Swimboy123 June 19, 2012 June 19, 2012 Hello All; After moving homes and taking down my last reef it is time to start building a new one!!! Total elapsed time: Less than one week. This new build is going to incorporate some of the same hardware (sump, frag tank, skimmer, etc) but is also featuring a brand new Marineland 250 DD tank with stand and canopy. The tank will be on the opposite side of the wall from the support hardware with the plumbing being piped through. The tank is in place currently but it's just sitting there. Pics of the tank and the move will be uploaded shortly!
Der ABT June 19, 2012 June 19, 2012 Man it was like 6 months ago (ok maybe a little longer) you were over my place getting some frags after the kalk episode...Glad to see you back up so quickly....i really wanted that 250 just glad i didnt. Cant wait to see some pics....hope you and the wife are doing well. are you reusing the equipment or?? love to see a listing.... oh and are you goign to get an even bigger clam now...with 36 inch deep tank you need at least a 38-40 inch clam.
Swimboy123 June 19, 2012 Author June 19, 2012 The "Kalk Episode" was last August timeframe and that was a crushing setback. But I think the tank recovered nicely and all the subsequent inhabitants have found good homes. I am re-using some of the equipment but there is going to be a couple of new editions such as 250w halides, biodenitrators, MP40W's, and the new addition of a "man room". I'll work on a complete equipment listing and will have it posted soon I'm not sure if I am going to get a bigger clam or not. That bad boy grew alot in my last system. Too big to fit into a 5 gallon bucket when I sold him! Had to drag him around in a freakin' cooler. But there definitely will be more than a few clams in this new build.... Stay tuned!!
Sharkey18 June 19, 2012 June 19, 2012 Hey, That sounds familiar! So awesome, can't wait to see the tank!
Swimboy123 June 19, 2012 Author June 19, 2012 OK, so here is a list of the existing equipment: Marineland 250 DD Tank Stand Canopy 2x250 IceCap MH Ballasts 2x250 IceCap MH Pendants 6x54w T5 3x Moonlights AquaEuroUSA BAS (Big A$$ Skimmer) 54 watt UV Sterilizer 100 mg Ozone Generator My Reef Creations HiFlow Sump My Reef Creations Dual Chamber Calcium Reactor 50 Gallon Acrylic Frag Tank with stand and canopy 4x110w VHO T-12 Koralin Biodenitrator 100 GPD RO unit Reeflo Dart Return Pump
roni June 19, 2012 June 19, 2012 Braden, What happened to your LEDs? Did you not like the growth/color when you had them?
BowieReefer84 June 19, 2012 June 19, 2012 (edited) Looking forward to following along. You may want to consider a 75gpd or 150gpd membrane rather than the 100gpd. The 100gpd has a much lower rejection rate leading to having to go through DI resin faster... Edited June 19, 2012 by BowieReefer84
Swimboy123 June 19, 2012 Author June 19, 2012 Roni; I loved the LEDs and will be going back to them as soon as my wife lets me. I wasn't sure how soon I was going to be getting a new tank and also was not sure what tank I would be getting. Sooner or later, I'm going to get A.byrnes to help me with a massive DIY build. But that will be after the initial tank is setup. @Bowie- I've thought about changing the membranes but I think I will go with what I have. I'm on a very tight budget and trust me, the wife acceptance factor has gone down alot when I pulled up with a 250 DD! Thanks for the info though!
BowieReefer84 June 19, 2012 June 19, 2012 Yea, I hear you. I am going to be setting up a 115gal, and it took a LOT of convincing... (Actually I just ordered it )
surf&turf June 19, 2012 June 19, 2012 Yea, I hear you. I am going to be setting up a 115gal, and it took a LOT of convincing... (Actually I just ordered it ) Just remember, its always easier to beg for forgiveness, than ask for permission.
Swimboy123 June 20, 2012 Author June 20, 2012 First, I would like to thank Piper27 for his help in moving this tank. It's great to have friends that you can call on when needed to move large pieces of glass and silicone around. The second truck came in handy too! I purchased the tank, stand, and canopy from another WAMAS member and needed to move it from his basement to mine. I ended up hiring two additional movers to help as the tank is large and quite heavy.
Ryan S June 20, 2012 June 20, 2012 gotta love those dimensions! only thing better would've been the 300g version!
Swimboy123 June 20, 2012 Author June 20, 2012 I tried to get the 300 but the wife nixed that one pretty quick (price) and the one on Wamas didn't have a stand or canopy. Kinda glad I got the 250 as the room is a bit more cramped than I anticipated!! Pics to follow shortly!
Ryan S June 20, 2012 June 20, 2012 Did you get the stock marineland canopy? If so, the 250w MHs won't fit inside. How are you going to use them with the canopy? Any thoughts yet on that?
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