new in wall build!

[Indymann99]

not exactly your setup but might give you some ideas.

I find the front access from above critical for cleaning.

 

[SlateXIV]

Looks like it will be an awesome set up.

 

[NP_Reef]

been busy with work and what not so there hasn't been really any progress, did get the stand finished up and in.

should have the tank on and ready for water in the next week or two.

 

[THEDLO]

wow i love the way u set up the rock work!

 

[NP_Reef]

the build got put on hold for a few weeks but im back to work on it.

-tank is on stand
-plumbing started
-electrical 75% done

was hoping to have water in it next week.... but i need to order some plumbing parts that i forgot about (go figure).

 

[Ratkiller]

Just my opinion, but I would not run the chiller straight to the display. The colder water could shock any coral that's in it's path. Better to run it from the skimmer side of the sump to the rerun pump area.

Good decision on the OM by the way. The best piece of equipment I have ever bought. What are your plans for the closed loop?

 

[NP_Reef]

ya i changed that a little, the chiller isn't going straight to the display in my current plans.

the closed loop is going to be over the top of the tank and i'm not sure where i'm going to position the outlets just yet, i'm thinking one on each corner but if you have any suggestions, please send them my way.

 

[NP_Reef]

electrical is done.
plumbing is 99% done just have to make a few changes then glue everything together.
sump baffles are in (yes i know the silicone job is horrible :hmm2: )

 

[cilyjr]

sorry i have been away. is the crawl space just into the sump or the entire fishroom/closet?

 

[NP_Reef]

its all connected. the sump is under the tank, the crawl space where im putting the dart, om 4 chiller and reactors is to the right of the tank in the pictures and the closet runs along the wall to the right of the tank

 

[NP_Reef]

the tank is full or RO/DI water and the closed loop is plumbed.
finishing up a few odds and ins then i need to figure out how to use the apex and ill be ready to add some salt :rollface:

one question do you guys think the 1262 will be a big enough return pump or should i upgrade it. (outlet into tank will be about 6ft higher then the pump)

thanks again.

 

[ReeferChris]

Looking good. I'm also still finishing up with my in-wall, been at it for a few months now. As for the question on the 1262 as the return pumps remember that slower flow through the sump is better (less micro bubbles making there way back to the display).

IMO you already have the 1262 so go ahead and try it out. If you see that the 6 ft of head pressure is to much for the pump you can always upgrade. I temporarily used a 1262 when i first set up my aquarium and it sits about a good 6.5 maybe 7 (never really measured it) and had no issues.

Looking great and keep it up.

-Chris

 

[aleonn]

It's looking great! Look forward to more pix

 

[NP_Reef]

is there a how to anywhere for setting up a skimmer? i cant find a manual for the euroreef anywhere.

thanks

 

[NP_Reef]

broke the volute to my dart so im waiting on parts to fix it....but.....tank has slat water in it, a few more odds and ins to button up then i can start the cycle.

 

[NP_Reef]

tossed some live rock and a few pieces of shrimp in to start the cycle.

how long does it usually take to see any ammonia?

 

[cilyjr]

depends on the die off on the rock. if there is alot you will see it real fast

 

[NP_Reef]

started programing the apex today

hows this look so far for basic programing?

refuglight - (3-1)
Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If Time 24:00 to 08:00 Then ON
If Temp > 82.0 Then OFF
Min Time 030:00 Then OFF

heater -(3-2)
Fallback OFF
If Temp < 77.0 Then ON
If Temp > 78.0 Then OFF

heater2 - (3-3)
Fallback OFF
If Temp < 77.0 Then ON
If Temp > 78.0 Then OFF

chiller - (3-4)
Fallback OFF
If Temp > 82.0 Then ON
If Temp < 81.0 Then OFF


just wanting to make sure ive got this right before i move on to more advanced programing.

thanks.