acidjazz Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 After going through so many different tanks, i decided to settle down once and for all with a 6x2.5x2.5 feet tank. Previously, i was using a 3x2x2.5 feet tank followed by a 4x2x2 feet tank. Having tried different brands of equipments before, i became more cautious with this 250 gallon project. As a result, i am more selective when it comes to equipments. My theme is to create a piece of the ocean. Here are the specs: 6x2.5x2.5 feet tank 4x1.8x1.8 feet sump tank 150kg of sand 200kg of fully cured live rocks Aqualight 54 watt T5 x4 Aqualight 24 watt T5 Aquabee 3000 x2 as return pumps Aquabee 2000 as circulation pump Tunze 6080 & 6060 as wave makers Deltec phosphate remover reactor Schuran Jetskim 150 skimmer powered by Aquabee 2000i Bullet beckett skimmer powered by Rio20 As for the skimmer, there is a possibility that i might get a Deltec 851 in replacement for the Schuran & Beckett. Quote 300 Gallon Reef Paradise 6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim Skimmer: Deltec AP851 Calcium Reactor: Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2 Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000 Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060 Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2 Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator American Marine Wireless Thermometer Reefing is a dedication, not a competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidjazz Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 By the way, my tank maker is Gerald and he's fully responsible for this set up. The 6 footer will be arriving in 2 days time, or at max by this sunday. Here's some pics of the temp holding place for my live rocks and fishes. Quote 300 Gallon Reef Paradise 6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim Skimmer: Deltec AP851 Calcium Reactor: Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2 Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000 Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060 Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2 Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator American Marine Wireless Thermometer Reefing is a dedication, not a competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidjazz Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 All comments are welcome. Quote 300 Gallon Reef Paradise 6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim Skimmer: Deltec AP851 Calcium Reactor: Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2 Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000 Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060 Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2 Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator American Marine Wireless Thermometer Reefing is a dedication, not a competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidjazz Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 A picture of my fully cured coraline algae encrusted live rocks & fishes. Quote 300 Gallon Reef Paradise 6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim Skimmer: Deltec AP851 Calcium Reactor: Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2 Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000 Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060 Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2 Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator American Marine Wireless Thermometer Reefing is a dedication, not a competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidjazz Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 More pictures of the complete set up & equipments will come shortly. Did i miss out any important piece of equipment or should i upgrade any of the following equipments i mentioned? Quote 300 Gallon Reef Paradise 6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim Skimmer: Deltec AP851 Calcium Reactor: Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2 Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000 Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060 Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2 Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator American Marine Wireless Thermometer Reefing is a dedication, not a competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member lyz77 Posted July 13, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted July 13, 2006 Base on your tank volume, u may 1 2 consider the Deltec 702/ 902 skimmer! Juz my 2 sent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidjazz Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 Base on your tank volume, u may 1 2 consider the Deltec 702/ 902 skimmer! Juz my 2 sent! From the specs given for Deltec 851, its able to support a 1500 litres tank or a heavily stocked 1000 litres tank. I understand its better to have a "overkill" skimmer than a "underkill" skimmer. However, electrical comsumption is part of my consideration, thus i only use German technology such as Aquabee pumps and Schuran Jetskim. The Deltec 902 will be superb, but a big dent on my wallet. You should go for that bro! p.s. Dun think i will use the bullet beckett, any interested parties can pm me. Quote 300 Gallon Reef Paradise 6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim Skimmer: Deltec AP851 Calcium Reactor: Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2 Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000 Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060 Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2 Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator American Marine Wireless Thermometer Reefing is a dedication, not a competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member godzillaliu88 Posted July 13, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted July 13, 2006 no lights for your livestocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidjazz Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 no lights for your livestocks? i will be using only T5 lightings, specifically Aqualight T5. Quote 300 Gallon Reef Paradise 6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim Skimmer: Deltec AP851 Calcium Reactor: Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2 Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000 Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060 Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2 Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator American Marine Wireless Thermometer Reefing is a dedication, not a competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member alex826768 Posted July 13, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted July 13, 2006 wa.. another big project .. eager to c ur tank ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member raydiative Posted July 13, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted July 13, 2006 seems like a interesting thread to follow! keep the pic rolling! may this setup be smooth.. =] Quote A man with a reef tank is a man with an empty wallet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Alvin Tan Posted July 13, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted July 13, 2006 i will be using only T5 lightings, specifically Aqualight T5. hmmz..with a 2.5ft height dun wan use MH?......nt intending to keep corals?.. Quote view my 2ft tank thread update here!! http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=36399 Tank Dimension: 24'x15'x19' with black silicon. All round 8mm. Equipments: Return Pump : Hailea HX6540 Skimmer/Chiller : Sicce 2500lph Skimmer : Weipro 2011 Lightings: 4xT5s HO..2 20,000k & 2 Blue Pro(Aquaz) Retrofits Chiller : Resun CL280 Auto Water Top Up Life Stock: More then 35kg of figi rocks Blue Tang, Powder Blue Tang, Bristletooth tang, Clown Tang, Yellow Tang, Purple Tang, Flame Angel, Six Line Wrasse, Sunrise Dottyback. 2 Cleaner Shrimp Green Bubble, Orange Yuma, Hammer, True Octopus, Acans, Frogspawn, Green/Orange Cyannaria, Red Prata, Red Open Brain, Star Polyp, Acan Enchinata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidjazz Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 How many reefers here agree that i sld change my skimmer to Deltec 851??! I planning to keep this tank as fowlr for now with simple corals such as muchrooms and zoos. Quite eager for the tank to arrive on saturday afternoon or sunday morning. . will document every progress slowly. Finally joining the six footer club, under the influence of fellow reefers here with huge tanks. . such as dr evil, KTLK, shootsimon etc. . Quote 300 Gallon Reef Paradise 6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim Skimmer: Deltec AP851 Calcium Reactor: Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2 Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000 Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060 Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2 Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator American Marine Wireless Thermometer Reefing is a dedication, not a competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I told you before... go for your dream Skimmer Nice to see another heavyweight back in town... too many reefers decom nowadays... PIX PIX PIX hor... the entire process of setting up the tank coz... I am... you know lah... hahaha Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidjazz Posted July 13, 2006 Author Share Posted July 13, 2006 I told you before... go for your dream Skimmer Nice to see another heavyweight back in town... too many reefers decom nowadays... PIX PIX PIX hor... the entire process of setting up the tank coz... I am... you know lah... hahaha Yes sir! Do u wan to place an order for the Deltec as well? i also told u before, ur aquamedic percula is too small. . time for a 6 footer. . come on join the six footer n above gang. p.s. i am waiting for you. (sound so gay) Quote 300 Gallon Reef Paradise 6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim Skimmer: Deltec AP851 Calcium Reactor: Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2 Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000 Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060 Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2 Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator American Marine Wireless Thermometer Reefing is a dedication, not a competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidjazz Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 Aqualight T5 Retrofit utilizing German Technology. Quote 300 Gallon Reef Paradise 6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim Skimmer: Deltec AP851 Calcium Reactor: Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2 Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000 Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060 Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2 Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator American Marine Wireless Thermometer Reefing is a dedication, not a competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidjazz Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 Aquabee pumps. So far i only trust two brands, Eheim & Aquabee. Quote 300 Gallon Reef Paradise 6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim Skimmer: Deltec AP851 Calcium Reactor: Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2 Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000 Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060 Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2 Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator American Marine Wireless Thermometer Reefing is a dedication, not a competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidjazz Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 Bullet Beckett skimmer. Quote 300 Gallon Reef Paradise 6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim Skimmer: Deltec AP851 Calcium Reactor: Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2 Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000 Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060 Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2 Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator American Marine Wireless Thermometer Reefing is a dedication, not a competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidjazz Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 Deltec Fr, using Aqualight phosphate remover. Quote 300 Gallon Reef Paradise 6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim Skimmer: Deltec AP851 Calcium Reactor: Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2 Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000 Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060 Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2 Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator American Marine Wireless Thermometer Reefing is a dedication, not a competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member lyz77 Posted July 14, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted July 14, 2006 Keep the pics rolling bro..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Lara Posted July 14, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted July 14, 2006 god! u have your own aquarium, SUPERB! wanna c soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member fishtalk1517 Posted July 14, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted July 14, 2006 Paul, seems like u gonna be super busy for the next week or so. Great equipments which U have always longed for Still remember the previous tank that u got for the collections of great prata. Give it another shot to set up this tank for LPS. Wanted to see more of ur SUPER red GEMS filling up the sand bed Give it another try lah Quote A person, himself can be his own Lawyer, but he can never be his own Judge ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidjazz Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 god! u have your own aquarium, SUPERB! wanna c soon hey. . keep the pics of ur new set up flowing as well. . . i thought my previous 4 footer was my final tank. . guess i was wrong. This new set up will definately be the last. Back breaking experience. Quote 300 Gallon Reef Paradise 6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim Skimmer: Deltec AP851 Calcium Reactor: Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2 Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000 Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060 Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2 Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator American Marine Wireless Thermometer Reefing is a dedication, not a competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidjazz Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 Paul, seems like u gonna be super busy for the next week or so. Great equipments which U have always longed for Still remember the previous tank that u got for the collections of great prata. Give it another shot to set up this tank for LPS. Wanted to see more of ur SUPER red GEMS filling up the sand bed Give it another try lah sean. . i will be stocking up mainly on fishes and easy maintenance corals. . though i kinda miss the red pratas and lps, but its too costly and requires too much attention. Seems like lots of my friends are quitting this hobby, but u better hang on there. Dun spend ur spare cash on fancy dinners, use it to upgrade ur equipments k. . Quote 300 Gallon Reef Paradise 6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim Skimmer: Deltec AP851 Calcium Reactor: Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2 Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000 Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060 Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2 Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator American Marine Wireless Thermometer Reefing is a dedication, not a competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member marble Posted July 14, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted July 14, 2006 hey. . keep the pics of ur new set up flowing as well. . . i thought my previous 4 footer was my final tank. . guess i was wrong. This new set up will definately be the last. Back breaking experience. err.....dun say tis is ur last setup so fast lah..Everyone always say so n in e end upgrade again...kekekeke..Anyway ur huse is BIG ENOUGH for furthur upgrade kekekeke........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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