Craig's 300G Display, 750G total build.

[Rensmif]

Thanks for the progress pics, you are doing an amazing job and looks like you are really thinking out your build.
Good job

 

[A_CoupleClowns]

Looking good! Is the sump is going through the algae bloom phase? What are your impressions on the mp 60's? Are they noisy at all?

We are also building a garage fishroom, following along closely.

 

[bazdar]

woow ....
You have very good taste
I hope you have a beautiful aquarium

 

[craigvh]

Thanks for all the comments.

The sump isn't really going through a algae bloom. I just have 2 85w 6500k cfl bulbs on 18 hours a day. My main goal with this tank is to keep my nitrates next to nothing. So I'm growing my chaeto like crazy.

I absolutely love my mp60's. If they're turned all the way up they can be a little loud but not too bad. I feel the noise is low when you consider that they are moving 7500 gph. I hate the look of beautiful tanks with cords inside. So I don't mind a little hum. Ecotech will be coming out with the new quietdrive vortech's for those that the noise bothers. Plus they will push more water. I'm sure they'll be more $ but your getting what you pay for.

 

[A_CoupleClowns]

Thanks for all the comments.

The sump isn't really going through a algae bloom. I just have 2 85w 6500k cfl bulbs on 18 hours a day. My main goal with this tank is to keep my nitrates next to nothing. So I'm growing my chaeto like crazy.

I absolutely love my mp60's. If they're turned all the way up they can be a little loud but not too bad. I feel the noise is low when you consider that they are moving 7500 gph. I hate the look of beautiful tanks with cords inside. So I don't mind a little hum. Ecotech will be coming out with the new quietdrive vortech's for those that the noise bothers. Plus they will push more water. I'm sure they'll be more $ but your getting what you pay for.

Cool, I thought I seen a mass of chaeto in there.

That's interesting, first I have heard of the quiet drive pumps. We are torn between the mp60's and the new riptide/gyre pumps. I have heard of quality issues with the riptide and I know the mp60's are a quality product with alot of features, so it keeps me leaning toward the vortechs. I like to keep all cords out also, looks alot cleaner.

 

[craigvh]

I've heard the same about the Riptides. I would wait for the new Vortechs. r e e f b u i l d e r s had an article about them last week, Jan 29th to be exact.

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

I am impressed with the cleanliness of your build. Great job.

 

[craigvh]

Wanted to upgrade a few things.

 

[iClown2]

Nice monster build. I was going to say that BK Double Cone 250 was going to be small. Nice upgrade.