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Finally decided to upgrade to a bigger tank. hope to keep a diary of my reef journey.

Part 1 of old tank for old times sake - 4 X 2 x 2.5

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please feel free to comment / advise.

Planning

decided to go with Iwarna for the customization of my new tank.

specification of main tank: 5 X 2.5 X 1.8 feet

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sump tank:

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Skimmer : Deltec SC2560

Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil

Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes

Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel

Main pump - reef octopus 7000

FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor

Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun

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Tank arrived on 23rd Dec 2011. just in time for christmas!

tank placed next to my storeroom so have to make sure the store room door can open to comfortable width.

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quarantine corner / breeding / species corner with removal acrylic cover. no more betta tanks!

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tank set up and piping done in a jiffy. adding NSW.

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rock scape done by iwarna. nice!! :goodjob: :goodjob:

cant really see the quarantine tank from front view.

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now the painful process of cycling water.

(click to see my tank thread)

Skimmer : Deltec SC2560

Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil

Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes

Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel

Main pump - reef octopus 7000

FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor

Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun

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Radion lights installed 28th Dec 2011.

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with lights...

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up close

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need to fine tune on the spacing and program lighting timing..

(click to see my tank thread)

Skimmer : Deltec SC2560

Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil

Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes

Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel

Main pump - reef octopus 7000

FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor

Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun

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thanks Digiman! tired of betta boxes that keep detaching by itself and floating away..

(click to see my tank thread)

Skimmer : Deltec SC2560

Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil

Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes

Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel

Main pump - reef octopus 7000

FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor

Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun

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after my first change of NSW on 31st dec (8 jerry cans in total and nearly died)..

spent the rest of the day setting up phosphate, carbon reactor, dosing pump and tidy up the cables.

cant seem to find anti slam hinges though.. any recommendation bros?

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right side view

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window to quarantine tank (right side view)

the first 2 occupants - picasso and snowflake

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front view

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Left side view

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(click to see my tank thread)

Skimmer : Deltec SC2560

Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil

Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes

Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel

Main pump - reef octopus 7000

FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor

Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun

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after my first change of NSW on 31st dec (8 jerry cans in total and nearly died)..

spent the rest of the day setting up phosphate, carbon reactor, dosing pump and tidy up the cables.

cant seem to find anti slam hinges though.. any recommendation bros?

you can always buy those small rubber things and place them when the doors meet, not really anti slam but at least gets rid of the sound.

btw is your chiller / condenser placed inside your cabinet? wouldn't heat / air circulation be a problem?

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very very cool setup... the only issue I personally see is the fact that your compressor is in your cabinet! I don't see any holes in your cabinet to allow for air flow or proper circulation ... it's gonna be mighty hot in there! :P

on the plus side, i like your in built beta box idea.. cool!

Cheers, ;)

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Since you have top bracing, it would look better if you have a custom made hood instead of open top, but this is really a personal preference.

Nice idea on the in-built betta compartment. What material is the mesh made of? How is it secured to the framework? I thought I saw rivets... hopefully not metal ones.

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Nice! Good idea to go with 2.5' width.. a lot of rocks to place sps.. presume u r going with sps, looking at the dosing pump...

Even better idea on the betta area! Like! Best idea is to make it removable!! Double like!

few questions:

- why place the compressor in cabinet and not outside for better ventilation?

- it seems like ur sump water level is just a few inch from the rim, have u done the "power trip" test to ensure it wouldn't overflow?

- what pumps r u using as returns and how many mp40 are u using? (Saw 2 in the pic..)

Do keep the updates and pictures coming...

Btw what skimmer is that?

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Hi bro

Nice tank,what is your return pump flow rate used.

Hi bro,

I'm using reef octopus 7000 :)

(click to see my tank thread)

Skimmer : Deltec SC2560

Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil

Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes

Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel

Main pump - reef octopus 7000

FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor

Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun

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you can always buy those small rubber things and place them when the doors meet, not really anti slam but at least gets rid of the sound.

btw is your chiller / condenser placed inside your cabinet? wouldn't heat / air circulation be a problem?

Thanks bro :)

Ya, currently I using the slim rubber stopper, but still dun improve much leh, thats why looking at soft closing hinges :(

yup, the condenser is inside the cabinet, the vent is at the side and back, pic as below.

vent at the side for the condenser fan.

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vent at the back.

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(click to see my tank thread)

Skimmer : Deltec SC2560

Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil

Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes

Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel

Main pump - reef octopus 7000

FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor

Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun

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Actually a quarantine tank shd not be linked to the display tank cos pathogen can easily move to either tank. But if yr intention is of a betta tank purpose, then it's ok.

Looking forward to see your stock up tank.

ya, think more for betta tank or breeding corner :)

(click to see my tank thread)

Skimmer : Deltec SC2560

Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil

Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes

Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel

Main pump - reef octopus 7000

FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor

Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun

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Nice! Good idea to go with 2.5' width.. a lot of rocks to place sps.. presume u r going with sps, looking at the dosing pump...

Even better idea on the betta area! Like! Best idea is to make it removable!! Double like!

few questions:

- why place the compressor in cabinet and not outside for better ventilation?

- it seems like ur sump water level is just a few inch from the rim, have u done the "power trip" test to ensure it wouldn't overflow?

- what pumps r u using as returns and how many mp40 are u using? (Saw 2 in the pic..)

Do keep the updates and pictures coming...

Btw what skimmer is that?

Thanks bro :)

wanted to squeeze everything inside the cabinet to look neater, vents are created at the side and rear.

temp in the cabinet is pretty ok. water leak test is done, no overflow.

I'm using a Reef Octopus 7000 as return and 2 X MP40 to sync up with the lighting.

the acrylic cover is actually removable, able to slide up and down to remove :)

additional cover to keep as standby

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(click to see my tank thread)

Skimmer : Deltec SC2560

Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil

Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes

Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel

Main pump - reef octopus 7000

FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor

Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun

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Thank you bros for the comments :)

keep them coming.

(click to see my tank thread)

Skimmer : Deltec SC2560

Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil

Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes

Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel

Main pump - reef octopus 7000

FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor

Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun

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Since you have top bracing, it would look better if you have a custom made hood instead of open top, but this is really a personal preference.

Nice idea on the in-built betta compartment. What material is the mesh made of? How is it secured to the framework? I thought I saw rivets... hopefully not metal ones.

Thank you bro for your suggestion :)

the mesh made up of material used to do netting for the over flow, dunno what's the name.

it's secured by aluminum screws.

(click to see my tank thread)

Skimmer : Deltec SC2560

Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil

Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes

Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel

Main pump - reef octopus 7000

FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor

Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun

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Cool, hope this works for ya... Co's I understand the air can be really hot and if it stays in the cabinet, the compressor is basically reusing the hot air..

1) shorter lifespan of chiller.

2) your other equipment may be affected.

3) higher evaporation due to hot air in sump.

Just thoughts only, chiller may not kick in often, as u r not using MH. Should be acceptable. BTW, brand new compressor?

I'm also using the HY 7000. Super efficient pump. The flow is simply amazing with minimum heat generated!

Look forward to ur updates...

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Cool, hope this works for ya... Co's I understand the air can be really hot and if it stays in the cabinet, the compressor is basically reusing the hot air..

1) shorter lifespan of chiller.

2) your other equipment may be affected.

3) higher evaporation due to hot air in sump.

Just thoughts only, chiller may not kick in often, as u r not using MH. Should be acceptable. BTW, brand new compressor?

I'm also using the HY 7000. Super efficient pump. The flow is simply amazing with minimum heat generated!

Look forward to ur updates...

Thanks bro, i will monitor this closely :)

(click to see my tank thread)

Skimmer : Deltec SC2560

Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil

Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes

Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel

Main pump - reef octopus 7000

FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor

Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun

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Nice tank! goodjob.gif I think you should invert the vortech pumps to keep the wires upwards, so as to prevent the pumps from falling to the ground when the magnet isn't strong enough to hold the pumps.

ya hor, good idea..

thanks bro :)

(click to see my tank thread)

Skimmer : Deltec SC2560

Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil

Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes

Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel

Main pump - reef octopus 7000

FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor

Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun

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Hi bro, anti slam hinges at homefix. U will like them immediately.

Most of time u open cabinet doors n do stuffs then just flick it to close...(guys r mostly "rough").

U wouldnt startled yr clam or fishes.

Tank size:36"x36"x24"

Return pump" 2x Reef Octo 5000

Skimmer:BK Double Cone 200 on Reef Octopus DC 5500s.

Wavemaker:2xVortech MP40wES

Chemical filtration:1xeducator FR(biopellets)

Chiller:1hp Daikin compressor.

Lighting:2 x Kessil A360we

Auto topup system: JBJ ATO + new jet 1200

Dosing system: Kamoer 3 channel.

Additives: ESV 2 part.

Power consumption

2XReef Octo 5000: 120watts

BK skimmer:50watts

2xVortech wavemaker:70watts

Daikin compressor:775watts

Lighting:180watts

Ato system:21watts

Exhaust fans:16watts

Refugium light:27watts

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Water test today

KH - 8.3

Nitrate - 0

Calcium - 365

Mg - 1200

Phosphate - 0.03

(click to see my tank thread)

Skimmer : Deltec SC2560

Chiller : Sanyo 1HP Compressor with copper coil

Lighting : Ecotech Radion XR30w x 3 + 5 ft ATI power module 4 tubes

Dosing - Bubble magnus 7 channel

Main pump - reef octopus 7000

FR : Skimz phosphate reactor + FR45 Biopellet reactor

Wavemaker - Vortech 3X MP40W + 1 x sun sun

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