Shaggy's Waterbox Reef 100.3 +Plus Build
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LadyMac
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I’m sure I will. They are probably still busy clearing things up with the hurricane ordeal. It does give me more time to plan things so no worries
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ShaggyRS6
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Ok, here is today's delivery! I have also been in contact with the Tampa Live rock folks and got the low down on their rock. Very Interesting stuff. So today we have:
- BRS 4 Stage Value Plus Water Saver - 150 GPD RO/DI Machine
- Marineland Maxi-Jet 1200 (this is to mix the Salt and to pump in to the tank) I might have to get something else as well, will see how it goes)
- RedSea Marine Care Multi Test Kit (Will move to Salifert down the line)
- Hammerhead Float Plus magnet cleaner
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ShaggyRS6
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I thought I would add my current list of equipment (inc the tank) - I will add this to the first post as well for reference for anyone that uses this build thread in the future. I will keep it updated. The hope is I will also review each piece of equipment and or post pics before the items enter the tank.
Equipment To Date:
The Aquarium
WATERBOX Reef 100.3 +Plus
NYOS QUANTUM 160 Protein Skimmer
AP-1 TDS/TEMP Water Tester
Algae Free - Hammerhead Plus Float Magnet Cleaner
RedSea Marine Care Test Kit
Bulk Reef Supply 4 Stage Value Plus Edition RO/DI System (150GPD)
Marineland Maxi-Jet 1200 Multi-Use Water Pump (For Salt Mixing)
BRUTE 55 Gallon Waste Container With Lid (For Salt Mix and Plain R/O)
Equipment To Date:
The Aquarium
WATERBOX Reef 100.3 +Plus
- 97.2 Gallons (368L)
- 36″ L x 24″ W x 22″ H
- Glue Free NFS Certified UPVC Plumbing Kit
- Reef Ready Sump System
- ATO Reservior
- Heavy Duty UV Coated Cabinet
- AI Hydra TwentySix™ HD x 2
- AI HMS Single Arm Kit x 2
NYOS QUANTUM 160 Protein Skimmer
- Pump: Quantum® 3.0
- Air max.: 1500 l/h
- Power: 18 W
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 7.29" x 9.85" x 20.87" (18.5 x 25 x 53 cm)
- Tank Size: 100-250 Gallons (250-1,000 litres)
- Recommended Sump Water Level: 8"-10"
- TruTemp dial with readjustment ring allows the user to calibrate the heater for a precise temperature reading
- Thermo safety control - enables running dry protection; heater will shut off when out of water
- Made of shatter-proof glass
- Precise temperature regulation
- Extra long cable of 5`6"
- Includes clamp with 2 suction cups
- Simple and safe recalibration (+/- 2 degrees)
- Metering pump flow rate based on pumping height: 3 feet:13.7gph, 5 feet:12.4gph, 6.5 feet: 7gph, Maximum pumping height: 7.22 feet
- Magnetic Mount System: Maximum glass thickness ½ inch
- For indoor use only
- 2-year warranty
- Flow = 2000 gph (7,500 lph)
- Max head pressure = 21.5` (6.5 m)
- Footprint: 7.5"L x 4.5"W
- Input dimension = 1.25" (31.75 mm)
- Output dimension = 1" (25 mm)
- Power = 96 watts
AP-1 TDS/TEMP Water Tester
- Simultaneous TDS and Temperature reading
- Large easy-to-ready screen
- Digital Calibration
- Water resistant housing
- Magnetic body (Patent Pending) –Perfect for a fridge
- Retail friendly packaging
- Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC)
Algae Free - Hammerhead Plus Float Magnet Cleaner
- Glass aquariums holding up to 110 to 200 gallons
- Acrylic aquariums 48" long and 30" high
- Large 4" x 2" cleaning area
RedSea Marine Care Test Kit
- 100 Ammonia test kits
- 100 Nitrate test kits
- 60 Nitrite test kits
- 100 pH test kits
- 55 Alkalinity test kits
- Analytical grade glass vials
- Precise and consistent
- Simple calibration
- Readings in seconds
- Durable and reliable
- Includes FREE calibration solution
Bulk Reef Supply 4 Stage Value Plus Edition RO/DI System (150GPD)
- Produce 0 TDS water
- Minimal waste water
- Multiple source water connections
- Mur-lok Push Connect dual EPDM O-Ring fittings
- 10 Ft Each of 1/4" Blue, Red and Black Tubing
- Pre-installed NSF Certified Filters
Marineland Maxi-Jet 1200 Multi-Use Water Pump (For Salt Mixing)
- Venturi – Silent, fully adjustable aeration.
- Rotational Output – Directs water flow to needed areas of the tank.
- Impeller – Maximizes water flow.
- Adaptable Intake – Allows the power head to be used with undergravel filters.
- Omni-Directional Mount – Adjusts the pump to fit the proper current needs inside the tank.
- Propeller –Maximizes the water flow.
- Propeller Cage – Protects the propeller and tank inhabitants while minimizing flow restriction.
BRUTE 55 Gallon Waste Container With Lid (For Salt Mix and Plain R/O)
- All-plastic, professional-grade construction will not rust, chip or peel; resists dents.
- Strong, snap-on lids are available for secure, stable stacking.
- Reinforced rims add strength and durability.
- Built-in handles allow easy, non-slip lifting and anti-jam nesting.
- Double-ribbed base increases stability and dragging capacity.
- Gray, White and Yellow are USDA Meat & Poultry Equipment Group Listed and assist in complying with HACCP guidelines.
- 2657-88 is California State Fire Marshal (CSFM) approved for fire safety when used with 2655.
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ShaggyRS6
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I was actually going to try FrtizPro R.P.M. - I had heard good things about that.
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ShaggyRS6
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I actually changed my mind. I was reading here in R2R that folks may be having issues with Fritz. I therefore ordered 200 gallons worth of the Tropic Marine Pro!
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ShaggyRS6
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It’s funny because in my day to day personal life i tend not to be that way! But I guess being a Risk Manager, when it comes to projects like this I tend to go into work mode
melanotaenia
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Good choice!
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ShaggyRS6
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Yeah I think so. I read that entire Fritz thread and did not like some of what I heard. I then dug into TMC salt, which incidentally I used back in the UK, albeit not the pro stuff and the feedback on that is pretty much all positive. Plus they have been around for as long as I can remember! So thanks for the nudge in the right direction
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I thought about this next post for a while, what I was thinking about was it's worth, I kind of wrote this a couple of times, then went a did something else and came back. Anyway, in the end I thought it might be an idea to give you a perceptive on where the 100.3 is going to live. There is only one issue with this location, and that is I am going to have to run two power strips from behind the sofa, or get an electrician to put in a couple of sockets. But it's not the end of the world!
This first view is from the front door. The tank was actually going to go to the left out of shot, but then I settled on it's final resting place which can be found further on! If you walked down the hallway there on your right, it's in that direction.
The first tank position was on the right there, where the 3 lamps are, the first shot was taken with my back to the white ADT alarm on the wall.
This shot was taken from the same position as the one above, looking through into the kitchen. If I were to have a webcam on the tank it would likely go where that bottle of wine is.
A view down the hallway, as you walk down the tank would come into view on your right just before you got to that light switch on the wall on the right.
Taken from the kitchen looking at the wall where the tank will go which is below that picture on the wall. So I will be able to see the tank from the kitchen, the kitchen dinette area and the living room. I thought this was a far better location that it being hidden next to the front door.
Here is a view from the back toward the back door. The tank will be on the left there!
And finally a view from the living room, you can see the power outlet there on the bottom left that I will have to use.
This first view is from the front door. The tank was actually going to go to the left out of shot, but then I settled on it's final resting place which can be found further on! If you walked down the hallway there on your right, it's in that direction.
The first tank position was on the right there, where the 3 lamps are, the first shot was taken with my back to the white ADT alarm on the wall.
This shot was taken from the same position as the one above, looking through into the kitchen. If I were to have a webcam on the tank it would likely go where that bottle of wine is.
A view down the hallway, as you walk down the tank would come into view on your right just before you got to that light switch on the wall on the right.
Taken from the kitchen looking at the wall where the tank will go which is below that picture on the wall. So I will be able to see the tank from the kitchen, the kitchen dinette area and the living room. I thought this was a far better location that it being hidden next to the front door.
Here is a view from the back toward the back door. The tank will be on the left there!
And finally a view from the living room, you can see the power outlet there on the bottom left that I will have to use.
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ShaggyRS6
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Almost there folks. Awaiting that shipping order to pop up in my inbox, I cant tell you how many times I check my email. But in the meantime the salt arrived today. Just the live-sand to get. If you have any recommendations please let me know!
I will say, big shout out to Marine Depot! I upgraded to the UPS 2-5 day service and they sent it 2 day Air! They are fast becoming my go to!
I will say, big shout out to Marine Depot! I upgraded to the UPS 2-5 day service and they sent it 2 day Air! They are fast becoming my go to!
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