Reefcraft's Waterbox 220.6

Chlorinated · Feb 10, 2023

Idk why you would say that. Lots of activity every day from what I can see.

I feel people lock onto certain threads or people they know and block the rest out. This leaves people with minimal traffic.

Your tank is sweet though! Always look forward to the eye candy updates!

anthonymckay · Feb 11, 2023

REEFCRAFT said:
Is reef2reef a dying forum?

I don’t think it’s dying, rather reefing has gained popularity in recent years and there’s a huge saturation of build threads. As such people just don’t engage with them as much.

How are you liking the 220.6? Anything about you you don’t like/would change? I on the fence about the pull the trigger on a new tank. Considering the 220.6 and the Innovatice Marine 200ext. I want to use a different sump/custom plumbing, which makes the innovative marine attractive. But I don’t like how shallow it is (21”) compared to the 220.6.

REEFCRAFT · Feb 12, 2023

Thanks. That comment was meant for a different thread on the forum and posted here by mistake.

REEFCRAFT · Feb 12, 2023

Couple of fng's

Petcrazyson · Feb 12, 2023

REEFCRAFT said:
Couple of fng's

What are the names of the torch and acro?

REEFCRAFT · Feb 13, 2023

Petcrazyson said:
What are the names of the torch and acro?

Princess Peach and A. Valida

Newjimky · Feb 13, 2023

So what’s your sump area consist of ? What parameters you have also ? If you wouldn’t mind sharing ?tank looks
Awesome

REEFCRAFT · Feb 16, 2023

Newjimky said:
So what’s your sump area consist of ? What parameters you have also ? If you wouldn’t mind sharing ?tank looks
Awesome

Thanks. I don't run anything fancy or complex. Stock WB sump with filter cups that hold some live rock and floss, RSK skimmer, and 1 dosing pump for All-For-Reef, and an ato. I keep my alk at 9 which keeps my cal around 420-440 and mag between 1400-1460. Nitrate is usually around 3 ppm to 5 ppm, and phosphates. in the 002 ppm to .007 ppm range. I keep my salinity at 1.025 sg and temp at 79 degrees.

REEFCRAFT · Feb 16, 2023

anthonymckay said:
How are you liking the 220.6? Anything about you you don’t like/would change? I on the fence about the pull the trigger on a new tank. Considering the 220.6 and the Innovatice Marine 200ext. I want to use a different sump/custom plumbing, which makes the innovative marine attractive. But I don’t like how shallow it is (21”) compared to the 220.6.

I bounced around between those too also. One big thing to consider is the eurobrace on the IM. I love the quality of the WB, but tbh I despise rimless tanks. Eurobraced tanks are easier to maintain, but you do have to clean under the brace. It's still better than the constant spills that run down the glass on a rimless tank, usually right after you just wiped it clean because a fish decides to splash water at you or some other idiotic reason.

I didn't like the height of the IM stand. The 21" tank height never bothered me, the 30" depth front to back and external overflow are much better options imo. I've had that height and depth before on a previous tank and loved it.

So, if I were to choose again, I would go with the IM 200ext (sorry Waterbox) and build my own furniture grade stand for it.

Newjimky · Feb 16, 2023

REEFCRAFT said:
Thanks. I don't run anything fancy or complex. Stock WB sump with filter cups that hold some live rock and floss, RSK skimmer, and 1 dosing pump for All-For-Reef, and an ato. I keep my alk at 9 which keeps my cal around 420-440 and mag between 1400-1460. Nitrate is usually around 3 ppm to 5 ppm, and phosphates. in the 002 ppm to .007 ppm range. I keep my salinity at 1.025 sg and temp at 79 degrees.

So did you take out the refugium divider ? Or you’re running the fuge ?thx again