Robert's 210 Build no expenses spared!

[Ranglin6o]

Decided to post my dream build and start the pictures and see if anyone can chime in on if I overlook anything in the build process or can suggest any different parts.

All life-support equipment will be Bashsea Products
All plumbing is going to be hard pipe lines in blue and gray fitting

Here is the full equipment list that is being purchased as the build steps progress in the break in process:

Equipment	Brand	Unit	Description
Sump	Bashsea	SS-48	Signature Series
Protein Skimmer	Bashsea	8-24"	Twisted PS
Bio-Reactor	Bashsea	8-24"	Bio Mass Reactor
Media Reactor	Bashsea	6-18"	Media Chamber
Media Reactor	Bashsea	6-18"	Media Chamber
Waste Collector	Bashsea	6-12"
Return Pump	Royal Exclusive	RD3 3100GPH	Setup External
Manifold Pump	Royal Exclusive	RD3 mini 1321GPH	Internal pump
Pump to Apex	Royal Exclusive	Interface Adapter
Controller Cable	Royal Exclusive	Connection Cable
Tank Controller	Apex	A3 PRO
Flow meter	Apex	2"	Used for return line
Flow meter	Apex	1"	Used for Protein Skimmer
Flow meter	Apex	1"	Used for Bio-Reactor
Flow meter	Apex	1"	Used for UV
Flow meter	Apex	1"	Used for Media Reactor
Flow meter	Apex	1"	Used for Media Reactor
UV	Aqua UV	2"	40 Watt
Dosing	Apex	DOS Pump	Used for adjusting levels
Auto Water Change	Apex	DOS Pump	Used for auto water change system
Equipment Cabinet	Premium Aquatics	Saltwateraquarium.com	Limited Edition Painted
Lighting	Maxspect	Razor X R5 200W	Run 2 lights
Wave Pumps	Maxspect	Gyre XF350	Cloud Edition Double Package

Part Description	Size	Color	Schedule	Quantity
Georg Fischer Wye Check Valve	1 1/4"	Clear	40	1
1 1/2" Piping Section
Tee Slip x Slip x Slip	1 1/2"	Gray	80	2
Cap	1 1/2"	Gray	80	2
Reducing Bushing 1 1/4"	1 1/2"	Gray	80	2
PVC Pipe	1 1/2"	Blue	40	4
90* Elbow	1 1/2"	Gray	80	4
45* Elbow	1 1/2"	Gray	80	4
Ball Valve	1 1/2"	Gray	80	2
Union Slip x Slip	1 1/2"	Gray	80	4
Clamp for PVC Pipe	1 1/2"	Gray	40	2
1 1/4" Piping Section
PVC Pipe	1 1/4"	Blue	40	5
90* Elbow	1 1/4"	Gray	80	3
45* Elbow	1 1/4"	Gray	80	4
Union Slip x Slip	1 1/4"	Gray	80	2
Tee Slip x Slip x Slip	1 1/4"	Gray	80	1
Reducing Bushing 1 1/4" to 1" NPT Threaded	1 1/4"	Gray	80	2
Coupler Slip x Slip	1 1/4"	Gray	80	2
Clamp for PVC Pipe	1 1/4"	Gray	80	4

 

[Ranglin6o]

Drain and Return pumps took a bit of work but got everything setup leak free.

NOTE: If anyone decided to use the Apex flow motoring 2" meter here are some helpful times that I found the hard way..
1) USE PIPE DOPE AND SILICONE - I found a lot of stories after I had major leaking issues for the threads to the supplied 2" couplers

For the Return pump temporary setup: I'm using a cheap 2400GPH pump to start the cycle process to get it flowing and broke in for the time being. I will get my 2 Red Dragon return pumps soon but I want to get the cycling process started ASAP

 

[Ranglin6o]

This weekend I got the drains and return lines 100% complete and leak free! The tank is up and running after a bit of tuning for the drain valves to get everything to quiet down a bit!

New video by Robert Anglin

photos.app.goo.gl

 

[Ranglin6o]

Initial tank setup completed!!

Today the last parts to my return line came in! I'm running duel 1" RFG nozzles and they truly work like a charm!

Please ignore the cloudy water! I leveled the sand again and disturbed it a little to much today.

 

[cpschult]

Initial tank setup completed!!

Today the last parts to my return line came in! I'm running duel 1" RFG nozzles and they truly work like a charm!

Please ignore the cloudy water! I leveled the sand again and disturbed it a little to much today.

How low are they in the water? Are they going to drain out that much tank in a power outage?

 

[Ranglin6o]

How low are they in the water? Are they going to drain out that much tank in a power outage?

5" lok-line section to the RFG. I have a 1 1/4" 1 way check valve in the return line and I have verified they wont back flow

 

[Ranglin6o]

5" lok-line section to the RFG. I have a 1 1/4" 1 way check valve in the return line and I have verified they wont back flow

Also it would be super tough to get water to back syphon up 15" of pipe lol

 

[Ranglin6o]

Well I've run into a snag and looking for a little advice on lights!

I have it narrowed down to 4 different lights:

Now I do have the EcoTech RMS rail already so all I need is one additional bracket to run the 4 XR15's

I have read a lot of good things about the AP9X and that 2 could possibly fit my build fairly well and they are connectable to Apex so that's a huge plus for me!

Any advice on these or possibly an additional setup ideas would be great!!! Looking to purchase next week

 

[Ranglin6o]

One other light that has caught my eye is the Zetlight company and they are Apex compatible!! Anyone seen/used them???

 

[Zach W]

Sweet build so far! Sorry if I missed it but what coral are you wanting to keep? I am setting up a new tank and went with a sky and I am very impressed with the spread and how well it covers, really gives T5 like look. That being said I’ve had my sky set up for about 2 hours haha but I’ve read and watched enough about them to feel confident about it. If you are looking for the kessil shimmer it won’t give you that but if you’re going SPS heavy and want to avoid some shading they would be a good choice.

 

[Ranglin6o]

Sweet build so far! Sorry if I missed it but what coral are you wanting to keep? I am setting up a new tank and went with a sky and I am very impressed with the spread and how well it covers, really gives T5 like look. That being said I’ve had my sky set up for about 2 hours haha but I’ve read and watched enough about them to feel confident about it. If you are looking for the kessil shimmer it won’t give you that but if you’re going SPS heavy and want to avoid some shading they would be a good choice.

Only LPS (torch/hammer/zoas)

I am going to have a green moray / stingray in my tank so it wont be super super heavy with corals

 

[Zach W]

Only LPS (torch/hammer/zoas)

I am going to have a green moray / stingray in my tank so it wont be super super heavy with corals

I would vote for the XR15s then, should be more than sufficient and save you a little compared to the other options

 

[Ranglin6o]

I would vote for the XR15s then, should be more than sufficient and save you a little compared to the other options

Good thing is I already have the RMS rail with 3 mounts that were used on the g5 ones. Thinking that running 4 total and it would be the best option at this point!

 

[Ranglin6o]

UPDATE*

So I used Brightwell's XLM and Quikstart to do my fishless cycle. It has been going right along with the instructions until today. I have a slight bit of confusion now that my NITRATE spiked up to 80ppm semi early.

Ammonia dropped to 0 today
NITRITE stayed at its 2.0 mark today.
Yesterday NITRATE was almost to 5.0ppm now 80ppm today

Temp has been set at 84 degrees since the start.

I know I know I know the salinity is high but I mixed the Brightwell salt per the instruction and it ended up being a lot higher then the 1.024 I was aiming for.

Thoughts???

 

[Ranglin6o]

Wondering if I should do another full shot of ammonia in the tank to help...

Wrong path or just wait?

 

[Ranglin6o]

Well its long overdue but here is the current update on my build!

Apex is setup and it has helped me keep everything in check!
*FMM is hooked up to monitor my return line and skimmer GPH
*Keeping the tank at 1100GPH cycling
*Skimmer is turning 800GPH and has helped pull more junk out

Have new Orphek light bars in, waiting for the new wifi systems to come available and 4 more 60" bars will be ordered

Manifold is in now and tired to my skimmer, bio-pellet reactor, and carbon reactor. Have plenty of room to expand for my UV and Bashsea 8-30 Bioreactor

Skimmer is working great! Externally plumbed and still around 800GPH running through it

 

[Ranglin6o]

My original 3150GPH pumps just wouldn't cut it and wasn't letting the tank cycle more then 600GPH at 100% and 400GPH on the manifold
I got a new return and manifold pump installed last week.
*Return - 5283GPH / Set at 70% and turning 1100GPH now
*Manifold - 4755GPH / Set at 70% and flowing 800GPH in my skimmer

Finished up the new canopy!
Ignore the wires! They were temp for the lights before everything got finished for cable management

 

[Ranglin6o]

Will be building the lower cabinet and finish that up this weekend!

I have new parts I'm ordering this week..
Adaptive Reed Control Board to hang on the wall with Apex equipment
Bashsea Bio-Reactor 8x30
Bashsea Media Reactor 6-18 x 2 (for carbon and gfo)
Apex auto feeder
Apex FMM for more sensors
Apex leak detection
Apex 1" flow meter
Apex 1/2" flow meter x2

 

[Janci]

Looks like a lot happened in the past months.
Did you change the lighting options and went with the Orpheks now?
Seems like some livestock also made it to the tank. I see a blue tang, clownfish, damsels?
Are you planning to get an anemone in there as well?

Let us know what changed in the past months!

Following from now on.

 

[Ranglin6o]

Looks like a lot happened in the past months.
Did you change the lighting options and went with the Orpheks now?
Seems like some livestock also made it to the tank. I see a blue tang, clownfish, damsels?
Are you planning to get an anemone in there as well?

Let us know what changed in the past months!

Following from now on.

Yes I love the Orphek bars and I have 2 48" blue plus bars in there currently. I will be buying the new wifi setup they offer with 4 60" bars soon.

Have 2 rainbow anemones and 1 long tentacle green

Here is a few of fish:
8 clowns
blue tang
clown tang
tomini tang
2 damsels
diamond watchman goby
threadfin butterfly
pearlscale butterfly
lemon peel morph angel

In QT:
Queen Angel
Emperor Angel
Majestic Angel

Next on order:
Blue face angel
Flame angel
Possibly a tessa eel