Wow, I can't wait to see this all hooked up.
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Wow, I can't wait to see this all hooked up.
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Pretty interesting tank you have! looks nice!
The names Vette, Corvette. . .
Removed the AC20 and replaced it with the AC70 and media insert - major improvement. Larger mechanical filtration area and better flow through. It also underscores why I went with the AC instead of a canister filter - It takes just seconds to replace the filter media (without shutting off the filter.) I've also been able to move all probes (pH, ORP and temp), heater and relocate the ATO/Kalk hose into the AC. I'm very pleased with the upgrade.Originally Posted by 2pairs
Thanks CorvetteReefer
It's coming down to to the wire for finalizing the livestock. I still don't care for the look of the tiny SPS frags toward the top of the tank. I believe I will remove some of them and replace with additional Acans and maybe a couple Z/Ps.
Removing the heater and the probes from the tank freed up enough space to rotate the skimmer and create more room on the end wall. I've ordered a MP-10 to provide alternating and reverse flow. With both the 6015 and MP-10 hidden beside the skimmer, I should be able to create a nice, reversing gyre throughout the tank.
I'll update photos over the next couple of days.
Last edited by CalmSeasQuest; 04-28-2011 at 09:40 AM. Reason: Typo - corrected 9015 to 6015
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man. - George Bernard Shaw
That's a lot of flow!
Sorry for the typo - that should have been Tunze 6015. The aquascaping restricts quite a bit of flow (similar to my 17 gallon Frag tank, which due to the extensive racking requires an MP-40 running at 80% ReefCrest.)That's a lot of flow!
The Tunze 6015 only puts out ~475 GPH and with the dense aquascaping, it creates a gentle, laminar flow around the tank. The MP-10 (200GPH-1574GPH) will run at the lower output will create opposite flow. It seems like a lot, but due to the shape of the tank, design of the aquascaping and the fact that the pumps will be creating opposing flow - I don't think it will end up being overkill <fingers crossed.>
If it doesn't work, I'll just replace the Tunze with the Vortech.
Last edited by CalmSeasQuest; 04-28-2011 at 09:50 AM.
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man. - George Bernard Shaw
Original post updated to reflect final livestock list and purchase receipts.
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man. - George Bernard Shaw
I managed to get about 80% of the Frag plugs removed, things are looking a bit cleaner. Sorry for the poor quality photos, everything was closed or slimed from the manhandling. I haven't completed the reverse side yet. I'll get some better photos with flash taken next week to better show the colors. once things has settled in...
Left Chalice bommie
Center Chalice bommie
Left Pillar
AC70 with the InTANK media insert. I still have to modify the top to accommodate cut-outs for the heater and probes. You can also see the surface skimmer to the right.
Last edited by CalmSeasQuest; 04-30-2011 at 01:01 PM.
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man. - George Bernard Shaw
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Nice job!!! Gonna be nice watching how it all grows in.
How beautiful is that-very sweet CSQ!
Thanks Chris - Starting to see lots of new heads on the Acans - Hopefully it won't look like a "Glorified Frag Tank" for too long
Thanks Jamie - It's been an interesting journey.
The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends on the unreasonable man. - George Bernard Shaw
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