Upgrade to ~300g In-Wall

bpnages25 · 08/15/2015, 02:38 PM

Hi guys,

I currently have a 220g mixed reef, it's been up and running for a little over 2 years now. It has gone through its ups and downs just like any tank. However, I'm doing a large basement renovation and that means the opportunity to upgrade my tank. Going to try and make it as clean and automated as possible.

I ordered a 75" x 30 x 24 from Miracle aquarium several weeks ago and it should be shipping out by next week. Also, ordered an acrylic sump from Elite Aquatics which is also shipping next week.

Many pictures to come. Will attach design specs for sump and tank as well. I welcome any comments or opinions.

bpnages25 · 08/15/2015, 02:47 PM

bpnages25 · 08/15/2015, 02:49 PM

bpnages25 · 08/15/2015, 02:52 PM

This is where the tank will be going. A wall will be put up making it flush with the front of the tank. There will be ~6 feet of space behind the tank

ghellin · 08/15/2015, 03:05 PM

Looking great so far!

bpnages25 · 08/16/2015, 08:38 AM

Tyler at Elite Aquatics is almost done with the sump. Measures 48" x 30" x 24"

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bpnages25 · 08/17/2015, 08:23 PM

I currently have a reef octopus EXT-3000 on my old tank. I'm wondering if this will be enough for upgrade given that it will have close to 400g total volume?

If not, do I invest in another skimmer and run both of them at the same time?

nuxx · 08/19/2015, 01:32 PM

Pretty tank and sump

Would just run that skimmer while the bioload is low.

bpnages25 · 08/23/2015, 11:22 AM

Tank and sump will arrive this week!!

bpnages25 · 09/06/2015, 05:28 PM

bpnages25 · 09/06/2015, 06:31 PM

Tank was a lot heavier than I expected. Had some scares getting it down the stairs.

Tank in place

bpnages25 · 09/06/2015, 06:33 PM

One of many BRS orders..

nuxx · 09/08/2015, 10:12 AM

I don't envy all the plumbing you are going to have to do!

bpnages25 · 09/08/2015, 03:06 PM

Finished plumbing the closed loop. Here are a couple pictures of how it looks. Let me know what you guys think or any suggestions that you may have

As you can see to the left of the tank I built a stand where my sump is going to be. I tried to make the stand as big as possible. What do you guys think of everything?

bpnages25 · 09/08/2015, 05:57 PM

Has anyone had experience running your protein skimmer off of a manifold?

Planning on having a separate external pump to run Carbon and biopellet reactors, UV, and skimmer(s).

Also any ideas on how to plump biopellet reactor directly into skimmer when using external pump to feed skimmer?

ghellin · 09/08/2015, 06:16 PM

Looking great so far!

bpnages25 · 09/14/2015, 08:18 PM

Filled the tank with RO/DI to test out the closed loop.

There ended up being a leak between the male adapter and the reeflo intake. I used teflon tape but did some research after to find its better to use paste?

bpnages25 · 09/14/2015, 08:19 PM

Added a couple coats of poly to the sump stand.

nuxx · 09/15/2015, 10:18 AM

Always fun to fill the tank for the test... but also super nerve racking...

bpnages25 · 09/15/2015, 10:48 AM

Any recommendation for an external pump to run manifold? (3 reactors & protein Skimmer). Ordering the SRO-5000EXT (requires feed pump ~900 GPH)

Was thinking about just getting a panworld. Opinions/suggestions?

bpnages25 · 09/18/2015, 11:34 AM

After 2 weeks of delayed shipping the sump finally arrived. Measures 48x24x30

bpnages25 · 09/18/2015, 11:34 AM

In place..

bpnages25 · 09/23/2015, 11:06 AM

Slow progress. Went with the bean animal overflow. Plumbed to the sump and started to fill the rest of the tank with RO.

FishyFishy69 · 09/23/2015, 12:48 PM

Looks great! I'll be tagging along

triggreefer · 09/23/2015, 01:02 PM

Looking good!

08/15/2015, 02:38 PM	#1
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Upgrade to ~300g In-Wall Hi guys, I currently have a 220g mixed reef, it's been up and running for a little over 2 years now. It has gone through its ups and downs just like any tank. However, I'm doing a large basement renovation and that means the opportunity to upgrade my tank. Going to try and make it as clean and automated as possible. I ordered a 75" x 30 x 24 from Miracle aquarium several weeks ago and it should be shipping out by next week. Also, ordered an acrylic sump from Elite Aquatics which is also shipping next week. Many pictures to come. Will attach design specs for sump and tank as well. I welcome any comments or opinions.

08/15/2015, 02:47 PM	#2
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Basement Demo

08/15/2015, 02:49 PM	#3
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Tank & Sump

08/15/2015, 03:05 PM	#5
ghellin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmond Posts: 1,844	Looking great so far! __________________ 180. SRO 3000INT w/ANC. Fluval SP4. Gyre. DIY LED's/T5s. Apex. Bluefish. Clams. Tangs. SPS.

08/16/2015, 08:38 AM	#6
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Pic of the sump Tyler at Elite Aquatics is almost done with the sump. Measures 48" x 30" x 24"

08/15/2015, 02:52 PM	#4
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	This is where the tank will be going. A wall will be put up making it flush with the front of the tank. There will be ~6 feet of space behind the tank

08/17/2015, 08:23 PM	#7
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	I currently have a reef octopus EXT-3000 on my old tank. I'm wondering if this will be enough for upgrade given that it will have close to 400g total volume? If not, do I invest in another skimmer and run both of them at the same time?

08/19/2015, 01:32 PM	#8
nuxx RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,990	Pretty tank and sump Would just run that skimmer while the bioload is low. __________________ Peter TankStop - Fish and Coral 470G Display - Build Thread Current Tank Info: Retired - 470 Gallon Mixed Reef (120x29x31")

08/23/2015, 11:22 AM	#9
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Tank and sump will arrive this week!!

09/06/2015, 05:28 PM	#10
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Tank Arrives

09/06/2015, 06:31 PM	#11
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Tank was a lot heavier than I expected. Had some scares getting it down the stairs. Tank in place

09/06/2015, 06:33 PM	#12
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	One of many BRS orders..

09/08/2015, 10:12 AM	#13
nuxx RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,990	I don't envy all the plumbing you are going to have to do! __________________ Peter TankStop - Fish and Coral 470G Display - Build Thread Current Tank Info: Retired - 470 Gallon Mixed Reef (120x29x31")

09/08/2015, 03:06 PM	#14
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Finished plumbing the closed loop. Here are a couple pictures of how it looks. Let me know what you guys think or any suggestions that you may have As you can see to the left of the tank I built a stand where my sump is going to be. I tried to make the stand as big as possible. What do you guys think of everything?

09/08/2015, 05:57 PM	#15
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Has anyone had experience running your protein skimmer off of a manifold? Planning on having a separate external pump to run Carbon and biopellet reactors, UV, and skimmer(s). Also any ideas on how to plump biopellet reactor directly into skimmer when using external pump to feed skimmer?

09/08/2015, 06:16 PM	#16
ghellin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmond Posts: 1,844	Looking great so far! __________________ 180. SRO 3000INT w/ANC. Fluval SP4. Gyre. DIY LED's/T5s. Apex. Bluefish. Clams. Tangs. SPS.

09/14/2015, 08:18 PM	#17
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Filled the tank with RO/DI to test out the closed loop. There ended up being a leak between the male adapter and the reeflo intake. I used teflon tape but did some research after to find its better to use paste?

09/14/2015, 08:19 PM	#18
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Added a couple coats of poly to the sump stand.

09/15/2015, 10:18 AM	#19
nuxx RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,990	Always fun to fill the tank for the test... but also super nerve racking... __________________ Peter TankStop - Fish and Coral 470G Display - Build Thread Current Tank Info: Retired - 470 Gallon Mixed Reef (120x29x31")

09/15/2015, 10:48 AM	#20
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Any recommendation for an external pump to run manifold? (3 reactors & protein Skimmer). Ordering the SRO-5000EXT (requires feed pump ~900 GPH) Was thinking about just getting a panworld. Opinions/suggestions?

09/18/2015, 11:34 AM	#21
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	After 2 weeks of delayed shipping the sump finally arrived. Measures 48x24x30

09/23/2015, 11:06 AM	#23
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Slow progress. Went with the bean animal overflow. Plumbed to the sump and started to fill the rest of the tank with RO.

09/23/2015, 12:48 PM	#24
FishyFishy69 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Calgary, AB Canada Posts: 209	Looks great! I'll be tagging along __________________ 210 Gallon Reef - 84"X24"X24" + 2 X 60 gallon sumps, 90 gallon Cheato Fuge and 60 gallon Frag Tank 210 Gallon FOWLR - 72"X24"X28" - 40 Gallon Cheato Fuge and 60 Gallon sump

09/23/2015, 01:02 PM	#25
triggreefer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 37	Looking good!