Closed Loop Water Flow Systems for Reef Aquariums

This video is all about closed loop flow systems. We use closed loops extensively at the coral farm, and it may be a water flow design that makes sense for your future build. In this video I want to go over what closed loops are and the pros and cons of using them. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @tidalgardens   http://www.tidalgardens.com #tidalgardens #coral #reefaquarium Copyright Information: This video was shot and edited by Tidal Gardens. Tidal Gardens owns all intellectual property rights to this content. 0:00 Introduction 2:27 Pro #1 Pump Servicing 3:10 Pro #2 Cooler Operations 3:34 Pro #3 Aesthetics 4:20 Pro #4 No Voltage Leaks 5:02 Pro #5 Monster Pumps 5:53 Con #1 Holes in Tanks 6:36 Con #2 Leaking Bulkheads 8:21 Con #3 Plumbing Complexity 8:57 Con #4 No Liquid Cooling 9:33 Con #5 Pump Head Pressure 9:53 Con #6 Intake Strainer 10:24 Con #7 Intake Restriction 12:11 Tip #1 Backup Strainers 12:29 Tip #2 Unions 13:06 Tip #3 Drip Trays 13:36 Tip #4 Wire Management 14:03 Final Thoughts