I thought I would start a conversation about my new build. Fish Room is almost done and tank set up and equipment purchasing starts now! it will be an in-wall display tank. It will be a patient evolution to a mixed reef. Here is the details:
Have already:
Reefer XL425 with V3 sump with white stand (DP and Sump volume 112gal)
Thats it..
Buying (unless recommendations can sway me)
(3) Varios 2 pumps (double sump pumps trying to target a 5x turnover)(one in the refugium)
(2) MP40s (2) (to maintain a variably turbulent 30x flow rate)
BRS 300w titanium heaters (2)
(2) Kessil AP9x Fixtures
100lbs Reef Keeper dry lock (DIY Negative Space aquascape...excited about this although I know everyone will say this rock comes with many challenges...patience is a virtue in the face of sterility)
Reef Octopus 200SSS protein skimmer
APEX controller with ORP, Temp, PH, and Salinity (eventually a Trident System, AFS, MDK, etc.)
Tunze Omolator 3155 ATO
BRS 6 Stage RO/DI Plus with water saver (will be a mixing station...discuss later)
Refugium:
Will be fed via manifold of the second varioS 2 sump pump
Aqueon 55gal tank (will DIY a pump chamber)
3" live sand bed
2 Brightwell bricks
Sterile Chaeto starter
Kessil H160 Tuna Flora Grow light for second 1/2 of the tank
return will be plumbed through a 40w Pentair UV sterilizer to the DP tank via a varioS 2 (flow set to protect from fish disease)
So what do we think? I understand that all of these things are not needed in the beginning nor will be instituted upon setup. Questions, concerns or criticisms? The system will eventually contain several tanks attached to the same sump and refugium instead of having one single display tank. I will upload pictures of the completed fish room soon. Any input is great, rip it apart, knowledge is power!
~ Lou
Have already:
Reefer XL425 with V3 sump with white stand (DP and Sump volume 112gal)
Thats it..
Buying (unless recommendations can sway me)
(3) Varios 2 pumps (double sump pumps trying to target a 5x turnover)(one in the refugium)
(2) MP40s (2) (to maintain a variably turbulent 30x flow rate)
BRS 300w titanium heaters (2)
(2) Kessil AP9x Fixtures
100lbs Reef Keeper dry lock (DIY Negative Space aquascape...excited about this although I know everyone will say this rock comes with many challenges...patience is a virtue in the face of sterility)
Reef Octopus 200SSS protein skimmer
APEX controller with ORP, Temp, PH, and Salinity (eventually a Trident System, AFS, MDK, etc.)
Tunze Omolator 3155 ATO
BRS 6 Stage RO/DI Plus with water saver (will be a mixing station...discuss later)
Refugium:
Will be fed via manifold of the second varioS 2 sump pump
Aqueon 55gal tank (will DIY a pump chamber)
3" live sand bed
2 Brightwell bricks
Sterile Chaeto starter
Kessil H160 Tuna Flora Grow light for second 1/2 of the tank
return will be plumbed through a 40w Pentair UV sterilizer to the DP tank via a varioS 2 (flow set to protect from fish disease)
So what do we think? I understand that all of these things are not needed in the beginning nor will be instituted upon setup. Questions, concerns or criticisms? The system will eventually contain several tanks attached to the same sump and refugium instead of having one single display tank. I will upload pictures of the completed fish room soon. Any input is great, rip it apart, knowledge is power!
~ Lou