New tank - 560g

Cyzax · 02/14/2017, 03:56 PM

Hello!

Just put down the deposit for my 560g (120x36x30) and figured I'd start a build thread. It is going to be a lengthy process as the tank is not even built yet and won’t have time to plumb it and start the cycle until closer to summer. I am upgrading from a 220g that I have had for around 3 years.

The new tank will be acrylic with two trapezoid overflows in the middle and a blue back. The stand will be steel. The sump will be 120g and I'll provide more information on the sump configuration when I can post a picture of it.

The equipment/filtration I plan to use are:

5 EcoTech Radions G2 with the improved lenses
Bubble Magus BM-B12
3 MP-40’s
2 Maxspect Gyres 250
560lbs of ReefCleaners rock
350 lbs of CaribSea Special Grade sand
2 EcoTech Vectra L1’s ---Debating if one could go the job since there will be very little head pressure.
Moving my Apex controller off of the 220g.

ATO will be handled by a 275g tote in the garage that will run into a container next to the tank that then will be handled by a Tunze Osmolator

I will post pictures of the tank/stand/sump when they are completed, but if you think the flow won’t be enough or have any opinions then please let me know!

worm5406 · 02/14/2017, 10:19 PM

Very nice.

What flow are you planning? I mean one L1 can suffice but at what cost to the pump? I have 2 L1 running 300g DT between two tanks. I have them running at a lower speed to save them and increase their life span.

When I get my 265g up I will have to ramp the speed up to make my GPH better for the tank and turnover.

02/14/2017, 03:56 PM	#1
Cyzax Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 142	New tank - 560g Hello! Just put down the deposit for my 560g (120x36x30) and figured I'd start a build thread. It is going to be a lengthy process as the tank is not even built yet and won’t have time to plumb it and start the cycle until closer to summer. I am upgrading from a 220g that I have had for around 3 years. The new tank will be acrylic with two trapezoid overflows in the middle and a blue back. The stand will be steel. The sump will be 120g and I'll provide more information on the sump configuration when I can post a picture of it. The equipment/filtration I plan to use are: 5 EcoTech Radions G2 with the improved lenses Bubble Magus BM-B12 3 MP-40’s 2 Maxspect Gyres 250 560lbs of ReefCleaners rock 350 lbs of CaribSea Special Grade sand 2 EcoTech Vectra L1’s ---Debating if one could go the job since there will be very little head pressure. Moving my Apex controller off of the 220g. ATO will be handled by a 275g tote in the garage that will run into a container next to the tank that then will be handled by a Tunze Osmolator I will post pictures of the tank/stand/sump when they are completed, but if you think the flow won’t be enough or have any opinions then please let me know!

02/14/2017, 10:19 PM	#2
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	Very nice. What flow are you planning? I mean one L1 can suffice but at what cost to the pump? I have 2 L1 running 300g DT between two tanks. I have them running at a lower speed to save them and increase their life span. When I get my 265g up I will have to ramp the speed up to make my GPH better for the tank and turnover. __________________ 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