new 259g tank

[loai]

Hi guys,

this is my first thread here showing you the steps of the devices installing.

but be patient please, the process will be very slow.

tank dimensions 280x50x70CM, it is between kitchen and living room.

and here is a video of it

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soon i will update with the tank equipment after paying $$$$ from marinedpot, Avast & Ebay:furious:.

but should i mention the cost of the equipment?

Gent's, my English is not that much i hope i can find a place between you guys.:beer:

Regards,

 

[pjmiller33]

Wow! awesome looking build. Keep the pics coming. I love the stone work around the tank! What is going to be on the stock list (fish and coral)?

 

[muttley000]

Looks like an great build, keep the info coming. Your english is fine, but we like pictures better anyway

 

[loai]

Wow! awesome looking build. Keep the pics coming. I love the stone work around the tank! What is going to be on the stock list (fish and coral)?

Thanks A lot, so far there is no plan of what kind of coral & fish that i will buy yet, but i am working on the installation now.:headwally:

Regards,

 

[loai]

Looks like an great build, keep the info coming. Your english is fine, but we like pictures better anyway

Thanks muttley000, as long you can understand me i am fine .

from what you said, i assume that the PIC's of my first post doesn't appeare to you if am not wrong, so hope fully now its ok.

Regards,

 

[loai]

Here is the list of what i ordered from Marine Depot.

1-Neptune Systems AquaController Apex Base Unit w/ Standard Grade pH Probe
2-Digital Aquatics Float Switch Kit w/ Mount = 3
3-Neptune Systems I/O Break Out Box for Aquacontroller 3 / 3 Pro
4-Tom Aquatics Aqua-Lifter Dosing Pump
5-Two Little Fishies Phosban Reactor 150
6-SpectraPure® MaxCap RO/DI System, 180gpd w/ Pressure Gauge & Purity Monitor
7-Titanium Ground Probe
8-E.S.V. Granular Activated Carbon 3.5 lb
9-SpectraPure® Auto Shut Off Valve Float Kit for RO Systems
10-Danner Mag-Drive Supreme 24 2400 GPH Pump = for the skimmer
11-AquaC EV-400 Protein Skimmer

And some other accessories cost around 1000$

I've received all of them except the skimmer & the pump, expected to got them next Thursday.

once i have them i will post their Pic's.


Regards,

 

[marrc007]

wow I have never seen a tank low in a counter like that. I like that when you sit down your at eye lvl with it.

 

[bdwilson]

Amazing tank! Can't wait to see it filled with coral.

 

[loai]

wow I have never seen a tank low in a counter like that. I like that when you sit down your at eye lvl with it.

Thanks alot

 

[loai]

Amazing tank! Can't wait to see it filled with coral.

Me Too but what i can do, most of my time in the office....:headwalls:

Thanks

 

[loai]

Today i fixed my RO DI system


My Father helping me..... thank you Dad.

I've fixed the Ro Di system under the hand washing.

i kept the Booster bomb in the next cabinet to keep the electricity devices a away from water place..

I've fixed the system as per the specture pure manual system:

but i found that i have Auto Shut Off Valve Float but i don't know if i need it here????, i really appreciate if somebody can tell what to do with it ??????

also i but the apex system in it's place

the module and the power EXT on the TOP..

thinking where i can but the display device!!!!?????

so far this is the update!!!!!! next fixing my sump...

Thanks & Regards,

 

[Waddleboy]

Today i fixed my RO DI system

but i found that i have Auto Shut Off Valve Float but i don't know if i need it here????, i really appreciate if somebody can tell what to do with it ??????

Normally this i used for auto shot off valves however you have the pressure switch installed so you dont need it. Yours basically replaces this one

 

[loai]

Normally this i used for auto shot off valves however you have the pressure switch installed so you dont need it. Yours basically replaces this one

thanks Waddleboy for the information.

i have question please, do you think that i can use it with the Wast water hose ???

Thanks

 

[loai]

some new updates.

Yesterday I've got my new custom sump.

i design it to fit my Aqua c ev400 skimmer

this is my backup 12V battery for my apex controller

then i started filling my aquarium with fresh water... after 24H only 50%has been completed!!! still i am waiting

next will be Motors, chiller & hoses installations.

Thanks & Regards,

 

[loai]

Hi Again,

i think i did a big mistake here :angryfire:

i but the sand without cleaning it :deadhorse:

it was very dirty !!!!!

i found the only thing i can do is remove everything and start from the beginning :uzi:

after cleaning

now again i have to fill the tank... that is need around 3 Days :headwallblue:

Still Waiting :deadhorse1:

Regards,

 

[dave.m]

While you are waiting you can take this opportunity to remove those black bio balls from your sump. They are notorious for generating unwanted nitrates and haven't been used in reef tanks for about 15 years.

Dave.M

 

[loai]

While you are waiting you can take this opportunity to remove those black bio balls from your sump. They are notorious for generating unwanted nitrates and haven't been used in reef tanks for about 15 years.

Dave.M

Thanks for your advice... i will remove them once i got my corals..

Regards,
Hussain

 

[loai]

now after cleanning the tank look great.

Apex controller main display

skimmer after 48H

Regards,

 

[yudruln8]

Nice brick work how many gallons is the custom sump?

 

[loai]

Nice brick work how many gallons is the custom sump?

Thanks, the sump is 40*90*50 = 48G.

Regards,