Starting up a 720 Gallon and seeking suggestions in Miami! - Page 8

locito277 · 09/04/2016, 11:19 AM

Swabee from Avast Marine works fits like a charm

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locito277 · 09/04/2016, 11:20 AM

UV sterilizer

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locito277 · 09/04/2016, 11:22 AM

calculated 44,750 gallons per hour. About 60 times turnover per hour

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locito277 · 09/04/2016, 11:22 AM

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locito277 · 09/04/2016, 11:23 AM

to be exact. Getting the helpers involved

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locito277 · 09/04/2016, 11:23 AM

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locito277 · 09/04/2016, 11:25 AM

Denitrator is here as well. I may have overdone it? Also have the Hanna checker and the Red Sea test kits although I may switch to Salifert

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locito277 · 09/04/2016, 11:26 AM

Lights and brains. Still need the 2 ATI 4 bulb T 5 kits and another 4 Gen 4 Radion

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locito277 · 09/04/2016, 11:27 AM

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locito277 · 09/04/2016, 11:27 AM

Also have the 2 hydro Mars lights for the fuge on the back along with 70 lbs of miracle mud. Anything I'm missing?

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locito277 · 09/04/2016, 11:29 AM

lets see how well everyone works together.

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locito277 · 09/04/2016, 11:30 AM

Live sand and rocks! Still need more of each I believe. Gonna start a thread on the 225 gallon tank.

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locito277 · 09/04/2016, 11:31 AM

That Nyos 220 is for that tank.

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locito277 · 09/04/2016, 11:44 AM

Did forget to mention that I'm still waiting on my Santa Monica HOG algae cribbed. Post office came and no one was here and they didn't redeliver :-(

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m0nkie · 09/04/2016, 11:48 AM

you seem to have everything and more! any QT plans? the only thing lacking I can think of is the mixing stations and QT setups.

the newer Gyre comes with ruggedized propellers, which is a huge step up from their original propeller. If yours doesn't come with it, I suggest swapping it out. the old propellers break easily and cause flashing red button

locito277 · 09/04/2016, 11:53 AM

The new 200s are interchangeable with the 150? Mixing station is the next job after woodwork is done. I do have a 150 Gpd BRS system. Need to buy 2 200 gallon water reservoirs and build a shed of sorts outside. For QT pet supermarket has a 60 gallon aquarium full set up for like 300$

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killerchris02 · 09/04/2016, 12:26 PM

Oye loco, awesome build you got going on. Talk about doing it right the first time

x2 on geting your water from VIP reef, their also close to the zoo. i've known Xavier since elementary school. Let me know if you need the hook up when its time to fill up.

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locito277 · 09/04/2016, 12:27 PM

Yes definitely. Looking at start date mid October or a little earlier. Will be needing him for future water changes as well.

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locito277 · 09/04/2016, 12:28 PM

Do they deliver the water by truck?

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killerchris02 · 09/04/2016, 12:31 PM

Quote:

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Do they deliver the water by truck?

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Yessir.

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locito277 · 09/04/2016, 12:34 PM

Nice. Definitely a good contact to have

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rockworm · 09/05/2016, 08:18 PM

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Anyone have experiences with the hammerhead/Barracuda gold hybrid pump? Read some things about leaking.

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I use the hammerhead and after 2 yrs have not had any issues. I have a dart and had to replace the seals after 5 yrs. I think it is thr nature of the pumps.

locito277 · 09/05/2016, 10:15 PM

Great to hear. Looking forward to seeing all these pumps get to work

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Ojos22 · 09/06/2016, 10:58 AM

Wanted to thank both Geo for the dual reactor and suggestions as well as TB aquatics who sold me most of my equipment on this journey. Gotta put everything together and take a pic of everything together. Anyone have experiences with the hammerhead/Barracuda gold hybrid pump? Read some things about leaking.

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I have the gold Hammerhead/ Barracuda pump running on my setup for about 9 months, the only place it has ever leaked is from the plug at the bottom to drain the excess water. It was overtighted and once I took it apart and cleaned and reset the plug tightened by hand it has been perfect. I love the pump and the flow, my only complaint is it does give off a good hum that can be heard. I have my set up in the basement as my system drains into the basement and goes back up to the main level 15 to 16 feet of head pressure. You can hear the pump humming on the main level. Mine is hard piped and I have heard if you use flex piping for the first few feet it may reduce the noise from the pump. Something to consider as you pipe yours.

Where did you get the Geo Reactor from? What is it rated for? What do you plan on putting in it?

locito277 · 09/06/2016, 11:01 AM

Thanks Ojas I'll keep that in mind. I did buy some dampening pads to soften the sound. Hope that helps as well. The Geo 1218 I got direct from Geo acrylics. It's rated for tanks over 1000 gallons. Oversized it for my system. :-)

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09/04/2016, 11:19 AM	#176
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	Swabee from Avast Marine works fits like a charm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

09/04/2016, 11:20 AM	#177
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	UV sterilizer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

09/04/2016, 11:22 AM	#178
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	calculated 44,750 gallons per hour. About 60 times turnover per hour Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

09/04/2016, 11:22 AM	#179
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

09/04/2016, 11:23 AM	#180
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	to be exact. Getting the helpers involved Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

09/04/2016, 11:23 AM	#181
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

09/04/2016, 11:25 AM	#182
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	Denitrator is here as well. I may have overdone it? Also have the Hanna checker and the Red Sea test kits although I may switch to Salifert Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

09/04/2016, 11:26 AM	#183
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	Lights and brains. Still need the 2 ATI 4 bulb T 5 kits and another 4 Gen 4 Radion Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

09/04/2016, 11:27 AM	#184
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

09/04/2016, 11:27 AM	#185
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	Also have the 2 hydro Mars lights for the fuge on the back along with 70 lbs of miracle mud. Anything I'm missing? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

09/04/2016, 11:29 AM	#186
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	lets see how well everyone works together. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

09/04/2016, 11:30 AM	#187
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	Live sand and rocks! Still need more of each I believe. Gonna start a thread on the 225 gallon tank. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

09/04/2016, 11:31 AM	#188
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	That Nyos 220 is for that tank. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

09/04/2016, 11:44 AM	#189
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	Did forget to mention that I'm still waiting on my Santa Monica HOG algae cribbed. Post office came and no one was here and they didn't redeliver :-( Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

09/04/2016, 11:48 AM	#190
m0nkie Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: LA Posts: 6,264	you seem to have everything and more! any QT plans? the only thing lacking I can think of is the mixing stations and QT setups. the newer Gyre comes with ruggedized propellers, which is a huge step up from their original propeller. If yours doesn't come with it, I suggest swapping it out. the old propellers break easily and cause flashing red button __________________ 560gal in the making

09/04/2016, 11:53 AM	#191
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	The new 200s are interchangeable with the 150? Mixing station is the next job after woodwork is done. I do have a 150 Gpd BRS system. Need to buy 2 200 gallon water reservoirs and build a shed of sorts outside. For QT pet supermarket has a 60 gallon aquarium full set up for like 300$ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

09/04/2016, 12:26 PM	#192
killerchris02 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 24	Oye loco, awesome build you got going on. Talk about doing it right the first time x2 on geting your water from VIP reef, their also close to the zoo. i've known Xavier since elementary school. Let me know if you need the hook up when its time to fill up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09/04/2016, 12:27 PM	#193
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	Yes definitely. Looking at start date mid October or a little earlier. Will be needing him for future water changes as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

09/04/2016, 12:28 PM	#194
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	Do they deliver the water by truck? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

09/04/2016, 12:34 PM	#196
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	Nice. Definitely a good contact to have Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

09/05/2016, 10:15 PM	#198
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	Great to hear. Looking forward to seeing all these pumps get to work Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

09/06/2016, 10:58 AM	#199
Ojos22 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 116	Wanted to thank both Geo for the dual reactor and suggestions as well as TB aquatics who sold me most of my equipment on this journey. Gotta put everything together and take a pic of everything together. Anyone have experiences with the hammerhead/Barracuda gold hybrid pump? Read some things about leaking. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[/QUOTE] I have the gold Hammerhead/ Barracuda pump running on my setup for about 9 months, the only place it has ever leaked is from the plug at the bottom to drain the excess water. It was overtighted and once I took it apart and cleaned and reset the plug tightened by hand it has been perfect. I love the pump and the flow, my only complaint is it does give off a good hum that can be heard. I have my set up in the basement as my system drains into the basement and goes back up to the main level 15 to 16 feet of head pressure. You can hear the pump humming on the main level. Mine is hard piped and I have heard if you use flex piping for the first few feet it may reduce the noise from the pump. Something to consider as you pipe yours. Where did you get the Geo Reactor from? What is it rated for? What do you plan on putting in it?

09/06/2016, 11:01 AM	#200
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	Thanks Ojas I'll keep that in mind. I did buy some dampening pads to soften the sound. Hope that helps as well. The Geo 1218 I got direct from Geo acrylics. It's rated for tanks over 1000 gallons. Oversized it for my system. :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!