Woodys 32x20x20 rimless
Introduction:
Finally got the tank I wanted guys, so its time to start my system, and hopefully do it the right way from scratch this time. I'm going to try and throw up where I get my equipment from, how I did things and try to explain every aspect of a typical build, as I will be attempting 90% myself. Hopefully it will help answer some questions, maybe even trigger some
New ones [Broken External Image]:http://www.thereefuge.com/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif any constructive criticism welcome.
System Objectives:
To have a stable, healthy system with minimal maintenance.
System Type:
Mixed reef (LPS/SOFTIE/SPS) with a few fish.
Display System:
Strike up Date:
September 2011
Display Tank:
32x20x20 DT, 12mm Glass all round, rimless, bevelled edges, external weir, maximize internal tank volume, better surface skimming, greater flexibility
Bought from St George Aquariums - $120
Display Lighting:
DIY CREE unit connected to arduino controller. 36 LEDS (16 blue, 16 cool white, 2 violet, 2 UV )
Stand:
Pine stand, 1200 long x 1000 high x 600 deep. 3x2 and 4x2 pine, 12mm mdf top. Either cladded and painted or dressed with nice timer and stained dark.
[bBought from Hardware Man Bulli, 100mm SS screws and 3 6.0M legnths of 3x2 and 4x2. $70. still need the dress timber. [/b] 90% DONE
Hood:
Hood? Rimless all the way! = $0 heheh [Broken External Image]:http://www.thereefuge.com/images/smilies/rtaw_devil.gif
Sump:
Current tank, 800x400x500. 3 sections, intake/skimmer, dsb/macro, return/heaters, ATO. Cutting and installing glass dividers myself.
not sure how much glass/silicon will be
Refugium:
In sump DSB, LR rubble on top with some Macro.
refugium lighting
2x20w T8 unit, 1 10K, 1 Actinic DONE
Support systems:
System Water:
NSW
Display Water circulation:
Return @ Approx. 2000LPH, 2x3000 LPH wavemakers, could be changing to closed loop + wavemaker.
Return Pump:
Aqua Nova np 2250. 2000LPH @ 2.1m head.
possibly using this pump as closed loop pump, there will only be 2 outlets. with 400% accelorators on, approx 8000lph. If iI do this ill use a red devil 3000lph pump
bought from Jason at Animal warehouse Warilla - $60
Skimmer:
Marine Sources SDP-900 Internal MS Skimmer
Guppys Aquarium Products - $180
Evaporation Top Up:
Guppys ATS with relay system
Chemical Support:
Calcium Addition:
Kalkwasser?
Alkilinity Addition:
Kalkwasser?
Other Maintenance:
May try ZEO down the road.
Going to try and eventually create FULLY automated/remote controlled system (temp, pH, lighting,power, alarm SMS) shouldnt cost anything as I have access to 99% of the equipment, being a telco [Broken External Image]:http://www.thereefuge.com/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif
Current Water Chemistry: If applicable
Nitrates:
Phosphates:
Alkalinity:
Calcium:
Salinity / Specific Gravity:
Magnesuim:
Finally got the tank I wanted guys, so its time to start my system, and hopefully do it the right way from scratch this time. I'm going to try and throw up where I get my equipment from, how I did things and try to explain every aspect of a typical build, as I will be attempting 90% myself. Hopefully it will help answer some questions, maybe even trigger some
New ones [Broken External Image]:http://www.thereefuge.com/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif any constructive criticism welcome.
System Objectives:
To have a stable, healthy system with minimal maintenance.
System Type:
Mixed reef (LPS/SOFTIE/SPS) with a few fish.
Display System:
Strike up Date:
September 2011
Display Tank:
32x20x20 DT, 12mm Glass all round, rimless, bevelled edges, external weir, maximize internal tank volume, better surface skimming, greater flexibility
Bought from St George Aquariums - $120
Display Lighting:
DIY CREE unit connected to arduino controller. 36 LEDS (16 blue, 16 cool white, 2 violet, 2 UV )
Stand:
Pine stand, 1200 long x 1000 high x 600 deep. 3x2 and 4x2 pine, 12mm mdf top. Either cladded and painted or dressed with nice timer and stained dark.
[bBought from Hardware Man Bulli, 100mm SS screws and 3 6.0M legnths of 3x2 and 4x2. $70. still need the dress timber. [/b] 90% DONE
Hood:
Hood? Rimless all the way! = $0 heheh [Broken External Image]:http://www.thereefuge.com/images/smilies/rtaw_devil.gif
Sump:
Current tank, 800x400x500. 3 sections, intake/skimmer, dsb/macro, return/heaters, ATO. Cutting and installing glass dividers myself.
not sure how much glass/silicon will be
Refugium:
In sump DSB, LR rubble on top with some Macro.
refugium lighting
2x20w T8 unit, 1 10K, 1 Actinic DONE
Support systems:
System Water:
NSW
Display Water circulation:
Return @ Approx. 2000LPH, 2x3000 LPH wavemakers, could be changing to closed loop + wavemaker.
Return Pump:
Aqua Nova np 2250. 2000LPH @ 2.1m head.
possibly using this pump as closed loop pump, there will only be 2 outlets. with 400% accelorators on, approx 8000lph. If iI do this ill use a red devil 3000lph pump
bought from Jason at Animal warehouse Warilla - $60
Skimmer:
Marine Sources SDP-900 Internal MS Skimmer
Guppys Aquarium Products - $180
Evaporation Top Up:
Guppys ATS with relay system
Chemical Support:
Calcium Addition:
Kalkwasser?
Alkilinity Addition:
Kalkwasser?
Other Maintenance:
May try ZEO down the road.
Going to try and eventually create FULLY automated/remote controlled system (temp, pH, lighting,power, alarm SMS) shouldnt cost anything as I have access to 99% of the equipment, being a telco [Broken External Image]:http://www.thereefuge.com/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif
Current Water Chemistry: If applicable
Nitrates:
Phosphates:
Alkalinity:
Calcium:
Salinity / Specific Gravity:
Magnesuim:
