Upgrade to ~300g In-Wall - Page 3

bpnages25 · 10/12/2015, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by adddo

Hey i really dig the rockwork.. One thing to consider though is the 5:3 ratio of the 2 islands placement and size

Thanks. I was considering adding some more rock to the left side and maybe going a little higher.

Curious to what you mean by placement?

adddo · 10/13/2015, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bpnages25

Thanks. I was considering adding some more rock to the left side and maybe going a little higher.

Curious to what you mean by placement?

Not so much the placement, more what you already are considering to make the left side a bit bigger to give a 5:3 ratio

Looks awsome as is though imo but something to consider.

bpnages25 · 10/13/2015, 08:29 AM

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bpnages25 · 10/13/2015, 08:34 AM

Broke down the old tank and transferred fish and a few of the corals that made it. Didn't have a lot of time but had to be done so that basement renovations can continue.

All the electrical will be far more organized just had to quickly set up the apex and the litermeter for auto top.

Small hiccup that came about during the transfer. The iwaki 70 rlt from the old tank which as you can see from the above pic is now running the return for the new display. Is obnoxiously loud. I took it apart..cleaned it and its still noisy (not just the fan). Looking into new pumps

bpnages25 · 10/13/2015, 08:41 AM

Considering the following pumps. If you have any recommendations or experience with them let me know.

DC10000II Apex Ready DC Pump - Waveline (2853 GPH)

REEF OCTOPUS 5500 DC WATER PUMP

WATER BLASTER HY 7000 CIRCULATING WATER PUMP

blbarber · 10/13/2015, 09:26 AM

I would consider the new EcoTech Vectra pump. I think it would might be a hit in the wallet but I would almost guarantee you would be satisfied with the purchase.

bpnages25 · 10/14/2015, 07:40 AM

Ended ordering the new EcoTech Vectra pump (Vectra L1 DC). Was convinced after reading the reviews

Jetmech2000 · 10/14/2015, 09:52 AM

what lights are you going with?

bpnages25 · 10/14/2015, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jetmech2000

what lights are you going with?

Going to try something different combining the 3 Orphek Atlantiks I have from my old tank with 4 T5 strips to add some more blue lighting. Rough sketch of the light rack below.

bpnages25 · 10/20/2015, 08:05 AM

Put together the aluminum light rack and installed it over the past few days.

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bpnages25 · 10/20/2015, 08:06 AM

Vectra pump and new leak module for apex

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blbarber · 10/20/2015, 08:40 AM

Excited to see that you got the Vectra and the Leak detection module. This is going to be a really cool set up. I really like the lighting rack that you have. It should be really nice to be able slide the light rack into your fish room in the back. Something I'll be looking to do in future set ups.

bpnages25 · 10/20/2015, 12:25 PM

Third light up.

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bpnages25 · 10/21/2015, 09:05 AM

Considering putting this commercial shelving unit in the fish room (to the right of the tank) Do you think i would have a problem with it rusting?

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Edsal-48-...5WGB/202067997

48 in. W x 72 in. H x 24 in. D Steel Commercial Shelving Unit

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dave.m · 10/21/2015, 09:08 AM

Yes, it is guaranteed to eventually rust from salt splashes and salty evaporation around the tank and system.

Dave.M

bpnages25 · 10/21/2015, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dave.m

Yes, it is guaranteed to eventually rust from salt splashes and salty evaporation around the tank and system.

Dave.M

Any suggestions for storage? (possible QT tank as well)

Could possibly use rust-oleum spray paint on these to prevent from rusting? Much easier than building a whole wood shelving unit and painting.. epoxy etc.

dave.m · 10/21/2015, 10:00 AM

You could go all aluminium, like 80/20.com. Just make sure you brace it well for lateral stresses.

Dave.M

Jetmech2000 · 10/22/2015, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpnages25

Considering putting this commercial shelving unit in the fish room (to the right of the tank) Do you think i would have a problem with it rusting?

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Edsal-48-...5WGB/202067997

48 in. W x 72 in. H x 24 in. D Steel Commercial Shelving Unit

I have one of those in my fish room that has about 600 gallons total in it and it hasn't rusted yet. It's been in there for more than a year.

msr224 · 10/22/2015, 05:54 PM

Looks great. Nice to see the lights hung.

bpnages25 · 10/26/2015, 07:56 AM

Was able to get the new vectra pump installed yesterday. The pump is awesome completely silent and a TON of flow. Also cleaned up all the wiring a little bit, still more to do but its looking better. I'll post some pics tonight.

Added a few more fish to the system as well.
-Powder brown
-Powder blue
-Lemon Peel
-Mulleri Butterfly

bpnages25 · 10/26/2015, 07:59 AM

Looking to bulk order some frozen food. Anyone have a connection to bulk order larrys reef frenzy? Or any other recommendations?

Sonicboom · 10/26/2015, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bpnages25

Fantastic build but something about the return pipe going up and over i can't stop looking at, i suggest coming out of the sump into a 90 (one above the other), and placing the pumps between tank and sump, then you can run the returns up between the drains and eliminate about 15' of pipe. Just a thought.

bpnages25 · 10/30/2015, 07:40 AM

Started to add sound proofing insulation

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Cleaned up some of the wiring

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Storage Shelves

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bpnages25 · 10/30/2015, 07:44 AM

The most powerful magnet...

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805reef · 10/30/2015, 01:14 PM

Great build!

How thick is your glass?

I look forward to seeing more pics as your project progresses but everything looks great so far.

10/13/2015, 08:41 AM	#55
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	New pump options Considering the following pumps. If you have any recommendations or experience with them let me know. DC10000II Apex Ready DC Pump - Waveline (2853 GPH) REEF OCTOPUS 5500 DC WATER PUMP WATER BLASTER HY 7000 CIRCULATING WATER PUMP

10/14/2015, 09:52 AM	#58
Jetmech2000 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 87	what lights are you going with? __________________ 220g reef tank, 300g FOWLER tank

10/20/2015, 08:05 AM	#60
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Light Rack Put together the aluminum light rack and installed it over the past few days.

10/21/2015, 09:08 AM	#65
dave.m Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canadia Posts: 4,276	Yes, it is guaranteed to eventually rust from salt splashes and salty evaporation around the tank and system. Dave.M __________________ My Gawd! It's full of corals! Current Tank Info: None. Nil. Zip. Nada.

10/21/2015, 10:00 AM	#67
dave.m Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canadia Posts: 4,276	You could go all aluminium, like 80/20.com. Just make sure you brace it well for lateral stresses. Dave.M __________________ My Gawd! It's full of corals! Current Tank Info: None. Nil. Zip. Nada.

10/13/2015, 08:29 AM	#53
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177

10/13/2015, 08:34 AM	#54
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Broke down the old tank and transferred fish and a few of the corals that made it. Didn't have a lot of time but had to be done so that basement renovations can continue. All the electrical will be far more organized just had to quickly set up the apex and the litermeter for auto top. Small hiccup that came about during the transfer. The iwaki 70 rlt from the old tank which as you can see from the above pic is now running the return for the new display. Is obnoxiously loud. I took it apart..cleaned it and its still noisy (not just the fan). Looking into new pumps

10/13/2015, 09:26 AM	#56
blbarber Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 15	I would consider the new EcoTech Vectra pump. I think it would might be a hit in the wallet but I would almost guarantee you would be satisfied with the purchase.

10/14/2015, 07:40 AM	#57
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Ended ordering the new EcoTech Vectra pump (Vectra L1 DC). Was convinced after reading the reviews

10/20/2015, 08:06 AM	#61
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Vectra pump and new leak module for apex

10/20/2015, 08:40 AM	#62
blbarber Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 15	Excited to see that you got the Vectra and the Leak detection module. This is going to be a really cool set up. I really like the lighting rack that you have. It should be really nice to be able slide the light rack into your fish room in the back. Something I'll be looking to do in future set ups.

10/20/2015, 12:25 PM	#63
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Third light up.

10/21/2015, 09:05 AM	#64
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Considering putting this commercial shelving unit in the fish room (to the right of the tank) Do you think i would have a problem with it rusting? http://www.homedepot.com/p/Edsal-48-...5WGB/202067997 48 in. W x 72 in. H x 24 in. D Steel Commercial Shelving Unit

10/22/2015, 05:54 PM	#69
msr224 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 540	Looks great. Nice to see the lights hung. __________________ The best thing a man can do for his children is to love their mother. Current Tank Info: Just a mixed reef tank.

10/26/2015, 07:56 AM	#70
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Was able to get the new vectra pump installed yesterday. The pump is awesome completely silent and a TON of flow. Also cleaned up all the wiring a little bit, still more to do but its looking better. I'll post some pics tonight. Added a few more fish to the system as well. -Powder brown -Powder blue -Lemon Peel -Mulleri Butterfly

10/26/2015, 07:59 AM	#71
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Looking to bulk order some frozen food. Anyone have a connection to bulk order larrys reef frenzy? Or any other recommendations?

10/30/2015, 07:40 AM	#73
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	Updated pics Started to add sound proofing insulation Cleaned up some of the wiring Storage Shelves

10/30/2015, 07:44 AM	#74
bpnages25 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 177	The most powerful magnet...

10/30/2015, 01:14 PM	#75
805reef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 1,588	Great build! How thick is your glass? I look forward to seeing more pics as your project progresses but everything looks great so far. __________________ Vince 300 gallon peninsula, return:RD3 Speedy 230, Turbo's Rev4 L2 Algae Turf Scrubber, (2) Gyre 150s, Advanced Acrylic sump, (4) Ocean Revive T247s, Apex (classic w/ black sticker;):D)