WarChief April 10, 2023 Share April 10, 2023 (edited) Soooo, I am very new to the hobby. I have met a bunch of awesome people already and I am drinking through the fire hose. Below you will see my tank. I have 2 cannister filters now. I have a EHEIM Classic 600 and an Fluval FX6. I have some Amazon wave makers, heater, and light. I am planning to get some high end lights before the month is out so I can be ready for corals soon as I am done getting my system full of bacteria and running steady for some time. I have two clownfish and plan to add more fish this week. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Edited April 10, 2023 by WarChief added text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarChief April 10, 2023 Author Share April 10, 2023 One of my two Clowns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn.reef.nerd April 10, 2023 Share April 10, 2023 Welcome to WAMAS! Tell us a bit about yourself and your system for the group! Also consider putting a Tank Build thread together https://wamas.org/forums/forum/77-dedicated-tank-build-forum/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarChief May 16, 2023 Author Share May 16, 2023 A few updates. Sump is actually in and running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
menglish May 16, 2023 Share May 16, 2023 Welcome to WAMAS and the hobby. I have a frag for you of an LPS coral if you are interested. A tip on your scape, it is all one level, you want your eyes to move while viewing. Consider creating different heights (my opinion) good luck Milton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarChief May 16, 2023 Author Share May 16, 2023 I appreciate it. That was the original setup. Soon as I finish straighten up from adding the sump I will add new pics. It varies now. Standby to standby. lol Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarChief May 17, 2023 Author Share May 17, 2023 Aqueon Megaflow 125 Gallon Tank W/ 2 Overflows 72x18X22 Trigger Systems Sapphire Sump CR44 Reef Octopus Classic 202-S Protein Skimmer 2x Kessil A360x w/ wifi Dongle Kessil AP700 Jebao MDP Smart Pump (Return) (MDP-6000) 1000w hygger Aquarium Heater 2x Uniclife Aquarium Wave Maker for 120-300 Gallon Fish Tanks 3400 GPH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcrazyjoker81 May 22, 2023 Share May 22, 2023 Looks good thus far. Any specific reason you put the sump backwards or was it just something you accidentally overlooked once you started plumbing? Is the heater one 1000W or two 500W? I ask because I am sure a 1000W heater draws some crazy amperage. Keep that in mind when adding other items to the circuit and if you ever get a controller. I had an 800w Finnex Heater cook/melt an outlet on my GHL Powerbar. GHL said the big heaters are a known issue with all controller power bars. Besides that, what are the thoughts moving forward on livestock and corals? I am always intrigued on what people add or the thought process as we all do things differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarChief May 22, 2023 Author Share May 22, 2023 Latest Additions: Lawn Mower Blenny Rainbow Anemone Pulsing Xenia Green Star Polyp ) (GSP) Duncan Mushroom Aqueon Megaflow 125 Gallon Tank W/ 2 Overflows 72x18X22 Trigger Systems Sapphire Sump CR44 Reef Octopus Classic 202-S Protein Skimmer 2x Kessil A360x w/ wifi Dongle Kessil AP700 Jebao MDP Smart Pump (Return) (MDP-6000) 1000w hygger Aquarium Heater Nero 5 Wave Maker Uniclife Aquarium Wave Maker for 120-300 Gallon Fish Tanks 3400 GPH Fishes, Invertebrates, and coral: 2 x Clown 2x Damsels Lawn Mower Blenny Rainbow Anemone Pulsing Xenia Green Star Polyp ) (GSP) Duncan Mushroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarChief May 22, 2023 Author Share May 22, 2023 (edited) Aqueon Megaflow 125 Gallon Tank W/ 2 Overflows 72x18X22 Trigger Systems Sapphire Sump CR44 Reef Octopus Classic 202-S Protein Skimmer 2x Kessil A360x w/ wifi Dongle Kessil AP700 Jebao MDP Smart Pump (Return) (MDP-6000) 1000w hygger Aquarium Heater Nero 5 Wave Maker Uniclife Aquarium Wave Maker for 120-300 Gallon Fish Tanks 3400 GPH Fishes, Invertebrates, and coral: 2 x Clown 2x Damsels Lawn Mower Blenny Rainbow Anemone Pulsing Xenia Green Star Polyp (GSP) Duncan Mushroom Edited May 22, 2023 by WarChief Fix Text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarChief May 22, 2023 Author Share May 22, 2023 Funny you should ask, Lol, I just uploaded two posts with corals, Inverts, and my newest fish. Some of my previous post should have the others. Yes my heater is 1000W as I am heating 169 gallons roughly with the sump. I also have a battery backup on the return. Ill keep the heater on its own plug when I get my Hydros setup. As for corals, I am starting with easier ones and then working my way up. I prefer softies but will add some diversity as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcrazyjoker81 May 22, 2023 Share May 22, 2023 5 hours ago, WarChief said: Funny you should ask, Lol, I just uploaded two posts with corals, Inverts, and my newest fish. Some of my previous post should have the others. Yes my heater is 1000W as I am heating 169 gallons roughly with the sump. I also have a battery backup on the return. Ill keep the heater on its own plug when I get my Hydros setup. As for corals, I am starting with easier ones and then working my way up. I prefer softies but will add some diversity as well. I switched from the 800w Finnex to the BRS 600W heater (almost half the amp draw suprisingly) and it is keeping my system steady at 77 degrees on 260ish gallons of water in a basement. Just keep an eye on it. The Hygger 500w draws 7-7.5amps, so I can assume the 100W probably draws near or over 14 which is an entire circuit worth potentially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarChief May 22, 2023 Author Share May 22, 2023 I’ll look into it! Thanks for the tips!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therootcause June 19, 2023 Share June 19, 2023 How is the new system going? You may want to zip tie some mesh screen around the cages of your wavemakers if you are unable to find nem guards. I've had a few anemones get wrapped up in wavemakers. They survived, but it was a long process to isolate the nem and medicate. If your anemone does become wrapped up in the wavemaker, start by turning off power to the wavemaker. Hold the wavemaker above the surface of the water to see if it will untangle on its own. If that doesn't work, use snips to cut away the caging and then delicately remove the plastic. Isolat the anemone. Then buy some mesh screening and zip tie it around the wavemaker cages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarChief June 19, 2023 Author Share June 19, 2023 I actually ordered some custom guards. All and all the tanks doing well. Coral is flourishing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime June 19, 2023 Share June 19, 2023 Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarChief December 18, 2023 Author Share December 18, 2023 DT shot, update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJT December 18, 2023 Share December 18, 2023 Great looking tank. Any new additions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheresTheReef December 18, 2023 Share December 18, 2023 Glad it's coming along. I do have a question. I noticed that the return lines are well below the water surface. Do you have siphon break holes in them, or have a check valve? Curious if you've tested cutting power to the return pump and ensuring your sump can handle the water backflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarChief December 19, 2023 Author Share December 19, 2023 I’ve cut power to the sump quite a few times. When I first installed it I surely made sure where my ATO and Sump are when power is out. I do however have a very nice battery back up with ReefBoxx and 12v lithium 60ah. Which would keep the return going. But should that fail I still have about 3” of a 44gal sump to go before I’m even close to starting to flood. I’ll try and get better shots. And post soon if the whole setup. My first nem split and is now 2. Handful of coral changes. Aero crab to try and kill off a couple remaining bristles worms I got off someone’s rock I added. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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