In September of 2019, I wanted to start posting FTS progress pictures which will be found at the bottom of this initial post. I’ll try and update them every two weeks.
I’ve always wanted to post in this section and have finally managed to pull it off!
First, here’s a link to the original build.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/my-125g-build-w-basement-sump-fish-room.265644/
Last week, I picked up the tank and stand and managed to get it into the garage while I make my plan of action. The plan is to get the tank cleaned and drilled for an overflow and start getting some things to help the upgrade move a long. I already have a basement fish room where my sump is located so I plan on cleaning up some things I should have done differently.
Current equipment list that will make its way into this build:
Tank- 180 gallon (72”x24”x24”)
Return pump- ??? As I don’t think my Iwaki will cut it.
Skimmer- Reef Octopus Regal 250INT
Sump- current 125 gallon tank will be a new sump/fuge
Flow- two MP40s
Heaters- one 800 watt titanium and one 500 watt titanium (not sure if these will cut it)
UV sterilizer
BRS carbon reactor
Controller - APEX
Doser- Jebao 4 channel dosing pump
First question is- I’m going to need to upgrade my Iwaki 70RLT as I’m getting 850GPH at the display at just under 300 watts. I was thinking of installing two Reeflo Yellowtails which would give me about 1800-2000GPH at my head height while operating at 300 watts total. It would also provide me with some redundancy should one fail or need to be taken down for maintenance. However, this would basically max the pumps out. I wouldn’t be able to run any reactors with them. This isn’t biggest problem as I’m currently using a separate DC pump to run add one but it would be nice to clean up the clutter. Any advice on this? The head height from the basement is around 14 feet
Anyway, thanks for tagging a long!
FTS Progress pics:
September 9, 2019
I’ve always wanted to post in this section and have finally managed to pull it off!
First, here’s a link to the original build.
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/my-125g-build-w-basement-sump-fish-room.265644/
Last week, I picked up the tank and stand and managed to get it into the garage while I make my plan of action. The plan is to get the tank cleaned and drilled for an overflow and start getting some things to help the upgrade move a long. I already have a basement fish room where my sump is located so I plan on cleaning up some things I should have done differently.
Current equipment list that will make its way into this build:
Tank- 180 gallon (72”x24”x24”)
Return pump- ??? As I don’t think my Iwaki will cut it.
Skimmer- Reef Octopus Regal 250INT
Sump- current 125 gallon tank will be a new sump/fuge
Flow- two MP40s
Heaters- one 800 watt titanium and one 500 watt titanium (not sure if these will cut it)
UV sterilizer
BRS carbon reactor
Controller - APEX
Doser- Jebao 4 channel dosing pump
First question is- I’m going to need to upgrade my Iwaki 70RLT as I’m getting 850GPH at the display at just under 300 watts. I was thinking of installing two Reeflo Yellowtails which would give me about 1800-2000GPH at my head height while operating at 300 watts total. It would also provide me with some redundancy should one fail or need to be taken down for maintenance. However, this would basically max the pumps out. I wouldn’t be able to run any reactors with them. This isn’t biggest problem as I’m currently using a separate DC pump to run add one but it would be nice to clean up the clutter. Any advice on this? The head height from the basement is around 14 feet
Anyway, thanks for tagging a long!
FTS Progress pics:
September 9, 2019
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