Hello fellow reefers. I am in the process of pricing out a new build for a 150 gallon. My current tank is a 75g with a 30 long sump. I drilled this tank, plumbed it, built the stand, built the sump so I have some experience with that aspect. I am leaning (heavily) towards the SC 150 measuring 60x24x24. Going with the tank drilled for the shadow overflow. Possibly a 40 breeder sump.
I know the transfer will be a challenge, but I'm thinking at most it will take 2 days to transfer.
Here is my plan for the build and transfer:
Build the 150 in advance as much as I can in the garage - Stand, plumbing, sump, wiring/equipment layout etc.
Have about 150 gallons of new saltwater ready.
Transfer rock, livestock (fish will go in separate buckets), and water to a 100 gallon holding tank with heater and circulation pumps.
Take out old sand and rinse completely with RODI.
Move 75 gallon setup and assemble 150 in its place.
Finishing plumbing in the final location may be a time set back for pvc glue to dry.
Add rock scape with corals
Add clean and new sand
Add water
Does this plan sound functional? I have Never have done a transfer with big tanks. I have about 70 lbs of Fiji liverock in the display tank, thirteen 2-inch marine pure bricks in the sump, and another 10 lbs of rock in the refugium with a huge clump of cheato.
My 75 is a mixed reef, but I have a bunch of sps frags, mini colonies, and large colonies in there. Black box lighting. Corals are growing nicely IMO under 400 ish par at peak.
I want the new 150 to be geared towards sps. I am thinking of using the Noopsyche k7 3s and getting 4 of them. Is this enough power for a SPS dominant tank? I have no experience with Noops and don't want to spend 3 grand on radions, but want to get away from "generic" black boxes.
I'm going to have a ton more questions on the transfer and build, but I wanted to get the ball rolling on this thread. I'll share some more of my ideas regarding equipment as the thread goes on. Any insight on the transfer or experience with the SC 150 tank setups appreciated.
My 75 is pictured as of a few days ago under the blues.
I know the transfer will be a challenge, but I'm thinking at most it will take 2 days to transfer.
Here is my plan for the build and transfer:
Build the 150 in advance as much as I can in the garage - Stand, plumbing, sump, wiring/equipment layout etc.
Have about 150 gallons of new saltwater ready.
Transfer rock, livestock (fish will go in separate buckets), and water to a 100 gallon holding tank with heater and circulation pumps.
Take out old sand and rinse completely with RODI.
Move 75 gallon setup and assemble 150 in its place.
Finishing plumbing in the final location may be a time set back for pvc glue to dry.
Add rock scape with corals
Add clean and new sand
Add water
Does this plan sound functional? I have Never have done a transfer with big tanks. I have about 70 lbs of Fiji liverock in the display tank, thirteen 2-inch marine pure bricks in the sump, and another 10 lbs of rock in the refugium with a huge clump of cheato.
My 75 is a mixed reef, but I have a bunch of sps frags, mini colonies, and large colonies in there. Black box lighting. Corals are growing nicely IMO under 400 ish par at peak.
I want the new 150 to be geared towards sps. I am thinking of using the Noopsyche k7 3s and getting 4 of them. Is this enough power for a SPS dominant tank? I have no experience with Noops and don't want to spend 3 grand on radions, but want to get away from "generic" black boxes.
I'm going to have a ton more questions on the transfer and build, but I wanted to get the ball rolling on this thread. I'll share some more of my ideas regarding equipment as the thread goes on. Any insight on the transfer or experience with the SC 150 tank setups appreciated.
My 75 is pictured as of a few days ago under the blues.