My first Waterbox!!!

DiazE · Mar 3, 2020

Not mine just reef **** inspiration.

DiazE · Mar 3, 2020

DiazE · Mar 3, 2020

A flat and large shelf piece will give me nice surface to dress up. Thinking xxl size

Nanoreef13 · Mar 3, 2020

I was able to get the aquascape into the tank! Man that thing was heavy. My guess is about 60-70 lbs. I was also able to get the sand in and a little more than half of the tank filled. I only have 1 44 gallon container haha. Picked up a mag 24 to pump it from my basement to the tank. I also ran most of the wiring for everything on my control board. Just waiting for the rest of the water and then I can calibrate my probes and get those hooked up. Hopefully by the end of tomorrow everything will be up and running.

good.reef · Mar 3, 2020

Looking great. Excited to follow along.

Nanoreef13 · Mar 4, 2020

The tank is full! Now just need to get 20 more gallons of RODI to fill the sump! Literally can not wait!!! I have the MP40s moving water around and they are doing great. The Radions are soooo much brighter then I thought they would be haha. I should have no problem growing corals in this tank.

Nanoreef13 · Mar 4, 2020

The tank is full! Now just need to get 20 more gallons of RODI to fill the sump! Literally can not wait!!! I have the MP40s moving water around and they are doing great. The Radions are soooo much brighter then I thought they would be haha. I should have no problem growing corals in this tank.

Brad ward · Mar 4, 2020

Nanoreef13 said:
Thanks! I absolutely love the size and I 100% agree that it is not to big and not to small. I want an awesome aquascape but I’m having a hard time deciding on exactly what I want. Also what is everyone doing nowadays for the bottom of the tank? Thin layer of sand, thick layer or a bare bottom? I was thinking a thin layer maybe 1/2 inch to 1 inch and then putting a marine pure block in the sump?

i know there is some debate about marine pure leaching aluminum
after i got my results back from ati my alum was sky high
im slowly removing my marinepure as a precaution

Brad ward · Mar 4, 2020

why is there a 4" trap in your sanitary sewer system?
congrats on your winning lottery ticket

Nanoreef13 · Mar 4, 2020

Brad ward said:
why is there a 4" trap in your sanitary sewer system?
congrats on your winning lottery ticket

What?

good.reef · Mar 4, 2020

Brad ward said:
i know there is some debate about marine pure leaching aluminum
after i got my results back from ati my alum was sky high
im slowly removing my marinepure as a precaution

Is this brand specific or are all similar products feared to have the same results?

Nanoreef13 · Mar 10, 2020

Everything is coming along nicely! Extremely excited to get this thing filled with fish and corals!

reefiniteasy · Mar 10, 2020

That rockscape is gorgeous! Tank looks great! Can’t wait to see it with coral.

Nanoreef13 · Mar 10, 2020

Does anyone know why my Radion XR30 G4 Pros are different brightness? I have calibrated both numerous times and I still keep getting this! It’s extremely frustrating considering how much I paid for these. They are both running AB+ and moonlights are Royal Blues 18% and at 4% brightness

thaistalyn · Mar 10, 2020

Looks like some channels aren't working. Manually check each channels LED's.

Tuffyyyyy · Mar 11, 2020

Nanoreef13 said:
Does anyone know why my Radion XR30 G4 Pros are different brightness? I have calibrated both numerous times and I still keep getting this! It’s extremely frustrating considering how much I paid for these. They are both running AB+ and moonlights are Royal Blues 18% and at 4% brightness

I had the same issue with my Hydra 26s and ended up sending them into AI under warranty. Then they sent me 2 new Hydra 32s and it’s still the same issue. Kind of curious if AI/EcoTech have some QC issues lately.

If you decide to send them in, make sure to send both. I sent the light I knew wasn’t correct (spectrum didn’t line up with the Other AI lights right next to me) but they didn’t see the issue until I sent both

awesome tank, awesome scape, look forward to seeing it progress!

Nanoreef13 · Mar 11, 2020

I have another question. I have a brand new bubble magnus curve 5 skimmer. I have been running it for the last 4 days. I also ran it for 24 hours in water/vinegar mix. It is bubbling over the cup like crazy and I have the valve all the way open! What can/should I do? I have never used a new skimmer before. It’s in 8.5 in of water and the manual says 8-10 inches.

Cell · Mar 11, 2020

If the valve is an air adjustment, start closing it slightly, it should lower the bubble level.

Nanoreef13 · Mar 11, 2020

Cell said:
If the valve is an air adjustment, start closing it slightly, it should lower the bubble level.

There is no air valve unfortunately

Nanoreef13 · Mar 16, 2020

Well I have added two clowns a few days ago after adding Dr Tims for a few days. All levels have been solid with no issues. As for the skimmer I took off the silencer and added an air line and tied it to restrict the air coming in. That has helped everything as it breaks in.