation. He does all types of systems and has 20+ years experience.
Here are some pics.
Short System Summary ---
The water comes from a 3.6cf carbon tank to filter out the chlorine. The ammonia left over from the chloramine mix is .02 and feeds the nitrifying bacteria in the sponge filters. From the carbon tank it is plumbed to a pressure valve to cut back the pressure then into the Sprinkler timer.
After the timer it is run into the main pvc water pipe loop that goes completely around the two discus rooms. The pvc piping is closed loop to maintain even pressure.(this is important) All pvc pipe joints are glued together.
There are water emitters installed in the pvc piping for all aquariums. The 150 gal tanks have at least 4 emitters per tank while the 75's have 3 for each tank. The 29 gal tanks each have one emitter. High grade airline was used for the water lines into the tanks. The emitters must be adjusted once the system is running for even water flow.
Mary
Been real busy but am continuing to make improvements to our hatchery and now have a completely installed and running Automatic water change system.
Thank you John Nixon!!! Should anyone like to contact John, he may be reached at (215) 537-5433 for consultation or possible planning and installation. He does all types of systems and has 20+ years experience.
Here are some pics.
Short System Summary ---
The water comes from a 3.6cf carbon tank to filter out the chlorine. The ammonia left over from the chloramine mix is .02 and feeds the nitrifying bacteria in the sponge filters. From the carbon tank it is plumbed to a pressure valve to cut back the pressure then into the Sprinkler timer.
After the timer it is run into the main pvc water pipe loop that goes completely around the two discus rooms. The pvc piping is closed loop to maintain even pressure.(this is important) All pvc pipe joints are glued together.
There are water emitters installed in the pvc piping for all aquariums. The 150 gal tanks have at least 4 emitters per tank while the 75's have 3 for each tank. The 29 gal tanks each have one emitter. High grade airline was used for the water lines into the tanks. The emitters must be adjusted once the system is running for even water flow.
Mary