The Instrument · Technical Brochure
The TankCalmTM
180-gallon.
A twelve-point engineering system quietly hidden inside every TankCalmTM install. The elegance you see in the room is possible because of what happens behind it.
Study · The Tank Architecture
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The tank & its architecture.
The Twelve-Point System
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Twelve quiet decisions that make the calm possible.
Sump Drain Valve
Open to drain the sump directly for easy bottom-filter cleaning.
Mechanical Float Valve
Automatically maintains water level using a float mechanism, preventing pump dry burn.
Return Pump Chamber
Houses the return pump — the heart of the system's water circulation.
Biological Filter Chamber
Holds biological media that cultivates beneficial bacteria for natural water quality.
Mechanical Filtration Tray
Rain-shower style water distribution for mechanical filtration of fish waste, with reduced noise.
Sedimentation Chamber
Slows water flow into the filter, reduces noise, and collects waste at the bottom.
Drain Pipes
Dual drain pipes with multi-angle flow, preventing waste buildup in tank corners.
Cleaning Access Port
Chamfered opening for easy cleaning of the sedimentation chamber and rain-shower tray.
Flow Control Valve
Adjusts drain flow rate, controls overflow box water level, and reduces noise.
Return Check Valve
Prevents back-siphon during power outages, protecting the sump from overflow.
Return Pipes
Dual return outlets with individual valves for adjustable flow direction.
Fish Waste Separator
Pre-filters large fish waste with independent bottom drain, reducing filter media wear.
Note: The number of biological filter chamber sections and pipe lengths may vary slightly by tank size.