smartyjones18 Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Have been reefing for a few years and finally got the courage and a bit more time to upgrade, or maybe i should say migrating 2 4X2X2 (ft) tanks into 1 6X2X2 (ft), 12mm thickness. The current setups i had are 1 fowlr and the other mixed reef with fish. Of course the plus points will be money saved and less water change in the long run. Just commissioned Ah Heng, my trusted tank maker to get it ready by 22nd this month, hopefully he's able to make it, this set up will also be mix reef, i've decided it will be only crystal front panel and be placed against the wall, practically only front vewing is possible due to space constraint. The sump will be 48"X18"X18", with 4 compartments, 1st, incoming, 2nd, skimmer, 3rd, refugium and 4th, 2 returns and chiller coil. most equipment will be re-used, probably adding LED ligthings as my current sunpower module is only 8X54 T5, which in my opinion will leave a uncovered area of 2 by 2 ft. Would also add 1 more mp40 if decided to discard my donkey years 6060. currently i had 2 mp40es. I need advice and recommendations, please kindly contribute. will also post some pictures of current setups when free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted January 9, 2013 SRC Supporter Share Posted January 9, 2013 Why not start by posting your drawing plan for your new tank, sump design, equipments list ect and what you want to keep so that we can give you some advice if any ? Quote 1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/120957-1000-gallon-3d-hole-in-the-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartyjones18 Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 May i know where to get the drop in coil? My currently drop in coil is vertical type which i think not so efficient, i noticed most people were using the horizontal coil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartyjones18 Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 am taking a risk by transferring everything from 2 existing tanks to the new 6 footer next week. will be decomming both tanks over the weekend to a 6 footer fibreglass tank. Finger crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartyjones18 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 Installing the chiller coil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartyjones18 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 the cabinet and sump were delivered on 21/01/2013 morning display tank was delivered in the afternoon. did the scaping and transfer most LS using ols tank water and filled up with distilled water, ligthing was my old sunpower 8x45w and intend to add 2x120w 16k Razor at both ends so that it has full coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartyjones18 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 right scaping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartyjones18 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 Left side scaping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartyjones18 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 center scaping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartyjones18 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 2x120w 16k razor added at both ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 2x120w 16k razor added at both ends. Nice, would be better looking once it filled up with corals. Quote Display Tank : 36" x 20" x 20" Herbie overflow box design, Sump : 36" x 21" x 17", Frag Tank : 16” x 20” x 16”, custom built by Tank Culture. Lightings : Ecotech Radion XR15 Pro x 2 for Main Display Tank, Inled R80 x 1 for Frag Tank. Chiller : Dalkin 1hp compressor with build-in drop coil. Skimmer : Skimz Octa SC205i Protein Skimmer. FR : H2Ocean FMR75 Fluidised Media Reactor with Hailea HX-2500 (Feeder Pump) running Rowaphos. CR : Skimz Monzter E Series CM122 Calcium Reactor. BPR: Marine Source Biopellet Reactor with Continuum Reef Biopellet Fuel. Main Return Pump : SICCE Syncra ADV 9.0 & Jebao ACQ-10000 Water Pump. Wavemaker : Jebao MOW-9 x2 for Main Display Tank & Jebao SLW-20M Sine Wave Pump for Frag Tank. Water Top Up: AutoAqua Smart ATO Lite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeo99 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Nice, I hope I have the space for a 6 ft tank.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheemi Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 The only reason that stop me from upgrading is the electrical bill.......... But it's still my dream . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tamama Posted February 8, 2013 SRC Member Share Posted February 8, 2013 Can I take a look at the sump? =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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