Octo LUX T90

[PR_nano]

Hello reefers,

I decided to document the progress of the new reef. I went with the Reef Octopus Octo LUX T90 system which is advertised as an "All in One". There aren't many build threads on these tanks, so I hope to capture lots of details for anyone interested in them or that wants to follow along.

Tank - Glass 35"L x 18"W x 18"H with a tank volume of 48 gallons​

Stand - MDF and laminate measuring 39.5"H​

Sump - OS-30B acrylic 30"L x 12"W x 16"H​

Return Pump – AQ-3000 925 GPH max flow​

Protein Skimmer – Reef Octopus 6” Classic 150INT​

Additional equipment

Light - Maxspect Razor X 150w with the ICV6​

Flow – Maxspect XF330, Ecotech MP10, (3rd TBD but likely Tunze Wavebox 6208)​

Heater -Eheim JAGER 150W​

ATO – Tunze Osmolator 3155​

Controller/Dosing – Apex A2/DOS​

There are two things that I don't like but weren’t deal breakers:

The included slim water reservoir, which is integrated in the back panel only has a 1.5-gallon capacity. I plan to use my 5-gallon IM reservoir.​

The other is the included flexi tubing which I converted the drains to hard tubing. Reef Octopus uses metric instead of imperial for this tank. (32mm) for drains and (25mm) for return.​

As of today, the tanks have been running for over 24hours on RODI without any leaks. I had 2 previous ones and ended up using a product recommended here called “Plasto-Joint Stick”. I will always use this product for any plastic thread. Total game changer.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Following along!

 

[PR_nano]

Slow progress but moving along. System is salty:

Salt at 1.026. Tropical Marine Pro
Sand 30lbs Tropic Eden Tonga Miniflakes
Rock ~40lbs Tropic Eden Morroca + Real Reef branch
Water volume is ~50 gallons after displacement.


Waiting for water to clear a bit and officially start cycling.
Dr Tim One and Only + Ammonium Chloride.


Replaced the filter sock with a Redsea filter cup.

 

[PR_nano]

Day 7 of Dr Tim Fishless cycle. Yesterday was the first day I saw a slight change on Ammonia reading.


Assembled a cabinet for electronics and dry goods. Plan to assemble the IM lid and work on initial fish stock list tomorrow.

 

[PR_nano]

Still cycling... I did get a new Tunze ATO and Tunze Wavebox for the build.



Narrow down the likely fish inhabitants to:

1. Pink Streaked Wrasse (transfer)
2. Red firefish (transfer)
3. Royal Gramma
4. Radiant Wrasse
5. Pygmy Angel

Also order the TBS Treasure Chest Pico Package to increase bio-diversity. Unfortunately, it’s back order and estimate shipping date is about a month out.

In the meantime enjoying the nano and figuring out which of the corals will transfer over.