AZMSGT build thread

lkriley · Jan 6, 2020

My calcium stays pretty high, hasn't seemed to be an issue thus far.

Gene Ashton · Jan 6, 2020

AZMSGT said:
More progress.

I added water to the tank and started it cycling. It’s got Dr Tims and Microbacter7 in it. The MP-40s are running to provide flow.

Also been working on the dry side of the cabinet. Mounted most of the power supplies and controls.

I can’t run the sump till I clamp the main return line. The clamp I need(want) will be here Thursday to secure the return line. Once that is secure, I’ll be able to get the sump running. It’s all about steps to get to the end.

Also installed LED under cabinet lights.

What light kit is that? Is it bright enough to help?

AZMSGT · Jan 7, 2020

Gene Ashton said:
What light kit is that? Is it bright enough to help?

That is the EcoTech MultiLight RMS. You buy all the parts separately. I removed the vertical arms on mine and went to wires to hold the bar and lights. I did this for easier tank cover removal.
If you’re interested in the vertical arms PM me, I’ll make a good deal. 50% BRS price plus shipping. USA only.

the lights are Radion G430pros so yes, they are bright enough.

I went from this

to this

Katrina71 · Jan 7, 2020

Sorry about your crab murders and the mp40 issue.

AZMSGT · Jan 7, 2020

Katrina71 said:
Sorry about your crab murders and the mp40 issue.

Thanks, It’s all part of the reefing journey I suppose. Things won’t always go as planned.

Gene Ashton · Jan 7, 2020

AZMSGT said:
More progress.

I added water to the tank and started it cycling. It’s got Dr Tims and Microbacter7 in it. The MP-40s are running to provide flow.

Also been working on the dry side of the cabinet. Mounted most of the power supplies and controls.

I can’t run the sump till I clamp the main return line. The clamp I need(want) will be here Thursday to secure the return line. Once that is secure, I’ll be able to get the sump running. It’s all about steps to get to the end.

Also installed LED under cabinet lights.

I meant how did these lights work out in the cabinet area?

AZMSGT · Jan 7, 2020

Gene Ashton said:
I meant how did these lights work out in the cabinet area?

They worked great, only negative is that the glue that holds them up has started to give out. Probably my fault, I didn’t clean the surface with alcohol before sticking them up. I likely should have used the little clamp things in the kit. Otherwise I recommend them. They are from Home Depot BTW.

Commercial Electric 12 in. (30 cm) Linkable RGBW Indoor LED Flexible Tape Light Kit (4-Strip Pack) 17898 - The Home Depot

This Commercial Electric tape light kit includes 4 x 12 in. linkable indoor RGBW LED tape lights, power supply, mounting hardware and various connector wires. The LED's are extremely energy efficient,

www.homedepot.com

AZMSGT · Jan 8, 2020

Added 6 fish to the tank today. Thanks @Humblefish
1 Potters Angel
1 Kole tang
1 Tomni Tang
1 Lyretail Anthias
1 Red fire fish
1 Purple fire fish

This should be the last of the fish I put in the tank. Now I am down to adding a few more corals and letting everything settle in and grow.

AZMSGT · Jan 8, 2020

Here's a brief 24sec Video of my tank. Just posting it to show progress.

lkriley · Jan 8, 2020

Wow, the tank looks great so far. I love the frag shelf. Do you plan to attach them on the reef? If so, where? I definitely see a beautiful future for your tanK!!

AZMSGT · Jan 9, 2020

lkriley said:
Wow, the tank looks great so far. I love the frag shelf. Do you plan to attach them on the reef? If so, where? I definitely see a beautiful future for your tanK!!

Thanks, Yes, all those frags will get attached.. reason they are still on the rack is I’m not sure just where I want to put them yet. Also I want to be sure I put them at a good height. Using the rack it allows me to acclimate frags going from low light down low to brighter light up high.

AZMSGT · Jan 18, 2020

The ATO/AWC system is now fully operational.

GHL Maxi doser pumps drain and fill the system.

GHL optical sensors are used to monitor levels

Here’s the feed tubes

The red line is the AWC drain line.

Storage tanks are in the garage.

lkriley · Jan 20, 2020

Hey AZMSGT! This is looking so complicated to me. I am sure you are totally competent to do it. For me, I would be lost...lol. I may have to hire you in a year or two to come make my dream set-up!!

Blutspitze · Jan 27, 2020

Awesome! Loving to see the AWS set up, looks great!

ScottB · Feb 1, 2020

Just curious. I saw your post on another thread about tank manufacturer choices where you said you would never do Red Sea tank again. Which brought me to read up on your experience here.

Aside from the flimsy stand, what has changed your mind about RSR tanks? My only complaint about them is the flimsy ABS plumbing. My LFS probably has >100 RS tanks in service without failures (beyond the flimsy plumbing).

All that said, I do think WB is using better materials and I prefer some of their design choices as well.

AZMSGT · Feb 1, 2020

ScottB said:
Just curious. I saw your post on another thread about tank manufacturer choices where you said you would never do Red Sea tank again. Which brought me to read up on your experience here.

Aside from the flimsy stand, what has changed your mind about RSR tanks? My only complaint about them is the flimsy ABS plumbing. My LFS probably has >100 RS tanks in service without failures (beyond the flimsy plumbing).

All that said, I do think WB is using better materials and I prefer some of their design choices as well.

The stand is one major consideration that now has me turned off. Also they didn’t handle things very well with the 750 issues. Also some other tanks in their line have been experiencing issues. Lastly, I HATE the control valve and plumbing. For the money there are other tanks I would look at if I did it all over again.

lkriley · Feb 7, 2020

Any updates? Curious if you have any of your tanks started up yet???

AZMSGT · Feb 7, 2020

lkriley said:
Any updates? Curious if you have any of your tanks started up yet???

Huh?

lkriley · Feb 7, 2020

AZMSGT said:
Huh?

I missed your 8 Jan post...sorry. Just scrolled up and found it. Looking great so far!!

AZMSGT · Feb 11, 2020

I had my Maxi up and running with RO tubing as the in and out tubing. However I had one line pop off on me and I have not trusted the set up.

I saw a few pictures where APEX owners modified their DOS. Since the pump heads are practically identical I thought I would modify my MAXI pumps.

You need to cut the end off or it will get in the way of the tubing when the RO tube is installed in the new fittings.