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Njoyrid's tank

Started by NjOyRiD, January 07, 2011, 03:27:40 PM

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NjOyRiD

The Tank

I bought the tank at Big als East, I think its the best price for this size of tanks without being customized
I bought the stand and canopy at Aquavalley, I could choose the color I wanted, plus I got it within a week! Oh and the price was awesome!




370g System

220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

NjOyRiD

#1
    Sump

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    370g System

    220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

    NjOyRiD

    #2
    Lighting



    • 3x Radion XR30w G2
    370g System

    220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

    NjOyRiD

    #3
    Filtration

    370g System

    220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

    NjOyRiD

    #4
    Equipment tank & Reactors

    its a 40g acrylic tank with all these equipment







    370g System

    220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

    NjOyRiD

    #5
      Circulation

      Specifications

      Flow: 2,500 – 5,500 GPH
      Wattage: 10 – 60 watts

      I've set the pump to Reef Crest at full spin

      Specifications

      Both Internal & External Design
      Slip & Thread Fitting
      Dimensions : 8″ x 4.25″ x 7″
      Inlet/ Outlet : 1 1/4″ inlet / 1" outlet
      Power :  37 watts
      96% efficiency
      Max Flow=750gph
      Max Head=7.5ft

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      370g System

      220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

      NjOyRiD

      #6
      Heating


      set to go on if under 78 degrees
      370g System

      220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

      NjOyRiD

      #7
      Controler




      Pc4 1

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      • Circulation pump for frag tank
      • Aquaillumination Led for Frag tank
      • Circulation pump for Frag tank
      • Circulation pump for Frag tank
      Pc4 2

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      • Heaters: set on if under 78 degrees
      • auto top off
      • Doser
      • Dead
      Pc4 3

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      • MH On: 4pm OFF: 10pm
      • T5 main tank ON: 3pm OFF: 11pm
      • Return Pump
      • Off
      370g System

      220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

      NjOyRiD

      #8
      Ventillation


      Winter: set to 40% Humidity
      Summer: set to 60% Humidity

      its plugged directly to my canopy


      370g System

      220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

      NjOyRiD

      #9
        Water Tests

        Has of april, decided to go on growth mode, thats means, higher parameters
        I switched my salt to Red sea coral pro

        Nitrate: 5
        Magnesium: 1400ppm
        Calcium: 460 ppm
        Phosphate: 0
        Alk: 12 dkh
        Temp: 78-80
        Salinity 1.025
        Ph: 8.40

        Stats/Graphs are here
        thank you Reeftronics![/list][/list]
        370g System

        220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

        NjOyRiD

        #10
        Other Equipment


        • Auto top off
        it feeds my Two Little Fishies kalkwasser that goes to my sump with a maxi jet 1200
        370g System

        220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

        NjOyRiD

        #11
        Supplements


        • Calcium
        • kalkwasser
        • Trace elements



        I'm adding Calcium with my Vertex Rx6 Duo to reach at least 400ppm
        I'm adding ESV kalk via top offs
        I'm doing 5% water change weekly to restore all the trace elements



        370g System

        220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

        NjOyRiD

        #12
        Maintenance

        its simple, my maintenance is done once a week. every mondays to be exact


        • Changing the socks, putting the dirty ones to the laundry with no soap
        • Removing 5% of water, and then putting the new salt mix back to the tank. using Red sea pro salt
        • Cleaning my skimmer's cup
        • Cleaning my glass with a Algae Free Tiger Shark Float Cleaning Magnet
        Once a month



        • Flushing my RODI membrane
        • Doing all water tests
        Every 3 months are so:


        • Changing carbon media if water going yellow
        • Changing GFO if phos over .003 ppm
        I'm using Aquaticlog to keep track of all my things to do :)
        370g System

        220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

        NjOyRiD

        #13
        Feeding


        • Lettuce
        • Silversides
        • Big shrimps
        • DIY food with all the vitamines
        • Pellets
        370g System

        220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

        NjOyRiD

        #14
          Fish



          • Vlamingii Tang (Naso vlamingi)
          • Yellow Tang x2 (Zebrasoma flavescens)
          • Spotted Cardinalfish x2(Sphaeramia nematoptera)
          • Blue spotted Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus pavoninoides)
          • Striped Bristletooth (Ctenochaetus striatus)
          • Green Chromis x2 (Chrysiptera cyanea)
          • Black Percula Clown x2 (Amphiprion percula)
          • Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator)
          • Paired Blue throat Triggers
          • Fowleri Tang (Acanthurus fowleri)
          • Niger Trigger (Odonus niger)
          • Moorish Idol
          • Cream Angelfish
          • Banghai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni)
          • Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus)
          • Spotted mandarin (Synchiropus picturatus) x2
          • Dusky Wrasse







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          370g System

          220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

          NjOyRiD

          #15
          Corals



          • Montipora Capricornis
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          370g System

          220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

          NjOyRiD

          #16
          Inverterbrates


          • Long Spined urchin - Diadema setosum
          • Echinometra lacunter
          • Astropecten polycanthus
          • Calcinus elegans
          • Clibanarius tricolor
          • Thor Amboinensis
          • Tube Anenome - Cerianthus membranaceus


          370g System

          220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

          NjOyRiD

          #17
            Frag Tank


            • 40g Breeder
            • 36x18x16
            • Aquaillumination Led
            • GenX return pump
            • Couple different circulation pumps
            • Connected to the main system



            Problems occurred and future plans


            • Hair algea
            • Hydro to high because of those MH, going LED
            • Need a solution for power outage
            • Change CA reactor to a dual to keep my ph higher
            • adding an equipment tank on top of the sump to have all the equipment to my eye level
            • Get a new sump
            • Adding more volume for more stability
            Special thanks

            Liv my friend for all the help installing the tank
            Az at Aquavalley for your crazy prices on live stock and all the good tips regarding my tank
            Mathieu at GoReef for all the good prices on equipment plus all the good advices
            Mark (mrsaltwaterguy) my buddy from Texas that helped me out during my algea outbreak!
            Pat from Reef wholesale for all the times I bug you with PM, questions regarding my tank haha
            My wife Jasmine who let me spend 21k on my tank  haha I love you[/list]
            370g System

            220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

            Hookup

            Wow!!!!   Very nice indeed!

            Malyon18

            Looking good buddy, now start fragging me some frags hahaha
            "Friends Don't Let Friends Go Plastic Reef"