Don's 210g In-Wall Reef Tank Build Thread

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First I would like to say thanks to everybody on RC for the information & direction to take on my build. This will be my FIRST Saltwater tank! Any suggestions & help would be appreciated!!

Setup:
Tank - 210g Oceanic Glass tank - 7'x2'x2'- Currently virgin, but will drill for overflows.
In-wall into living room with closet behind the tank for my "Tank Closet"
Best part.... It has a rough-in plumbing from old laundry room!!

200lb Dry rock from local supplier
160lb Dead/bag sand + 40lb LIVE sand from local supplier
75g Sump & Refugium with Chaeto
3 x 250w Galaxy Ballasts running 20k Radium Bulbs
3 x Lumenmax Elite SE Reflectors
Apex Controller with dedicated PC for operation
GEO Calcium Reactor
Euro-Reef 250.2 Protein Skimmer
Dolphin 2800s return pump - 2800gph
1 10g QT Tank & 1 - Hospital Tank
DIY Top off controller by the Apex
Probably doing Tunzes for circulation <- Still need... What models? Help!!
Unknown Phosban reactor... Probably acquire one <- recommend one?

I'll update pictures when I can & we close on the house monday.. I'm sure we will have cricket times & let me know your ideas/questions!!!

I hope to have all the goodies.. Fish, LPS, SPS, etc..
I have patience... I hope

 

[southnash]

First pic... The Dirty Tank
And no, that is NOT THE STAND!!!

 

[southnash]

Massive Euro-Reef 250.2 Skimmer

Rated for aquarium systems of +/- 280 gallons with a medium bio-load
Compares to other skimmers rated from 500 to 1000 gallons
Space required for skimmer in filter/ sump: 15" x 11"
Overall Height: 30"
Reaction chamber diameter: 8 "
Reaction chamber volume: 3.69 gallons
Inlet size: 1"
Outlet size: 1.5"
Ideal operating water depth: 6.5" constant
Max operating water depth: 9"
Pump (included): (2) SP3 Euro-Reef modified SEDRA KSP5000 water pump
Pump power consumption: 80 Watts @ 115/120 VAC 60hz
Air intake: 1080-1200 lph**
Water flow through rate under specified operating conditions: +/-500 gph

 

[southnash]

Dolphin 2800s Pump

Apex Controller