Oceanic Tech Tank Owners Thread

[nismo driver]

Originally posted by hobbzz
Mesh/gate valve modded Octopus 110. This thing is friggin' sweet (just got it a week ago and the shock and awe of a good skimmer is still there ). I'd definitely recommend it if you're in the market for a new one.

cool thanks.. im running a proclear 75 and its pulling alot of gunk but not nearly enough.. there is a shop downt he street that has a few ASM skimmers i was considering getting one and doing the mods which would be almost the same as an octopus..

[sditch]

Originally posted by nattydread
sditch

Are us using a Calc reactor, or just Kalk?

I cant decide when and if I need one. I just bought a bunch of new frags.

I'm just running a PM Kalk reactor right now. It has worked wonders on my tanks keeping ph, phos, cal. and alk. in check. I do have to add a two part solution also.

Good luck with the new frags, keep that calc. up to about 420-430 and alk. at about 10-11.5....

[hobbzz]

I was using a ProClear 150 and it didn't do anything. I tried it because they're a local company and everyone in town has them in stock. The Octopus pulled more in one day than the proclear did in a week.

[OneDayMatt]

FLOW! (I know, this is a side note)

A good skimmer is totally worthless without good flow in the tank and the overflow. I found that out the hard way when I had two pumps go bad on me. Within 2 days I was skimming about nothing. By the way, I switched back to 3 MJ 1200's (on a 72 bow) because I've had a Koralia 3 break a shaft (they've since gone to metal shafts instead of plastic) and 2 SEIO 1100's get internal shorts (thank God for GFCI). I've never had an MJ go bad on me and I don't have a problem with laminar flow (I think that's what you call it) when I aim the pumps appropriately. My anemone sways back and forth nicely and there's always good turbulence in there. So, is it just me or are MJs not just fine?

[petes97]

Originally posted by sjediets
Can anyone with the 45 Tech comment about the Oceanic sump that fits that stand? I'd like to upgrade to that tank but not sure if the stock sump is the way to go.

Of course, no LFS in the area has the tank, so I'd be buying sight unseen.

Thanks.

The Oceanic Model 1 Sump does NOT fit in the stand (it is 24" wide and so is the stand).

[petes97]

Originally posted by Ryan009
I have not gotten mine to work on the back. Has anyone been able to mount the Vortech's on the back of their tank?

I mounted one on the back of my 45 yesterday after reading people saying they couldn't do it. No problems, when adjusted for 1/2" thick glass on my 45 tech.

[Carnavor180]

oceanic rules, im on my third one which is a 180 gal. brick style construction. which means glass is 3/4 thick and no top center brace.

[MarineGirl411]

carnavor post some pictures! =)

[petes97]

I just bought a Oceanic Tech 45, Oceanic Tech stand, Oceanic 1/10 chiller, Oceanic model 1 sump and Coralife Aqualight Pro 150, all new for a good price.

However, I found out the hard way that the model 1 doesn't fit and I wasn't paying attention when I bought the 150w MH, so I had to go out and by a replacement 250w setup.

Also, I have a vortech on the way.

I'm planning on moving all my SPS out of my 92 and setting up a bare-bottom, crazy flow SPS and zoa only tank.

For those of you that have 45s, what do you use for a return pump? I'm done with Mags if possible. The return will need to run my chiller too.

[KMP]

pete, i have a oceanic 3500 (900gph) on my 70g. have a oceanic 2500 (650gph) set aside for the chiller. when all is done, i may just use the 3500 for both chiller and return. still up in the air on that one. what dimensions do you have under the stand to work with in regards to a sump?

[oct2274]

for the pumps do you mean oceanrunner?

[KMP]

yes, thanks.

[the tiler]

Ok I will jump into this thread

I purchased my Tech 120 black trim about 8 weeks ago it came with the overflow kits.
It cost me 550.00 out the door
The stores suppler was having a sale on the Tech series
I have not done much with it since I have had a cast on my leg for 7 of the eight weeks.
I am going to build my own stand and hood out of Oak Plywood
Thinking about using a Oceanic 58Gal for a sump
I Have a Euroreef CS8-2 Skimmer
I am thinking of using four T5s with two 250 Hqi MH in Sunlight Supply LumenMax 3 Reflectors as the lighting
I am thinking of using a Sequence ReeffFlow Snapper Pump

This will be my second Oceanic build I had my 200 setup for about 9 years before I broke it down two years ago

I get my Cast off in two weeks so I will be starting on the stand then.

I am open to all Ideas so throw them out there as if you were going to do it again

Jason

[petes97]

Originally posted by KMP
what dimensions do you have under the stand to work with in regards to a sump?

The space available, given that you have to get it in, is 22.75"x12.75x16+

[Meisen]

Anyone hear anything more on if/when they will have 180s and/or 210 in the Tech series?

I am considering a new tank in the next year or so and want to start researching my options. I emailed the company a couple of times but they dont seem interested in responding (hmm, maybe a bad sign right there). Anyway, I am really liking the looks of quite a few of the tanks in this thread, you guys are making some great looking systems with these tanks.

[MarineGirl411]

wow tiler! you are so lucky! Now why can't I find a sale? =(

[notenoughtanks]

Originally posted by the tiler

Thinking about using a Oceanic 58Gal for a sump
I Have a Euroreef CS8-2 Skimmer
I am thinking of using four T5s with two 250 Hqi MH in Sunlight Supply LumenMax 3 Reflectors as the lighting
I am thinking of using a Sequence ReeffFlow Snapper Pump

This will be my second Oceanic build I had my 200 setup for about 9 years before I broke it down two years ago

I get my Cast off in two weeks so I will be starting on the stand then.

I am open to all Ideas so throw them out there as if you were going to do it again

Jason

I wouldn't reccomend using the 58 as a sump, it's too tall and you wont be able to access the equipment. Use a 30 breeder or 40 breeder. I use a 30 and am very satisfied with it under my 120. 40 will allow a little higher water level depending on what your skimmer likes. say 9 inches and still enough room for drain when you turn off the return pump

[dedfish]

Has anyone drilled the back glass on their tech?

[KMP]

^ interested in that also.

[the tiler]

Originally posted by notenoughtanks
I wouldn't reccomend using the 58 as a sump, it's too tall and you wont be able to access the equipment. Use a 30 breeder or 40 breeder. I use a 30 and am very satisfied with it under my 120. 40 will allow a little higher water level depending on what your skimmer likes. say 9 inches and still enough room for drain when you turn off the return pump

I am going to make my stand a little taller than normal so I can fit the EuroReef easily, it is 24" tall by itself.
But thanks for the recomendation I will look further into it
Nothing is set in stone yet The only reason I was going to use the 58 is because I have two extras laying around

Jason

[Joe]

Originally posted by Meisen
Anyone hear anything more on if/when they will have 180s and/or 210 in the Tech series?

I am considering a new tank in the next year or so and want to start researching my options. I emailed the company a couple of times but they dont seem interested in responding (hmm, maybe a bad sign right there). Anyway, I am really liking the looks of quite a few of the tanks in this thread, you guys are making some great looking systems with these tanks.

I sent an e-mail yesterday to Central Aquatics, asking about future plans to manufacture the Tech series in sizes such as 180, 210, and 300 gallon sizes. Here is Rob's response.........


"I haven’t heard of any, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t, We only hear of things like that when they are ready to launch the new product."


Regards,

Rob Moneyhan
Central Aquatics
Product Lines Tech Support Lead
Phone# 1-800-255-4527 or 1-414-423-8544 ext. 1215
Fax# 1-800-398-0396 or 1-414-421-4195
rmoneyhan@central.com


At least we now know as much as their Tech Support people do.

Joe

[dedfish]

Originally posted by dedfish
Has anyone drilled the back glass on their tech?

Bueller? Anyone drill their tank? I'd really like to use a closed loop with a drilled input and over the top returns.

[Meisen]

Originally posted by Joe

"I haven’t heard of any, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t, We only hear of things like that when they are ready to launch the new product."


Regards,

Rob Moneyhan
Central Aquatics
Product Lines Tech Support Lead
Phone# 1-800-255-4527 or 1-414-423-8544 ext. 1215
Fax# 1-800-398-0396 or 1-414-421-4195
rmoneyhan@central.com

At least we now know as much as their Tech Support people do.

Joe [/B]

thanks for checking for me Joe. Kind of a bummer that they arent making a larger one...even a 180 would be nice.

I never got a response to like five emails in the past month....I like these tanks a lot but a potential customer shouldnt have to stalk the company for info! And dont have an email option on your website if no one ever checks it!

[Joe]

If you ever need any information on Coralife, Oceanic, All-Glass, etc., e-mail Rob directly. In the subject line of your e-mail, begin the topic with "re:" . You'll receive a quick response this way.

Joe

[TOO FLY]

Anyone have any issues with cleaning algae/coralline from the overflow box? I was wondering due to the textured finish on the plastic.

Thanks,
Paul