8ft and 310 gallons of Fun!!!
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I’m a couple weeks away from starting by build thread. Was waiting until i had my tank officially on order.
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Any updates? Also, how do you like the custom sump? I am ordering a peninsula style PA 310 and trying to figure out my sump selection.
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"Updates" well tank is stalled in the cycle. im playing the bacteria game. I have been keeping reefs since the late 90's. I miss live rock very much. LOL....
I like the custom sump, I've actually ordered a roller mat so will be cutting out some of the baffles. I knew this was a possibility that's why I wanted a glass sump. easy to cut some silicone and remove a baffle if needed.
I have added a apex and 4 WAV pumps. the rocks have also have been stacked for a open scape.
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Are you stalking me lol, all love man I love this tank so much more we can do with it. I do wish I had gone with a custom sump though. Can’t wait to see yours progress as well
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Haha! I know! I really miss real live rock as well. I was going to look into a custom sump where I could have two Clariseas. Can't wait to see more pics!
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lots of nice PA 310 here on R2R. i thought about one as well but end up with a smaller red sea 650P as I have a basement under.
why did you not add some LR from KP or TBS? but i hear you real LR makes such a difference in starting a tank.
why did you not add some LR from KP or TBS? but i hear you real LR makes such a difference in starting a tank.
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well I believe I figured out my ammonia issue. my mixing tanks are causing it. didn't know that plastic tanks could leach ammonia. but I've tested water straight from the ro/di and no ammonia. but water from either mixing tank contains 0.75ppm of ammonia. I will be starting over on the mixing station. I just got to figure out what to do with the two containers.
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I got my roller mat installed this weekend. It’s a cool piece of equipment but, I think it will be more of a pain than the filter pad I was using. It may end up in the for sale forum. Lol.
I have my ammonia problem fixed and did a 100 gallon water change this weekend. No other updates at the moment. Hopefully this thread will get more exciting soon.
I have my ammonia problem fixed and did a 100 gallon water change this weekend. No other updates at the moment. Hopefully this thread will get more exciting soon.
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Well the tank is being drained! Got a seam that looks to be letting go. Planet aquariums has been notified and I am local to them. To be honest the customer service has been anything but a great experience. I won't go in to detail yet as I am hoping that they still come through.
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looks smooth!! Nice job.Just a update of what the tank looks like today. With doors on and all. I will do a break down of all equipment soon. Equipment is always changing at this point.
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I am curious to see how you like the roller filter on this size of a tank. I am contemplating a roller filter, but have been given advice that they are not as efficient on larger tanks. I guess having to replace the rolls to often. What has your experience been so far?I got my roller mat installed this weekend. It’s a cool piece of equipment but, I think it will be more of a pain than the filter pad I was using. It may end up in the for sale forum. Lol.
I have my ammonia problem fixed and did a 100 gallon water change this weekend. No other updates at the moment. Hopefully this thread will get more exciting soon.
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I have installed with a pump so more of a water polisher. I did notice water clarity to be a little better. But I don’t believe on this size tank it is worth the investment. I actually have a new sump being built and I will not be including a roller in the design.
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Well the tank is being drained! Got a seam that looks to be letting go. Planet aquariums has been notified and I am local to them. To be honest the customer service has been anything but a great experience. I won't go in to detail yet as I am hoping that they still come through.
Ugh, that sucks! Makes me nervous bc my 310 just got here and I went with a custom stand, so the warranty period Is very short.
