Eshopps Mariner 130 Build Thread

[Mrcote1]

After being out of the hobby for about 4 years, im back (for the 4th time). This time im setting up the new Eshopps Mariner 130.

Aquascape is good to go and ive got the following equipment:

2x XR30 Radion G6 Blue Lights
2x MP40mQD powerheads
vectra M2 return Pump
Nyos Quantum 220 skimmer
IM Helios 700w Smart Heater

All the rock is marco rock and I used emarco400 for the aquascape. And I got 80lbs of special grade aragonite for the sand

 

[Mrcote1]

Pictures of the stand setup from tonight. Picking up the tank on saturday.

 

[Proud]

Pictures of the stand setup from tonight. Picking up the tank on saturd

 

[Proud]

Following

 

[Mrcote1]

 

[Mrcote1]

Got it filled with water yesterday. installed all equipment today and water is clearing up nicely. Put a couple pieces of live rock in to speed up the cycle.

Looking to put in the first round of fish in 3 weeks pending the cycle.

Need to get my wire management under control as well, the right side cabinet is not looking pretty

 

[tbrown]

Looks great!

 

[Mrcote1]

 

[Mrcote1]

Got the Kraken reef top installed today. First round of fish should be here from Dr. Reef next thursday

 

[Proud]

Got the Kraken reef top installed today. First round of fish should be here from Dr. Reef next thursday

exciting

 

[captivereef]

Quick question does the stand have leveling feet?

 

[tbrown]

Quick question does the stand have leveling feet?

The 70 doesn't.

 

[Mrcote1]

The Mariner 130 does, but they are small.

there are leveling feet underneath the middle of the stand, so you have no way of adjusting them As well.

If your floors are very unlevel they dont adjust very far out so I ended up just using playing cards Since my floors dip about 1/4" near my wall

 

[Peace River]

Nice tank!!!

 

[RWinfrey]

Check out how the klir di7 fits in the sump … if your looking for a roller mat

 

[Proud]

really really such beautiful Mariner 130

 

[Mrcote1]

Check out how the klir di7 fits in the sump … if your looking for a roller mat

Do you have any pictures or examples how to setup the rollermat into the sump for the Mariner 130? I definitely want a rollermat just havent figured that part out yet

The klir looks like it sits into a small round filter sock hole and the eshopps sump has large rectangular holes. The water level requirement is also a concern. 1.5" above the mounting point puts me very close to the top of the sunp and would certsinly overflow when i turn the return pump off since the mariner doesnt have a check valve anywhere (which surprised me)

 

[Mrcote1]

Actually.... im looking at the picture closer and its in the sump I have... can you send me links to the plates you have since ill need the playe to fit it into the rectangular holes, and looks like water level wouldnt be a concern because it looks like your water level is actually significantly lower than mine

 

[RWinfrey]

I just purchased a 12x12 1/4 inch piece of white acrylic

 

[RWinfrey]