Los' 360 reef CAD plans and setup

Great point; I can't risk turning my tank into a brackish coffin. I really like Untamed's solution. BTW, I am glued to your tank thread. I know it's been linked earlier, but for those who haven't seen it over at Canreef, it is definitely a future Tank Of The Month. Here's the link:
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=28436.
Back to the tank. I think I'll hook up the pump being controlled by the Osmolator to a timer of some sorts.
Tks,
Los
 
Thanks in advance. This is really turning into a group designed tank and it's going to be great. I really appreciate everyone's input.
I hate to throw another line of questions out there, but I also need help picking a controller. I'm heavily leaning towards an Aquacontroller III. I'm not sure if I need the "Pro" version or not, but I definitely don't want the Jr. Any advice?
I've seen some folks on other threads (that I can't find now) which had the parameters of their tank shown in their signature line. It might have been in another website. Anyway, it would show PH, temp, whether the lights were on, etc. I thought that was very cool and I'd love to have that functionality. Any idea whether the Aquacontroller III can do that or is that some other controller? Why do I care so much? It's very important to me to have excellent remote monitoring and alarm capabilities since I travel overseas a lot. I've had a tank crash while I was in China and there was no one around checking on it. I'm not going to let that happen again. Any suggestions?
Cheers,

Los
 
Have you checked out the Biomatrix? It looks niiiiiiice! Invincible569 has it on his build thread. He can control it from his iPhone, too!
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12192293#post12192293 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Los
Great point; I can't risk turning my tank into a brackish coffin. I really like Untamed's solution. BTW, I am glued to your tank thread. I know it's been linked earlier, but for those who haven't seen it over at Canreef, it is definitely a future Tank Of The Month. Here's the link:
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=28436.
Back to the tank. I think I'll hook up the pump being controlled by the Osmolator to a timer of some sorts.
Tks,
Los

That's very kind. It does need another year for the corals to grow into the tank.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12193782#post12193782 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Los
Thanks in advance. This is really turning into a group designed tank and it's going to be great. I really appreciate everyone's input.
I hate to throw another line of questions out there, but I also need help picking a controller. I'm heavily leaning towards an Aquacontroller III. I'm not sure if I need the "Pro" version or not, but I definitely don't want the Jr. Any advice?
I've seen some folks on other threads (that I can't find now) which had the parameters of their tank shown in their signature line. It might have been in another website. Anyway, it would show PH, temp, whether the lights were on, etc. I thought that was very cool and I'd love to have that functionality. Any idea whether the Aquacontroller III can do that or is that some other controller? Why do I care so much? It's very important to me to have excellent remote monitoring and alarm capabilities since I travel overseas a lot. I've had a tank crash while I was in China and there was no one around checking on it. I'm not going to let that happen again. Any suggestions?
Cheers,

Los

Los, have you check GHL Profilux?? It can control your Tunze as well so save on Tunze controllers... plus the SMS feature which is great.

Ed
 
Nick, I ordered the kit you linked to and hooked it up. The mold-a-holders are really cool and the float valves work like a champ. I picked up 2 Tunze Osmolators as well (approx. $169 new on ebay). I'll be using them with the kit's float valves as backups, with one for each tank. For now my 90 is running on the DIY float valves and it's working great. Great recommendation.

Ed, I'm really torn on the controllers. I've been reading up on them and there are lots of good ones. My favorites so far are the Aquacontroller, the Biomatrix (recommended by Tbone) and the Profilux (after you suggested them... very impressive). BTW, there is a really good comparison site for aquarium controllers. I apologize for not remembering the name of the guy who put all this together, but he deserves a medal. If you are thinking of a controller, this is THE place to go:
http://www.aquariumcontrollers.com/aquarium-equipment-comparisons.php#controllerchart

On another subject, I'm getting a bit worried about having over done it on flow. After listening to everyone, I decided to bump it up a bit and I started picking up new Tunze's on ebay while also looking for stronger closed loop pumps. I've since picked up:
Tunze 6101 = 3170 gph
Tunze 6101 = 3170 gph
Tunze 6201 = 5284 gph

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Those should give me up to a max of 11,624 gph. In addition, I'm just about to pull the trigger on:
Reeflo Dart Gold for the sump return = ~ 2,800 gph (due to head)
Reeflo Dart Gold on Oceans Motions closed loop #1 = 3,800 gph
Reeflo Super Dart Gold on Oceans Motions closed loop #2 = 4,300 gph (same as a Barracuda!)
Total = 22,500 gph, which on a 360 gallon tank = 62x turnover
Granted, these wont all be "on" at the same time. They will be hooked up to multi-controllers (I have a 7095) and/or timers (probably via one of the controllers discussed above). I really like that the Gold series are (supposedly) quieter, but should I be worried that this might be too much flow?
Los
 
Many think in terms of a "Real" turnover of 30X plus as being really required for SPS Reef Keeping, so when you factor in losses of your "Duct work" and that not all is on at the same time, you are in"comfortable" zone. IMO
Thanx for sharing!
 
The entire flow in my 400 is supplied by three Darts. You've got much more flow planned than I have. So far, my SPS are doing just fine.
 
Hello Los,
Great plan, grat. to it! My tank is going a handly made lemp. I was made +1 ears a go. 3x250W HQI /Reeflux 12K De bulls/ 2x80W ATI Blue+ and 2x80W Coralen Zuht Figi purple T5.
The colors I think very nice.
Here some picture abaut I made it:
http://www.korallszirtes-akvarium.hu/modules/My_eGallery/gallery/blogger/DSC00828.jpg
http://www.korallszirtes-akvarium.hu/modules/My_eGallery/gallery/blogger/DSC00826.jpg
http://www.korallszirtes-akvarium.hu/modules/My_eGallery/gallery/blogger/DSC00827.jpg
And the tank's color's now:
http://www.korallszirtes-akvarium.hu/modules/My_eGallery/gallery/Art/peti1_806l/peti1/DSC00994.jpg
Many successes four your project!
 
Los

I agree, you have a good solid flow plan that will be flexible. 62X if all things were running is a good number, with the Tunzes on a multi it'll be less, and after your corals start to grow & aquascape is in play, you'll probably find need for more :)
 
I feel better about the flow, thank you. I'll proceed with the pumps as planned.

Wow, really great hood designs. Peter1:
1. I love the design and I really like how you have the T5s angled in towards the center. It looks like you've got them hooked up to LumenArcs, which is what I think I'm going to go with as well. Would you mind providing a diagram of your hood? The more detail the better.
2. What reflectors did you use?
3. How deep and how wide is your tank? I've got 36" of width and 25" of height, so I'm really torn between 250 with DE HQI as you've got and 400 single ended bulbs. I'm wondering what dimensions you are pushing with your 250s, since your corals look perfect?
Thanks for some very inspiring pics.

Ed, I really like your rack system as well. As Nick mentioned, we'd love to see the details, posted either on your thread or here. If I get an LED set up, which I'm hesitant to do because of the width, your rack system would be the best way of making it work. BTW, I travel to China a lot. I lived in Shanghai for 18 months or so and I still have an office there that reports to me as well as in Hong Kong. I'd love to stop by some time to see your tank, if I ever make it to your town.
Los
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12294645#post12294645 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Los
I feel better about the flow, thank you. I'll proceed with the pumps as planned.

Ed, I really like your rack system as well. As Nick mentioned, we'd love to see the details, posted either on your thread or here. If I get an LED set up, which I'm hesitant to do because of the width, your rack system would be the best way of making it work. BTW, I travel to China a lot. I lived in Shanghai for 18 months or so and I still have an office there that reports to me as well as in Hong Kong. I'd love to stop by some time to see your tank, if I ever make it to your town.
Los

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Let me know if you need more details.

I'm in Fuzhou, China which is about 1hour and 15min from HK and once the tank is up and running, you are more than welcome to visit.... :) Yours going to be a great build...
 
Hi Los,
I would have like Lumenarc reflectors, but I reside in Easten-Europa /Hungary/. If I order from anywhere anything rather complicatedly and arrives expensive! I from a Swiss friend of mine I obtained the drawing what is the reflector planned his variant. I made these. This not so tall and broad lights. I believe it in that manner that for my tank ideal. For me more than a year of his this lamp works. The size of the reflectors 15,7"x15,7" and only 8" tall.
The T5 reflectors inwards inclinable, because of this better lights the blue light onto middle. My tank size are 67"x27.5"x27.5" and the lighting is above 10" to wather.
I tried the 400 bulbs is very good, but big heat is produced. There is an aircondition in the room, but it's not cool enough. I do not know to install an Aqua coller because I haven't place. If you can solve the cooler, then would make the bether colors!
Here some pics, when the refs. was born:
http://www.korallszirtes-akvarium.hu/modules/My_eGallery/gallery/blogger/P1010080.JPG
http://www.korallszirtes-akvarium.hu/modules/My_eGallery/gallery/blogger/P1010082.JPG
http://www.korallszirtes-akvarium.hu/modules/My_eGallery/gallery/blogger/P10100811.JPG
http://www.korallszirtes-akvarium.hu/modules/My_eGallery/gallery/blogger/DSC00726.jpg
The reflectors in the framework:
http://www.korallszirtes-akvarium.hu/modules/My_eGallery/gallery/blogger/DSC00731.jpg
Some corals colors : /I think good, but they would be bether was 400W bulls./
http://www.korallszirtes-akvarium.hu/modules/My_eGallery/gallery/Art/peti1_806l/peti1/DSC01402.jpg
http://www.korallszirtes-akvarium.hu/modules/My_eGallery/gallery/Art/peti1_806l/peti1/DSC01407.jpg
http://www.korallszirtes-akvarium.hu/modules/My_eGallery/gallery/Art/peti1_806l/peti1/DSC00908.jpg
The tank pictures: / Sorry I haven' jet a good camera, I don't make a good shots!/
http://www.korallszirtes-akvarium.hu/modules/My_eGallery/gallery/Art/peti1_806l/peti1/DSC01422.jpg
http://www.korallszirtes-akvarium.hu/modules/My_eGallery/gallery/Art/peti1_806l/peti1/DSC01421.jpg
 
Ed, amazing design job there. Spectacular tank, Peter1. I'm really impressed with what both of you have done. One day...

I picked up a bunch of supplies from http://www.bulkreefsupply.com, including some activated carbon, phosphorus removal pellets, and a huge bucket of calcium hydroxide (for kalkwasser). I also tried out their dried rock. I bought 15 lbs of Eco Shelf Rock. WOW is all I can say. It was $2.99 per lb, but since it was dry you got a lot of rock for your money. Here's a picture of the front of the bigger rock.
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Here's the back:
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This rock is very porous and very light. I'd guess this piece was about 12 lbs or so and the other is probably 3 lbs. They will both make amazing shelfs in this project.
Los
 
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