ToXIc's Oceanic Voyage (a 120g Tech Tank build)

[ToXIc]

6 days a counting.. i cant wait gonna pick up my new system...
i'm purchasing an entire system from a reefer...

details
120 Gallon Oceanic Tech Series Stand and Tank
Coralife Aqualight Pro 2x250hqi; 2 x 96 pc
1/4hp JBJ Artica Titanium Chiller DBA-200
Korallin C1502 Calcium Reactor w/ Regulator, Lifter, 5lb CO2 Tank
Extra 5lb CO2 Tank
Pinpoint PH Controller
Pinpoint PH Monitor
Pinpoint ORP Monitor
Ecotech Vortec MP40w x 2 w/ battery back-up
Tunze Osmolator 3155 with Tunze Kalk Doser
AquaC EV 240 Protein Skimmer w/ Mag Drive 18 & JG Fitting
Custom Acrylic Sump made by Glasscages.com
Mag Drive 9.5 x 2
Kent RO/DI Maxxima Hi-S w/ back flush kit
Kent RO/DI Float Valve
RO/DI + Salt Water Storage Bins with Mag Drive 9.5 pump and remote switch
Tropic Marin Pro Reef Salt 200 gallon
Various Testing Sets w/ Milwaukee Refractometer
Various Additives

 

[Captain Nemo]

WOW!!! Sounds like you scored an awesome setup!!! Make sure you post pics!

 

[ToXIc]

you bet i will.. but unfortunately i only have a point n shoot camera..

 

[Captain Nemo]

dosent mater. Pics are pics in my book!

 

[butts182]

wow, that's definitely a full system...point and shoot is ok...i get some pretty darm good pics with my point and shoot...way better than i do with my gf/s dslr (because no macro lens and i don't know how to use it yet, plus no post processing)

 

[ToXIc]

Yes it iz lol

I'll be picking up everything on Sunday after a 3 hr drive (one way)



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[Zef004]

Sweet man.It's about time.
If you need any help let me know bud.

 

[ToXIc]

Sweet man.It's about time.
If you need any help let me know bud.

Zef!!!!

Yeah it is about time. I first brokered the deal in Jan. Had to wait for funds.
I'll probably need help with the calcium reactor.


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[Tabasco1]

Wow, nice find on a complete set up! Pretty much just add water and you are in business!

 

[Zef004]

Can do. Bill is one of the best guy around here for calcium reactor. Hit him up.

 

[ToXIc]

ok guys return question..
the tank has 2 returns, currently the previous owner is running 2 Mag 9.5 on them. One goes directly from the sump to the display and the other Mag is running trough the 1/4 chiller before going into the display tank..

now this doesn't seem to be efficient enough..
1: is the flow from the Mag 9.5 to much for efficient heat exchange?
2: i dont like how the display will get 2 different temp water.. (sure it will mix eventually)
3: running both returns to the display off one pump intersected by the chiller doesn't seem feasible also.. because of the heat exchange or am i wrong?

am i over analyzing this?

 

[ToXIc]

3days left.

Anyone got some input on the return question I posted?



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[NeverlosT]

I wouldnt stress the different return water temps too much. Ideally, the difference will be very minor and if it isnt pointed directly at a coral you should not have an issue. I would worry a bit about water flow that fast through a chiller but look up the spec of the chiller online and it will give a max flow rate, see if you are inside the box.

If you need help with the calcium reactor, let me know via PM, I have the same one and can provide some tips.

good luck and have fun!

 

[Zef004]

I always had one return pump go to the chiller then split into my return lines into the DT on 1 side. Just make it's not pointing on any coral and good low flow around 500gph

 

[ToXIc]

Thanks for the advice. One question how much return flown (gph) should I use.



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[subdrive]

Seriously, can't wait to see your setup man!!

 

[jhs]

Makin me envious w/ all the equipment you have.......

 

[ToXIc]

update!!!

got all the equipment this morning after 6 hrs driving.. on to the pics..

a van crammed with equipment

some of the stuff unloaded..

tank/stand/chiller/calcium reactor/light

sump(w)/skimmer/topoff/return pumps/ballasts

ro/plumbing/bunch o' extra stuff

tests kits/salts/bunch o' extra stuff

the van was a 2 seater.. but it was 3 of us.. so we made a 3rd....

 

[ToXIc]

Got the electrical and wiring done. Plumbing almost done also but got to get some more supplies.



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[meisen]

Beautiful looking tank...can't wait to see what you do with it.