Minh's 320 reef - Page 3

OrionN · 11/04/2013, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by OrionN

Hey, I have been really busy so could not update this thread as much as I like.
Here it is. I just pull the rock from the bay (with some friend) and just pile it in the tank. No aqua scape yet. The light is not on but skimmer is online. The light there is just room light. As you can see the trimming is not done. Hope to get it done in the near future.
The rock are full of critters, go straight from the bay to my tank. No cycle. I will so some aqua scape and add a layer of sand this week.

I have to send one of my MP60 back to Ecotech for repair. My fault. I dropped it.

I am not sure why the picture did not load now. It loaded this AM. Need to repost thsi picture in a minute

worm5406 · 11/04/2013, 10:59 AM

HAHAHA True Minh... But we will still wait.

BattleAthletics · 11/04/2013, 01:10 PM

Im off this weekend if you need some help

OrionN · 11/04/2013, 02:17 PM

OrionN · 11/04/2013, 02:18 PM

Finally, here is a pic. I am not sure what happened this AM. Same picture I ment to posted before.

BattleAthletics · 11/04/2013, 02:53 PM

How much rock is that?

OrionN · 11/04/2013, 03:23 PM

too much. I need to get rid of a lot of those. Let me know if you need good rock

BattleAthletics · 11/04/2013, 03:45 PM

Sure text me a price

tassod · 11/04/2013, 07:41 PM

Minh, looking good! I'm tagging along, my tank is still being made, 72X32X24, not to far off your dimensions. I'm going to be going with a perimiter return manifold with 6 returns powered by a Reeflo barracuda pump.

OrionN · 11/04/2013, 07:54 PM

tassod,
Having a large tank before (420 gal in the early 2000), I find that it take a lot of energy to pump water from sump up to tank. Also a lot of water flow is noisy. There are so many different method of providing flow in the tank, I would not recommend high flow rate through the sump.
I used 2 dolphin 4600 pumps for return. Manifold with multiple out let control by an automated three way valves. It work great but the high rate of flow through the sump was wasted.
I also have a close loop which really increased the flow. There were no propeller type PH at the time. I use Vortech and Tunze with my built this time.

tassod · 11/04/2013, 08:05 PM

I'm trying to stay away from PH's inside the tank for this build for the very reason that I don't want to worry about my anemones getting caught in there. I'm not worried about noise, this will be using bean animal overflow and it will also be an in-wall build. As far as flow through the sump that can be controlled with gate valves. I also plan on using ball valves on my returns. I thought about using a closed loop but decided against it...didnt want to put more holes in the tank along with having to buy another pump.

BattleAthletics · 02/01/2014, 10:04 PM

Minh you are long over due for a full tank shot

worm5406 · 02/01/2014, 10:20 PM

Yeah he is... but he is busy!

ca1ore · 02/01/2014, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by OrionN

There are so many different method of providing flow in the tank, I would not recommend high flow rate through the sump.

I agree! My 265 in 2013/14 consumes less than half of the electricity my 180 did in 2008. I run a far smaller main pump, relying on vortechs for in-tank flow, and ramping LED lights are far more efficient than my old metal halides - plus I don't need a chiller!

BattleAthletics · 02/01/2014, 10:28 PM

He has 6 on his 320, and worm how do you know he's busy?

OrionN · 02/01/2014, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BattleAthletics

He has 6 on his 320, and worm how do you know he's busy?

you were just here this afternoon, so you saw the tank. I am not happy with it yet so I did not want to post pictures.
But since you asked, I got some picture from earlier today, I will post in a few min

BattleAthletics · 02/01/2014, 10:44 PM

Ahh just trying to make you post pics for the rest to see! I actually likes the scape, clams need a designated spot though for sure, that one gigas is bigger than my body haha

worm5406 · 02/01/2014, 11:22 PM

I just set up a 120 dedicated JUST for a gig... all because of watching OrionN. LOL

OrionN · 02/01/2014, 11:22 PM

a few pics

worm5406 · 02/01/2014, 11:24 PM

Wait wait wait....

This is in a 950??

That tank looks huge!!! How big is that clam? What size pearl is in it?

Yeah.. a FTS... not a snippet... LOL

BattleAthletics · 02/01/2014, 11:28 PM

Awesome, the gigas is bigger than the one at sea world San Antonio, looks like, that was yours at one point wasn't it?

That Monti is bigger than my head too. Hey Minh, Glenn said he might not have to work so it's a go for now. Idk if your still up or if things will change. Hopefully it's a go.

Oldude · 02/02/2014, 04:03 PM

Love the clam collection.

Alwaysinshorts · 02/02/2014, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by OrionN

a few pics

So are these pictures of the tank or just pictures of where your live stock is currently held?

Funny thing is I also live in Texas (near Houston) and my name is also Minh.

My company has a terminal down in Corpus, the next time I am down there would you mind if I stopped by to take a look at your tank. I will treat you to lunch or dinner depending on schedule.

BattleAthletics · 02/02/2014, 10:05 PM

What company do you work for?

Alwaysinshorts · 02/03/2014, 06:57 AM

I working for a trucking company out of Houston

11/04/2013, 10:59 AM	#52
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	HAHAHA True Minh... But we will still wait. __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

11/04/2013, 02:18 PM	#55
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	Finally, here is a pic. I am not sure what happened this AM. Same picture I ment to posted before. __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip

11/04/2013, 03:23 PM	#57
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	too much. I need to get rid of a lot of those. Let me know if you need good rock __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip

11/04/2013, 07:54 PM	#60
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	tassod, Having a large tank before (420 gal in the early 2000), I find that it take a lot of energy to pump water from sump up to tank. Also a lot of water flow is noisy. There are so many different method of providing flow in the tank, I would not recommend high flow rate through the sump. I used 2 dolphin 4600 pumps for return. Manifold with multiple out let control by an automated three way valves. It work great but the high rate of flow through the sump was wasted. I also have a close loop which really increased the flow. There were no propeller type PH at the time. I use Vortech and Tunze with my built this time. __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip

02/01/2014, 10:20 PM	#63
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	Yeah he is... but he is busy! __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

11/04/2013, 01:10 PM	#53
BattleAthletics Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 235	Im off this weekend if you need some help

11/04/2013, 02:53 PM	#56
BattleAthletics Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 235	How much rock is that?

11/04/2013, 03:45 PM	#58
BattleAthletics Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 235	Sure text me a price

11/04/2013, 07:41 PM	#59
tassod Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Arlington Heights IL Posts: 1,820	Minh, looking good! I'm tagging along, my tank is still being made, 72X32X24, not to far off your dimensions. I'm going to be going with a perimiter return manifold with 6 returns powered by a Reeflo barracuda pump.

11/04/2013, 08:05 PM	#61
tassod Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Arlington Heights IL Posts: 1,820	I'm trying to stay away from PH's inside the tank for this build for the very reason that I don't want to worry about my anemones getting caught in there. I'm not worried about noise, this will be using bean animal overflow and it will also be an in-wall build. As far as flow through the sump that can be controlled with gate valves. I also plan on using ball valves on my returns. I thought about using a closed loop but decided against it...didnt want to put more holes in the tank along with having to buy another pump.

02/01/2014, 10:04 PM	#62
BattleAthletics Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 235	Minh you are long over due for a full tank shot

02/01/2014, 10:28 PM	#65
BattleAthletics Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 235	He has 6 on his 320, and worm how do you know he's busy?

02/01/2014, 10:44 PM	#67
BattleAthletics Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 235	Ahh just trying to make you post pics for the rest to see! I actually likes the scape, clams need a designated spot though for sure, that one gigas is bigger than my body haha

02/01/2014, 11:22 PM	#68
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	I just set up a 120 dedicated JUST for a gig... all because of watching OrionN. LOL __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

02/01/2014, 11:24 PM	#70
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	Wait wait wait.... This is in a 950?? That tank looks huge!!! How big is that clam? What size pearl is in it? Yeah.. a FTS... not a snippet... LOL __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

02/01/2014, 11:28 PM	#71
BattleAthletics Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 235	Awesome, the gigas is bigger than the one at sea world San Antonio, looks like, that was yours at one point wasn't it? That Monti is bigger than my head too. Hey Minh, Glenn said he might not have to work so it's a go for now. Idk if your still up or if things will change. Hopefully it's a go.

02/02/2014, 04:03 PM	#72
Oldude Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 4,479	Love the clam collection. __________________ ______________________ Greg ~ June 2015 TOTM ~ ~ April 2010 TOTM ~

02/02/2014, 10:05 PM	#74
BattleAthletics Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 235	What company do you work for?

02/03/2014, 06:57 AM	#75
Alwaysinshorts Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 23	I working for a trucking company out of Houston