Elos 160 - First Build

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I enjoy reading through build threads so I figure I will make one for my current project.
I posted on my local club site so why not go big and get international criticism.

Purchased a used Elos 160 complete setup from Jacksonville FL and am in the process of setting it up to my liking so I can transfer the contents from my current 75gal.

This will be my first build (prior aquariums purchased already setup).
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The elos sump had been modified so I pulled out all the glass/plastic baffles and took a shot at designing my own sump.

My first attempt did not go so well (during water flow test the water was fairly loud because i guess i made the drain area too small and it flowed too fast. I cut out baffles again and I think its better now.
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New idea

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I will attempt the plumbing this weekend and see what happens. I eventually want to run a frag tank supplied via return pump manifold in the left side of the cabinet (its divided in half) and have it gravity feed back into return pump chamber. I will place my gfo carbon and pellet reactors on far left.

I saw a similar setup from Italy with the dual sump idea and asked him for some of his photos.
My rough drawing
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Italian setup
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I use an osmolator for ATO and was thinking of an external water reservoir for RO water maybe hidden inside some wicker enclosure on right side of cabinet for looks. That will allow more room in cabinet and easy filling until i figure out somehow to automate it filling itself without constantly turning RO filter on/off every time float valve drops a little.
 
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I currently use an apex with brs dosers for 2part but this setup came with a ghl stand alone 4 pump doser. Still on the fence as to which would be best. This one would only use one outlet on the apex power bar.

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Sump finally coming together.
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Thanks to Vincente at Evolution Aquatics
 
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Looking good!! Love the aquascape!! :)
 
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I worked on the plumbing a little more to get it cleaned up
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Bought a BRS deluxe reactor to simplify gfo change-out. Seems to be working well enough for my needs. Will order another to run beside it for carbon.
Left one outlet available on manifold for future use if need be.
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Installed my radion power supplies on left compartment on the underside of the aquarium. Have to free up the third light so I can install it in the remaining space.
 
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I hate purple PVC primer! Unnecessary IMO, my current frag tank integration I did without and it's so much cleaner. Everything else looks nice.

If I didn't already have a few tanks empty, not in use I would pick up that tank your selling. Want to do some trades? :D
 
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I didnt know there is clear primer available until after i finished. I really have no need for more equipment, the new system is complete. Maybe I can sell rock and coral and trade some of the remaining stuff for sps
 

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