7 months and many changes

[Plata01]

So my brother gave me a 93 Gallon cube 7 months ago so I am new to reefing. With that he gave me a radion gen 3 light, octopus skimmer, sump and a return pump. I had to replace the tank since I ended up with a big Crack. I replaced it with a 150 gallon planet aquarium tank. I currently have 2 vortech mp40 pumps and need to purchase another radion gen 3 light. My thread will have my progress so any recommendations would be appreciated. Thank you

 

[Zero Nitrates]

Congrats on the new tank!

Sorry about the big crack that stinks

 

[PJS]

Welcome to R2R!!

Cracked tank=Perfect time for upgrade!

 

[Plata01]

This is my replacement for the 93 gallon. I've completed the legs of the stand but need to do the facing of the cabinet still. I also plan on organizing my cables and equipment. I waiting to buy my extra light. Probably getting another radion gen 3. Just waiting a few weeks cause of the cost.

 

[Plata01]

Welcome to R2R!!

Cracked tank=Perfect time for upgrade!

Yeah, it was. Lol

 

[Plata01]

Congrats on the new tank!

Sorry about the big crack that stinks

It did stink but I was able to buy a bigger one since the wife didn't mind. Lol

 

[vertigo01]

Following along. In the process of building a PA 150 as well.
I also will be running Radions and a Reef Octapus Regal .
Looking for a 3rd Gen 3 Radion to go with the 2 I have currently.

Look forward to your build.

 

[Plata01]

Following along. In the process of building a PA 150 as well.
I also will be running Radions and a Reef Octapus Regal .
Looking for a 3rd Gen 3 Radion to go with the 2 I have currently.

Look forward to your build.

Wow, I will have to follow you too since we have our tanks so much alike.

 

[vertigo01]

Wow, I will have to follow you too since we have our tanks so much alike.

Absolutely, although you have made more headway than I. Life kind got in the way for a bit.
Here is the link to my very incomplete build.
http://reef2reef.com/threads/vertigos-planet-aquariums-150-build.231602/

 

[Plata01]

I like that you are using a metal stand. My brother has a 180 gallon tank with a metal stand that he got powder coated red.

 

[Plata01]

My brother is Reefanatik. His tank just crashed when his vodka dosing pump stuck. https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/overdose-bad-day.290161/page-2#post-3541137

 

[vertigo01]

I like that you are using a metal stand. My brother has a 180 gallon tank with a metal stand that he got powder coated red.

I wa going the powder coating route but there were none local to me, so I went the Appliance epoxy rattle can route..

 

[vertigo01]

My brother is Reefanatik. His tank just crashed when his vodka dosing pump stuck. https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/overdose-bad-day.290161/page-2#post-3541137

Just saw that, what a total bummer.

 

[Plata01]

Whatever works. As long as you give a good coating

 

[Plata01]

Cleaned up the tank yesterday, did a 25 gallon water change, and moved some of the coral around in an attempt to make the tank look better.

 

[vertigo01]

Looks good.
Do you have a check valve on your returns?
How much do they back siphon by being in the tank so deep?

Not criticizing, just trying to gauge how I should set mine up.

 

[Plata01]

I do not have a check valve. I did notice when I did my water change that my sump was all the way to the top. Luckily it didn't overflow although it was close. I will probably move them up some. And no worries, I'm open to criticism and suggestions.

 

[PJS]

I do not have a check valve. I did notice when I did my water change that my sump was all the way to the top. Luckily it didn't overflow although it was close. I will probably move them up some. And no worries, I'm open to criticism and suggestions.

Looking good!

You may want to consider shortening your loc-line a bit. That may help.

 

[Plata01]

Thank you. I will shorten them or being them up some.

 

[Plata01]

Made a rookie mistake and cracked my 55 gallon sump today trying to clean up the wiring. Mistake cost me 145 dollars to replace it.