starting a 375g 96x30x30 tank - Page 2

xinumaster · 12/10/2006, 11:29 AM

The solid hardware floor was acclimated in my house for a week before it was installed. So far I don't see any curling up since it was installed last october. Not sure how it would stand in the summer heat though.

Here is the picture of the KORALLIN C-3002 calcium reactor that I will be using. It supposed to be able to handle 800g tank.

invincible569 · 12/10/2006, 11:32 AM

xinu, are you sure thats a 3002? I had a 3002 and it was double the height of that.

xinumaster · 12/10/2006, 12:13 PM

Your right, dia is more than 6" so it must be C-4002, good for 1600g tank.

alien9168 · 12/10/2006, 01:20 PM

WOW!...

THis looks interesting!

Any plans for aquascaping yet? ... i know its a little soon to be asking

xinumaster · 12/10/2006, 01:37 PM

I don't have the tank yet. I'm expecting the tank would be finished by early february.

Sparkss · 12/10/2006, 03:12 PM

Ahhh, thought you were going to have it sooner... looks like it is coming together for you though..

xinumaster · 12/15/2006, 11:56 AM

I'm planning to purchase a sequence barracuda for my project. Do you guys have any experience with this pump? How quiet is this pump?

benf · 12/15/2006, 12:02 PM

I had one before switching to the Hammerhead...not bad at all, little more noise than the dart.

Baggerhog · 12/15/2006, 09:40 PM

Everything looks great so far. I have a Barracuda running two tanks i have plumbed though my basement. There is 12 feet of head and it does a great job for both tanks. It is running a 150 reef and a 92 fowler tank.

xinumaster · 12/16/2006, 01:07 PM

The tank will be setup in my formal living room. I'm concern about the noise level of this pump. How loud is your barracuda?

xinumaster · 01/30/2007, 05:27 PM

It's been six weeks now and my tank and cabinet/canopy still not delivered. It's been one week delayed already. Hopefully, it'll be ready for delivery next week. So, as not to bore you all, here is a picture of the 6 buckets of RC that I bought from f&s for $31.99 each. shipping was so cheap $16 for all six buckets. My salt supply for 2yrs.

Sparkss · 01/30/2007, 07:59 PM

we bought 4 bucket the first of the year for our setup.. and if they last through July I will be tickled

. Between the skimmer that will look to hold approx 60g and the 2 sumps at 150g each (although luckily we don't fill the sumps or fuge all the way up, so not really anywhere near 300g worth) we will have about 550g (that is minus rocks, sand, etc). That is almost all 4 of our buckets right there

,just to get everything up and running, forget about water changes

.

Goldleaf Reef · 01/31/2007, 12:52 PM

Floor looks great, yes this hobby is expensive. Ive put about 2 g's into my fish room in the basement, and I haven't even ordered the tank. had to erect walls run, electric service, panelling, tile drain etc..

I would try my best to keep water from getting under the floor, did you use a sealer,around the base boards ?

orientalexpress · 01/31/2007, 04:36 PM

wow ,the going to look awsome.good job perry.what ever u do,don't try to add up all the money u spend to far.it's so depressing.gl bud

xinumaster · 02/02/2007, 11:38 AM

Goldleaf,
Thanks for the comment. I didn't seal the baseboard nor the floor but I'm planning to put a pond liner against the wall and on the floor to protect from saltwater spills. But you're right I should have painted the wall with epoxy type of paint same stuff that Sparkss did on his project. Here is the box of the pon liner.

Lapsan,
I know what you mean. Wait and see what I have to buy my wife just to hide my reef speading spree.

Perry

xinumaster · 02/02/2007, 01:03 PM

Here are the other stuff I ordered. But I'm thinking of selling the lumenmax2 reflector and go with LA3.

The savko bulkheads sch80 are 2" for the drain and 1.5" will be used for return. Those ball valves were 1.5 and 0.75 and 1.25". The 1.25" was ordered incorrectly I so I need to return this and replace it with 1/2" ball valve which I'm planning to use for the manifold. The think I don't like about the savko valves is that the handle is too soft.

siding88 · 02/02/2007, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by xinumaster
Goldleaf,
Thanks for the comment. I didn't seal the baseboard nor the floor but I'm planning to put a pond liner against the wall and on the floor to protect from saltwater spills. But you're right I should have painted the wall with epoxy type of paint same stuff that Sparkss did on his project. Here is the box of the pon liner.

Lapsan,
I know what you mean. Wait and see what I have to buy my wife just to hide my reef speading spree.

Perry

i know what u mean i had to buy the wife a whole new dining set with hutch and wine thingy mabob(dont know what its called but it wasnt cheap!)

xinumaster · 02/08/2007, 05:21 PM

7 weeks now and still no tank.

Anyway for update:
I just bought a juvenile sohol, large shoulder, medium lavander and a yellow tang last week. They're all in my two holding tanks.

I also scored an african "yellow belly" hippo tang last saturday. And you won't believe how much I paid for it.

Next week I'll be picking up also a colony of 10 heads duncanopsammia for $500 from a local seller who is shutting down his system. Here is his thread http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1039657

-perry

asnatlas · 02/08/2007, 05:29 PM

Where are you getting your tank from again ??

xinumaster · 02/08/2007, 05:34 PM

I'm getting it from World Marine Systems locally in SJ, Ca.

-perry

xinumaster · 02/08/2007, 05:48 PM

I need to order a rail for my lights so I can move the lights 12" back when I need to do maintenance inside the tank. Im thinking of using this http://jhusa.net/111pd.aspx

Also, I'll be replacing my Lumenmax2 with LA3 for better coverage.

-perry

GSMguy · 02/08/2007, 05:53 PM

any date on when the tank will show up

xinumaster · 02/08/2007, 06:02 PM

I talked to the owner and he said he can't glue anything because its too cold. However, he said it might be ready for pick up next saturday the 17th, though.

-perry

hawaiianwargod · 02/08/2007, 07:06 PM

Perry,

Do you have any design in mind for the light rail? I'm thinking of building some sort of aluminum frame to retrofit inside my canopy and use the light rail to move the whole unit for easy accessibilty.
Hope you get that tank soon!

xinumaster · 02/08/2007, 08:38 PM

I think I do. It's all in my mind. It will be a rectangular frame made of an L aluminum about 96x20 where the LA3 will seat. The frame will be hang on the rail so I can move the lights back and forth manual when I need to do maintenance in the tank. Also, rhe frame will be fasten with a bolt and nuts on the rail roller to make it more stable.

I will be putting a glass cover on th LA3. Yes, I read that with a glass cover the reflector will lost about 13% of its effectiveness. I think I could live with that. I got to this dicision after seen afriends LA3 reflector covered with salt splash. I think I would lost more light if have salt splashes on the reflector. And when it happens you won't be able to take it off.

My tank will have 4x 250W 14k hamilton on an LA3.

-perry

12/10/2006, 11:29 AM	#26
xinumaster reef addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sj ca Posts: 2,925	The solid hardware floor was acclimated in my house for a week before it was installed. So far I don't see any curling up since it was installed last october. Not sure how it would stand in the summer heat though. Here is the picture of the KORALLIN C-3002 calcium reactor that I will be using. It supposed to be able to handle 800g tank. __________________ -perry/xinumaster Current Tank Info: 375g tank 8'x30"x30"

12/10/2006, 12:13 PM	#28
xinumaster reef addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sj ca Posts: 2,925	Your right, dia is more than 6" so it must be C-4002, good for 1600g tank. __________________ -perry/xinumaster Current Tank Info: 375g tank 8'x30"x30" Last edited by xinumaster; 12/10/2006 at 12:28 PM.

12/10/2006, 01:20 PM	#29
alien9168 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,664	WOW!... THis looks interesting! Any plans for aquascaping yet? ... i know its a little soon to be asking __________________ -Alien Current Tank Info: I used to have a 30g custom acrylic cube sps, lps, zoos, mushrooms, leathers, 3" gigas+ anthias. 30Xg Sea Horse Tank...starting fresh...

12/10/2006, 01:37 PM	#30
xinumaster reef addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sj ca Posts: 2,925	I don't have the tank yet. I'm expecting the tank would be finished by early february. __________________ -perry/xinumaster Current Tank Info: 375g tank 8'x30"x30" Last edited by xinumaster; 12/10/2006 at 01:53 PM.

12/10/2006, 03:12 PM	#31
Sparkss Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oakley (94561) Posts: 5,030	Ahhh, thought you were going to have it sooner... looks like it is coming together for you though.. __________________ - Tom Current Tank Info: 380 starfire inwall ,two 150g sump/fuge. Volcano Ca RX, ato, 6' Volcano skimmer. LAIIIs w/400w AquaConnect 14K on IC EBallasts

12/10/2006, 11:32 AM	#27
invincible569 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 5,715	xinu, are you sure thats a 3002? I had a 3002 and it was double the height of that.

12/15/2006, 11:56 AM	#32
xinumaster reef addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sj ca Posts: 2,925	I'm planning to purchase a sequence barracuda for my project. Do you guys have any experience with this pump? How quiet is this pump? __________________ -perry/xinumaster Current Tank Info: 375g tank 8'x30"x30"

12/15/2006, 12:02 PM	#33
benf Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: wesley chapel, florida Posts: 4,031	I had one before switching to the Hammerhead...not bad at all, little more noise than the dart. __________________ Ben Current Tank Info: None :(

12/15/2006, 09:40 PM	#34
Baggerhog Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Batavia, Ohio Posts: 73	Barracuda Everything looks great so far. I have a Barracuda running two tanks i have plumbed though my basement. There is 12 feet of head and it does a great job for both tanks. It is running a 150 reef and a 92 fowler tank. __________________ Andrew Crum Batavia, Ohio 500 Gallon Display, 320 gallon sump/frag system Current Tank Info: 500 reef 850 gallons total system

12/16/2006, 01:07 PM	#35
xinumaster reef addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sj ca Posts: 2,925	The tank will be setup in my formal living room. I'm concern about the noise level of this pump. How loud is your barracuda? __________________ -perry/xinumaster Current Tank Info: 375g tank 8'x30"x30"

01/30/2007, 05:27 PM	#36
xinumaster reef addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sj ca Posts: 2,925	It's been six weeks now and my tank and cabinet/canopy still not delivered. It's been one week delayed already. Hopefully, it'll be ready for delivery next week. So, as not to bore you all, here is a picture of the 6 buckets of RC that I bought from f&s for $31.99 each. shipping was so cheap $16 for all six buckets. My salt supply for 2yrs. __________________ -perry/xinumaster Current Tank Info: 375g tank 8'x30"x30" Last edited by xinumaster; 01/30/2007 at 05:46 PM.

01/30/2007, 07:59 PM	#37
Sparkss Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oakley (94561) Posts: 5,030	we bought 4 bucket the first of the year for our setup.. and if they last through July I will be tickled . Between the skimmer that will look to hold approx 60g and the 2 sumps at 150g each (although luckily we don't fill the sumps or fuge all the way up, so not really anywhere near 300g worth) we will have about 550g (that is minus rocks, sand, etc). That is almost all 4 of our buckets right there ,just to get everything up and running, forget about water changes . __________________ - Tom Current Tank Info: 380 starfire inwall ,two 150g sump/fuge. Volcano Ca RX, ato, 6' Volcano skimmer. LAIIIs w/400w AquaConnect 14K on IC EBallasts

01/31/2007, 12:52 PM	#38
Goldleaf Reef Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 110	Floor looks great, yes this hobby is expensive. Ive put about 2 g's into my fish room in the basement, and I haven't even ordered the tank. had to erect walls run, electric service, panelling, tile drain etc.. I would try my best to keep water from getting under the floor, did you use a sealer,around the base boards ?

01/31/2007, 04:36 PM	#39
orientalexpress Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San francisco Posts: 1,785	wow ,the going to look awsome.good job perry.what ever u do,don't try to add up all the money u spend to far.it's so depressing.gl bud __________________ You can say something to popes, kings and presidents, but you can't talk to officials. In the next war they ought to give everyone a whistle Current Tank Info: 72x36x30

02/02/2007, 11:38 AM	#40
xinumaster reef addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sj ca Posts: 2,925	Goldleaf, Thanks for the comment. I didn't seal the baseboard nor the floor but I'm planning to put a pond liner against the wall and on the floor to protect from saltwater spills. But you're right I should have painted the wall with epoxy type of paint same stuff that Sparkss did on his project. Here is the box of the pon liner. Lapsan, I know what you mean. Wait and see what I have to buy my wife just to hide my reef speading spree. Perry __________________ -perry/xinumaster Current Tank Info: 375g tank 8'x30"x30"

02/02/2007, 01:03 PM	#41
xinumaster reef addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sj ca Posts: 2,925	Here are the other stuff I ordered. But I'm thinking of selling the lumenmax2 reflector and go with LA3. The savko bulkheads sch80 are 2" for the drain and 1.5" will be used for return. Those ball valves were 1.5 and 0.75 and 1.25". The 1.25" was ordered incorrectly I so I need to return this and replace it with 1/2" ball valve which I'm planning to use for the manifold. The think I don't like about the savko valves is that the handle is too soft. __________________ -perry/xinumaster Current Tank Info: 375g tank 8'x30"x30"

02/08/2007, 05:21 PM	#43
xinumaster reef addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sj ca Posts: 2,925	tank 7 weeks now and still no tank. Anyway for update: I just bought a juvenile sohol, large shoulder, medium lavander and a yellow tang last week. They're all in my two holding tanks. I also scored an african "yellow belly" hippo tang last saturday. And you won't believe how much I paid for it. Next week I'll be picking up also a colony of 10 heads duncanopsammia for $500 from a local seller who is shutting down his system. Here is his thread http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1039657 -perry Last edited by xinumaster; 02/08/2007 at 05:31 PM.

02/08/2007, 05:29 PM	#44
asnatlas Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waukee, IA Posts: 4,198	Where are you getting your tank from again ?? __________________ Shawn

02/08/2007, 05:34 PM	#45
xinumaster reef addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sj ca Posts: 2,925	I'm getting it from World Marine Systems locally in SJ, Ca. -perry __________________ -perry/xinumaster Current Tank Info: 375g tank 8'x30"x30"

02/08/2007, 05:48 PM	#46
xinumaster reef addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sj ca Posts: 2,925	I need to order a rail for my lights so I can move the lights 12" back when I need to do maintenance inside the tank. Im thinking of using this http://jhusa.net/111pd.aspx Also, I'll be replacing my Lumenmax2 with LA3 for better coverage. -perry __________________ -perry/xinumaster Current Tank Info: 375g tank 8'x30"x30"

02/08/2007, 05:53 PM	#47
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	any date on when the tank will show up __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

02/08/2007, 06:02 PM	#48
xinumaster reef addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sj ca Posts: 2,925	I talked to the owner and he said he can't glue anything because its too cold. However, he said it might be ready for pick up next saturday the 17th, though. -perry __________________ -perry/xinumaster Current Tank Info: 375g tank 8'x30"x30"

02/08/2007, 07:06 PM	#49
hawaiianwargod Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 11 54' N, 121 55' E Posts: 1,836	Perry, Do you have any design in mind for the light rail? I'm thinking of building some sort of aluminum frame to retrofit inside my canopy and use the light rail to move the whole unit for easy accessibilty. Hope you get that tank soon! __________________ "To be a successful reefer, one must master the art of mimicry" ~Hawaiianwargod~ [E] levated [L] evel [O] f [S] weetness Current Tank Info: 210+ - "G" Elos 160XL [~]

02/08/2007, 08:38 PM	#50
xinumaster reef addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sj ca Posts: 2,925	I think I do. It's all in my mind. It will be a rectangular frame made of an L aluminum about 96x20 where the LA3 will seat. The frame will be hang on the rail so I can move the lights back and forth manual when I need to do maintenance in the tank. Also, rhe frame will be fasten with a bolt and nuts on the rail roller to make it more stable. I will be putting a glass cover on th LA3. Yes, I read that with a glass cover the reflector will lost about 13% of its effectiveness. I think I could live with that. I got to this dicision after seen afriends LA3 reflector covered with salt splash. I think I would lost more light if have salt splashes on the reflector. And when it happens you won't be able to take it off. My tank will have 4x 250W 14k hamilton on an LA3. -perry __________________ -perry/xinumaster Current Tank Info: 375g tank 8'x30"x30" Last edited by xinumaster; 02/08/2007 at 08:43 PM.