New build 247 gallon build

[kylelaflamme]

Wow u can swim in that thing

 

[Digitalfreq]

Wow Nik, another awesome tank! looking good!

 

[CamelMD]

SO finally plumbed the system and got a few minor leaks taken care of. The only issue really is that the reeflo hammerhead is a bit loud. the pump is on the outside of my house but I think the vibration of it is echoing through the house. I need to figure out how to make it a little quieter. Im gonna put a rubber mat under it, right now just on top of paver.I hope that takes care of it. Any other suggestions.? I'll post pics of the system soon,

thanks

 

[pgr11]

Reflo makes a dampening pad for the pumps when they are on hard surfaces. I know brs sells them

 

[CamelMD]

Thanks Chris I will try that.

 

[Emac909]

I used styrofoam under my reeflo. The same stuff u put in between stand and tank.

 

[CamelMD]

plumbing and new Spartan RO unit




So I really like the way this got plumbed...so far. I can safely drain the display in both sumps if i ever needed to do that and thats with about 500 gallons total. I depending on total rock, and sand that will go up though. The reeflo is a beast. that thing makes waves in the DT. The RO unit from brs can make 300gpd. I cant wait to get it hooked up..buidling some small sheds to cover everything and also adding a frag tank that I just got.

 

[Leo G]

Sweet set up

 

[OCReefMadness]

Nice set up.... You will need a lot heaters in the cold season since your tank is outside.

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So I really like the way this got plumbed...so far. I can safely drain the display in both sumps if i ever needed to do that and thats with about 500 gallons total. I depending on total rock, and sand that will go up though. The reeflo is a beast. that thing makes waves in the DT. The RO unit from brs can make 300gpd. I cant wait to get it hooked up..buidling some small sheds to cover everything and also adding a frag tank that I just got.

 

[CamelMD]

Thanks ..I got a 1000 watt jbj. I honestly thought cooling would be more of an issue. I'm still going to put insulation around sump once the sheds get built.

 

[SchnitzelReef]

Thanks ..I got a 1000 watt jbj. I honestly thought cooling would be more of an issue. I'm still going to put insulation around sump once the sheds get built.

Since u have such a huge water volume, I think keeping it cool won't be that hard. Make sure u have enough room for a huge fan, evaporation will keep that tank pretty cool. But the really cold winter months will get pricey running a 1000w heater alllllll night. What size chiller are u using?

 

[OCReefMadness]

Nik,

Which lighting do you plan to use? If you use LEDs I do not think you need a chiller in your tank.

 

[OCReefMadness]

Nick,

Do you see his 5 tons air condition next to his sump? Lol

Since u have such a huge water volume, I think keeping it cool won't be that hard. Make sure u have enough room for a huge fan, evaporation will keep that tank pretty cool. But the really cold winter months will get pricey running a 1000w heater alllllll night. What size chiller are u using?

 

[SchnitzelReef]

Nick,

Do you see his 5 tons air condition next to his sump? Lol

NOOO WAY, thats not a chiller.

 

[CamelMD]

Thanks for the input...I've got a jbj 1/2 hp chiller inside get house . For lighting I'm using ATI PM ...I was thinking about using the foam board to insulate with do u have any other suggestions ?

 

[CamelMD]

Okay, tank is wet. And I had to post a video of my new light lifter. Im really proud of it because I put it together myself, although I copied design from a ' reef in the sky" tank on RC

here's the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saxeGteHcBE&feature=youtu.be

 

[Beezaroh]

Man i wish i had that. Lol u have a link for the build? And also, is it me or does it look like your tank is about to overflow. Lol

 

[robert_ellis]

Definitely can't make a bigger wave... Lol

 

[CamelMD]

Yeah im still playing around with the flow accelerators. I'll dial down the return pump too

 

[pgr11]

That is really cool.