Hutch's 280 Gallon SPS Build
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cshutchinson
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Here is what I am working on today; the Neptune Apex Panel and all the wiring that goes with that system.
Remote Mounting for WXM and PM2 modules:
Lights on for the first time today:
Vortech MP40W ES; 2 on each end of the tank
Remote Mounting for WXM and PM2 modules:
Lights on for the first time today:
Vortech MP40W ES; 2 on each end of the tank
cshutchinson
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Here is another shot of the panel:
cshutchinson
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sweetleaf
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Stunning build, with all this attention to detail I can't wait to see how you end up aquascaping. I like how you chose to keep the glass clear on the back instead of filling painting it black or something. I've always liked being able to look through tanks and see whats on the otherside, almost like seeing how the fish view us.
Edit: Just opened up your live feed....I might just get a projecter and have that up on my wall instead of keeping my own tank hah
Edit: Just opened up your live feed....I might just get a projecter and have that up on my wall instead of keeping my own tank hah
cshutchinson
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I don't think the number of gallons influence the decision as much as the dimensions. After seeking advice on this issue, I was convinced to upgrade from 2 to 4 Vortechs.
When I can save my $$$, I will likely add two more on the back. I have never built a tank with too much flow for SPS. Granted, I guess it would be possible, I just haven't done it yet.
polywise
OLD SCHOOL-ish
They won't be overkill
on my 280gallon reef, I was running a hamerhead connected to a 220 sump on my return, 1,000 gph pump on 2 sea swirls, and 6 tunze 6201's and was actually looking for addition of more flow. Things change in the tank when coral grows it becomes harder to get good flow to the deeper areas inside larger coral formations.
on my 280gallon reef, I was running a hamerhead connected to a 220 sump on my return, 1,000 gph pump on 2 sea swirls, and 6 tunze 6201's and was actually looking for addition of more flow. Things change in the tank when coral grows it becomes harder to get good flow to the deeper areas inside larger coral formations.
cshutchinson
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A little progress on Sunday morning. I have had this sand soaking on ro/di with water changes for days. Glad to get it in the tank and be done with it. There is no glory in washing sand. I have the halides off, no need to accent the cloudiness.
I think I broke my Neptune conductivity probe. I dropped it on the floor during calibration yesterday. I didn't see any broken parts, but I guess these things are fragile. It gave a good reading all night and then lost its mind this morning, reporting crazy things. I really can't figure it out. I know this tank is not low on salt, but not sure I have a good measurement tool to trust. I am not sure a refractometer is any better than a broken conductivity probe.
I think I broke my Neptune conductivity probe. I dropped it on the floor during calibration yesterday. I didn't see any broken parts, but I guess these things are fragile. It gave a good reading all night and then lost its mind this morning, reporting crazy things. I really can't figure it out. I know this tank is not low on salt, but not sure I have a good measurement tool to trust. I am not sure a refractometer is any better than a broken conductivity probe.
silentscream
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Fantastic organization! Very clean, I love the efforts to conceal the wiring. I can't get enough of the lighting racks built from modular eztube. I think you'll be happy with the 24" T5 vs. the 48", you'll have greater control over the color spectrum you want. Can't wait to see more.
cshutchinson
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Here are some updated shots:
Added three stages to the ro/di system. Two GFO canisters, and a final 1 micron filter.
Sump is getting full now. Still have to add another ZeoReactor. Temporarily in the one ZeoReactor, I am running GFO and carbon prior to starting ZeoVit. May start Zeovit next week once I get the P04 down to 0.00.
Added live rock that had been curing this morning. What a job. This camera sucks too!
I hope you guys like this, I am very pleased. My hands have so many stingers / stickers in them but I just can't wear gloves doing this.
Added three stages to the ro/di system. Two GFO canisters, and a final 1 micron filter.
Sump is getting full now. Still have to add another ZeoReactor. Temporarily in the one ZeoReactor, I am running GFO and carbon prior to starting ZeoVit. May start Zeovit next week once I get the P04 down to 0.00.
Added live rock that had been curing this morning. What a job. This camera sucks too!
I hope you guys like this, I am very pleased. My hands have so many stingers / stickers in them but I just can't wear gloves doing this.
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cshutchinson
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Here you go, but it's dark now
vincent201089
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it's huge and nice !
Rickyrooz1
Acropora Nut
Nice tank
Western_reefer
Reef keeper
The tank looks very nice!!
wickedfish
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Nice build keep it comein with the pics. I like the way you have your sump, I wish I could convince people that a fishroom should be larger than the master bath.
