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Old 11-01-2012, 12:29 PM
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I can modify the stand enough to get the sump out. Considering making mods now instead of later
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So at the end of last night I added a few more items and then called it a night


Nice to see that you invested in a controller. I'm using an Apex and an Apex Lite, and I think they're great insurance.

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Old 11-01-2012, 12:32 PM
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[quote=Nice to see that you invested in a controller. I'm using an Apex and an Apex Lite, and I think they're great insurance. [/QUOTE]

With this being my first tank I thought the control will give me a bit of an edge for success
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150Gal 48x24x30 with centre rear overflow (1" controlled drain with 1 1/2" emergency and 1" pump return)
33 gal sump/refugium
Sun System Tek-light T5 6 bulb
Mag18 return pump
RLSS R8i skimmer
Neptune Apex controller
BRS combe reactor (carbon GFO)
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Old 11-01-2012, 01:06 PM
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This morning I ran down stairs to start water. When I got back my wife thanked me for starting coffee. I said "huh????" She said "you started the coffee water"

This is the water I started.....



She will just have to learn in guess. Hahahahahahaha...
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33 gal sump/refugium
Sun System Tek-light T5 6 bulb
Mag18 return pump
RLSS R8i skimmer
Neptune Apex controller
BRS combe reactor (carbon GFO)
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Old 11-01-2012, 03:01 PM
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Hey Spencer,

Skimmer looks great. Do make sure you're able to get it in and out of your sump. I had a similar problem and had to have Dave build me a second stand cause I couldn't get the skimmer in or out.

Also you'll want to make sure that Rubbermaid bin is food grade. Especially being black it may leech contaminates into your water. Do some reasearch on Brute bins as they are food grade. You can pick them up from Home Depot.
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Old 11-01-2012, 03:12 PM
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Coming along nicely! I know that you already know this, but man 29" is tall yo! Over the years that is probably the single most complained about aspect that I hear about people's tanks. ie, that it is too tall. Anyway, I've been following your threads so I know that your dimensions are deliberate.

You can't go wrong with the Double Ds at Concepts!


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Old 11-01-2012, 03:16 PM
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Build looks really good.
Looks like your very well on your way I'd say.


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Old 11-01-2012, 04:24 PM
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You can't go wrong with the Double Ds at Concepts!

Is that what we are calling them now?

I really like a deep tank. Just grab a snorkel if you can't reach the bottom. Experience your tank in a whole new way.
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Old 11-01-2012, 04:51 PM
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looking great buddy , glad to see some pics now you just need a tank to put on that badboy eh

im not sure if we taked about this the other day but nows a good time to start thinking about nutrient export, i see you got a skimmer which is a must have but you also may want to consider running a reactor with gfo to export phosphates.

phosphates are the leading cause of nusance algae and it inhibits growth and colors in corals.

when you come to pick up the tank friday ill show you one of the reactors on the store tanks and show you how it works , they are fairly cheap and they do one hell of a job.


one idea for your stand to get you sump out is to create a false wall on the side of your tank using magnets or something similiar to take it off, then your sump could slide in and out in case of an emergency, the framing on the side can be more open then in the front provided your horizontal suports are doubled up

cheers buddy loving it so far
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Old 11-01-2012, 04:54 PM
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Hey guys. What are the thoughts of being able to do the fill with fresh and mixing in the tank instead if pre mixing?
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33 gal sump/refugium
Sun System Tek-light T5 6 bulb
Mag18 return pump
RLSS R8i skimmer
Neptune Apex controller
BRS combe reactor (carbon GFO)
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Old 11-01-2012, 04:58 PM
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If the tank is empty of live stock, sand and rock- its ok, but I'd suggest more frequent water changes as you cycle your tank.




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