Minh's 320 reef

[tassod]

I'm trying to stay away from PH's inside the tank for this build for the very reason that I don't want to worry about my anemones getting caught in there. I'm not worried about noise, this will be using bean animal overflow and it will also be an in-wall build. As far as flow through the sump that can be controlled with gate valves. I also plan on using ball valves on my returns. I thought about using a closed loop but decided against it...didnt want to put more holes in the tank along with having to buy another pump.

 

[BattleAthletics]

Minh you are long over due for a full tank shot

 

[worm5406]

Yeah he is... but he is busy!

<cough cough>

 

[ca1ore]

There are so many different method of providing flow in the tank, I would not recommend high flow rate through the sump.

I agree! My 265 in 2013/14 consumes less than half of the electricity my 180 did in 2008. I run a far smaller main pump, relying on vortechs for in-tank flow, and ramping LED lights are far more efficient than my old metal halides - plus I don't need a chiller!

 

[BattleAthletics]

He has 6 on his 320, and worm how do you know he's busy?

 

[OrionN]

He has 6 on his 320, and worm how do you know he's busy?

you were just here this afternoon, so you saw the tank. I am not happy with it yet so I did not want to post pictures.
But since you asked, I got some picture from earlier today, I will post in a few min

 

[BattleAthletics]

Ahh just trying to make you post pics for the rest to see! I actually likes the scape, clams need a designated spot though for sure, that one gigas is bigger than my body haha

 

[worm5406]

I just set up a 120 dedicated JUST for a gig... all because of watching OrionN. LOL

 

[OrionN]

a few pics

 

[worm5406]

Wait wait wait....

This is in a 950??

That tank looks huge!!! How big is that clam? What size pearl is in it?

Yeah.. a FTS... not a snippet... LOL

 

[BattleAthletics]

Awesome, the gigas is bigger than the one at sea world San Antonio, looks like, that was yours at one point wasn't it?

That Monti is bigger than my head too. Hey Minh, Glenn said he might not have to work so it's a go for now. Idk if your still up or if things will change. Hopefully it's a go.

 

[Oldude]

Love the clam collection.

 

[Alwaysinshorts]

a few pics

So are these pictures of the tank or just pictures of where your live stock is currently held?

Funny thing is I also live in Texas (near Houston) and my name is also Minh.

My company has a terminal down in Corpus, the next time I am down there would you mind if I stopped by to take a look at your tank. I will treat you to lunch or dinner depending on schedule.

 

[BattleAthletics]

What company do you work for?

 

[Alwaysinshorts]

I working for a trucking company out of Houston

 

[BattleAthletics]

Oh ok, I thought you might of worked for Koch.

 

[Alwaysinshorts]

No but we do lots of business with them. I go to Wichita all the time.

 

[taylor t]

Looking good Minh! I was looking for this thread last week and couldn't find it. Thanks for the update. Also, what kind of tang is in that 3rd pic? The one with the white tail? I like!

When you have time, please get us addicts some more/closer/in focus pics... I know worm's getting withdrawl shakes too....

 

[worm5406]

LOL... I am... I have had to go get help too...

 

[OrionN]

So are these pictures of the tank or just pictures of where your live stock is currently held?

Funny thing is I also live in Texas (near Houston) and my name is also Minh.

My company has a terminal down in Corpus, the next time I am down there would you mind if I stopped by to take a look at your tank. I will treat you to lunch or dinner depending on schedule.

Yes, get in touch.
Rarely I go to Houston. I will look you up. PM me and I will send my email and phone number.