Soulpatch's 150 SC build
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homer1475
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I would have to agree with you 100% on all of the above. Being this is my first RR tank, I absolutely hate the middle tower overflow. A C2C with a few inches missing on either side for the returns would be the smarter choice next time I upgrade.
With that being said, I do like the tank being drilled on the bottom as opposed to the back side. Where my tank sits you can see both sides, and all that plumbing hanging off the back would have looked terrible.
I guess for the clean look You have to settle for a center tower overflow, but give up the surface skimming. For a less clean look but have increased surface skimming, A C2C with the back drilled is the way to go. It's a trad eoff, cleaner but less efficient, or dirtier(for lack of a better term), and more efficient.
soulpatch
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I got the quote back for the custom acrylic sump and for basically the same as the Trigger it came in about 125 more. No doubt better built but at 700 I might as well spend another 150-200 more and get the Synergy.
So I decided to go with the Trigger for this tank and it was paid for Friday night. Hopefully I am in the schedule now and it comes faster then I expect. In the mean time I will obviously deal with my current sump and keep things running.
I got in most of the plumbing parts for the new sump though which is cool. I have time for the 45 degree fittings that went out of stock to come back in so I can have everything. I need to order in a couple more gate valves to replace those that I will lose out on and probably 1 or 2 ball valves just to be safe.
So I decided to go with the Trigger for this tank and it was paid for Friday night. Hopefully I am in the schedule now and it comes faster then I expect. In the mean time I will obviously deal with my current sump and keep things running.
I got in most of the plumbing parts for the new sump though which is cool. I have time for the 45 degree fittings that went out of stock to come back in so I can have everything. I need to order in a couple more gate valves to replace those that I will lose out on and probably 1 or 2 ball valves just to be safe.
soulpatch
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Yeah looking forward to growing it out. Thinking of putting a california tort on the other side just because. LOL.
My cube is officially cleaned out of anything that will make the move. I need to wait till tonight to see if I have any small snails still pop out to move but otherwise it is done. I will be shutting it down this weekend or next so that it can be cleaned out and have everything removed. I will simply put the rock out to dry in case I want to use some later. Still not sure I want to restart it as a frag tank or not for this build. I have the really nice IM frag rack that I would like to use but it might not be worth the hassle for a bit.
soulpatch
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Well it is my birthday this weekend so I had the wife place an order for this for me:
http://www.ruralking.com/ace-roto-mold-75-gallon-vertical-flat-top-tank-vt0075-23.html
That tank will serve as my AWC container. I will be buying a DOS and using that to change water. With a 75 gallon container I should be able to go 2 weeks with the AWC already cycling 25% water changes for me each week throughout the week. Yes I will drain some newer water so I figure the actual amount of older water to be swapped will be closer to 20% as opposed to the 25% I will be changing weekly. Comes out to just shy of 5.5 gallons a day. That would amount to roughly 2-3 hours of run time a day for the DOS not running at full speed when it is on. I dont think this woudl be an issue for the unit though if someone knows otherwise please let me know.
I plan on draining directly into a sink and pulling from the tank next to it about 15 feet away on the other side of some steps so I will need to run a pair of lines for this to happen.
I will still have my water change setup which will have 35 gallons of mixed salt and another 25 gallons of RODI to be able to keep up.
I am now wondering if I should get the salinity probe for this all. I figure I will program the apex to turn off the ATO when it is changing then have the ATO come back on so I dont think it would be a problem but I may not be thinking this through enough.
http://www.ruralking.com/ace-roto-mold-75-gallon-vertical-flat-top-tank-vt0075-23.html
That tank will serve as my AWC container. I will be buying a DOS and using that to change water. With a 75 gallon container I should be able to go 2 weeks with the AWC already cycling 25% water changes for me each week throughout the week. Yes I will drain some newer water so I figure the actual amount of older water to be swapped will be closer to 20% as opposed to the 25% I will be changing weekly. Comes out to just shy of 5.5 gallons a day. That would amount to roughly 2-3 hours of run time a day for the DOS not running at full speed when it is on. I dont think this woudl be an issue for the unit though if someone knows otherwise please let me know.
I plan on draining directly into a sink and pulling from the tank next to it about 15 feet away on the other side of some steps so I will need to run a pair of lines for this to happen.
I will still have my water change setup which will have 35 gallons of mixed salt and another 25 gallons of RODI to be able to keep up.
I am now wondering if I should get the salinity probe for this all. I figure I will program the apex to turn off the ATO when it is changing then have the ATO come back on so I dont think it would be a problem but I may not be thinking this through enough.
pelphrey
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I was looking at these containers on Tractor Supply website the other day. Seems like Rural King has a better price. Both stores are within 5 minutes from my house. The 65 gallon container at Tractor Supply is $159.
soulpatch
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yes cheaper to go to Rural King. In my case I only have Tractor supply by me but I wanted a vertical tank and not another leg stand tank. I have the 35 gallon tank from tractor supply in my mixing station and love it. I just needed larger and vertical. RuralKing offers free shipping which is only site I found that did so. Saves me roughly 200 bucks though I do have to wait a few weeks for it to arrive.
timfederwitz
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I really like the idea of that Lifereef CLR II. I just think it is longer than I would want considering the room I have to work with for my new tank placement. I see they say they can customize size though, so will keep that in mind. I still haven't figured out the size of tank I would go with yet.
And yes, Soulpatch, I am only on page 5 of this build thread. Trying to catch up, but don't want to miss anything. ;-)
timfederwitz
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Still trying to catch up to current, but that RBTA was gorgeous and my wife also loves the Rock Flower nem I have and would love to see something like in the new tank... how much was it and how big was it? Just curious.
BTW, if you remember I got two nems in my TBS extras. The white one went for a walk at one point and disappeared/reappeared a couple times. Then it popped up out the side of a rock looking very different for a little while. Eventually it just disappeared and has never been seen again. I was glad I didn't pay for him, but was curious what they cost in the first place.
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timfederwitz
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Whew... finally caught up. LOL
I see your nem popped out... funny little creatures. I am still curious what it cost you though, and did you get it from Mike?
I see your nem popped out... funny little creatures. I am still curious what it cost you though, and did you get it from Mike?
soulpatch
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Got the nem from Mike and it has gone walking somewhere again. I honestly don't remember what it cost as I typically just tell him what I want and hand him my credit crd. LOL.
I picked up a few more things today for my birthday and might get some more this weekend. I will post pics when they decide to pop out later.
I picked up a few more things today for my birthday and might get some more this weekend. I will post pics when they decide to pop out later.
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