Joshua's Tiki Tank, 100 Gallon Semi-Shallow

Scoundrelofsussex · Feb 28, 2021

DIY’er, Off roader and a Reefer? Here folks, we have a man of exquisite taste! Nice tank!

Tiki Reef Joshua · Feb 28, 2021

Haha. Thanks!

Tiki Reef Joshua · Feb 28, 2021

My other baby.

4kidsandapug · Feb 28, 2021

Tiki Reef Joshua said:
Thanks! It’s come a long way. Several changes. I’ll post some updates today when I get good pictures.

I’m confused as to why this thread hasn’t gotten more attention. What officially came with the tank? The website is abnormally vague and the woman I spoke to on the phone wasn’t exactly the friendliest.

Tiki Reef Joshua · Feb 28, 2021

The SC. I think there are different packages available. What I got was the tank with center overflow, wet side plumbing (which I used mostly), some flexible dry side plumbing which I did not use, 3 bulkheads (ABS), and a crappy leveling film which I threw away... I used a yoga mat per their recommendation.

I purchased separately an overflow box cover which is perfect for the area and is notched out for the return T.... you will want that. I also did all the dry plumbing separate and used different sump etc......

Tiki Reef Joshua · Feb 28, 2021

If I could do it all over again I would do external overflow I think, but I’m real happy with the tank so far. Especially for the price.

4kidsandapug · Feb 28, 2021

Are you running 3 prime 16 or 32?

4kidsandapug · Feb 28, 2021

Tiki Reef Joshua said:
If I could do it all over again I would do external overflow I think, but I’m real happy with the tank so far. Especially for the price.

Like a synergy or? Eshopps?

Tiki Reef Joshua · Feb 28, 2021

Now I’m running 3 XR 15s gen 4.... if I could go back in time and run hydras I would though... superior light and company IMO. I also run a simple sicce silent 4.0 return pump now instead of a vectra. I prefer the inexpensive sicce 100%. Perfect pump for my setup. I also run a sicce in my mixing station. AC pump in my sump is mandatory going forward.

Tiki Reef Joshua · Feb 28, 2021

4kidsandapug said:
Like a synergy or? Eshopps?

Maybe. I’d have to dive into the best option. But SC may have an exterior option. Glass Cages can spec it that way I know. My next tank will probably be a 5’ or 6’ x 2’x 20” with exterior overflow.... powered by T5 hydra combo.

Tiki Reef Joshua · Feb 28, 2021

Some Updates:

Some equipment has been replaced since the initial build. The first thing that got “upgraded” was my AI pucks to Gen 4 XR15 Radions. I wish I would have bought Hydras, but.... these will do for now. They will, however, be the last ecotech product I ever run.

I have also started running a Sicce Silent 4.0 AC pump as my return. This replaced my M1 Vectra that died just out of warranty. I’m Extremely happy with the Sicce. Definitely a better option for the way I run a tank. Dead quiet and totally reliable. I love it. I get the perfect amount of flow.

Also replaced, were my Maxpect Gyres. One of them was losing power, and the other was rusting into my tank from a failed magnet casing in the motor shaft. This also made it very loud. I wasn’t a fan anyway, so I went with the Red Sea Reefwaves. Well, I’m not a huge fan of them so far but after endless tinkering I believe I have gotten them dialed in. I may have rushed to judgment so I’m going to stew on them a while. The magnets are terrible, which is a problem, but they seem more consistent and easier to use than the Maxpect Gyres.