onetoo's platinum waterbox 130.4

[onetootreefor]

I started this build a couple weeks ago and am mid cycle at this point but I figured I'd at least begin my build thread here. I love and welcome suggestions and tips!

Equipment:
Waterbox platinum 130.4
Waterbox sump
2x ectoech radion g4 pro
36" aquatic life t5 hybrid fixture (2x 39w blue+ 2x 39 Coral+)
RedSea Reefer Skimmer 600
2x ecotech mp40wQD
Ecotech vectra m1 return pump
Tunze 3155 osimolator
No doser yet debating on going to calc reactor

Pre-delivery:

Delivery day!:

Stand setup:

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[onetootreefor]

Tank up/ final aquascaping:

Current status:

I am currently working on my control board and wire management. The paint is drying on it now and should be up and mounted this weekend! I also took my first stab at plumbing to convert the ato into a small Refugium. I was messy with the primer but everything is sealed and leak right!

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[tdlawdo]

Wow awesome job. I have a WB230 delivered mid November. I'm to the diatom and GHA stage...ugh.


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[onetootreefor]

Wow awesome job. I have a WB230 delivered mid November. I'm to the diatom and GHA stage...ugh.


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I'm using aquavitro seed to help cycle my tank and I have tons of gha all over my rocks already. Not looking forward to that maintenance when the cycle is done!


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[tdlawdo]

It's no fun but it is satisfying!! Haha


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[HydroMan]

What is your initial impression of the hybrid light?

 

[tdlawdo]

Tank up/ final aquascaping:

Current status:

I am currently working on my control board and wire management. The paint is drying on it now and should be up and mounted this weekend! I also took my first stab at plumbing to convert the ato into a small Refugium. I was messy with the primer but everything is sealed and leak right!

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What size black hose did you use to concert your return?


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[tdlawdo]

What is your initial impression of the hybrid light?

I now wish I had gone with those. I like my radions but the look of yours is great and I'm questioning my own choice now.

What's your stocking plan?


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[tdlawdo]

What is the hard plumbed part? Next to the return box?


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[onetootreefor]

What is the hard plumbed part? Next to the return box?


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I plumbed in a line off my return to pump
Water into my ATO section of the sump and convert it to a small Refugium.

The soft hose that runs from my return to the tank came with the plumbing so I'm not sure the size I know it's a euro standard


Also I love the hybrid light! I used a par meter last weekend and I have a perfect spread for sps every single spot in the tank...I'm also pretty high off the water so I can lower it if they start demanding more than 350 par.

 

[onetootreefor]

I now wish I had gone with those. I like my radions but the look of yours is great and I'm questioning my own choice now.

What's your stocking plan?


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Stocking plan right now is still up in the air....

Currently I have the following:

2x maroon clown mated and paired from old tank
Exquisite fairy wrasse from old tank
Moyeri leopard wrasse
Melanurus wrasse

I know I'm going to add a tang or two just not sure which yet. And I'd like to get some schooling fish besides basic chromis.


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[tdlawdo]

I plumbed in a line off my return to pump
Water into my ATO section of the sump and convert it to a small Refugium.

The soft hose that runs from my return to the tank came with the plumbing so I'm not sure the size I know it's a euro standard


Also I love the hybrid light! I used a par meter last weekend and I have a perfect spread for sps every single spot in the tank...I'm also pretty high off the water so I can lower it if they start demanding more than 350 par.

That's Great. Yes my WaterBox 230 didn't come with that hose and it had been a bear trying to find one to fit . Can't wat to see the tank grow



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