asnatlas
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I have been planning to build a large tank for awhile... I think I have everything picked out and wanted to post on here to get some feedback...
I would like ALL feedback, if you think it will work or not, then tell me... I want a system that will last me, not one that I will have an issue keeping something and then I would need to switch things out at a later date...
I plan on keeping mostly Softies, LPS, and Clams. Down the road I would maybe like to keep some (not very many) SPS...
This tank will have an external overflow centered on the back with 2x 2in drains with 2 return lines... This will be up against a wall in the basement on a custom built 2x4 stand that will be viewable from 3 sides...
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TANK
500gal (92x48x28) Starphire (still working with Will at AO on this)...
I am going to try to use 2x 150gal Poly Rubbermaid tubs for a sump/ref...
PUMPS
Sequence Dart (160w)
I picked this pump for two reasons.
1) It gets good flow for the price / watts
2) I have been reading that you don't really need much over 3-5x turnover through your sump...
FLOW
I was going to start with a set of Tunze Streams 6100's (45w) and 6200's (62w) (4 in total) on a 7095 Multicontroller held in place on the back with Magnetics...
LIGHTING
This is where I have not really made up my mind as I am looking at 3 different setups...
On all 3 setups I am going to go with Lumenarc III Reflectors, along with IceCap 46.5in (110w) VHO actinics running from the front to back on each side of the Lumenarc's...
1) 4x 400w (Hamilton 14k) SE on 2x Blue Wave 7 - Dual HQI 400watt Remote Ballasts (1600w total)
2) 3x 400w (Hamilton 14k) SE on a Blue Wave 7 - Dual HQI 430watt Remote Ballast with a Blue Wave 3 HQI 430watt Remote Ballast... (1200w total)
3) 4x 250w (Hamilton 14k) SE on 2x Blue Wave 7 - Dual HQI 400watt Remote Ballasts... (1000w total)
As I stated above I would like to keep Softies, LPS and Clams, but would like to have my system to be able to handle some SPS without any changes (upgrades)...
With the 3 lighting configs above I would like to be cost effective as well as get what I need the first time, Sure I can just get 4x 400w and be done, but if I can get what I need with 3x 400's I would like to go down that road. If I don't even need 400s then I would like to go with 250s as it was save on the elec bills some...
REACTORS
I already have a GEO CA Reactor and Kalk Reactor on my 92gal that I got over sized for my future large tank...
I will be going with a GEO Reactor for Phosban and Carbon...
SKIMMER
I am working with GEO on this, but looking at a custom needle wheel...
CONTROLLERS
Neptune AquaController (Still looking into these)
Medusa 3-Digit Precision Dual Stage Temp Controller
HEATER
Dual 500w Heaters
CHILLER
I am still looking into these, I am hoping I will not need to use one very much as this setup will be in the basement and I will be using fans to cool the water...
TOP-OFF PUMP
Spectrapure LiterMeter III with Water Exchange Module that is on my 92gal that I will be moving over...
OZONIZER
AquaZone Deluxe 250 that is on my 92gal that I will be moving over...
UV STERILIZER
This debating on if I need one and if I do, which one would be good...
REVERSE OSMOSIS UNIT
AquaFX (Mako) 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis that I use for my 92gal that I will be moving over....
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Please let me know if I have missed or over looked anything, if you don't agree with something I have listed please post a reply and state why and recommend something that would work (or what you would do)...
Shawn
I would like ALL feedback, if you think it will work or not, then tell me... I want a system that will last me, not one that I will have an issue keeping something and then I would need to switch things out at a later date...
I plan on keeping mostly Softies, LPS, and Clams. Down the road I would maybe like to keep some (not very many) SPS...
This tank will have an external overflow centered on the back with 2x 2in drains with 2 return lines... This will be up against a wall in the basement on a custom built 2x4 stand that will be viewable from 3 sides...
____________________________________________________
TANK
500gal (92x48x28) Starphire (still working with Will at AO on this)...
I am going to try to use 2x 150gal Poly Rubbermaid tubs for a sump/ref...
PUMPS
Sequence Dart (160w)
I picked this pump for two reasons.
1) It gets good flow for the price / watts
2) I have been reading that you don't really need much over 3-5x turnover through your sump...
FLOW
I was going to start with a set of Tunze Streams 6100's (45w) and 6200's (62w) (4 in total) on a 7095 Multicontroller held in place on the back with Magnetics...
LIGHTING
This is where I have not really made up my mind as I am looking at 3 different setups...
On all 3 setups I am going to go with Lumenarc III Reflectors, along with IceCap 46.5in (110w) VHO actinics running from the front to back on each side of the Lumenarc's...
1) 4x 400w (Hamilton 14k) SE on 2x Blue Wave 7 - Dual HQI 400watt Remote Ballasts (1600w total)
2) 3x 400w (Hamilton 14k) SE on a Blue Wave 7 - Dual HQI 430watt Remote Ballast with a Blue Wave 3 HQI 430watt Remote Ballast... (1200w total)
3) 4x 250w (Hamilton 14k) SE on 2x Blue Wave 7 - Dual HQI 400watt Remote Ballasts... (1000w total)
As I stated above I would like to keep Softies, LPS and Clams, but would like to have my system to be able to handle some SPS without any changes (upgrades)...
With the 3 lighting configs above I would like to be cost effective as well as get what I need the first time, Sure I can just get 4x 400w and be done, but if I can get what I need with 3x 400's I would like to go down that road. If I don't even need 400s then I would like to go with 250s as it was save on the elec bills some...
REACTORS
I already have a GEO CA Reactor and Kalk Reactor on my 92gal that I got over sized for my future large tank...
I will be going with a GEO Reactor for Phosban and Carbon...
SKIMMER
I am working with GEO on this, but looking at a custom needle wheel...
CONTROLLERS
Neptune AquaController (Still looking into these)
Medusa 3-Digit Precision Dual Stage Temp Controller
HEATER
Dual 500w Heaters
CHILLER
I am still looking into these, I am hoping I will not need to use one very much as this setup will be in the basement and I will be using fans to cool the water...
TOP-OFF PUMP
Spectrapure LiterMeter III with Water Exchange Module that is on my 92gal that I will be moving over...
OZONIZER
AquaZone Deluxe 250 that is on my 92gal that I will be moving over...
UV STERILIZER
This debating on if I need one and if I do, which one would be good...
REVERSE OSMOSIS UNIT
AquaFX (Mako) 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis that I use for my 92gal that I will be moving over....
____________________________________________________
Please let me know if I have missed or over looked anything, if you don't agree with something I have listed please post a reply and state why and recommend something that would work (or what you would do)...
Shawn