Xtra Wide Staphire Peninsula Build Thread - 400g System - Help! ;-)

[tbone28]

dp

 

[tonyespinoza]

funny... i saw that and thought of you... (doubt it's starphire tho.)

 

[tbone28]

no, it looks like plate glass. but it *can* be done if you really want it

 

[tonyespinoza]

so does the deltec calcium reactor require a peri feed pump?

just noticed another RC reefer is using one...
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1348455

if this is an optimization, what's the benefit?

 

[wmilas]

Speaking of Geo reactors I'm trying to pick one out also. Anyone know the size ratings for these things? I know the 624 models is 6 inch diameter 24 inches tall, but how does that relate to gallonage for a sps or mixed reef tank? Any recommendations?

 

[Jar*Head]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12317540#post12317540 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tonyespinoza
so does the deltec calcium reactor require a peri feed pump?

just noticed another RC reefer is using one...
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1348455

if this is an optimization, what's the benefit?

Tony, Deltec Ca reactor don't require a peri feed pump. All you need is an aqua lifter or small pump. For your system size, you will need the 601S which rated for 650g system. I have the 601S with an upgrade pump but i ended up with the PF1001.

 

[tonyespinoza]

So I'm planning to have the external skimmer and Ca Reactor a few feet away from the tank. Anyone see any reason this would be a problem? The sump space under the tank will be basically Fuge, RDSB, remote live rock, and ATO water.

 

[Jar*Head]

I don't see any problem with the protein skimmer and the Calcium reactor being away from the sump. Unless you plumb your protein skimmer return upward

I found 2 T-3 pumps for sale...
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1369191

 

[GSMguy]

nice tank your planning here ill tag along.

i am ordering myself a CJstandpipe for my new tank glad i found the link.

 

[Jar*Head]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12319464#post12319464 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
nice tank your planning here ill tag along.

i am ordering myself a CJstandpipe for my new tank glad i found the link.

You should have ask... I got my link from MakoJ. But you know i would share

 

[tonyespinoza]

Nick (GSM) just brought up a cool idea via PM.

Go for 27" height and plan for 24" of water + wavebox...

Steve: do you think I could build custom wave boxes within a false wall, or do you think they need to be external like yours for some reason?

Wouldn't i want to go eurobraced if i were going with waves?

 

[GSMguy]

well if your worried about you child getting in the tank, Terrys AGE eurobrace is darn attractive.

and long tanks with waves the fish seem up 2 2x more animated Even in my small tank as soon as i removed the vortech and its wave the fish stopped swimming around as much.
at one of my LFS they had a 600 G display that was always boring until they added one wavebox and it turned into a circus in there

i think the waves excites and animates the fish on top of its incredible ability to lift detritus.

the one think i will miss with my shallow tank is a the wave from the vortech.

 

[Jar*Head]

Tony, you can do the wave box inside your false wall. as long as the top of the box is out of the water. If you decided to build a custom box within the false wall, make sure you get the proper length, height and make sure it sealed.

I agree with Nick on the height of the tank. Too bad he doesn't like me therefore he didn't send me an PM when i am getting ready to order my tank . The fish seem to be more active when you have some wave motion going .

You should go with euro brace even if you go with or without wave... It is always safer to have it JMO

 

[GSMguy]

tony PMed me!

 

[tbone28]

now steve likes T3 pumps? :lol: I bought one for the same price a couple months back as a backup pump. That's a great price

 

[Graf-X]

With all this talk of CA reactors - do you guys suggest the Deltec or Geo over the KORALLIN C-3001/w ehiem? The Korallin at footprint - height: approx. 29"; Diameter: 4.5"; Ground: 6.25"; fits my undertank dims better than the other options. Sorry for the HJack tony.

 

[tbone28]

I've heard that Korallins are hard to dial in

 

[tonyespinoza]

feel free to hijack graf-x. i learn something from everything that comes up!

 

[Graf-X]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12320718#post12320718 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tbone28
I've heard that Korallins are hard to dial in

poo, thats no good. hrrm... maybe the Deltec PF501 would be a better option for me... I can prob squeeze that in. Did you make a CA reactor decision Tony?

 

[tbone28]

Graf - not sure what your space limitations are, but I went with a GEO 612 because of space issues under my stand.