toybox22
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I love mine. Got it to monitor the ph in my planted tank. Switched to the reef and it's so nice to have. The upfront cost is high, but its worth it in the end. I love being able to monitor my tank where ever I am.
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I love mine. Got it to monitor the ph in my planted tank. Switched to the reef and it's so nice to have. The upfront cost is high, but its worth it in the end. I love being able to monitor my tank where ever I am.
mckinney0171
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The apex is the best purchase I have ever made for my reef.
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kdino
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Updates! Got the tank down to the basement with the help of a buddy tank is in place, got the sump in the cabinet(eschopps cube) and contemplating using the 20x-high as my ATO reservoir.
mckinney0171
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I like the little sump.
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kdino
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OK so from what I've been seeing with the minimal feedback online is the eschopps sump is weird...some weird flow patterns. Ill definitely be making some mods to it to increase the flow and make it better. Anyone use this sump before?
My plans are to close off the opening in the inlet chamber-this is causing water to drain before it goes through the filter sock-not cool or even useful. Beneath the filter-sock, I will cut some slots for flow to the fuge. After that I will run the pump just internally to see the flow pattern is working. Thoughts from the community?
My plans are to close off the opening in the inlet chamber-this is causing water to drain before it goes through the filter sock-not cool or even useful. Beneath the filter-sock, I will cut some slots for flow to the fuge. After that I will run the pump just internally to see the flow pattern is working. Thoughts from the community?
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kdino
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Got a box of rocks!!!
Very impressed with the packaging and wrapping of the rocks. Each rock was wrapped individually which resulted in minimal breakage
Got some really nice sized pieces a couple big ones that are probably over 12" and a bunch that are softball to grapefruit sized. All in all very happy and cant wait to start scaping. I've got stonefix coming in this afternoon to help with that.
Very impressed with the packaging and wrapping of the rocks. Each rock was wrapped individually which resulted in minimal breakage
Got some really nice sized pieces a couple big ones that are probably over 12" and a bunch that are softball to grapefruit sized. All in all very happy and cant wait to start scaping. I've got stonefix coming in this afternoon to help with that.
Nice tank and good build thread!
I have the eshopps r-300 sump.
The drain holes are there to overflow in case the sock section clogs.
Believe me, you should be glad it's there (ask me how I know)
Very nice rock. You should be able to create a very nice scape.
Are you adding any more rock or stee you going to use marine pure or something like that for more bio filtration?
I have the eshopps r-300 sump.
The drain holes are there to overflow in case the sock section clogs.
Believe me, you should be glad it's there (ask me how I know)
Very nice rock. You should be able to create a very nice scape.
Are you adding any more rock or stee you going to use marine pure or something like that for more bio filtration?
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kdino
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Well now im curious what happened with the overflow/sump?
I wasn't planning on adding any more rock. This is 60lbs and should be plenty. But I may throw some in the sump, and maybe a few different styles so that there is diversity in the porosity but I should be good.
I had done maintenance to the D.T. and moved around rock and sand. Caused a dust, sand, detritus storm.
The filter sock picked it all up and clogged.
If not for those slits, I would have had one heck of a flood because the water level in the intake/sock section was within a 8th inch from running over and out the sump.
The filter sock picked it all up and clogged.
If not for those slits, I would have had one heck of a flood because the water level in the intake/sock section was within a 8th inch from running over and out the sump.
Where did you get the real reef rock from if I may ask.
I have used it on several builds. It looks real good when wet and stack and goes together nice.
Was your dry or wet?
I know they ship it both ways. I have always bought it wet and cycled.
I have used it on several builds. It looks real good when wet and stack and goes together nice.
Was your dry or wet?
I know they ship it both ways. I have always bought it wet and cycled.
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kdino
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yikes. looks like ill adjust my plan and add some emergency slots higher up, perhaps even route the top to make the wall slightly lower. Thanks for the insights
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kdino
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I got them from @Bulk Reef Supply they shipped damp. They have since dried out, but thats ok with me. Its slow build anyway. I used the on my current 10 gallon tank in my office, i love the look and super easy to build with. I started working some magic with the rocks and a little stone fix from @Aquaforest to create my structure. lots of ledges, flat spots, and less of a pile of rocks-thats my goal
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kdino
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Crap, my bad, it was from @SaltwaterAq not BRS ive ordered from both places recently, got them confused lol
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kdino
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Update the plumbing a bit. I think this is the final setup. Going to glue them up tomorrow...unless someone sees something blatantly wrong with the setup. From left to right they are
Main drain
Return
Secondary drain
Emergency drain
Thoughts from peanut gallery?
Main drain
Return
Secondary drain
Emergency drain
Thoughts from peanut gallery?
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kdino
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UPDATE: I have been playing with some rocks. here is what I've created. if you remember my box of rocks, small/medium sized pieces, well i took that, and a little @Aquaforest Stone Fix and created this. I really like how it came out. what do you guys think? i have a few more pieces of rock left I may or may not add in. Sorry for the washed out blue pics, didn't have time this morning to alter my schedule on the 52hds
