HotRocks SPS Dominant 425XL. Yes, Another Tank...

[MnFish1]

Just adding a few coral pics tonight

. You need a new camera. ... No - really... Actually - could you show a complete pic of your tank?

 

[MnFish1]

Love that clown, and the land of the frags! It’s going to be awesome when it grows out!

JF is actually local to me, so I get to oogle his stuff in person at all our local swaps

That clown is a keeper

 

[AngryMike2016]

What kind of clown is that?

 

[HotRocks]

. You need a new camera. ... No - really... Actually - could you show a complete pic of your tank?

Lol, it's a brand new camera!!! Just got it yesterday and the first time I've ever stuck a camera underwater for pics.

I will get the lighting right and play with it when I have more time. There are some FTS in this thread. I will get some newer pics up this weekend when I have some time.

 

[HotRocks]

What kind of clown is that?

Well, it's supposed to be a storm clown. It looks kind of like its almost a storm clown. I kinda like it.

That clown is a keeper

Thanks, I do like it.

 

[Blackfish823]

Return pump question. Do you think the vectra S2 is enough for this tank? What percentage are you running it? Any manifold? Thanks

 

[HotRocks]

Return pump question. Do you think the vectra S2 is enough for this tank? What percentage are you running it? Any manifold? Thanks

I do wish I would have went with the L2. I may switch it eventually. If the Apex flow sensor is correct I get around 3x turnover per hour. Running full bore 360gph. I do not run a manifold of any sort. Strictly using as a return only.

 

[Brew12]

I do wish I would have went with the L2. I may switch it eventually. If the Apex flow sensor is correct I get around 3x turnover per hour. Running full bore 360gph. I do not run a manifold of any sort. Strictly using as a return only.

The S2 should give you much more flow than that.
I know some of the Vectra's have issues where they don't reach the rated flow even with almost no head so I wonder if you got a defective one. I'd consider reaching out to the manufacturer if it is still under warranty.

 

[Gary Inwood]

Loving it so far

 

[HotRocks]

Loving it so far

Thanks me too!

 

[HotRocks]

Update:

Well my SPS journey has taught me several things...

We live in a newer home that we built just over 2 years ago, and my wife, kids, and dogs are home most of the time. We also have mostly gas appliances. So my house is plumb full of C02!

Anyway with the Apex and constant monitoring of the pH, I have been keeping windows open (when the weather allows) during the day to maintain a pH of around 8.1 that falls to 7.95 during the night. Well I added the BRS C02 scrubber yesterday. My pH was 8.05 when I added it and hasn't dropped a bit overnight. Be interesting to see what it climbs to today. I am aiming for the optimal 8.3 mark.

Back to daily alkalinity testing to see if consumption increases with the higher pH!

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-...yssdJ1DL2-Afr1lH_I1gGJSPXhZLoxshoCQx4QAvD_BwE

 

[Brew12]

Update:

Well my SPS journey has taught me several things...

We live in a newer home that we built just over 2 years ago, and my wife, kids, and dogs are home most of the time. We also have mostly gas appliances. So my house is plumb full of C02!

Anyway with the Apex and constant monitoring of the pH, I have been keeping windows open (when the weather allows) during the day to maintain a pH of around 8.1 that falls to 7.95 during the night. Well I added the BRS C02 scrubber yesterday. My pH was 8.05 when I added it and hasn't dropped a bit overnight. Be interesting to see what it climbs to today. I am aiming for the optimal 8.3 mark.

Back to daily alkalinity testing to see if consumption increases with the higher pH!

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-...yssdJ1DL2-Afr1lH_I1gGJSPXhZLoxshoCQx4QAvD_BwE

Good luck with that! I went the same route at one point before giving up. I was having to change reagent at least once a week and more often when I first set it up. Had I kept using it, I think it would have been the most expensive thing in my system.

 

[HotRocks]

Good luck with that! I went the same route at one point before giving up. I was having to change reagent at least once a week and more often when I first set it up. Had I kept using it, I think it would have been the most expensive thing in my system.

Well, hopefully I will be ok! Media hasn't changed color yet at all and my pH is consistently 8.2-8.3 now. How long will it last... Don't know yet

 

[Brew12]

Well, hopefully I will be ok! Media hasn't changed color yet at all and my pH is consistently 8.2-8.3 now. How long will it last... Don't know yet

Don't worry about the color change so much. With your Apex you can rely on your monitoring to let you know when it needs changing. You may also get a little more life out of it by adding more water to the reactor.

 

[HotRocks]

Don't worry about the color change so much. With your Apex you can rely on your monitoring to let you know when it needs changing. You may also get a little more life out of it by adding more water to the reactor.

My consumption is increasing considerably as well. I will add a bit more water thanks for the tip on that

 

[HotRocks]

FTS compliments of @Crabs McJones

Also a couple pics of the frags he delivered yesterday!

 

[RichtheReefer21]

The millepora maniac is spreading the love. Liking it.

I love the scape sir.

 

[CDavmd]

Not sure how I missed this one...great build! Glad to see another 425xl out there on the SPS heavy side.

Mine has been a slow 18 month build to fill point but just hit the 4 month post cycle and things are taking off.

I use the BRS jumbo CO2 canisters with the feed coming from the a line I put into my ATO Fresh water reservoir in my basement. The slightly humid air really prolongs the life of the media. You can also plumb the feed from the skimmer which I employ in my frag system but you’ll need a water trap as it tends to be overly humidified.

My DT has hit pH’s of 8.6 and I’ve had to add a line to my apex to turn the skimmer off when greater than pH 8.5.

Enjoying your build! Following.

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Not sure how I missed this one...great build! Glad to see another 425xl out there on the SPS heavy side.

Mine has been a slow 18 month build to fill point but just hit the 4 month post cycle and things are taking off.

I use the BRS jumbo CO2 canisters with the feed coming from the a line I put into my ATO Fresh water reservoir in my basement. The slightly humid air really prolongs the life of the media. You can also plumb the feed from the skimmer which I employ in my frag system but you’ll need a water trap as it tends to be overly humidified.

My DT has hit pH’s of 8.6 and I’ve had to add a line to my apex to turn the skimmer off when greater than pH 8.5.

Enjoying your build! Following.

@Rakie
@GoVols

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Bump ;Troll