sachabballi reef September 25, 2013 Share September 25, 2013 Lol...true... Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM September 25, 2013 Share September 25, 2013 Not submersible, but my reeflo blowhole 1450 is doing 700 at that head. The 2900 is supposed to do twice that. It is totally silent, and cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy September 25, 2013 Author Share September 25, 2013 Not submersible, but my reeflo blowhole 1450 is doing 700 at that head. The 2900 is supposed to do twice that. It is totally silent, and cheap. i was just talking to richard about your purchase of his pump and wanted to get your input. you're a mind reader! silent is a strong word - i like that. darn it, i need to visit again to check it out. what was the temp increase like with it's use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM September 25, 2013 Share September 25, 2013 Not totally sure, but I havent had temperature problems. We kept the house at 78 this summer and the tank stayed right around there, so it must not add much. It truly is silent until you get up on it. Bet you didnt notice you were standing on top of it when you were down there on Saturday. Come back any time to check it out, because I could use your advice on some reconfiguration. I havent hooked up the Blackfin I bought from Richard yet. It takes 2 inch PVC instead of 1 inch, and I need to decide how much to replumb to add it. Plus it needs a teardown and a clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy September 26, 2013 Author Share September 26, 2013 that's good to know. it seems all the problems i was reading about had to do with running it on too small a system and thus the pump not cooling appropriately because of heat concentration in a smaller water volume. not the case with my system and i think the plan will then to be to keep my dc10500 running my one return full bore right now in the sea swirls of the 265 then use a 1450 to go upstairs to the 46 and then the other dc10500 i have for peripherals, return to the frag tank and refugium tanks and that will be that. two internal and the 1450 external. i prefer the 1450 over the 2700 as the former is only 1" vs the larger inlet/outlet of the latter. i also didn't leave a ton of room from the left sump to the wall so that will make plumbing easier and drilling the bulkhead easier too. thanks for the input, sir. what are you going to use the blackfin for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM September 26, 2013 Share September 26, 2013 I am replacing my 1450 with the blackfin to get more volume upstairs as well as run all of my reactors and such through a manifold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy September 26, 2013 Author Share September 26, 2013 I am replacing my 1450 with the blackfin to get more volume upstairs as well as run all of my reactors and such through a manifold. so...PM me a price, por favor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy September 26, 2013 Author Share September 26, 2013 (edited) i got diatoms - score! Edited September 26, 2013 by monkiboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM September 26, 2013 Share September 26, 2013 haha. Have you plumbed in your existing sump with all of it's current bio life into it? You should have plenty of "live" at your house, so you don't have to start from scratch. By the way, I know you got those drops, but Wade made a good point on some other thread about how you want not just the nitrifying bacteria which the Dr Tims and the ammonium chloride drops grow, but also the bacteria responsible for decaying organic matter down into ammonia in the first place. You miss growing that second one if you only use the Dr Tims and the drops. You might think about tossing in a few chunks of fish food from upstairs into the tank to let it get nasty and start those too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy September 26, 2013 Author Share September 26, 2013 haha. Have you plumbed in your existing sump with all of it's current bio life into it? You should have plenty of "live" at your house, so you don't have to start from scratch. By the way, I know you got those drops, but Wade made a good point on some other thread about how you want not just the nitrifying bacteria which the Dr Tims and the ammonium chloride drops grow, but also the bacteria responsible for decaying organic matter down into ammonia in the first place. You miss growing that second one if you only use the Dr Tims and the drops. You might think about tossing in a few chunks of fish food from upstairs into the tank to let it get nasty and start those too? no the 46 and that sump are separate for the time being. i decided that i was going to get the 265 cycled on it's own to make sure i didn't have any issues with levels and my current livestock, namely the nems which can be sensitive. i have some aiptasia in my 46 system that i dont want in my 265 and i have one noticeable sprout on just about every rock and ten or so on the sand bed so without knowing more about how it spreads/spore dispersion, etc i don't want to chance bringing it into my new system. i'm being ridiculously aware of what i'm adding. i don't want to deal with anything down the road as a surprise. i will have to check out that post and do some research on what wade is referencing and ask dr. tim his input on that matter - he is usually rather candid about his products, what they are able to do and any/if any shortcomings or supplemental methods for optimal result. thanks for the input, alan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef September 26, 2013 Share September 26, 2013 (edited) You are the only person I have seen HAPPY about diatoms,lol As far as I can tell looking good! Really like that sunrise/sunset on your LEDs..... Edited September 26, 2013 by smallreef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy September 27, 2013 Author Share September 27, 2013 Can't wait to get my dc12000... I bet the 20000 will be a freaking beast! kim, also saltsupply has them in stock and the new dc1000II - http://www.saltysupply.com/Waveline-DC12000-Internal-External-Pump-w-Controll-p/h2o1171.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmatte September 28, 2013 Share September 28, 2013 Man, I stopped by and saw the progress today and boy oh boy, this thing is looking SWEET! Pics do it no justice. The rock work is absolutely amazing. Good job bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy September 28, 2013 Author Share September 28, 2013 Man, I stopped by and saw the progress today and boy oh boy, this thing is looking SWEET! Pics do it no justice. The rock work is absolutely amazing. Good job bro. thank you, sir. and thanks for posting up! can't wait to have this thing cycled and my first fish in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengeeee September 28, 2013 Share September 28, 2013 Man, I stopped by and saw the progress today and boy oh boy, this thing is looking SWEET! Pics do it no justice. The rock work is absolutely amazing. Good job bro. Agreed... The large display (and the smaller one upstairs), are just incredible. The fit and finish is perfect all around. Very clean setup. Thanks Marcos for being patient with me as I drooled over your tanks and asked a million questions. The RBTA and chromis have settled in perfectly btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy September 28, 2013 Author Share September 28, 2013 Agreed... The large display (and the smaller one upstairs), are just incredible. The fit and finish is perfect all around. Very clean setup. Thanks Marcos for being patient with me as I drooled over your tanks and asked a million questions. The RBTA and chromis have settled in perfectly btw. thank you, sir! i really appreciate the feedback. be sure to post up or text if you have any questions as you get restarted on your own quest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM September 29, 2013 Share September 29, 2013 Did you ever hear from Dr Tim about bacteria that turn organics into ammonia being needed as well as nitrifying ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy September 29, 2013 Author Share September 29, 2013 Did you ever hear from Dr Tim about bacteria that turn organics into ammonia being needed as well as nitrifying ones? totally forgot but tossed a piece of shrimp in the overflow as i didn't have time to research it or post up in his dedicated section on 3reef, yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkiboy October 4, 2013 Author Share October 4, 2013 new toy came in the mail today - mp60 definitely underestimated how large the whole thing is together, haha. thankfully only half of it goes inside the tank! and boy oh boy do you feel some flow! best thing is that it's actually quieter than my mp40 which now has me investigating what's going on with my mp40, haha. even at full bore, just a slight hum. i'm really impressed as i thought it would louder. anywho, nothing much else to report. still cycling away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime October 4, 2013 Share October 4, 2013 Nice toy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Puckstable October 4, 2013 Share October 4, 2013 I'm jelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 October 4, 2013 Share October 4, 2013 Sweet! !! Just call Ecotech they will send another wetside in a heart beat. They just sent me a new Gen2 & power supply. No charge! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef October 5, 2013 Share October 5, 2013 Very fun new toy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackers October 5, 2013 Share October 5, 2013 I stopped by today and gotta say, the setup is top notch. What a beautiful reef you have starting up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengeeee October 5, 2013 Share October 5, 2013 Nice and will keep you're tank looking clean and natural. I take it that chord from the jebao wasn't cutting it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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