McPuff
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Hi all, I'm picking up a 300DD 72x36x27H) this weekend and have a few questions for the experts. Overflow is on one end (peninsula style) for reference. Got the full setup for a great deal so had to jump on it. Subsequently, I don't have months of time to plan and prep. It'll really be plan as I go but trying to iron out a few details in the coming days:
1) Do you trust the heavy duty suction cups w/handles for moving? If so, which ones? It'll take lots of manpower regardless, but perhaps these are helpful, especially when sliding tank down steps? I'll strap plywood to the tank and cover with cardboard so that it will slide down the stairs. Unfortunately, it's got a 90 deg turn so that will make for a fun time.
2) Water movement; was considering putting 4 rw-20 (2 each side). I assume this will be plenty of water movement and that the pumps will actually need to be dialed back. Will control via Apex. Another option would be the Neptune Wav... not sure how much flow these could create on their own (~4k gph) for that size tank but probably would need additional flow. At that point the 4x rw20 seems the most cost-effective solution. Keep in mind, I will not have much SPS in this tank. 3-4 large colonies and the rest LPS/softies. Focus on this tank will be fish. So I don't need a crazy amount of flow. Any input here?
3) have ordered a marine pure block for the sump... will let this sit in my current sump for a couple weeks to get colonized. Any reviews on these (yes, I've read other online reviews)? Seems like a common addition to large tank builds. What is the life expectancy on these things? I don't really want to have a bunch of live rock in the sump and figured this is a good way to reduce/remove it. I'll have ~200# of "open" rockscape in the display but want to have lots of open space for fish.
4) ATS; I will construct one as this seems much more productive and efficient than chaeto which I currently employ. Too many success stories on ATS for me to avoid adding one. I'm likely to closely follow the design of Karimwassef as it seems very efficient, simple, and elegant.
As you may imagine, I'm excited to join the club of large tank owners... and very nervous for the move itself! Appreciate the feedback in advance!
1) Do you trust the heavy duty suction cups w/handles for moving? If so, which ones? It'll take lots of manpower regardless, but perhaps these are helpful, especially when sliding tank down steps? I'll strap plywood to the tank and cover with cardboard so that it will slide down the stairs. Unfortunately, it's got a 90 deg turn so that will make for a fun time.
2) Water movement; was considering putting 4 rw-20 (2 each side). I assume this will be plenty of water movement and that the pumps will actually need to be dialed back. Will control via Apex. Another option would be the Neptune Wav... not sure how much flow these could create on their own (~4k gph) for that size tank but probably would need additional flow. At that point the 4x rw20 seems the most cost-effective solution. Keep in mind, I will not have much SPS in this tank. 3-4 large colonies and the rest LPS/softies. Focus on this tank will be fish. So I don't need a crazy amount of flow. Any input here?
3) have ordered a marine pure block for the sump... will let this sit in my current sump for a couple weeks to get colonized. Any reviews on these (yes, I've read other online reviews)? Seems like a common addition to large tank builds. What is the life expectancy on these things? I don't really want to have a bunch of live rock in the sump and figured this is a good way to reduce/remove it. I'll have ~200# of "open" rockscape in the display but want to have lots of open space for fish.
4) ATS; I will construct one as this seems much more productive and efficient than chaeto which I currently employ. Too many success stories on ATS for me to avoid adding one. I'm likely to closely follow the design of Karimwassef as it seems very efficient, simple, and elegant.
As you may imagine, I'm excited to join the club of large tank owners... and very nervous for the move itself! Appreciate the feedback in advance!
