235gal tank with 180gal sump - 2/2 update

[danreef55]

CO2 Scrubber: what brand is that? Will you do recirculating? Otherwise, you’ll be replacing media every 2 weeks!

Jumbo CO2 Scrubber

Keep excess CO2 out of your reef tank with the BRS Jumbo CO2 Scrubber! Carbon Dioxide (CO2) can directly affect the pH of your aquarium, and with a low pH, corals may not grow as fast. Connecting a CO2 scrubber directly to the venturi on your skimmer along with CO2 absorption media you can...

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This what I have

Ozone Air Dryer Gen 2

Air Dryers remove humidity from the air to ensure that your ozone generator will have maximum output and extended use. The Ozotech DI-Air Dryer 2.0 is a small affordable air drier that is designed to change colors when the desiccant media stops producing dry air. Its compact size and...

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I will get this if needed. First, I will try to devise a fresh air feed

IQ-40 Air Dryer

The IQ-40 Air Dryer from Ozotech is a dual bed air drier that delivers dry air 24 hours per day. Its dual bed design allows one drier bed to regenerate while the other drier bed is in service. The powder coated enclosure protects the electronics while the timed electronics ensure dry air 24/7...

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[bakbay]

Got it - I’ve been using an IceCap CO2 Scrubber with good result. My pH is pegged between 8.2 to 8.5. The BRS Large unit is way bigger than the IceCap so I might consider this in the future.

Assumed there’s a tube that goes all the way to the bottom of the unit, similar to the Icecap? I couldn’t find that info readily available.

Media: I got mine in bulk on Amazon vs directly from JorVet since it’s the same price +shipping.

 

[bakbay]

CO2 scrubber media — I usually buy this every year for my 150gal. I suppose I would deplete this in half the time? What do you guys use?

Jorvet 5gal Soda Lime

Amazon.com

 

[danreef55]

CO2 scrubber media — I usually buy this every year for my 150gal. I suppose I would deplete this in half the time? What do you guys use?

Jorvet 5gal Soda Lime

Amazon.com

Bulk Reef Supply

7.5 lbs Bulk Color Changing CO2 Absorbent Media BRS​

 

[bakbay]

Bulk Reef Supply

7.5 lbs Bulk Color Changing CO2 Absorbent Media BRS​

Jorvet: $3.45/lbs
BRS: $5.73/lbs

That’s rough math for me ordering from Amazon vs BRS, shipped. I was wondering if I can get it cheaper but looks like Jorvet is still the cheapest.

 

[danreef55]

Doing a leak test of the sump. No leaks so I am happy. Making more RODI once I have enough I will be leak testing the plumbing from the basement to the display.

 

[danreef55]

Any suggestions for live rock? I only need 20LBS of base rock which will be added to the sump. Tampa Bay is out of stock. Saltwater Aquarium is $20/Lb (including freight) Tank Stop $25/Lb

 

[danreef55]

1-27-25 Return line tests successfully accomplished. Tomorrow I will start a leak test on display tank.

 

[Jimbo327]

Might want to check back with Tampa Bay on Feb. 1st to see if they have some live rocks for sale.

Looks like you are going to be filling it up soon! Exciting!

 

[danreef55]

Might want to check back with Tampa Bay on Feb. 1st to see if they have some live rocks for sale.

Looks like you are going to be filling it up soon! Exciting!

Will definitely check them out again. Thanks for the tip. I have to pump about 150 gals into the display and then make up the balance of the water so probably two days before I will officially be WET

 

[JGT]

Any suggestions for live rock? I only need 20LBS of base rock which will be added to the sump. Tampa Bay is out of stock. Saltwater Aquarium is $20/Lb (including freight) Tank Stop $25/Lb

KP Aquatics. I bought 300+ premium when I started my tank. Beautiful stuff. Shipped air freight in water. No die off.
They also have base rock $7 pound plus air freight shipping or 20 pounds shipped overnight UPS.
Philippe is great to deal with.

 

[danreef55]

KP Aquatics. I bought 300+ premium when I started my tank. Beautiful stuff. Shipped air freight in water. No die off.
They also have base rock $7 pound plus air freight shipping or 20 pounds shipped overnight UPS.
Philippe is great to deal with.

Thank you I checked it out and it is definitely a viable option!

 

[danreef55]

The tank is 1/3 full and looking good. I did have a slow drip on one of the return line bulkheads. It was hand tightened but Joe from GC's suggestion I turned it 1/8" and problem solved. Generating more rodi, it will take approximately 12 hours to make what I still need. Getting impatient now that I am so close.

The Hydros collective is almost complete but waiting on a 25' command bus power only cable to complete under the display controls and XP8 for power The XS is being used for Sense ports (tank temp & leak detector)

 

[danreef55]

The tank is up and running. Well, it isn't running right now because the Red Sea eductors are blowing a large amount of bubbles. I am going to build my own exhausts but need some plumbing parts. The lights are mounted in the canopy. It looks like I will have to add T5s. Borrowing a par meter from LFS and I will check current readings. The 25' Hydros cable came tonight and I will finish building the collective tomorrow. It's going to be a busy few days

 

[lubeck]

Any suggestions for live rock? I only need 20LBS of base rock which will be added to the sump. Tampa Bay is out of stock. Saltwater Aquarium is $20/Lb (including freight) Tank Stop $25/Lb

Gulf live rock

 

[bakbay]

The tank is up and running. Well, it isn't running right now because the Red Sea eductors are blowing a large amount of bubbles. I am going to build my own exhausts but need some plumbing parts. The lights are mounted in the canopy. It looks like I will have to add T5s. Borrowing a par meter from LFS and I will check current readings. The 25' Hydros cable came tonight and I will finish building the collective tomorrow. It's going to be a busy few days

Huge progress, Dan! You’re hauling *** going solo. Can’t wait to see the full system running - very exciting!

 

[danreef55]

Gulf live rock

Great tip thanks

 

[danreef55]

Ran the Hydros command bus data only cable from the stand to the basement. I have found the interface to be fairly easy to get the hang of but I am running into some issues. @Connor At CoralVue I have the data only cable attach to an XP8 in the stand and to an X3 in the basement. They both have power.

I am trying to link an XS under the stand and I was able to get it recognized. Now I am getting a not responding error. I am connected to a 2.4ghz network.

Also having a problem linking a 4 outlet wifi in the stand. I have tried to set it up 4 times following the app instructions to no avail. Can you shed any light on this?

 

[bakbay]

Ran the Hydros command bus data only cable from the stand to the basement. I have found the interface to be fairly easy to get the hang of but I am running into some issues. @Connor At CoralVue I have the data only cable attach to an XP8 in the stand and to an X3 in the basement. They both have power.

I am trying to link an XS under the stand and I was able to get it recognized. Now I am getting a not responding error. I am connected to a 2.4ghz network.

Also having a problem linking a 4 outlet wifi in the stand. I have tried to set it up 4 times following the app instructions to no avail. Can you shed any light on this?

Took me awhile to get the collective running but somehow accidentally got it to work - no clue why. Have you tried to pair them up next to each other, one at a time, and then move them?

 

[danreef55]

Took me awhile to get the collective running but somehow accidentally got it to work - no clue why. Have you tried to pair them up next to each other, one at a time, and then move them?

They are one foot apart