Doug's 300DD Starphire Reef Build
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Reef Happy
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You won't have any regrets. You will be pleased. Keep us posted on your progress.
Reef Happy
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Okay, been cleaning up the area behind the display and making room for the big skimmer. I couldn't be more pleased with this beast.. And now for some pictures of the beginning stages of the skimming.
No, you're reading the right things. But 300 gallons is more forgiving than most people's tanks.
Although 15 adult tangs may be a different story. As they grow, some of these tangs may need to be relocated in order to keep the peace.
J.P.Reef
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Great looking tank. I'm tagging along. I'm maybe a few weeks behind you in my 300DD build. I also modified the overflows to a double center 1-1/2" drains and 1" returns. Also with starphire glass. One question, I noticed your tank came with the standard plastic frame bottom( as did mine) why did you put styrofoam under the tank? Is that recommended with these tanks?
Sohal Tang Tim
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powder blue and powder brown?
powder blue and powder brown?
are they still getting along these two?????
Amazing.
Tim
powder blue and powder brown?
are they still getting along these two?????
Amazing.
Tim
Reef Happy
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Oh yes Lynn, I am happy with the performance. Very impressive.
Time will tell. So far things running smoothly.
Glad to see you in DD club. Wonderful tanks. Do you have a thread started on your 300DD build? Don't know if the styrofoam is recommended or not. But I have always done these to my tanks and know many others that have.
Yes, these guys are still getting along. I will continue to keep everyone posted on the big tang family...
Reef Happy
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Water level is 1/3 up the cone from the base. This skimmer has foaming action most of the way up the cone. This bubble blaster pump is great.
Reef Happy
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As if the build hasn't been fun and exciting enough. Now comes the fun work of setting up the new apex controller.
Reef Happy
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Thanks everyone for your compliments on the tangs. I love all these guys.
Reef Happy
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My current fish list.
5 - medium yellows tangs
1 - adult 5" achelles tang
2 - sailfin tangs
1 - 5" hippo tang
1 - 6" powder blue tang
1 - 5" powder brown
1 - med purple tang
1 - adult caribibbean blue tang
1 - juv caribibbean blue tang - yellow/blue
1 - sm naso tang
2 mystery wrasses
1 yellow - fin fairy wrasse
1 tricolor fairy wrasse
1 radiant wrasse
1 whip - fin fairy wrasse
1 lubbock wrasse
2 picasso clowns (pair)
1 lawnmower blenny
1 neon dottyback
5 - medium yellows tangs
1 - adult 5" achelles tang
2 - sailfin tangs
1 - 5" hippo tang
1 - 6" powder blue tang
1 - 5" powder brown
1 - med purple tang
1 - adult caribibbean blue tang
1 - juv caribibbean blue tang - yellow/blue
1 - sm naso tang
2 mystery wrasses
1 yellow - fin fairy wrasse
1 tricolor fairy wrasse
1 radiant wrasse
1 whip - fin fairy wrasse
1 lubbock wrasse
2 picasso clowns (pair)
1 lawnmower blenny
1 neon dottyback
As if the build hasn't been fun and exciting enough. Now comes the fun work of setting up the new apex controller.
How did you decide on this controller?
I'm considering the ReefKeeper or the Apex... but haven't decided which to go with yet.
Reef Happy
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I have some friends locally that have it and really like all the options and capabilities it has to offer. Pretty much will do anything you would need.
JRaquatics
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How do you like your Lumenmax Elites over your display? How high do you have them from the water surface? Thinking about trying the reflectors over my new tank 72x36x24 instead of Lumen Brights.
scubasteve06
Jeeper Reefer
Getting ready for the big tank move this coming Saturday. So I am getting the CL materials together. Intake strainer 1.5" and 3/4" flow accelerators.
How are you liking these accelerators? I am trying to decide whether to use the flared square ones or the ones you are using. do they really work? Also I have a 3/4" return on my tank from my pump and its just exiting from the spa flex tube right now. What would I need to use these accelerators? I know I'll need one 90 degree elbow to go over the lip of the tank but I want to turn my one return into two. So i'll have to use some type of something there. What should I do? What do I need? first time I've done this...can you tell?
Reef Happy
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Thanks for visiting. I really do like these lumenmax reflectors alot. I had the lumen brights on my old 156 and they were really nice but I do like these elites now that I have something to compare them to.
Yes, these accelerators I have are wonderful... I run from 1.5" and then tee off to 2 1" main inlets to the tank. Then I run 3 accelerators of main inlet to the supply. First of all what pump are you using and how much gph is it rated? Depends on your pipe size from your pump and how the pump is rated as to how many accelerators you can run. Maybe I missed it but what size is your tank? Ask away if you have more questions. I will do my best to let you know what worked for my setup.
