Waterbox Peninsula 7226 Build Thread

Hair Algae Wizard · Nov 20, 2019

thewackyreefer said:
What made you decide to get rid of the NYOS?

Just replaced my 300 with a Red Sea RSK 900 because I just couldn't handle the constant need for tuning after weeks of running it. Already the RSK 900 is running better than the NYOS ever did.

Pretty much the same reason you had. I tried for weeks to get the NYOS to skim properly, but could never get it to play nicely. The Deltec was a breeze, and skims like mad.

Hair Algae Wizard · Dec 14, 2019

A few new pics. Tank is now 73 days old.

gotmesalty77 · Dec 14, 2019

Wow i cant wait to purchase WB peninsula. Tank looks awesome

Hair Algae Wizard · Dec 14, 2019

gotmesalty77 said:
Wow i cant wait to purchase WB peninsula. Tank looks awesome

Thank you!

Peach02 · Dec 25, 2019

Any idea how much rock you used?

Hair Algae Wizard · Dec 25, 2019

Peach02 said:
Any idea how much rock you used?

Hi, about 160 pounds. 80 pounds of live rock, and 80 dry.

Peach02 · Dec 25, 2019

Hair Algae Wizard said:
Hi, about 160 pounds. 80 pounds of live rock, and 80 dry.

Awsome, thanks mate

PSU4ME · Dec 31, 2019

Looks great, I just picked up the 6026.

Do you feel the 5 radions is too much? I’m planning on putting 3 in a DX18 fixture and I thought that was a lot. I would assume you could do only 4 if you’re getting a lot of light spilling out.

djray77 · Jan 31, 2020

I will be starting the same tank setup soon but I went with 5 XR15's I thought that would be plenty.

Reefer40b · Jan 31, 2020

Not sure if your looking for feedback so disregard if not..

But those flat rocks going across the top of the scape should be epoxied to the side of the structures, having the that flat top all across the top of the scape just makes it look plain with no depth or structure. Basically what you did on the very far right structure, just my 2 cents

ScottB · Jan 31, 2020

Hair Algae Wizard said:
A few new pics. Tank is now 73 days old.

IIRC I think my old Radion bricks never ran as hot as my AI bricks, but check on them if you keep them stacked (like I did).

MY AI 26s kept blowing out until I realized how hot they were when stacked. Four of them blew in the first maybe 6 months before I knew something was up. Once hung and spaced I had no further returns.

Gorgeous tank!

Hair Algae Wizard · Jan 31, 2020

ScottB said:
IIRC I think my old Radion bricks never ran as hot as my AI bricks, but check on them if you keep them stacked (like I did).

MY AI 26s kept blowing out until I realized how hot they were when stacked. Four of them blew in the first maybe 6 months before I knew something was up. Once hung and spaced I had no further returns.

Gorgeous tank!

Thank you!

Hair Algae Wizard · Jan 31, 2020

Reefer40b said:
Not sure if your looking for feedback so disregard if not..

But those flat rocks going across the top of the scape should be epoxied to the side of the structures, having the that flat top all across the top of the scape just makes it look plain with no depth or structure. Basically what you did on the very far right structure, just my 2 cents

Thanks, appreciate the feedback!

Joe Anderson · Feb 15, 2020

Here's my 7226

Joe Anderson · Feb 15, 2020

Joe Anderson said:
Here's my 7226

EuphylliaAddict · Mar 1, 2020

I've had mine set up since January but I moved everything from my old 120 reef ready, I love the glass and the high quality build.

I use:
Aquatic life hybrid t5 fixture the 6' long one
2 black box LEDs running 60% blue
3 ai hydras 26 hd (have a 4th in mail)
2 mp40 running full blast reef crest
3 medium sized jaebos (plan on getting 2 gyres)

2800 gallon return pump running about 60%
Skimz skimmer
Refugium light off Amazon
Brs reactor running zeovit media
2 heaters set at 78-79 it fluctuates through the day

I'm not sure how much flow I need in this tank

Joe Anderson · Mar 1, 2020

Watchout for too much flow. Overtime you can weaken the integrity of your tank walls which can cause a blow out. As it stands you have a lot of flow already. Adding gyros can be dangerous overtime. They move a lot water with force. Tanks are not rocks in the ocean they can collpase.

ScottB · Mar 1, 2020

I run 2 gyres and 2 MP40s on a 5 foot tank, but my livestock is mostly stony. Both are opposing flow, reefcrest equivalent at 60% otherwise my water sloshes out.

EastCoastScaping · Mar 1, 2020

I hit the watch button, this tank is gonna look great and im excited to see how it looks by the end of this year

Cali-Saltwater-1st-Timer · May 5, 2020

Hair Algae Wizard said:
The Waterbox purchase experience was ok. Clearly the company is going through some growing pains, and communication was lacking at times. However, everything was packaged securely, and thankfully no damage. The silicone on the sump and display tank look great. The cabinet is a beast, but a few holes had not been drilled for the cam locks which required me to do so.

Overall, I would recommend Waterbox, but do hope the QC and customer communications improve.

Had the same issue with one hole that attached the top of the cabinet. The only one I noticed.