This thread will be about build of my new system in my house. I'll be down-sizing a little bit from my current setup but it will be much more complex due to it being on 2 floors. Please don't hold back on comments and suggestions. This forum has been my aquarium's life blood for years and I look forward to everyone's input on the new system.
First a little bit about my current system.
I've been at this for over 12 years. I currently have a 400g setup in my loft. The aquarium sits on the floor with the sump and all components sitting beside it. I've had my ups and downs but feel that right now things are really dialed in on this system (see vids in next post).
Lighting: 6 Orphek Atlantics.
Circulation: 8 MP40s.
Return: AC through a UV sterilizer.
Deltec protein skimmer.
Refugium with bubble caulerpa.
Carbon reactor.
External chiller.
2 part dosing with ESV B-Ionic
All integrated with my Apex Fusion and Trident testing.
I keep my parameters at: Temp 78, Alk 9, Calcium 450, Mg 1375.
First a little bit about my current system.
I've been at this for over 12 years. I currently have a 400g setup in my loft. The aquarium sits on the floor with the sump and all components sitting beside it. I've had my ups and downs but feel that right now things are really dialed in on this system (see vids in next post).
Lighting: 6 Orphek Atlantics.
Circulation: 8 MP40s.
Return: AC through a UV sterilizer.
Deltec protein skimmer.
Refugium with bubble caulerpa.
Carbon reactor.
External chiller.
2 part dosing with ESV B-Ionic
All integrated with my Apex Fusion and Trident testing.
I keep my parameters at: Temp 78, Alk 9, Calcium 450, Mg 1375.