A dream tank, finally becoming a reality
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At the very least, I would insulate the walls of the external sump with some of that pink foam board - I did that years ago when I had my sump in the garage and it made a big difference. Also, consider making your own sump out of a glass aquarium. You get exactly what you want, and save some $$ too.
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I have decided on the reefbreeders V2+ with the AquaticLife T5 fixture running 2 actinic and 2 blue plus.
Here is the equipment area so far. This is what I have, and I have more arriving Friday and throughout next week.
I will be powering the tank with a 6000 GPH AC pump. The reeflo hammerhead.
It will also go to a manifold to power other things. The goal is 10-15x turnover. 325 total gallons, (operating) so 3250-5000 GPH for the 4x 3/4” returns. Meaning ~1000 GPH per return nozzle. How does that sound?
I will also be using 5x WAV pumps and 2 gyre xf250s, along with a mp40 for flow. I also have a COR20 that I don’t know what to use for.
Here is the equipment area so far. This is what I have, and I have more arriving Friday and throughout next week.
I will be powering the tank with a 6000 GPH AC pump. The reeflo hammerhead.
It will also go to a manifold to power other things. The goal is 10-15x turnover. 325 total gallons, (operating) so 3250-5000 GPH for the 4x 3/4” returns. Meaning ~1000 GPH per return nozzle. How does that sound?
I will also be using 5x WAV pumps and 2 gyre xf250s, along with a mp40 for flow. I also have a COR20 that I don’t know what to use for.
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Here is a list of current things I have and things I still need. Things in RED I am planning on selling because I don't think I need them. Please let me know if the tank will be OK without these pieces of equipment, and what else I will need (If I forgot something)
Tank is full sps 300 gallon tank.
Tank is full sps 300 gallon tank.
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#reefsquadHere is a list of current things I have and things I still need. Things in RED I am planning on selling because I don't think I need them. Please let me know if the tank will be OK without these pieces of equipment, and what else I will need (If I forgot something)
Tank is full sps 300 gallon tank.
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I’d keep the xf250’s you may need to add some additional flow 6 months or a year in, those would be perfect for that. Everything else looks great! Excited to see this build!Here is a list of current things I have and things I still need. Things in RED I am planning on selling because I don't think I need them. Please let me know if the tank will be OK without these pieces of equipment, and what else I will need (If I forgot something)
Tank is full sps 300 gallon tank.
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Ok!
I fear that I have too much return flow (6000 GPH) but I think the sps will like it
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They will love it if acclimated to it! Lol
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Yeah. 20x turnover
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I can't wait to see it filled up. This will be fun to follow. 
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As it turns out, my new hammerhead pump had a leak in the volute. I emailed the amazing folks over at Reeflo and they sent me a brand new one for free! Thank you guys!
It will be here next week and I will test it soon.
It will be here next week and I will test it soon.
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Reeflo = leak …… shocking. Probably too late, but for an AC external pump the Dolphin Ampmaster is a much better choice IME. Maybe more expensive, cannot recall.
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This was a leak in the volute. A fracture in the plastic, not the seal.
Were the reefbreeders easy to put in between the t5’s in the aquatic life fixture?New lights! Coming along!
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Super easy. If you buy them from reefbreeders, they send special brackets
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I am building a box for the sump. Plywood with fiberglass Insulation.I'm stuck on the sump being outside with no protection....
What about something like this:
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And the sump is 10’ longI'm stuck on the sump being outside with no protection....
What about something like this:
