s3aL's NEW 100g RR tank setup ***PIC INTENSE***

s3aL · #1 05/24/2006, 08:07 PM

Just like to share some pics of my newly setup 100g rr tank. Took me about 2 months to gather all the equipment up

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Tank specs and equipment are....

100g reef-ready acrylic tank 48x24x20
4x54w Icecap Retro kit
2x54w Tek T5 Retro kit w/SLR reflectors (4xblueplus 2xaquablue)
Deltec MCE600 skimmer
Eheim 1260 return pump
EcoTech Marine Vortech pump
350w & 250w Titanium heaters

120lbs mixed Live rock
80lbs Live sand

Now for a few pics......

Just random equipment and plumbing supplies

Vortech pump

120lbs Liverock curing

80lbs Aragonite Live sand

Some freebee stuff I got

s3aL · #2 05/24/2006, 08:08 PM

6 bulb HO T5 retrokit (4 on icecap 660 w/SLR reflectors 2 on Triad ballast w/SLR reflectors)

fan setup I thought of. forget PC fans heh.

FTS with only 2x blueplus on

DIY sump with 29g tank

Just a shot of my little room

. I can barely move haha.

DaveG99 · #3 05/24/2006, 08:09 PM

So when is this thing going to get put together? Cant wait to see it. I am interested in how your going to do your plumbing.

edit...when I posted those pictures of the finished tank were not posted. Looks good.

s3aL · #4 05/24/2006, 08:41 PM

It is together,

physicslord · #5 05/24/2006, 08:43 PM

Sweet setup!

physicslord · #6 05/24/2006, 09:55 PM

How did you get all the freebie stuff?
I want a free bucket of phosban too.

s3aL · #7 05/24/2006, 10:02 PM

Bought the Liverock and Live sand from a Local reefer who was breaking his tank down due to moving. He just grabbed a plastic bag and started throwing all that stuff in and said " here is some free stuff".

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s3aL · #8 05/25/2006, 01:55 AM

bump for late night guys to check it out

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subzero420 · #9 05/25/2006, 02:04 AM

Hey, I saw your thread theother day and I was looking at your signature and going damn!! He's getting everything I'm getting! Im waiting a little longer to start my tank thread because I want all my equipment.

Ive been waiting for this tank thread because its pretty sweet. Landscaping is awesome, what corals will you be keeping and how are you going to battle nitrate?

Definetly going to follow this tank!

s3aL · #10 05/25/2006, 03:56 PM

Cool cool. Whats your setup gunna look like?

As for coral, it will probably be 70% sps 30% LPS/clams/zoos. SPS/clams on the rock work and LPS in the sandbed in the front. Thats why I went with 6 bulbs on a 24" depth tank, so I could keep acans/blastos/micros/ and any other lps without frying them.

yoboyjdizz · #11 05/25/2006, 04:35 PM

Looking really good.. how do you like that vortech pump?

joeychitwood · #12 05/25/2006, 06:09 PM

I also am very interested in your assessment of the VorTech pump. What is the output?

Lpabsolute · #13 05/25/2006, 07:10 PM

Nice looking setup....keep us posted with pics....!!!

s3aL · #14 05/25/2006, 08:23 PM

Thanks for the comments

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As for the vortech pump. I really really love this pump. I have a eurobrace on my tank so I couldnt hang any powerheads and didnt want to glue magnets on powerheads. This pump pushes a extreme amount of gental and wide flow. The best part of it is, none of the heat from the pump goes to your tank. I have it set at about 75% right now along with a 450gph(after head loss) return and im getting PLENTY of random flow all over the tank.

It will take alittle time to adjust the magnet on the outer pump to line up perfectly so it doesnt vibrate. Not a big deal though. Took me about 10-15 mins to find the "sweet spot". Once its set, you dont have to worry about again. As for how loud it is, at 100% power, it does make a slight hum. But nothing that will keep me awake when trying to sleep, and my bed is 4-5 feet from my bed.

I would recommend this pump to anyone who would like to keep powerheads/wires out of there tank to have a "clean" look to it and is looking for tons and tons of flow (3000GPH at 100%).

subzero420 · #15 05/26/2006, 12:54 AM

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Originally posted by s3aL
Thanks for the comments .

As for the vortech pump. I really really love this pump. I have a eurobrace on my tank so I couldnt hang any powerheads and didnt want to glue magnets on powerheads. This pump pushes a extreme amount of gental and wide flow. The best part of it is, none of the heat from the pump goes to your tank. I have it set at about 75% right now along with a 450gph(after head loss) return and im getting PLENTY of random flow all over the tank.

It will take alittle time to adjust the magnet on the outer pump to line up perfectly so it doesnt vibrate. Not a big deal though. Took me about 10-15 mins to find the "sweet spot". Once its set, you dont have to worry about again. As for how loud it is, at 100% power, it does make a slight hum. But nothing that will keep me awake when trying to sleep, and my bed is 4-5 feet from my bed.

I would recommend this pump to anyone who would like to keep powerheads/wires out of there tank to have a "clean" look to it and is looking for tons and tons of flow (3000GPH at 100%).

Why I ordered mine! I also have an eheim 1262 so I can sleep 4-5 feet also. Instead of kinda hijacken your thread with my setup I'll send you a link when I put my tank forum up. Cant wait to see the progress on your tank!

Also my question still stands, nitrates, how are you going to get rid of them?

beefcake · #16 05/26/2006, 01:12 AM

Awesome setup. Where did you get those 3 fans from? I can't seem to find any like that in my area. I'd like to set fans up like that on my tank too, those would be perfect.

socalreefer73 · #17 05/26/2006, 01:42 AM

I think you can get those fans at wal-mart, unfotunately...

I bought what I think is the same thing for about 7$ for my desk at work.

s3aL · #18 05/26/2006, 01:45 AM

subzero420: Sounds good. Nitrates? My skimmer/water changes/120lbs LR should be plenty of filtration to keep nitrates to a minimum. Im actually a water change addict which is always good

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Beefcake: I bought those fans at Target(should also be at walmart) for 7 bucks each. They are called "Hawaiian breeze". There really quiet and push out much more air then your average 60mm PC fan. I have them set on the same timer as my lights. Two fans on each end of the canopy are turned on when the 2 dusk/dawn T5's come on, then when the 4 overdriven ones come on the middle one also turns on. Keeps the bulbs pretty darn cool.

Hop · #19 05/26/2006, 06:27 AM

Looks like a pretty good start!

techreef · #20 05/26/2006, 08:20 AM

I'm with Subzero420 on this. I've practically bought the same setup as you, s3al! I'm going to try and install my T5 lights this weekend in my canopy. Can I ask you how far above the surface your bulbs are?

reverendmaynard · #21 05/26/2006, 08:41 AM

How much does that VorTech cost?

s3aL · #22 05/26/2006, 04:11 PM

Hop: Thanks!

Techreef: They are about 4" from the water surface.

reverendmaynard: The vortech pump goes for $350.00

s3aL · #23 05/26/2006, 05:15 PM

Just got my Ranco controller in the mail. Gunna have a fan setup to it in the sump. Should be the only cooling ill need.

s3aL · #24 05/26/2006, 05:39 PM

And my return piping, simple but effective.

CaptiveReef · #25 05/26/2006, 05:57 PM

Things are looking great!!!! I should be receiving my T-5 fixture any day now.

from your pics you can see how bright they are.
Keep sending pics.

CaptiveReef