Waterbox 130.4 build

[Jimbhoy13]

Update on WB 130.4

Monday 20th July 2020

Water addition completed.And a little more rock.

Tidied up cables in side cupboard Tidied up cables in side cupboard

Checked water parameters

Salinity high at 1.029 will add some RO to bring that down.
Ammonia 00 - 0.1
Nitrites zero
Nitrates 2
Phosphates 0.14
KH 8.8
Calcium 370
Magnesium 1275.

Added RO and salinity now 1.024

Added 240ml of Dr Tim’s One and Only

 

[Jimbhoy13]

23rd July 2020

Half of the corals moved over to new tank.

24th July 2020

The rest of the corals moved.

Fish acclimated.

Fish put into new tank.

Flame angel was not happy being moved. Lying on it side at bottom of acclimation container. Ok now he’s in new tank.

Yellow tail damsel was a so and so to catch from the 40 gallon and again from the acclimation tank.

Couldn’t see the Blue Star Leopard Wrasse when I was catching fish in the 40 gallon. Thought it may have jumped while the mesh lid was off. Started running my fingers through the sand bed and found him/her. Lifted it out without a struggle from it. Hope it’s ok. I guess it’s hidden in the sand in the new tank as I can’t see it. Was Usually out in the open in 40 gallon.

So far all the others seem ok.

I will try to post a video. Hope it uploads and works. Let me know. Oops it says video is too large. Any ideas how to upload please?

Hoping to see some coral growth as it looks pretty bare in the bigger tank.

 

[Jimbhoy13]

 

[Reefnman2]

Everything is looking great, good job and good luck down the road!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Everything is looking great, good job and good luck down the road!

Thank you. Much appreciated.

 

[fishguy242]

very nice!!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

very nice!!

Thank you

 

[xgiddywolfx]

Any new updates on the tank or observations on your Waterbox?

 

[Jimbhoy13]

alls well so far. Waiting for a k link to join my kessil lights so that I can set the schedule on my app.
just making up salt water so that I can do a water change maybe this weekend. My skimmer is being a pain to tune in.

 

[Reef2Rags]

Looks good! I am looking at the Kessil lights too. I might go with a T5/LED hybrid but that is still TBD.

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Update to 130.4
5th September 2020

in the last month I’ve fitted the K link cable to join the lights so both on the same program.
The skimmer took a while to tune in and now seems to be more consistent.
ATO fitted and keeping water levels steady.
Algae reactor fitted and fed from tapping into return pipe. Growing Chaeto well. Picture shows after nearly two weeks, from a small piece in each section.
Some corals moved around and growing well.
Four new fish - 2 purple firefish and two springeri damsels.

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Last two water tests:

 

[fishguy242]

hi, how is tank coming along?

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Hi. Fishy guy. Hope you are keeping healthy and safe. It’s coming on fine thanks. A bit of algae still. Pulls off the rocks and equipment easily. It’s sort of dark brown. Looks black and slimy when I pull it out. Bought a Tomini Tang yesterday. Hopefully it might get a taste for keeping my algae under control.
How’s your tank doing?

 

[fishguy242]

good to hear ,tank is going great showing good growth of corals,hope tomi takes care of that algae for you ;)

 

[CoralB]

Nice !!! :cool:

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Any updates on your tank?

 

[CrashTestBennie]

Hi folks. Moving from my aqua one 180 litre. Will use that one for quarantine or frags. Or maybe keep a couple of clowns.

New tank and a lot of the equipment is from Reef Lounge Aquatics. Excellent support and advice throughout the journey from Karim (many thanks).

Equipment list:

Waterbox 130.4;
Waterbox Platinum Reef Technical Specifications

				Platinum Reef 130.4
Main Features	Starphire Ultra-Clear™ Glass			✓
	Glass Thickness(mm)			12mm(1/2″)
	Glass Overflow System			✓
	Built in surface skimmer			✓
	Integrated Evaporation (ATO) Reservior			✓
System Volumes	Display Water Volume (Gal)			96.3Gal(364L)
	Sump Water Volume (Gal)			30.6Gal(116L)
	Total System Volume (Gal)			126.9Gal(480L)
	ATO ReserviorVolume (Gal)			5.5Gal(20L)
Display Dimensions	Tank Length (IN)			48″(120cm)
	Tank Width (IN)			24″(60cm)
	Tank Height (IN)			22″(55cm)
	Total Height with Cabinet			58″(145cm)
Sump Dimensions	Sump Length (IN)			28″(72cm)
	Sump Width (IN)			18″(45cm)
	Sump Height (IN)			15″(380cm)
	Sump Glass Thickness			6mm(1/4″)
Technical Details	Water Height in Sump			9″ (23cm)
	Skimmer Chamber			17.16″x13.38″ 43cm x 34cm
	Pump Chamber			8.85″x8.50″ 22cm x 21cm
	Recommended Flow Rate(GPH)			1200GPH(4500L)
Special Features	Removable Filter Socks Included			✓
	Gate Valve Overflow Adjustment			✓
	Water etched glass overflow			✓
	Cabinets by World Renown cabinet maker			✓
	Cabinet Includes Leveling Hardware			✓
	Prefabricated Plumbing Kit Included			✓

Extras:

Kessil A360x x 2
Kessil ARM x 2

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kessil wifi

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Maxspect 330 twin

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TMC connect 500

Pacific sun ATO

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BIO balls

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Dr Tims
Reef octo 152-s

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Pacific sun M Algae

Aqua medic 300 watt

While waiting for delivery:

Wash sand (Samoa sand 1-2 mm 30 kg) many times takes ages.

Delivery of tank and extras:
Wednesday 15th July 2020

Unboxing - brilliantly safely packaged.

Cabinet superb quality. Fairly easy to build. Only criticism is poor instructions.

Tank on top (very heavy lift - used suction lifters)
Sump tank in place.

plumbing done. Needs two people one above one below. Difficult on my own to get screwed parts lined up. Took me ages.

Saturday 18th July 2020.
Wiring in a side cabinet. Will tidy wire runs later.

Sand added about inch and half.
Some rocks added more to add plus those with corals on from the 40 gallon.

Skimmer added.
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More RO water needed and then add salt, to bring up to full level. Then a test of the electrics. Then another post to the tank build. Thanks if you read this so far.
Any questions or advice are welcomed.

Pretty spectacular! How's it turning out?

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Pretty spectacular! How's it turning out?

Lots of ups and downs