My 250g upgrade build.

[underwaterfirefighter]

Great looking set up!

 

[ScubaShane]

Got the RO/DI set up in the basement today.

It comes up through the floor.

To the storage container.

To the sump.

 

[ScubaShane]

Activated by the float switch.

Controlled by my Reefkeeper Elite.

 

[ReefMadScientist]

My M2 sump from Elite Aquatics. Curve 7 skimmer. Mag 12 return pump.

Do you think the Curve 7 would be enough? I know they are rated for about 240g but I always went by the rule to double the skimmer.

 

[ScubaShane]

Do you think the Curve 7 would be enough? I know they are rated for about 240g but I always went by the rule to double the skimmer.

Oh ya it pulls tons of skimmate. I have it set to the lowest setting. Ill post some pics.

And I just cleaned it yesterday.

 

[ReeferEric]

I really like the BM Curve lineup. Got the 5 myself and even through I upgraded, water volume is about 100g it should work fine. Right now it's a medium load but we'll see.

 

[ScubaShane]

I really like the BM Curve lineup. Got the 5 myself and even through I upgraded, water volume is about 100g it should work fine. Right now it's a medium load but we'll see.

I love my curve 7. Great piece of equipment for its price range.

 

[lsufiregal]

I have skimmer envy.

 

[ScubaShane]

Ive used a bunch of ASM skimmers too. My G2 was very simple. Easy to clean. A little easier than the curve imo.

 

[ScubaShane]

My Elegance.

 

[ScubaShane]

My Lobo.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Nice!

 

[ScubaShane]

Nice!

Lol....thanks rev!!!

 

[ScubaShane]

Update

 

[wowkingjames]

Beautiful tank I can't wait to set up my 215 gal.

 

[skinz78]

Looking good!

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Sweet!

 

[joekool]

Looking good your getting there. Like what you got going on so far rock layout looks cool

Nice sump too but seems kind of small to me. I have a 90 gallon tank for a sump and its awesome. If your ever looking for a quiter more efficient pump than the mag 12 get a reeflo running in snapper mode. It won't give any heat to your water and uses less energy than the mag 12. I used to use a mag 18 and 12 externally and they still heated the water. Lets face it anyways one mag12 is not enough flow for a 210 when you calculate head and restriction into playYou should also have atleast two drains at 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" can't tell what size you put in. You may need to add more drains or make those bigger to get more flow.

also love your curve 7 Im getting ready to order a curve9 from fish street and its about 180 less than marine depot.

Don't get me wrong not trying to put your tank down. It's looking great. A few of us have 210s trido, skinz and I do.

 

[ScubaShane]

Looking good your getting there. Like what you got going on so far rock layout looks cool

Nice sump too but seems kind of small to me. I have a 90 gallon tank for a sump and its awesome. If your ever looking for a quiter more efficient pump than the mag 12 get a reeflo running in snapper mode. It won't give any heat to your water and uses less energy than the mag 12. I used to use a mag 18 and 12 externally and they still heated the water. Lets face it anyways one mag12 is not enough flow for a 210 when you calculate head and restriction into playYou should also have atleast two drains at 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" can't tell what size you put in. You may need to add more drains or make those bigger to get more flow.

also love your curve 7 Im getting ready to order a curve9 from fish street and its about 180 less than marine depot.

Don't get me wrong not trying to put your tank down. It's looking great. A few of us have 210s trido, skinz and I do.

I have 2 1 1/4 drains. I had the mag 18 but it was too much so I down sized to the 12. Im at 4ft from the overflow to the sump. I haven't had any problems with heat. Do you running a reeflo on your system?

 

[Aquaph8]

Your rock work looks awesome Shane, looking forward to watching it mature.