starting the 125 gallon setup

niloc16 · #1 07-27-2006, 10:10 PM

cool thanks reefgeek. well guys i bought the 250w unit this morning. i thought it was worth the extra $. its better to spend a little more now then do it later and have to spend alot more. hidden reef is an awesome store. they do all they can to make their customers happy. once their website is up and running then you'll know what i mean. i was in yesterday planning out the plumbing a bit. well i'm not really planning i'm leaving it up to mark at hidden reef to decide. if you have seen pics of his system you'll know why i'm leaving it to him. i think the closed loop system will work better for what i need it for and then later if need be i'll pick up a vortech or 2. my stand should arrive at the store of friday and then i'm just waiting to get a hold of a used 55gal so that i can drill it for sump and start the plumbing. i was going to use my current tank but if i can i'd like to keep it running until the new tank is setup and then just trade in the 55g.

Ruth · #2 07-28-2006, 12:48 AM

If you are thinking of going with an ASM skimmer upgrade go to the G4X. I have both and IMO the G4 is a POS - seriously underpowered unless they have changed the pump from the Sedra 5000.
On my 190 I have a closed loop run with a Sequence Hammerhead that then goes through an Ocean Motions 4 way with each of the 4 outlets split giving me 8 returns to the tank. The OM devise is really cool and makes for good rolling flow along the tank. I also have 2 Tunze 6200 in this tank so it is high flow but I don't find the closed loop provides too much flow at all. Definately more from the Tunzes.

TheReefGeek · #3 07-28-2006, 12:53 AM

G4 comes with a 9000 from I can see, the G4X is just a bit taller, allowing more dwell time.

I would use that as a recirculating pump to get the most out of it, and use a smaller feed pump, or your drain line would be best.

niloc16 · #4 07-28-2006, 01:21 AM

yeah the G4 comes with the sedra 9000 pump. is there better skimmers for the same price?

TheReefGeek · #5 07-28-2006, 01:39 AM

Not in my opinion.

Better built skimmers would be euro-reef and deltec, and bubblekings are supposed to be awesome, but you pay out nose for em.

niloc16 · #6 07-28-2006, 03:03 AM

i trust nicky and mike at hidden reef but i was just curious what else there was. i've never had a big tank before so more info is better in my opinion.

niloc16 · #7 08-21-2006, 02:29 AM

here is the ASM G4 skimmer i picked up. everything is bought now its just a matter of assembly and plumbing. i also splurged and bought a RO/DI unit, i figured its worth the money and hastle. i've decided to plumb it into the laundry room sink in the basement and run the supply line up through the floor and into the sump with a kent float valve. i also bought a 2 stage calcium reactor with pump, its just being built right now, it was more of a want than a need purchase but i figured it would be less maintenance and tweaking once the reactor is setup properly. it also comes with a 10lb co2 tank with regulator and all. i'll post pics when i get them. i cant figure out how to post the pics, it says that i have exceeded my quota but i have only posted 3 other pictures on my other post right now. so when i figure it out i'll post them for you guys