Waterbox 130.4

mnml · 09/06/2018, 11:06 AM

After a long break, it's time to get salty again.

Here is my Waterbox 130.4. First week of cycling.

Equipment:

Tank: Waterbox 130.4 (48x24x22)
Controller: Apex EL
Return: Apex COR-15
Skimmer: Bubble Magnus Curve 5
Lights: 2 x Ecotech Radion XR15 Pro G4
Powerhead: 2 x Gyre XF230
ATO: Apex ATK

ange062 · 09/06/2018, 01:38 PM

Nice looking setup!

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mnml · 09/06/2018, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ange062

Nice looking setup!

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Thank you, ange062.

tjm9331 · 09/07/2018, 06:57 AM

I like the scape, can't wait to see it with some livestock

mnml · 09/07/2018, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tjm9331

I like the scape, can't wait to see it with some livestock

Thank you, tjm9331.

mnml · 09/07/2018, 08:35 AM

Installed a Klir fleece filter today. This device is pretty neat. Really easy to assemble and install. Quiet operation and fits perfectly in a standard 4" filter sock holder.

ange062 · 09/07/2018, 04:14 PM

I've been super interested in those roller filters but I can't seem to find one that will just "drop in" to the 7" rectangle sock slots on my Eshoppes sump. Been torn between the Klir and Clarisea but I just don't want to do a big retrofit for an already running system.

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mnml · 09/07/2018, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ange062

I've been super interested in those roller filters but I can't seem to find one that will just "drop in" to the 7" rectangle sock slots on my Eshoppes sump. Been torn between the Klir and Clarisea but I just don't want to do a big retrofit for an already running system.

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My Klir came with 2 extra round adapter rings. Perhaps you can find an acrylic shop to make you a rectangular one? Having to do major retrofit on an establish system would be a hassle.

My tank is still cycling so not much is getting caught in the fleece. Hopefully I can see how it performs when I add livestock in a few weeks.

ange062 · 09/07/2018, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mnml

My Klir came with 2 extra round adapter rings. Perhaps you can find an acrylic shop to make you a rectangular one? Having to do major retrofit on an establish system would be a hassle.

My tank is still cycling so not much is getting caught in the fleece. Hopefully I can see how it performs when I add livestock in a few weeks.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking that the Klir would be easiest to integrate that way. Only catch is that I need two side-by-side so I need to see if there is enough room to squeeze them in the sump like that. I've got a buddy that has some industrial laser CNC machines so will probably work with him to make an adapter.

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mnml · 09/07/2018, 11:24 PM

Sounds good. Hope you can get it sorted out. The Klir filter looks very promising.

obiwanthegoby · 09/16/2018, 08:06 AM

Hey mnml,

What kind of rock did you use and where did you get it? Love the look! once it’s filled in with coral it will look awesome.

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mnml · 09/16/2018, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by obiwanthegoby

Hey mnml,

What kind of rock did you use and where did you get it? Love the look! once it’s filled in with coral it will look awesome.

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Hey Obiwan,

Thanks for the kind words. The rocks are called Stax from Two Little Fishies. I got them from saltwateraquarium.com. Got about 55 lbs in my tank.

mnml · 09/16/2018, 06:45 PM

Added a few of Chromis to the tank.

obiwanthegoby · 09/16/2018, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mnml

Hey Obiwan,

Thanks for the kind words. The rocks are called Stax from Two Little Fishies. I got them from saltwateraquarium.com. Got about 55 lbs in my tank.

It honestly looks like they took calcium carbonate rock and used a band saw to cut it into “layers” an inch or so thick. Awesome idea as it gives you a lot of options and once everything grows in you will have a sweet aquascape. I’m tagging along on this one to see how things end up. Might try the band sawed rock approach on my next tank!

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mnml · 09/16/2018, 08:51 PM

That’s a really cool idea. I’m sure you can DIY if you have the right saw. Thanks for following along. Planning to visit Reefapalooza here in SoCal in Oct. Will be stocking the tank then.

mnml · 09/22/2018, 04:15 PM

Picked up a CoralBox doser. I was pleasantly surprised on how accurate this pump is once it’s calibrated. The app makes setup a breeze.

mnml · 09/25/2018, 10:05 PM

New clowns.

ange062 · 09/25/2018, 10:21 PM

Woah the smaller clown is epic! That helmet is insane! What breeder is it from?

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mnml · 09/26/2018, 07:42 AM

Thanks. I'm not sure what breed. My LFS had it labeled as "Designer" clown. My wife and kids picked them out.

ange062 · 09/26/2018, 07:53 AM

Looks like a "bullet holes" or "frostbite" to me, there are a few companies that sell them that I'm aware of like Sea and Reef or Proaquatix.

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mnml · 09/26/2018, 10:00 AM

Gotcha, good to know. I picked them up at Seaside in HB. They had about 30 of these guys in their own 70g tank.

MURedhawks · 10/30/2018, 07:58 PM

How are the Maxspect xf230s on the 12mm glass?
How are they placed? Back Wall?
Vertical or horizontal?
Any other flow Powerhead?
How are you hiding cords for them?
I currently have ecotechs that are old but looking to add Maxspect.
Thanks.

JGreiwe2 · 10/30/2018, 08:06 PM

hey guys I know this is way off topic but has anyone else out there been using the Red Sea reef energy coral nutrition?? My guy I go to has been raging saying this is the new best stuff on the market! Any thoughts??
Thank y'all!!

mnml · 11/03/2018, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MURedhawks

How are the Maxspect xf230s on the 12mm glass?
How are they placed? Back Wall?
Vertical or horizontal?
Any other flow Powerhead?
How are you hiding cords for them?
I currently have ecotechs that are old but looking to add Maxspect.
Thanks.

No issues with the magnets on the 12mm glass. I have them mounted at the end of each side horizontally. No other flow besides the return nozzles. I plan to run the cord vertical out of the tank similar to the ecotech. I can share with you my gyre settings if you decide to get a pair.

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mnml · 11/03/2018, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JGreiwe2

hey guys I know this is way off topic but has anyone else out there been using the Red Sea reef energy coral nutrition?? My guy I go to has been raging saying this is the new best stuff on the market! Any thoughts??
Thank y'all!!

I’ve been using it now for 3 weeks at 2ml each every other day. So far I have not seen positive or negative effects. Will keep dosing for at least 2 months before I decide whether or not to keep dosing.

09/06/2018, 11:06 AM	#1
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	Waterbox 130.4 After a long break, it's time to get salty again. Here is my Waterbox 130.4. First week of cycling. Equipment: Tank: Waterbox 130.4 (48x24x22) Controller: Apex EL Return: Apex COR-15 Skimmer: Bubble Magnus Curve 5 Lights: 2 x Ecotech Radion XR15 Pro G4 Powerhead: 2 x Gyre XF230 ATO: Apex ATK __________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4

09/06/2018, 01:38 PM	#2
ange062 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 3,223	Nice looking setup! Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk __________________ JBJ NC28, Radion, MP10, HOB-1, Mini Arctica, 2LF Phosban 150's - MARSH May 2012 TOTM JBJ 3g Picotope, Panorama Pro, AC70 29g AGA Planted FW

09/07/2018, 08:35 AM	#6
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	Installed a Klir fleece filter today. This device is pretty neat. Really easy to assemble and install. Quiet operation and fits perfectly in a standard 4" filter sock holder. __________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4

09/07/2018, 04:14 PM	#7
ange062 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 3,223	I've been super interested in those roller filters but I can't seem to find one that will just "drop in" to the 7" rectangle sock slots on my Eshoppes sump. Been torn between the Klir and Clarisea but I just don't want to do a big retrofit for an already running system. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk __________________ JBJ NC28, Radion, MP10, HOB-1, Mini Arctica, 2LF Phosban 150's - MARSH May 2012 TOTM JBJ 3g Picotope, Panorama Pro, AC70 29g AGA Planted FW

09/07/2018, 11:24 PM	#10
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	Sounds good. Hope you can get it sorted out. The Klir filter looks very promising. __________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4

09/07/2018, 06:57 AM	#4
tjm9331 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 340	I like the scape, can't wait to see it with some livestock

09/16/2018, 08:06 AM	#11
obiwanthegoby Hair Algae cultivator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 544	Hey mnml, What kind of rock did you use and where did you get it? Love the look! once it’s filled in with coral it will look awesome. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: 56 gallon mixed LPS/SPS tank

09/16/2018, 06:45 PM	#13
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	Added a few of Chromis to the tank. __________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4

09/16/2018, 08:51 PM	#15
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	That’s a really cool idea. I’m sure you can DIY if you have the right saw. Thanks for following along. Planning to visit Reefapalooza here in SoCal in Oct. Will be stocking the tank then. __________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4

09/22/2018, 04:15 PM	#16
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	Picked up a CoralBox doser. I was pleasantly surprised on how accurate this pump is once it’s calibrated. The app makes setup a breeze. __________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4

09/25/2018, 10:05 PM	#17
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	New clowns. __________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4

09/25/2018, 10:21 PM	#18
ange062 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 3,223	Woah the smaller clown is epic! That helmet is insane! What breeder is it from? Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk __________________ JBJ NC28, Radion, MP10, HOB-1, Mini Arctica, 2LF Phosban 150's - MARSH May 2012 TOTM JBJ 3g Picotope, Panorama Pro, AC70 29g AGA Planted FW

09/26/2018, 07:42 AM	#19
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	Thanks. I'm not sure what breed. My LFS had it labeled as "Designer" clown. My wife and kids picked them out. __________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4

09/26/2018, 07:53 AM	#20
ange062 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 3,223	Looks like a "bullet holes" or "frostbite" to me, there are a few companies that sell them that I'm aware of like Sea and Reef or Proaquatix. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk __________________ JBJ NC28, Radion, MP10, HOB-1, Mini Arctica, 2LF Phosban 150's - MARSH May 2012 TOTM JBJ 3g Picotope, Panorama Pro, AC70 29g AGA Planted FW

09/26/2018, 10:00 AM	#21
mnml Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA Posts: 2,383	Gotcha, good to know. I picked them up at Seaside in HB. They had about 30 of these guys in their own 70g tank. __________________ Tran Current Tank Info: Waterbox 130.4

10/30/2018, 07:58 PM	#22
MURedhawks Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 0	How are the Maxspect xf230s on the 12mm glass? How are they placed? Back Wall? Vertical or horizontal? Any other flow Powerhead? How are you hiding cords for them? I currently have ecotechs that are old but looking to add Maxspect. Thanks.

10/30/2018, 08:06 PM	#23
JGreiwe2 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8	hey guys I know this is way off topic but has anyone else out there been using the Red Sea reef energy coral nutrition?? My guy I go to has been raging saying this is the new best stuff on the market! Any thoughts?? Thank y'all!!