I have been hi-acking my old Reefer350 thread, so I thought it was best to start its own thread.
Cliff Notes:
Set up RSR350 October 10/17
A few months back, I decided I wanted a smaller tank, ordered an IM 50 EXT.
First tank came in damaged, sent out a replacement. Replacement took about a month to receive.
EQUIPMENT LIST (changed a little)
Lights: XR30 g5 pro ( I have 2 currently, probably going to use 1, or sell both and get a pair of xr15s since they are on sale right now)
Circulation: mp40 (similarly, I have a pair. I could use both and turn them way down, or sell them and get a pair of MP10s).
Return: Jebao dc6500 (already have)- might not fit in new sump, might need to downsize to 4500
Skimmer: Aquamaxx FC120.
Zeovit reactor - Aquamaxx 1L reactor
Sump: 18" cube from Advanced Acrylics, along with a matching narrow ATO reservoir. (model shows a 16")
ATO: Apex ATK.
I was going to upgrade to the new wi-fi apex, but I think I am going to stick to my old apex "classic" for now as I am a bit over budget.
Sketch up has been my best freind during the planing stages.
Lights: XR30 g5 pro ( I have 2 currently, probably going to use 1, or sell both and get a pair of xr15s since they are on sale right now)
Circulation: mp40 (similarly, I have a pair. I could use both and turn them way down, or sell them and get a pair of MP10s).
Return: Jebao dc6500 (already have)- might not fit in new sump, might need to downsize to 4500
Skimmer: Really wanted the Skimz Kone SK181 for the price (there was only 1 left on BRS), but missed out on it. Ended up going with Aquamaxx FC120.
Zeovit reactor - Aquamaxx 1L reactor
Sump: 16" cube from Advanced Acrylics, along with a matching narrow ATO.
I think I am going to stick to my old apex "classic" for now as I am a bit over budget.
Skethcup has been my best friend during the planning process. Here are a few more renderings. My floor pan is missing some cutouts, and plumbing is far from complete. But it is more for proof of concept and to verify that components will fit.
Cliff Notes:
Set up RSR350 October 10/17
A few months back, I decided I wanted a smaller tank, ordered an IM 50 EXT.
First tank came in damaged, sent out a replacement. Replacement took about a month to receive.
EQUIPMENT LIST (changed a little)
Lights: XR30 g5 pro ( I have 2 currently, probably going to use 1, or sell both and get a pair of xr15s since they are on sale right now)
Circulation: mp40 (similarly, I have a pair. I could use both and turn them way down, or sell them and get a pair of MP10s).
Return: Jebao dc6500 (already have)- might not fit in new sump, might need to downsize to 4500
Skimmer: Aquamaxx FC120.
Zeovit reactor - Aquamaxx 1L reactor
Sump: 18" cube from Advanced Acrylics, along with a matching narrow ATO reservoir. (model shows a 16")
ATO: Apex ATK.
I was going to upgrade to the new wi-fi apex, but I think I am going to stick to my old apex "classic" for now as I am a bit over budget.
Sketch up has been my best freind during the planing stages.
Lights: XR30 g5 pro ( I have 2 currently, probably going to use 1, or sell both and get a pair of xr15s since they are on sale right now)
Circulation: mp40 (similarly, I have a pair. I could use both and turn them way down, or sell them and get a pair of MP10s).
Return: Jebao dc6500 (already have)- might not fit in new sump, might need to downsize to 4500
Skimmer: Really wanted the Skimz Kone SK181 for the price (there was only 1 left on BRS), but missed out on it. Ended up going with Aquamaxx FC120.
Zeovit reactor - Aquamaxx 1L reactor
Sump: 16" cube from Advanced Acrylics, along with a matching narrow ATO.
I think I am going to stick to my old apex "classic" for now as I am a bit over budget.
Skethcup has been my best friend during the planning process. Here are a few more renderings. My floor pan is missing some cutouts, and plumbing is far from complete. But it is more for proof of concept and to verify that components will fit.