Bean's 300 Gallon AGE Build

[BeanMachine]

I just got confirmation the new Shadow Overflows from Synergy Reef will be sent in time for RAP... they will be displayed on my tank.

I should also have some sneak peak pics of the tank here in a few days.

Maybe even a progress pic of my sump.

 

[BeanMachine]

I almost never use my socks, but I'm glad I set mine up so I can when needed.

I went with 3 x 7" filter socks, instead of 4 x 4". Although I may go periods with no socks at all I guess its nice to have the option.

 

[thegrun]

I like having the option to use socks when you want to like after stirring up the sand but I think my tank is doing better during the last 9 months without them than it did when I ran them 24/7

 

[805reef]

so my sump from AA has 3x7" socks and I use them but am lazy about changing them. sometimes I wish I could run without socks but if I take them its it's super loud. like water splashing all over loud. what do you guys do for that?

 

[SchnitzelReef]

so my sump from AA has 3x7" socks and I use them but am lazy about changing them. sometimes I wish I could run without socks but if I take them its it's super loud. like water splashing all over loud. what do you guys do for that?

Call john. He makes these little devices you drop in where the sock goes that makes it a lot quieter.

 

[calistyle]

Dammmmmmmmn. Let me know if you need help moving this beast.

 

[m0nkie]

so my sump from AA has 3x7" socks and I use them but am lazy about changing them. sometimes I wish I could run without socks but if I take them its it's super loud. like water splashing all over loud. what do you guys do for that?

he makes these noise reducers for filter socks

 

[BeanMachine]

Dammmmmmmmn. Let me know if you need help moving this beast.

If anyone is around Sunday evening after RAP thats when I need to move the tank.

Its going from Costa Mesa to Orange so not that far... maybe 10 or 15 minutes away from the venue.

After the raffle of course haha . If anyone can help pm me... Id really appreciate it.

 

[BeanMachine]

I ordered the AquaMaxx CO-5 this morning.

Filtration Rating: up to 600 Gallons (light bioload) or 350 Gallons (heavy bioload)
Footprint: 16.6" x 13.8" or 20.1" x 10.7" depending on pump orientation
Height: 22.9”
Chamber diameter: 10”
Outlet size: 1” Quick-Precise adjustment valve
Pump: AquaMaxx SHARK 6.0 (modified and upgraded Italian NEWA motor block)
Pump power consumption: 45 watts
Recommended Water Level: 8.5"-9”

 

[805reef]

Call john. He makes these little devices you drop in where the sock goes that makes it a lot quieter.

he makes these noise reducers for filter socks

I tried to get him to make me some of those, copying the royal exclusive ones, a while back but he never got back to me. I ended up making my own version.

but what I meant was when you don't run socks the water drop is pretty high and it makes a lot of noise. Do the silencers work without socks too? I've never tried that

 

[m0nkie]

They are smaller than the holes to fit in the sock. You needto make them a little bigger to fit the sock hole..

It sounds like your shower drain when there isn't a filter sock inside. More quiet than nothing. Some minor drip sounds

 

[SchnitzelReef]

I tried to get him to make me some of those, copying the royal exclusive ones, a while back but he never got back to me. I ended up making my own version.



but what I meant was when you don't run socks the water drop is pretty high and it makes a lot of noise. Do the silencers work without socks too? I've never tried that

Those silencers in the pics were made from John

 

[BeanMachine]

I tried to get him to make me some of those, copying the royal exclusive ones, a while back but he never got back to me. I ended up making my own version.

but what I meant was when you don't run socks the water drop is pretty high and it makes a lot of noise. Do the silencers work without socks too? I've never tried that

If you think about it, all those holes should displace the water better as if it were passing through a sock rather than a water fall. :beer:

 

[calistyle]

what size are your return lines? 3/4 in?

 

[BeanMachine]

what size are your return lines? 3/4 in?

Yeah, over the top with 3 x Multi Swirls.

 

[BeanMachine]

Anyone like sneak peak pictures? I do!

 

[805reef]

that's looking slick bro! real nice

 

[BeanMachine]

that's looking slick bro! real nice

Thanks. I think I am in love.

 

[BeanMachine]

I got my new skimmer as well.

AquaMaxx CO-5

 

[thegrun]

Looking great Cody! I think your skimmer probably holds more water than my tank!