What equipment is necessary?

bgbdwlf2500 · 11/09/2019, 10:58 AM

I have a post about setting up a 210 gallon that I got in an abandoned storage unit. Years ago I know that protein skimmers and uv was something that was claimed to "need". So in looking at what I acquired I found that the 12w uv light has gotten wet in the light socket portion so its ruined. Also, no protein skimmer found.

The setup of this tank will be at least 6 months, just wanting to know what is recommended to run these days. I havent tested the pump yet but from what I have read, it was too high of a GPH for the uv to be doing a whole lot anyway.

So what would you recommend that I need for a 210 gallon tank with sump. Tank has dual returns and overflows. Planning on low maintenance aggressive tank.

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bgbdwlf2500 · 11/09/2019, 11:01 AM

This is the tank I'm referring to.

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mcgyvr · 11/09/2019, 01:44 PM

Tank...saltwater..porous rock....powerheads...

Anything else is optional...

Uncle99 · 11/09/2019, 03:13 PM

Light
Heater

bgbdwlf2500 · 11/09/2019, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

Tank...saltwater..porous rock....powerheads...

Anything else is optional...

So basically a lot has changed lol

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Uncle99 · 11/09/2019, 03:36 PM

Skimmers and ATO and doser just make maintenance a whole lot easier.
I said I would never need or use.
I was wrong.
Each week my skimmer pulls a ton of crap......my ATO and dozer removes daily stuff

bgbdwlf2500 · 11/09/2019, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle99

Skimmers and ATO and doser just make maintenance a whole lot easier.

I said I would never need or use.

I was wrong.

Each week my skimmer pulls a ton of crap......my ATO and dozer removes daily stuff

I mainly meant cleaning maintenance. I dont mind water changes, I just hate algae. Itll be fish only. I may even go back to freshwater and discus so I'm not mixing salt. Like I said I have awhile to wait.

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monkeysee1 · 11/10/2019, 03:26 PM

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"Itll be fish only"

....awesome....easy peasy....

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" I just hate algae"

......a good reactor with some RowaPhos would take care of that potential problem for you...

monkeysee1 · 11/10/2019, 03:26 PM

Duplicate post

kfisc · 11/10/2019, 04:19 PM

I'm sure you're already on top of the need to test that bad boy for leaks, which would be the #1 need, I'd say. Good find!

bgbdwlf2500 · 11/10/2019, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kfisc

I'm sure you're already on top of the need to test that bad boy for leaks, which would be the #1 need, I'd say. Good find!

Yep, planning on this week. Found out the pump needs a rebuild too. Just under 40 bucks not too bad

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bgbdwlf2500 · 11/11/2019, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bgbdwlf2500

Yep, planning on this week. Found out the pump needs a rebuild too. Just under 40 bucks not too bad

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Is this going to be a problem? I filled it up about a third right now. They were there before water went in so it didnt expand it.

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Oldreeferman · 11/11/2019, 08:35 PM

What is they?
Gobs of some gook in pic but need better info. Anything can be cleaned out, more importantly is that the DT does not leak.

bgbdwlf2500 · 11/12/2019, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldreeferman

What is they?
Gobs of some gook in pic but need better info. Anything can be cleaned out, more importantly is that the DT does not leak.

The cracks on the frame. The cross braces are solid but theres 2 cracks on the top rim

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Oldreeferman · 11/12/2019, 07:53 AM

I see the splits now didn't before, was pretty tired when i got home from work.
Never saw an upper tank rim do that maybe someone who has exp with large tanks has an idea what happened? Good luck.

bgbdwlf2500 · 11/12/2019, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Oldreeferman

I see the splits now didn't before, was pretty tired when i got home from work.
Never saw an upper tank rim do that maybe someone who has exp with large tanks has an idea what happened? Good luck.

Thanks, I'm just curious if its crucial to replace/brace or if I could epoxy plastic to repair it. I wrapped a cargo strap around it to brace it so I could finish filling it this morning.

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nereefpat · 11/12/2019, 09:56 AM

That rim needs replaced. With a crack in it, it doesn't do it's job of keeping the tank from bowing. I wouldn't fill it with water, even if to test it.

The good news is, you can go to a fish store. They can order you a new rim, and they're not that tough to replace.

bgbdwlf2500 · 11/12/2019, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nereefpat

That rim needs replaced. With a crack in it, it doesn't do it's job of keeping the tank from bowing. I wouldn't fill it with water, even if to test it.

The good news is, you can go to a fish store. They can order you a new rim, and they're not that tough to replace.

My lfs has a display tank just like it. They said you cant get the brace anymore.

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nereefpat · 11/12/2019, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bgbdwlf2500

My lfs has a display tank just like it. They said you cant get the brace anymore.

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What is the footprint of the tank?

It looks like an All-Glass / Aqueon brand. You should be able to find a rim.

bgbdwlf2500 · 11/12/2019, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nereefpat

What is the footprint of the tank?

It looks like an All-Glass / Aqueon brand. You should be able to find a rim.

6ft x 2ft x 29high

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nereefpat · 11/12/2019, 04:49 PM

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6ft x 2ft x 29high

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That's the same rim a standard 180 takes. You should be able to get a rim. If it's All-Glass (now Aqueon), they still make those tanks.

bgbdwlf2500 · 11/12/2019, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nereefpat

That's the same rim a standard 180 takes. You should be able to get a rim. If it's All-Glass (now Aqueon), they still make those tanks.

I'm looking but no luck so far

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nereefpat · 11/12/2019, 07:19 PM

Good luck. Try Petco even. They sell aqueon tanks.

bgbdwlf2500 · 11/13/2019, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nereefpat

Good luck. Try Petco even. They sell aqueon tanks.

This should take care of it

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11/09/2019, 01:44 PM	#3
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Tank...saltwater..porous rock....powerheads... Anything else is optional... __________________ Who me?

11/09/2019, 03:13 PM	#4
Uncle99 Crab Free Zone Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,906	Light Heater Last edited by Uncle99; 11/09/2019 at 03:22 PM.

11/10/2019, 03:26 PM	#9
monkeysee1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MERRIMACK NH Posts: 423	Duplicate post __________________ Your "fair share" is not in my wallet; it's in my fish tank!! Current tank info: 90 Gallon saltwater 10 fish with a few inverts; NO CORALS! Tried to go reef; didn't work out so hot; FOWLR's for me!

11/11/2019, 08:35 PM	#13
Oldreeferman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NW Indiana Valparaiso Posts: 505	What is they? Gobs of some gook in pic but need better info. Anything can be cleaned out, more importantly is that the DT does not leak. __________________ Montipora Digitas, Cyphastrea, Blastos, different Leptoseris, Green Stylo, GSP, gorgonions, Ricordea mushrooms, psammocoras, Birdsnest coral, Clownfish, Watchman goby, Royal gamma. Current Tank Info: Nano Reef tank

11/12/2019, 07:53 AM	#15
Oldreeferman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NW Indiana Valparaiso Posts: 505	I see the splits now didn't before, was pretty tired when i got home from work. Never saw an upper tank rim do that maybe someone who has exp with large tanks has an idea what happened? Good luck. __________________ Montipora Digitas, Cyphastrea, Blastos, different Leptoseris, Green Stylo, GSP, gorgonions, Ricordea mushrooms, psammocoras, Birdsnest coral, Clownfish, Watchman goby, Royal gamma. Current Tank Info: Nano Reef tank

11/09/2019, 10:58 AM	#1
bgbdwlf2500 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 23	What equipment is necessary? I have a post about setting up a 210 gallon that I got in an abandoned storage unit. Years ago I know that protein skimmers and uv was something that was claimed to "need". So in looking at what I acquired I found that the 12w uv light has gotten wet in the light socket portion so its ruined. Also, no protein skimmer found. The setup of this tank will be at least 6 months, just wanting to know what is recommended to run these days. I havent tested the pump yet but from what I have read, it was too high of a GPH for the uv to be doing a whole lot anyway. So what would you recommend that I need for a 210 gallon tank with sump. Tank has dual returns and overflows. Planning on low maintenance aggressive tank. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

11/09/2019, 11:01 AM	#2
bgbdwlf2500 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 23	This is the tank I'm referring to. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

11/09/2019, 03:36 PM	#6
Uncle99 Crab Free Zone Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,906	Skimmers and ATO and doser just make maintenance a whole lot easier. I said I would never need or use. I was wrong. Each week my skimmer pulls a ton of crap......my ATO and dozer removes daily stuff

11/10/2019, 04:19 PM	#10
kfisc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,020	I'm sure you're already on top of the need to test that bad boy for leaks, which would be the #1 need, I'd say. Good find!

11/12/2019, 09:56 AM	#17
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	That rim needs replaced. With a crack in it, it doesn't do it's job of keeping the tank from bowing. I wouldn't fill it with water, even if to test it. The good news is, you can go to a fish store. They can order you a new rim, and they're not that tough to replace. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

11/12/2019, 07:19 PM	#23
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	Good luck. Try Petco even. They sell aqueon tanks. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers