Nelson79 280 Gallon Tank Build

[Nelson79]

Hi guys
This will be my first forums build thread even though my tank is 5 years old I wanted something highlighting how I got here I guess! Looking for any input so please keep it coming.

It will take me a week to get some pics and info as to how it is today but I thought I would start with this post.

Looking forward to hear any new ideas to help me move along!


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[Nelson79]

Equipment list
- Sump 72”x30”x18” socks chamber than skimmer chamber than refugium for Macro than refugium for live rock than return pump chamber

- Apex controller with everything other than flow valves
- Large two little fish reactor for carbon
- Small two little fish reactor for Rowaphos when needed
- Vertex alpha 250 skimmer
- 75 gallon drum for mixing fresh saltwater
- 30 gallon drum for auto top off controlled thru apex ATO
- Vertex RODI unit with high flow pump (highly recommend this unit if need higher flow)

Main Display Tank
72” x 30” x 29” tall 3/4” thick miracle tank
- (viewable) front and back side starfire glass
- Overflow on both side panels
Two 3/4” returns on each side panel
Two 2” dorso drains on each side panel

Lighting

Main tank
3 Kessil AP700 LED
2 60” double T5 bulbs (1 coral plus,1 blue plus on each side)

Refugium Tank
Kessil H380

Water movement

Main tank
Return pump
Water blaster 13000 (underpowered for a basement return pump with 14’ of head pressure)looking to upgrade

Internal flow
Location of internal pumps
Two MP40 on each side of overflow box’s facing each other along top middle range




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[Nelson79]

Four MP40’s at flow settings on apex in picture

My first question, what do you think of flow settings for 4 MP40s on SPS dominate tank with LPS along bottom? Too much or too little or even suggest a different program



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[Nelson79]

My first question, what do you think of flow settings for 4 MP40s on SPS dominate tank with LPS along bottom? Too much or too little or even suggest a different program

I was told reef crest gives the most random flow is that correct?



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[TORX]

Four MP40’s at flow settings on apex in picture

My first question, what do you think of flow settings for 4 MP40s on SPS dominate tank with LPS along bottom? Too much or too little or even suggest a different program

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I only have 2 on my 120 peninsula and the are both at the same end. I use reef crest (80%) on one pump and constant (50%) on the other pump from midnight to noon . Then I switch pumps until 9:30pm. From then until midnight I do nutrient export (80%). Reef crest is the most random flow.

 

[Nelson79]

Here are some pics of the build process history

Just got the tank on the stand it will receive a full face cover on this side with doors to access all around. Back glass is starphire for viewing from both front and back of tank this is my office side!

Full shot of back side

Full shot of front side will have black slate rock wall with two doors above.

Overflow box access thru closet next to it.

Back facade being put on in office

Tank with initial rock work pretty much the same today just a little more rock now.

The original setup of fish room in basement

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[Nelson79]

What you see above was set up 5 years ago I had a crash that wiped out the tank 1 year ago, and pretty much all new live stock from there including corals so not a mature tank in growth at all at the moment. Starting stocking heavy last two to three months!


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[Nelson79]

Lighting has been changed and sump configuration/filtration has changed will update


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