SYED's 200G Rimless Reef

I have had several Skimz 201 skimmers. The body design and build quality is excellent, but the Eden pumps are horrible. They don't always turn on when shut down, they vibrate and are noisy, and the impeller changes speed occasionally and floods the cup.

They may have changed the pump, as I had mine two years ago.
 
Skimz E-Series SK201 Protein Skimmer

Skimz E-Series SK201 Protein Skimmer

mr.wilson said:
I have had several Skimz 201 skimmers. The body design and build quality is excellent, but the Eden pumps are horrible. They don't always turn on when shut down, they vibrate and are noisy, and the impeller changes speed occasionally and floods the cup.

They may have changed the pump, as I had mine two years ago.
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Thank you mr.wilson for your suggestion. I also received similar input from Leo about Skimz. See below in RED and underline:

I cannot comfortably recommend this skimmer for your size/volume reef tank. I would have to recommend a much larger skimmer for your application. On the low end, a Super Reef Octopus SRO 5000 would work well. Personally, I would us a Royal Exclusive Vertex VX-300 Alpha Cone because it has a Red Dragon pump on it. If you are looking for a nice DC powered skimmer, check out the RLSS R8-i. I've yet to run a DC powered skimmer, but I've heard good things about them. If you're are absolutely adamant about getting a SKIMZ Kone-type, go with the SK-251. It uses two ES5000 pumps, which are outstanding pumps.

The one you are looking at has the ES2800 pump now. It leaves a lot to be desired. I'd say that it would be good for a 120g tank, medium bioload. SKIMZ's numbers are inflated, big time. Great workmanship, but the numbers don't work. I know for a fact that the ES5000 pump works great on a 150-180g tank, medium bioload. If you got the SK251, you'd be quite happy with it, I'd bet.

Some more I found on RC, which helped a lot to me to know SKIMZ.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showt...ighlight=skimz+e-series+sk201+protein+skimmer
 
Premium Aquaric And BRS orders

Premium Aquaric And BRS orders

So here we go.

I placed my orders today.

Premium Aquatic:
Reef Octopus Diablo DCS250-INT 10" IN-Sump Protein Skimmer with DC Pump. $585.99
Easy Blade Grey Scrapper Attachment. $10.39
Mag-Float Magnet. $12.99

Bulk Reef Supply
2 x PhosBan Reactor 150. $79.98
2 x 400W Radium 20K Single End Bulb. $163.98
Tunze Turbelle Stream 6105 Controllable. $695.98
5 Pack - Easy Blade Algae Scraper Replacement Blades. $6.99

Hope end of July I will have all of this stuff.... ;)
 
Ordering Glass

Ordering Glass

So at last I ended up on the Tank measurement below:

Length : 135cm = 53.15 inch
Width : 100cm = 39.37 inch
Height : 60cm = 23.63 inch

203.15 Gallons
770 liters.

I made order for Glass. It will be ready on Wednesday.

Front, left and Right panels are Starphire (Crystal) 10mm tempered and polished.
Back panel is Normal 10mm tempered and polished.
Bottom panel is Normal 12mm tempered and polished.

Overflow will 8mm normal glass.
 
Dry Rock Collection

Dry Rock Collection

So here we go.

I collected some DRY ROCKS. Yes this time dry rocks instead of Live rock from the sea.

Dry rocks generally easier to aquascape with and NORMALLY don't run the risk of introducing unwanted pests such as algaes, aiptasias, crabs, etc.

I had experience of cleanest live rocks commonly have bubble algea, astrinas, mojano's and other pests, which make problems later on.

DRY ROCKS
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Dry Rock Collection

Dry Rock Collection

DRY ROCKS:

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Dry Rock Collection

Dry Rock Collection

DRY ROCKS:

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Dry Rock Collection

Dry Rock Collection

DRY ROCKS:

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Dry Rock Collection

Dry Rock Collection

Soaking Rocks:

I washed all the rocks one by one with strong pressured fresh water to remove unwanted rubble and detritus.

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Dry Rock Collection

Dry Rock Collection

Soaking Rocks:

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Dry Rock Collection

Dry Rock Collection

Soaking Rocks:

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Dry Rock Collection

Dry Rock Collection

Curing Rocks:

After washing it with strong pressured freshwater I kept in old tank. The rocks will stay in this tank for one week with fresh water, in-cause it release Nitrate or Phosphate. Strong circulation Pumps, Skimmer and activated Carbon will add once I will shift them in salt water.

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nice and big peices. they look like something we call "texas holey rock" which moreso limestone based.

should color up nicely.
c
 
Dry Rock Collection

Dry Rock Collection

Curing Rocks:

<a href="http://s1042.photobucket.com/user/syedjilani/media/SYEDs%20200G%20Rimless%20Reef/079_zps820a491f.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1042.photobucket.com/albums/b425/syedjilani/SYEDs%20200G%20Rimless%20Reef/079_zps820a491f.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 079_zps820a491f.jpg"/></a>
 
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