87 Gallon Planet Aquarium Crystaline

[johnacharles93]

This is now my 4th tank that I have built since getting into this hobby. I recently sold my 65 Waterbox AIO and built out a 15 gallon AIO (haven't documented too much lately). I am once again starting over and this will by far be the nicest tank I have owned.

Tank:

• 87 Gallon - Planet Aquariums Crystaline 48"x24"x21", Internal Overflow

Lighting:

• Reefbreeders Meridian 45"

Sump:

• Bashsea Smart Series 30x15x16 Sump
• Red Sea ReefMat 500 Filter Roller
• Simplicity 240 DC Protein Skimmer

ATO:

• Tunze Osmolator 3
• Bashsea Smart Series 5-Gal Reservoir

Flow:

• 2x Reef Octopus Octo Pulse 4 (Pump Only)

Return Pump:

• Simplicity DC 1000

Heat:

• 2x Sicce Scuba 200w Heater

UV Filtration:

• Aqua Ultraviolet 25w
• Sicce 2.0 (pump)

Controller:

• Hydros X10
• Hydros XP8 Energy Bar
• Hydros WaveEngine v2
• 2x OctoPulse WaveEngine Adapters
• 2x Drive Port Cables
• Water Level Sensor (sump)
• Float Switch Sensor (skimmer)
• Leak Detector
• pH Probe
• Temperature Probe
• Command Bus Cables

I will be migrating all of my livestock from my 15 gallon over to this tank. The substrate is currently being cycled at my LFS and will be ready to go once my tank arrives. I will come back with photos once we get things set up.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Following along!

 

[johnacharles93]

Already a quick change to the sump. Ditching the sump from Planet Aquariums.

Adding these:

• Bashsea Smart Series 36x15x16 Sump
• Bashsea Smart Series 5 Gallon ATO Container
• Red Sea ReefMat 500 Filter Roller

 

[NyteRyder1]

Already a quick change to the sump. Ditching the sump from Planet Aquariums.

Adding these:

• Bashsea Smart Series 36x15x16 Sump
• Bashsea Smart Series 5 Gallon ATO Container
• Red Sea ReefMat 500 Filter Roller

Just following your build. I’m very new to reefing. Why did you make this change?

 

[johnacharles93]

Just following your build. I’m very new to reefing. Why did you make this change?

Fair question. I have never had a sump before. I have always had AIOs (all in one) or HOB (hang on the back) filtration. My main goal with this tank outside of going bigger and better than any of my other tanks, I want to have a somewhat autonomous tank. The sump provided with the tank pretty much took up the entire space inside of the stand.

So by removing the allocated spots from the sump that were designated for filter socks, I am able to replace it with a roller mat saving space. So now, I have a smaller sump with space for the 5G ATO reservoir and for dosing containers.

 

[NyteRyder1]

Fair question. I have never had a sump before. I have always had AIOs (all in one) or HOB (hang on the back) filtration. My main goal with this tank outside of going bigger and better than any of my other tanks, I want to have a somewhat autonomous tank. The sump provided with the tank pretty much took up the entire space inside of the stand.

So by removing the allocated spots from the sump that were designated for filter socks, I am able to replace it with a roller mat saving space. So now, I have a smaller sump with space for the 5G ATO reservoir and for dosing containers.

That’s great. The tank I’m considering is a reef ready kit and there’s no room for a roller mat. It’s an IM NUVO EXT 50. 50 is as large as I can realistically go. I live in an apartment and it will share a 15 amp circuit.

 

[johnacharles93]

That’s great. The tank I’m considering is a reef ready kit and there’s no room for a roller mat. It’s an IM NUVO EXT 50. 50 is as large as I can realistically go. I live in an apartment and it will share a 15 amp circuit.

I have had two AIOs and both had filter socks. They 100% did the trick and worked well, you just have to remember to change them regularly.

 

[johnacharles93]

I have had a couple people PM about where I am getting all of this stuff and I wanted to take a second and plug the shop. They are a LFS but have a great ecommerce store where they can source just about anything you need. The site is called Matt's Corals.

 

[NyteRyder1]

I have had a couple people PM about where I am getting all of this stuff and I wanted to take a second and plug the shop. They are a LFS but have a great ecommerce store where they can source just about anything you need. The site is called Matt's Corals.

Nice! I’m in Grove City! I found out about Matt’s from someone on here who responded to my intro thread and visited them last week just to check them out. Very nice shop and my kid only cares about going back to per the cat.

 

[johnacharles93]

Nice! I’m in Grove City! I found out about Matt’s from someone on here who responded to my intro thread and visited them last week just to check them out. Very nice shop and my kid only cares about going back to per the cat.

Dude, that's hilarious! My daughter says the same exact thing. She likes the fish, but is obsessed with his cat haha.

 

[johnacharles93]

Another update! Install scheduled tentatively for Friday! Made up my mind on the controllers and power heads.
HYDROS:

• HYDROS Control X10 (HDRS-CX10) x1
• HYDROS Control XP8 Energy Bar (HDRS-CXP8) x1
• HYDROS WaveEngine v2 Pump Controller (HDRS-WE2) x1
• HYDROS Reef Octopus Varios 2/4 & OctoPulse 2/4 WaveEngine Pump Adapter (HDRS-WE-OCTPA) x2
• HYDROS Drive Port Cable (HDRS-KRKN-DRC) x2
• HYDROS Water Level Sensor (HDRS-LS-202H) x1
• HYDROS Float Switch Sensor with Magnetic Mount (HDRS-FLOAT) x1
• HYDROS Leak Detection Sensor (HDRS-LS-100H) x1
• HYDROS 6ft System Command Bus Cable (HDRS-CBC-0008) x3

Bundled with X10:

• pH probe
• Temperature sensor
• Calibration solutions & beaker
• Dosing tubing x4

Pumps (connected via WaveEngine):

• Reef Octopus Octo Pulse 4 Pump Only (OCT-OP4-PM) x2

 

[johnacharles93]

Tank was officially installed. Hydros is still a work in process, but I am making some progress. Doesn't look like I am going to be able to fit it into the sump so I am working on alternative solutions there.

I added 4 new fish.

• Blue spot jawfish
• Hippo Tang
• Scopus Tang
• Some sort of pink anthias

 

[Finn450]

Nice build. I am looking at the 5ft version. When she's up and running, I'd like to get your thought on the Maggie Muffler overflow system...thanks.

 

[johnacharles93]

Nice build. I am looking at the 5ft version. When she's up and running, I'd like to get your thought on the Maggie Muffler overflow system...thanks.

Thank you! I didn't know that existed, but I just ordered one. I will let you know once it arrives!

 

[Finn450]

Thank you! I didn't know that existed, but I just ordered one. I will let you know once it arrives!

Oh, I thought all the Crystaline systems came with the Maggie Mufflers.

 

[mlivvy]

I ordered the same tank! More pics!

 

[johnacharles93]

Oh, I thought all the Crystaline systems came with the Maggie Mufflers.

I am not sure. I definitely don't have one but maybe they forgot to ship it?

 

[johnacharles93]

I ordered the same tank! More pics!

I am working on cabling and organizing the tech. Once I get that sorted, I will take more pictures. It is kind of boring with 6 fish that basically hide all day. Corals will be going in next week!

 

[EricR]

Following. Looking into 5' tanks for upgrade and the Tideline 60" is interesting but hard to find much info on them.

Like you, I've never had a sump before and the few pictures I could find for the Tideline sumps looked pretty funky, in terms of how the chambers are configured.

 

[johnacharles93]

Following. Looking into 5' tanks for upgrade and the Tideline 60" is interesting but hard to find much info on them.

Like you, I've never had a sump before and the few pictures I could find for the Tideline sumps looked pretty funky, in terms of how the chambers are configured.

The included sump was too big. I needed room for ATO, and dosing reservoirs so I opted for the Bashsea sump instead.