NEW BUILD/CADE REEF 2100 S2

[Liquid361]

I’ve been away from this hobby for a few years. Recently I’ve become more financially stable and have a larger home. I now have the time and resources to try this yet again. Today, I placed an order for a CADE 2100 S2. I also found an openbox deal from a site on a Abyzz A200 IPU so went ahead and ordered that. I’ll spend the next couple weeks shopping and trying to figure out exactly what I want to do and how I want to accomplish it. I figured I’d start this thread and update it as I go along.

Concerning lighting… I’m trying to decide between the Radion G6 X30 (4) or going with orphek Atlantis icon. I’d love to hear any thoughts or opinions. I’m most likely with a mixed reef setup… some SPS, LPS, and we’ll see what else.

For water movement I’ll order a few MP60’s. I’m not sure to what degree I’ll automate. I’m home 24/7/365 so it really isn’t a priority, but would like alarms going off should there be an issue I missed.

I’ll leave it here for now. I’m at the very start of this… still getting organized.

 

[EliMelly]

Good luck!

 

[Liquid361]

I’m going to run a macro reactor. I greatly appreciate beautifully designed, over engineered hardware. I REALLY love the Pax Bellum pieces. I spent awhile trying to understand the difference between the C30 and the N24. They are both rated for my system and have VASTLY different prices which confuses me. $900 vs $1600? While researching, I found a C30 on sale at Premium Aquatics for $1100 so I grabbed it despite still not really understanding the differences.
I’ve also been reading about issues others have had with this monster tank by CADE. Apparently it just doesn’t ship well and often has issues upon arrival which can take months to remedy. I’m happy to hear this because I needed something to stress out about.
I’ve been researching lighting as my next big purchase. I’ve used Kessil in the past as well as ecotech. I REALLY love the shimmer of the Kessil’s… but on a tank this size, I’m not sure. I’m also looking seriously at doing a hybrid system, using Aquatic Life’s 24in T5 Hybrid with the Radion G6 fixtures… I’m thinking 4, but I imagine I’d be fine with 3. I tend to go overboard in these situations, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Anybody have any thoughts or advice? I’d LOVE to hear any thoughts.

 

[lubeck]

If your doing sps then go with four radions If not dominant sps then three should be fine.

 

[Liquid361]

If your doing sps then go with four radions If not dominant sps then three should be fine.

I agree with you. I’m now trying to decide between the Pro and Blue. I really love the white light of the Pros, but also love the blue. If I’m going with four, would it be recommended to do two of each? Would this gain the benefits of both?

 

[lubeck]

I agree with you. I’m now trying to decide between the Pro and Blue. I really love the white light of the Pros, but also love the blue. If I’m going with four, would it be recommended to do two of each? Would this gain the benefits of both?

I’m not sure how it would blend. If you’re not supplementing with bars you might want to go blue. I was going to go blue but have four reefbrite bars and it was too blue. So switched to pros. I’m glad I did.

 

[Liquid361]

I’m not sure how it would blend. If you’re not supplementing with bars you might want to go blue. I was going to go blue but have four reefbrite bars and it was too blue. So switched to pros. I’m glad I did.

My original thought was to use the hybrid blade to supplement Pros with blues… but then I thought it would save money to try blending the two… somebody has to have tried this don’t you think?

 

[Liquid361]

I just placed an order from TBS for 200lbs of premium rock, 100lbs of base, and 120lbs of sand. It won’t arrive till beginning of march so that timeline should work for me. I never would’ve thought I’d spend so much on rock/sand… this hobby ain’t cheap!!
The tank ships this week and will arrive next week. So many things to do and so many things still to buy!!

 

[Liquid361]

I’m now trying to decide on a skimmer. I’ve narrowed it down to 3. The Elite 220 INT, the aeraqua duo ad600, and the NYOS quantum 220. Anyone have any directional advice here? I’m assuming they’re all really fine skimmers and I’d do well with either….?

 

[Liquid361]

I didn’t know this was available till I saw it another build so ordered one of these… the 800 Caddy.

 

[Liquid361]

My first piece of hardware arrived. It’s so much larger than I had imagined. but beautiful.

 

[Liquid361]

Here is my equipment list thus far with prices. Obviously, I’m not done yet. Wow this hobby has gotten a tad bit pricey. I’m considering a Climacontrol Heater/Chiller combo, but not sure yet.

2015 Reef Aquarium Hardware/shopping list

Aquarium/stand CADE 2200 S2 from Algaebarn ($7225.00) with CADE caddy Accessories Cabinet 800 ($1275)

• 2x Reef Octopus varioS 10 ($999)
• TECO Seachill TK2000h
• 3x Kessil A500 ($769)
• 2x VorTech MP60mQD - Mobius Ready QuietDrive Propeller Pump ($879.99)
• HI97115UC Bluetooth Marine Master Multiparameter Checker - Hanna Instruments ($449.99)
• 4x NemProtect MP60 Vortech Pump Wavemaker Guard
• Classic 57 Watt UV Black 3/4" Barb With Wiper - Aqua Ultraviolet ($664.90)
• 5x (XR727) XR30 G5 & G6 Radion Multi-Light RMS X Slide Bracket - Ecotech Marine ($24.26)
• RMS Multi-Light Tank Mount Arms (Set of 2) - Ecotech Marine ($151.59)
• 5x Radion XR30 G6 Pro LED Light Fixture - EcoTech Marine ($999.99)
• RMS Multi-Light Track 80.5" - Ecotech Marine ($139.47)
• XR30 High Intensity Radion Lens Kit (XR632) - EcoTech Marine ($24.99)
• HYDROS Triple Optical ATO Auto Top-Off Kit (Requires a Hydros Controller to Use) ($83.99)
• HYDROS Control XP8 (Controller Only) ($300.99)
• Elite 200 SSS Space Saver Super Cone Skimmer - Reef Octopus ($1129.99)

• A360X Refugium LED Light (360X) - Kessil ($449)​

• 2x Abyzz A200 IPU (3,800 gph) 3M Cord Controllable DC Pump - Abyzz ($2899.99)
• Pax Bellum C30 ARID Macro Algae Rector ($1650.00)
• Control X10 HYDROS Controller & Dosing System by Coralvue ($799.99)
• HYDROS Triple Optical ATO Auto Top-Off Kit (Requires a Hydros Controller to Use) ($83.99)
• HYDROS Leak Detection Sensor ($41.99

• Syncra Silent Water Pump 1.5 (358 gph) 6 ft. Head - Sicce ($79.99)​

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• Miscellaneous Supplies
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• Ecotech Marine Cable Tie and Mount Kit - Ecotech Marine
• TURBOSTART 900 Saltwater (32 oz) Live Nitrifying Bacteria - Fritz
• 2x RO Float Valve Auto Shut Off Kit - Aquatic Life
• Coral RX PRO Dip - (1 oz) - Thrive Aquatics
• HydroPlex Broad Spectrum Dip for New Fish (1/2 L - 16.9 oz) - Ruby Reef
• 4x Coral Pro Salt Sack (55 lbs Makes 200 Gallons) - Red Sea
• AccuDrip Fish and Coral Drip Acclimator - Innovative Marine

 

[lubeck]

seems like a solid list. Very similar to what I have. How do you plan to configure the mp60’s? Are you doing sand?

 

[Liquid361]

seems like a solid list. Very similar to what I have. How do you plan to configure the mp60’s? Are you doing sand?

Much thanks! My correct plan is two on each end, staggered, one near surface and one below… however, this plan might change once tank is here. What about yourself?
I’ve ordered 120lbs of sand from TBS along with 300lbs of live rock.

 

[lubeck]

Much thanks! My correct plan is two on each end, staggered, one near surface and one below… however, this plan might change once tank is here. What about yourself?
I’ve ordered 120lbs of sand from TBS along with 300lbs of live rock.

From experience the sand won’t stay put with 4 mp60s.

 

[Liquid361]

From experience the sand won’t stay put with 4 mp60s.

I’m not using fine reef sand… using the live sand from TBS. I’m hoping it’ll stay, but will find another option of not. Thanks for the info though!!!
What did you do as far as flow goes? The other option I was considering are two Gyre XF350’s and two MP60’s. I haven’t ordered yet…

 

[Featherweight]

Great start. Id consider different lighting. I feel like on a tank of this size one can find better options for lights.
Reefbreeders has the meridian that just came out. Orphek atlantics might give better coverage. On my 60x24x24build I have slated 3 to 4 xr30s with a quanta helix bar on either side. But I might look into the reefi uno 2.1 with the quanta bars. On a tank your size im not sure you will get adequate coverage with just xr30s. I have an xr30 on my red sea 250 and am adding bars to that to get rid of shading. Sps under the xr30 will have a shaded spot, and it seems they will lose tissue there. Just food for thought.

 

[Liquid361]

Great start. Id consider different lighting. I feel like on a tank of this size one can find better options for lights.
Reefbreeders has the meridian that just came out. Orphek atlantics might give better coverage. On my 60x24x24build I have slated 3 to 4 xr30s with a quanta helix bar on either side. But I might look into the reefi uno 2.1 with the quanta bars. On a tank your size im not sure you will get adequate coverage with just xr30s. I have an xr30 on my red sea 250 and am adding bars to that to get rid of shading. Sps under the xr30 will have a shaded spot, and it seems they will lose tissue there. Just food for thought.

I appreciate the advice very much!! I’ve already ordered the Radion fixtures and I went with five. While I’m uncertain how it will look, I’m also adding two Kessil A500’s. I love the Kessil shimmer and I figured I might need a bit more lighting towards front of display. This should be enough PAR, the question is how will this look aesthetically. We shall see…

 

[Featherweight]

This video gives a great breakdown on the light setup I mentioned and why he choose them. He covers color blending, light spill, par, aesthetic flexibility, etc. So many choices. Light spill is something ive been recently considering with those xr30s. The do sppill light into a room without shades.

 

[Featherweight]

I appreciate the advice very much!! I’ve already ordered the Radion fixtures and I went with five. While I’m uncertain how it will look, I’m also adding two Kessil A500’s. I love the Kessil shimmer and I figured I might need a bit more lighting towards front of display. This should be enough PAR, the question is how will this look aesthetically. We shall see…

Sounds good! Dont get me wrong, I love my xr30s. They grow corals! There are many supplemental bars around these days one can add for fill too.