4' X 4' tank

[jdolores]

Been following this thread and everything looks great. Can't wait to see it stocked up. Nice work.

 

[SoFloReefer]

Thanks everyone. I have the PVC being shipped from flexpvc.com (the order cost $200:eek1: ) and I will have it next Thursday without any storms holding up shipping. I am going to fill the tank when the plumbing is done. I will post pics of the everything in 10 days.

 

[hamburglar]

I agree, this looks very nice.

Have you considered t5 lighting? Not that there is anything wrong with MH lighting.

 

[RedEyeElf]

did you make some of that eggcrate removeable? Gonna need to siphon out detritus in the bottom
Thats my main problem with using a large bin like this, had to cut out afew holes so I can get a hose down there

 

[SoFloReefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13247206#post13247206 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by hamburglar
I agree, this looks very nice.

Have you considered t5 lighting? Not that there is anything wrong with MH lighting.

I use T5s on my current tank and it has its advantages. I think one can be superior depending on the application though. I think a 400 watt halide will work the best. I can always add T5 actinics later.

 

[SoFloReefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13247858#post13247858 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RedEyeElf
did you make some of that eggcrate removeable? Gonna need to siphon out detritus in the bottom
Thats my main problem with using a large bin like this, had to cut out afew holes so I can get a hose down there

All of the egg crate is removable. I was considering dividing each piece into 2' x 2' pieces so that there would be four pieces instead of two but decided against that. There are two returns below the egg crate that are close to the bottom of the tank which should keep detritus from accumulating. This is important because once this is fully stocked I do not want to remove many frags for routine maintenance. If the flow from the two returns is not directed down enough to suspend small particles then I will add some loc-lines with nozzles and direct the flow down at a slight angle. All of the returns end with 1" couplings so I can add mods later (eductor, nozzle, loc-line, etc) if desired.

 

[SoFloReefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13240322#post13240322 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by nauticac4
Iwasaki or Ushio make a 6500K I have wanted to use it it and a 14k alternating between the 2 every few months. Basically get great growth, then slower growth and develop color.

Hmm excellent idea. Maybe switch from a 10k XM to a 20k XM... I like this idea.:smokin:

 

[Treeman]

Make the eggcrate into 4 pieces. No matter what you do you will have to remove the egg crate with corals on it for some reason and a 2x4 piece just can't be done loaded with corals.

 

[RedEyeElf]

I have 3 koralia 4's, and 2 tunze 6025's in my rk2 bin, still not enough flow for my SPS

 

[alpha0r]

What are you planing on stocking in your tank and have you considered natural sunlight?

 

[chudsosoft]

Looks great! Looking forward to seeing it get wet.

 

[SoFloReefer]

alphaor- Natural sunlight would be fun to experiment with but there is no way I could use it now. I also wouldn't get the colors I am looking for. I am planning on stocking a mix of everything. Zoanthids, Ricordia, acros, montis, etc

Treeman- You are right. I was just thinking, what happens if that one rare frag some how falls onto the bottom. I will have to remove of egg crate to get to it.

Redeyeelf- Im not sure I follow you. Are you saying I will need more flow?

chudsosoft (lol)- Pictures will be posted soon once I get my PVC in and plumb the tank.

 

[RedEyeElf]

all depends on what you are keeping
I though I'd have enough flow with 3 k4's and 2 6045's...I don't
but I keep mainly SPS in my growout bin

 

[SoFloReefer]

I see. I am not familar with "rk2" bin. What are the dimensions? I can always add K4s later on if needed.

 

[Philip Root]

Saw the first line of your post, I know that you build some but if you need more look at these.

http://www.horticulturesource.com/p.../1804?osCsid=8f86cbf78689621da190f8380e03f729

http://www.horticulturesource.com/p.../1815?osCsid=8f86cbf78689621da190f8380e03f729

http://www.horticulturesource.com/p.../1790?osCsid=8f86cbf78689621da190f8380e03f729

 

[SoFloReefer]

I just got my first fish. Its a Secretive Wrasse. I need to think of a good name for him (or her). I am drip acclimating him to my 30 gallon frag tank water and will hold him in there for a few weeks until my new tank is ready to go. He will control Flat worms, Amphipods, Isopods, Snails, and other bad guys.

 

[Gordonious]

Amphipods, Isopods, and Snails, could be good guys and most often are...

 

[SoFloReefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13288947#post13288947 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gordonious
Amphipods, Isopods, and Snails, could be good guys and most often are...

I know I was half joking.

I got my PVC in today from Flexpipe.com. They only left out two fittings and gave me another wrong one.:rolleye1:

I was impressed at UPS care of the package also. Im glad it wasn't a computer.

This is what $200+ of fittings looks like.

Im going to start plumbing the tank now.

 

[JCTewks]

AARRGGGHHHH...a check valve!
Don't rely on that to prevent a flood. They tend to get fouled up quickly with vermited snails and fail to close when you most need them! Make sure you still drill siphon breaks!!!

 

[SoFloReefer]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13293713#post13293713 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JCTewks
AARRGGGHHHH...a check valve!
Don't rely on that to prevent a flood. They tend to get fouled up quickly with vermited snails and fail to close when you most need them! Make sure you still drill siphon breaks!!!

All of my returns are below the water line. I cant figure out how to drill siphon breaks. Can you explain?