My Tank Thread

briankmarsh1980 · Jan 28, 2011

I figure I might as well have 1 too

well since I just did a tank reset after a year due to ich/red turf/bubble algae.

so here it is...

added a sump 20L
BRS dual reactor
CPR aquafuge 2 (large) in-sump
Eshopps PF-800 overflow
Sicce 3.0 return pump

The tank has been sat with no nothing/no light for 30 days
just started the light cycle 2 weeks ago
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here is the in-sump fuge
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and everything else in QT patiently waiting
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Kalakuhan · Jan 28, 2011

Looks like you scrubbed the heck out of those rocks!
Looks good!

briankmarsh1980 · Jan 28, 2011

Kalakuhan said:
Looks like you scrubbed the heck out of those rocks!
Looks good!

yeah I killed them good lol

briankmarsh1980 · Jan 28, 2011

the overflow splits..1" to sump, 3/4 to fuge
I must say the sicce pump is a powerhouse, i have the reactor running off it and its turned down cause the overflow still can't handle it.
the fuge is on a slow trickle with a via aqua pump to give circulation in the fuge
the reactor has been modified so I can adjust the water flow in each chamber.

the powerhead you see is an evo-1400 there are 2 more 1050's behind the rocks.

SA13 · Jan 28, 2011

I was just going to ask what you did with the reactor inputs. That's a great idea.

briankmarsh1980 · Jan 28, 2011

there is a ball valve going into the reactor feeding both chambers then on the back of the GFO os another valve going to the other... giving me control of flow to the reactor and letting me adjust the flow to both chambers, not my original design

aquainas · Jan 28, 2011

Nice work man, looks like you got the sump squeaky clean!
The filter sock schedule will be very beneficial in keeping detritus from settling down there...set a reminder on your phone if you find yourself forgetting to swap them out. I'll try to get over there Sunday with the Hanna to re-check that the Phosphates are down to 0.00ppm from the 0.01ppm since implementation of the GFO.
You got that fish list going yet?

briankmarsh1980 · Feb 12, 2011

Finally started putting my tank back together.

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Turbovr3six · Feb 12, 2011

Do you get any vibration noise coming from the return pump? I only ask because it looks like its all PVC from the pump to the tank.

briankmarsh1980 · Feb 12, 2011

Turbovr3six said:
Do you get any vibration noise coming from the return pump? I only ask because it looks like its PVC from the pump to the tank.

it's all PVC and no vibration

Turbovr3six · Feb 12, 2011

Nice :thumbsup:

I always thought you would hear some vibration if nylon hose/spa-flex wasnt used in a section.

Other than that, the tank looks good! Im glad you overcame your algea problem.

briankmarsh1980 · Feb 12, 2011

Turbovr3six said:
Nice :thumbsup:

I always thought you would hear some vibration if nylon hose/spa-flex wasnt used in a section.

Other than that, the tank looks good! Im glad you overcame your algea problem.

the bends and length in pipe are perfect so it doesn't really sit on anything just goes straight into the water....
and yes im glad my algae problem is gone

briankmarsh1980 · Feb 12, 2011

aquainas said:
Nice work man, looks like you got the sump squeaky clean!
The filter sock schedule will be very beneficial in keeping detritus from settling down there...set a reminder on your phone if you find yourself forgetting to swap them out. I'll try to get over there Sunday with the Hanna to re-check that the Phosphates are down to 0.00ppm from the 0.01ppm since implementation of the GFO.
You got that fish list going yet?

fish list is small so far
yellow eye kole tang
coral beauty butterfly
Leopard Wrasse
(Macropharyngodon meleagris)MALE
Blue/Green Reef Chromis
there are more I want but not available

aquainas · Feb 12, 2011

The leather looks happy

I'll be ready for another round of fish in a couple weeks and may order what I want...kinda getting tired of waiting so lmk.

d.dog · Feb 12, 2011

wow that looks real nice . i hope mine can look that good soon

30reef · Feb 12, 2011

Looks good.

I have a suggestion though, I'd put the heater in the display. If the return pump fails while your away (they never fail when it's convenient) your tank will get chilly. And maybe pick up a Ranco on eBay to turn it on and off with.

briankmarsh1980 · Feb 19, 2011

added a couple more zoas and a couple pics I thought were cool

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found my Harly
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little_mermaid · Feb 19, 2011

Your cucumber looks fantastic! lol

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