Reefer 350 with Trigger Plat Sump and UV sterilizer.

[aaron186]

Working on getting my tank setup. Here’s the first few pics of what I’ve done so far

Equipment
Reefer 350 (original version - sump broke)
Trigger Platinum 26 sump with filter roller
Apex
Reef Octopus 150sss elite
Cor 20 return pump
Old MP40s x 2. Hoping I can get my old WXM module to still work
Auto water changes (in process) via Dos with tubes ran to garage
Second Dos and DDR for 2 part
Radion Gen 6 XR15 pro x 2

Let me know what you think:

 

[blaxsun]

Aquascape looks great - and you're plumbing/sump puts me to shame! (great location for the UV)

 

[aaron186]

Aquascape looks great - and you're plumbing/sump puts me to shame! (great location for the UV)

Thanks! It took me forever. About to leak test and I will likely cry if it fails.

 

[blaxsun]

Thanks! It took me forever. About to leak test and I will likely cry if it fails.

Chances are it will be minimal (if anything).

 

[aaron186]

Chances are it will be minimal (if anything).

It leaked quite a bit. Took all day but I think I got it fixed. Seems to be the Neptune flow sensor that was the main culprit.

 

[blaxsun]

It leaked quite a bit. Took all day but I think I got it fixed. Seems to be the Neptune flow sensor that was the main culprit.

Those can be a PITA.

 

[aaron186]

Those can be a PITA.

Tefalon was the answer. And lots of swearing

 

[blaxsun]

Tefalon was the answer. And lots of swearing

From what I've heard the sensors can require frequent maintenance, so if you haven't planned in quick disconnects you may want to do that now before filling the tank.

 

[aaron186]

From what I've heard the sensors can require frequent maintenance, so if you haven't planned in quick disconnects you may want to do that now before filling the tank.

Yea it was leaking from the threaded connections at the union to sensor. I’m debating just taking it out once I get the flow rate dialed in… trouble is that Neptune uses a strange union where the o ring is on the oposite side

 

[blaxsun]

Yea it was leaking from the threaded connections at the union to sensor. I’m debating just taking it out once I get the flow rate dialed in… trouble is that Neptune uses a strange union where the o ring is on the oposite side

Note that the flow sensor actually slows the flow a bit, so removing it will actually give you a bit more flow. If you've already plumbed it in you might as well keep it in-place.

 

[aaron186]

Tank is finally cycling. Still have some work to do with programming apex and setting up the ATO/Mixing station/auto water changer in garage

 

[dstockwell]

Lookin good

 

[Gumbies R Us]

The undercarriage of the tank is really clean looking, aquascape looks great as well!!