Raptor's Red Sea 750 XXL

[Raptor72]

Raptor's Red Sea 750 XXL

Yup, I wish I had taken a little more time and replaced it with 1" pvc like some of these others have.

I have seen some change it though after everything is already running. Maybe a project for the near future.

 

[rockhead51]

Nice. Please keep updating the thread as it colors up!

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[Raptor72]

Nice. Please keep updating the thread as it colors up!

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Definitely.

 

[thirst]

So clean! Love the controller switchboard!


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[Raptor72]

Raptor's Red Sea 750 XXL

So I repositioned my indoor camera to get a good view of my tank and I like how it just blends perfectly into that nook.

I added some more Green Chromis to add to the bioload and get the cycle moving.

I'm getting a bit of a resonating hum from the Sicce 9 pump. I don't know if it's the way it's plumbed or how it's attached to the stand with the clips or a combination. I'm considering getting rid of the flow meter and just running flex tubing from the pump to the return.

I'm really contemplating switching out the stock plumbing with 1" pipe.

I also put a small shelf in for the dosers this weekend.

 

[swnoob]

Very nice system.

I see steel hose clamps. I would recommend you switch them out for some plastic clamps. They might be stainless but it will also corrode over time and dump heavy metals into your system and cause die off of your corals.

 

[Raptor72]

Yeah, that's another issue with that whole return system. It's going to get revamped here pretty soon. The plastic ones won't squeeze the thick walls of that braided tubing so I have steel ones temporarily. I looked them up and they sell titanium ones but won't be necessary soon.

 

[chris.viner87]

Nice build - following with interest [emoji1303] I'm trying to decide on either the 750 or 650 Peninsula


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[Raptor72]

I'd get an 850 if they had one.

 

[chris.viner87]

I'd get an 850 if they had one.

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[Raptor72]

Raptor's Red Sea 750 XXL

So while everything is still cycling, I want to work on my fish list. I'm looking at a sps dominant tank with about 3 tangs and other fish. Here's my tentative list to pick from. Thoughts? Also, my lfs has a very nice Desjardini Sailfin Tang that I'm thinking of getting.

FISH

Naso Tang
Achilles Tang
Purple Tang
Convict Tang
Blue Jaw Trigger (RS)
Blue Spotted Jawfish
Borbonious Anthias
Sunburst Anthias
Royal Gramma
Goatfish
Lined Rabbitfish / Double bar Rabbitfish
Coral beauty angel
Lawnmower/Starry Blenny
Leopard Wrasse
Coris Wrasse
Occelaris clowns
Blue Spotted Jawfish

Ornate Angelfish
Spotbreast Angelfish
Watanabei Angelfish


CORALS

Gorgonian
Sps
Ultra Pearlberry
Garf Bonsai
Bubblegum Milli
Pink Lemonade
Tubs pink Jade
Aussie Enchinata
Blood Red Milli


INVERTS

Strawberry Crab
Fire shrimp
Nassarius Snails
Trochus Snails
Hermits

 

[ycnibrc]

Love the scape

 

[mmacapagal]

[emoji1360]


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[gcarroll]

I'm getting a bit of a resonating hum from the Sicce 9 pump. I don't know if it's the way it's plumbed or how it's attached to the stand with the clips or a combination. I'm considering getting rid of the flow meter and just running flex tubing from the pump to the return.

Its not the plumbing, nor the flow meter. Several people who have this pump have noted that it vibrates.

 

[Raptor72]

Its not the plumbing, nor the flow meter. Several people who have this pump have noted that it vibrates.

Yeah, I know. I'm subscribed to that thread and I'm not happy about that. I'm trying to decide whether I want to buy another one but I have a lot of money invested in this one.

 

[SumptyDumpty]

Yeah, I know. I'm subscribed to that thread and I'm not happy about that. I'm trying to decide whether I want to buy another one but I have a lot of money invested in this one.

I cannot locate the forum "thread" noted.
I'm interested in the Sicce SDC series, but only have the ELos 11000 and Vectra M1.

 

[moondoggy4]

Welcome to the neighborhood.

Welcome to the neighborhood.

I was originally going to keep it a FOWLR but those that have kept a reef tank know that you can't stay away from those vibrant corals. I plan to make this an sps tank. I had to change up the rock work a bit to allow for Tang swim throughs and hiding spots.

The guys at Fish Frenzy were great with advice and setting up this beauty. I am lucky to have around 6 different shops within a 10 minute drive.

I just ordered a new NYOS Quantum 160 Protein Skimmer at a steal of a price. I wasn't too comfortable with that used ASM even though it was recommended. I've read great reviews on the NYOS.

The stock 7.5 gal ATO lasts about 2.5 days due to all the open area. I have a 15 gal can that I'll bring in pretty soon.

Just curious are you in Wildomar? I am not sure where the LFS are? I am in Menifee. Nice tank, I love the white stand, looks like you are getting all the correct equipment, it is going to be nice.:celeb3:

 

[moondoggy4]

Check out D-man for the fish, he sells here and he has a great QT system.

 

[Raptor72]

Check out D-man for the fish, he sells here and he has a great QT system.

Interested. [emoji848]

 

[Raptor72]

Just curious are you in Wildomar? I am not sure where the LFS are? I am in Menifee. Nice tank, I love the white stand, looks like you are getting all the correct equipment, it is going to be nice.:celeb3:

Yes, I'm in Wildomar.

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