Mike's 300 DD peninsula build
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kris101
Premium Member
Flow issues addressed
Flow issues addressed
I got a replacement MP60 to replace the DOA. So I now have a MP60 on one side and 2 MP40's on the other side- one high and the other lower.
I finally got the WXM programmed for the Apex and had to use extra statements to balance the 60 and the 40's
I was having a lot of problems getting the statements to work because I was not using a capitals. The profile names are case sensitive and would error out on me. Spent hours until I figured that out!:reading:
I ended up with a lot of statements to balance the MP 60 with the 2 MP40's I think I got but I will have to watch the cycles. this is what I ended up doing
Fallback Reefcrest
Set Reefcrest
If Time 09:30 to 11:00 Then Tidal
If Time 11:00 to 12:00 Then Reefcrest
If Time 12:00 to 15:00 Then Lagoon
If Time 15:00 to 18:00 Then Tidal
If Time 18:00 to 20:00 Then Lagoon
If Time 20:00 to 20:30 Then Nutrient
If Time 20:30 to 22:00 Then Lagoon
If Time 22:00 to 03:00 Then MP60-Night
If Time 03:00 to 08:00 Then Latenight
If Time 08:00 to 09:30 Then Night
If FeedC 000 Then OFF
If FeedA 000 Then OFF
One MP40 I have running anti sync to the MP60
the other MP40 is providing surface agitation and is at 100% during the day then drops to 70% at night
so far the flow looks good in the tank
Flow issues addressed
I got a replacement MP60 to replace the DOA. So I now have a MP60 on one side and 2 MP40's on the other side- one high and the other lower.
I finally got the WXM programmed for the Apex and had to use extra statements to balance the 60 and the 40's
I was having a lot of problems getting the statements to work because I was not using a capitals. The profile names are case sensitive and would error out on me. Spent hours until I figured that out!:reading:
I ended up with a lot of statements to balance the MP 60 with the 2 MP40's I think I got but I will have to watch the cycles. this is what I ended up doing
Fallback Reefcrest
Set Reefcrest
If Time 09:30 to 11:00 Then Tidal
If Time 11:00 to 12:00 Then Reefcrest
If Time 12:00 to 15:00 Then Lagoon
If Time 15:00 to 18:00 Then Tidal
If Time 18:00 to 20:00 Then Lagoon
If Time 20:00 to 20:30 Then Nutrient
If Time 20:30 to 22:00 Then Lagoon
If Time 22:00 to 03:00 Then MP60-Night
If Time 03:00 to 08:00 Then Latenight
If Time 08:00 to 09:30 Then Night
If FeedC 000 Then OFF
If FeedA 000 Then OFF
One MP40 I have running anti sync to the MP60
the other MP40 is providing surface agitation and is at 100% during the day then drops to 70% at night
so far the flow looks good in the tank
AndersBoerglum
New member
Nice setup, it looks very smooth.
Regards from Denmark.
Regards from Denmark.
tattoofreak
New member
looks great!!
kris101
Premium Member
Changes from original Plans
Changes from original Plans
1. Lifereef VS3-30 Skimmer
Not big enough so ended up with a Bubble King Supermarin 200
2. 2 x MP 40's
Not enough flow. ended up with 2 MP-60's and 1 MP-40
3. Lighting
One of my 350's started grinding so Kessil sent me a Brand new 360 under warranty so now I have 2x 360 and 1 350
4. Apex Jr
Ran out of expansion for PH, ORP, salinity, WMX and a breakout. Upgraded to full apex.
5. Was planning on using just 1 MarineLand overflow since I was converting this to a peninsula tank.
Not enough flow so ended up drilling hole in the tank for a Gl*******s 1500gph overflow box.
Everything else was used as planned! for now
Very costly changes but I figured it is done right.
I am possibly going to upgrade to a acrylic sump that has a better layout in a few weeks.
Changes from original Plans
1. Lifereef VS3-30 Skimmer
Not big enough so ended up with a Bubble King Supermarin 200
2. 2 x MP 40's
Not enough flow. ended up with 2 MP-60's and 1 MP-40
3. Lighting
One of my 350's started grinding so Kessil sent me a Brand new 360 under warranty so now I have 2x 360 and 1 350
4. Apex Jr
Ran out of expansion for PH, ORP, salinity, WMX and a breakout. Upgraded to full apex.
5. Was planning on using just 1 MarineLand overflow since I was converting this to a peninsula tank.
Not enough flow so ended up drilling hole in the tank for a Gl*******s 1500gph overflow box.
Everything else was used as planned! for now
Very costly changes but I figured it is done right.
I am possibly going to upgrade to a acrylic sump that has a better layout in a few weeks.
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avandss
I'm hooked
That was lightning fast! looking great!
for the tiles you should of asked! all you need is a tile nipper for mosaic 1'' pieces, must of been scary using a wet saw with the little pieces??
when you are sitting at the bar, can you see the tank lights? or is the angle low so you cant see them?
for the tiles you should of asked! all you need is a tile nipper for mosaic 1'' pieces, must of been scary using a wet saw with the little pieces??
when you are sitting at the bar, can you see the tank lights? or is the angle low so you cant see them?
kris101
Premium Member
Avandss
Yes it was fast.. holidays are approaching so I had to get it done..
Actually sitting at the bar isn't to bad. You don't really see the lights. That was a debate to go all the way to the top of the tank or leave space for access. Access won!
I did using tile nippers, but no matter what I did it was hard to get a clean edge.. It added character to the bar top!
Yes it was fast.. holidays are approaching so I had to get it done..
Actually sitting at the bar isn't to bad. You don't really see the lights. That was a debate to go all the way to the top of the tank or leave space for access. Access won!
I did using tile nippers, but no matter what I did it was hard to get a clean edge.. It added character to the bar top!
avandss
I'm hooked
lol, yeah little tiles no matter what are ...... to work with!
yeah access is so important its not even funny. my access is not fun, very doable but not fun. i had to sacrifice easy access for my design look!
how about a pic of the finished job with the counter top ambient led lights?
i am sure it looks stunning in person
do you have a qt setup btw?
yeah access is so important its not even funny. my access is not fun, very doable but not fun. i had to sacrifice easy access for my design look!
how about a pic of the finished job with the counter top ambient led lights?
i am sure it looks stunning in person
do you have a qt setup btw?
HowdyDoody216
New member
Looks good man. Couldnt you use Piano Hinges on the Canopy so you'd have access?
