Our 400 Gallon In Wall Natural Sun-Lit Reef" - Page 2

jdpiii3 · 07/10/2011, 03:51 PM

The 400 is in the house!

Opcn · 07/10/2011, 04:55 PM

You're not supposed to make the mermaid clean the glass! Then they look all annoyed in the obligatory mermaid shot!

Your tank looks great, can't wait to see what becomes of it!

jdpiii3 · 07/11/2011, 06:25 AM

Guy’s help me chose a protein skimmer, I want it to be external. It’s going to be mounted in my pump room. I’m looking at
Super Reef Octopus XP-8000 External Cone Protein Skimmer
My Reef Creations Reeflo Orca Pro II
My Reef Creations MR-4 Protein Skimmer

Any other suggestions?

tcwayne · 07/12/2011, 04:33 PM

Since I'm biased.......

Reeflo Orca Pro II

five O · 07/12/2011, 10:43 PM

Were running the Reeflo om our 600 build

jdpiii3 · 07/12/2011, 10:51 PM

Thanks guys I was on the phone with them today and I am going with My Reef Creations MR-6R Recirculating Protein Skimmer http://www.myreefcreations.com/produ...ers/mr-6r.html

dahenley · 07/12/2011, 11:17 PM

there is a guy on here "reefski"
he ran that skimmer on his 1500gal tank .(i think it was 1500)
its how he spend his daughters inheritance. (your get the joke once you find the thread)

you might ask him how he liked his. if you want some hands on experience
just a thought

jdpiii3 · 07/15/2011, 07:23 AM

Sand and salt came I love Foster & Smith's free shipping for orders over $49.00

david00061 · 07/15/2011, 07:30 AM

how many pounds of sand are you using? Are you using the sugar fine?

jdpiii3 · 07/15/2011, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david00061

how many pounds of sand are you using? Are you using the sugar fine?

400 lbs I might add more, I was thinking about going with the sugar fine (0.1mm) but thought I wouldn't be able to control the sand storm I went with the Oolite grade (0.6mm)

david00061 · 07/15/2011, 07:51 AM

it is going to be a nice looking tank

D5HP · 07/15/2011, 10:06 AM

Solar tubes look great...thanks for posting the price as well. That's very reasonable and I'm sure you installing them saved you a TON.

Great work...very clean.

symon_say · 07/15/2011, 04:27 PM

NIce build.

Mangodude · 07/18/2011, 09:19 AM

Any updates?

Those solar tubes look awesome!!

jdpiii3 · 07/18/2011, 09:28 AM

not much new this past week I needed a break from the 3 weeks of buildout and working our small business. I'm waiting for ups to bring some stuff then I'll be back to work.

Thanks, we are going to be running some test in the next few weeks with a par meter I will post the results.

spooda420 · 07/18/2011, 07:10 PM

following along. nice thread

jdpiii3 · 07/22/2011, 02:47 PM

Still no sump, maybe Monday

Nwest · 07/22/2011, 05:21 PM

pm me whenever you are reading to get a par reading on those bad boys...I know chuck will be over here tomorrow if you want more than welcome to swing on by...

jdpiii3 · 07/22/2011, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nwest

pm me whenever you are reading to get a par reading on those bad boys...I know chuck will be over here tomorrow if you want more than welcome to swing on by...

Will do, maybe next week. Maybe after I finish up some of the honey do list I'll swing by, let me know where and when.

jdpiii3 · 07/25/2011, 08:49 PM

Some updates, I’m still waiting on my sump I’ve been told I should have it any day. Pumps and skimmer should be here any day as well. I’m going to be using My Reef Creations MR-6R Recirculating Protein Skimmer the Reeflo Hammerhead Gold 5800gph will be used as the recirculating pump. I will also be using 2 Reeflo Super Dart Gold Pumps, 4300 GPH as circulating pumps.
I filled the tank with RO/DI water, (it took 5 days to fill it) I wanted to see how the temperature would be effected by the Sun-Domes. Over the last week the temperatures in the tank have been max 79.1 min 76.7 I keep our home at 76-78 degrees when I add two 12 inch fans blowing on top of the tank I can get the water temp to drop to 75.3 degrees.

Sorry for the lack of progress, once the sump is here I can get back to work.

MGDMIRAGE · 07/25/2011, 09:04 PM

Cant wait to see more! Awesome build.

Nwest · 08/03/2011, 02:55 PM

Hows its coming along?

jdpiii3 · 08/03/2011, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nwest

Hows its coming along?

SLOW! some stuff came today, I'll update when I have time... Hows the 180 going?

SPotter · 08/03/2011, 07:26 PM

tagging along

Toomnymods · 08/03/2011, 07:40 PM

wow very nice tank.. who built your acrylic tank? im starting to get the "itch" for a 330 gallon tank and most likely will be using acrylic cause of the weight issue

07/10/2011, 03:51 PM	#26
jdpiii3 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 623	The 400 is in the house! __________________ In a world where I feel so small, I can't stop thinking big. Current Tank Info: 400 gal in wall – Sun-Lit with two 21” Sun-Domes 72x36x36 400lbs l.r. & sand 2 ReeFlo Super Dart Gold return pumps, 120g Sump, My Reef Creations MR-6R Recirculating Protein Skimmer, 2 MP60's/ Tank Video on Youtube

07/11/2011, 06:25 AM	#28
jdpiii3 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 623	Guy’s help me chose a protein skimmer, I want it to be external. It’s going to be mounted in my pump room. I’m looking at Super Reef Octopus XP-8000 External Cone Protein Skimmer My Reef Creations Reeflo Orca Pro II My Reef Creations MR-4 Protein Skimmer Any other suggestions? __________________ In a world where I feel so small, I can't stop thinking big. Current Tank Info: 400 gal in wall – Sun-Lit with two 21” Sun-Domes 72x36x36 400lbs l.r. & sand 2 ReeFlo Super Dart Gold return pumps, 120g Sump, My Reef Creations MR-6R Recirculating Protein Skimmer, 2 MP60's/ Tank Video on Youtube

07/12/2011, 04:33 PM	#29
tcwayne OLDGUY-OG Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida Posts: 2,645	Since I'm biased....... Reeflo Orca Pro II __________________ Chuck

07/12/2011, 10:51 PM	#31
jdpiii3 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 623	Thanks guys I was on the phone with them today and I am going with My Reef Creations MR-6R Recirculating Protein Skimmer http://www.myreefcreations.com/produ...ers/mr-6r.html __________________ In a world where I feel so small, I can't stop thinking big. Current Tank Info: 400 gal in wall – Sun-Lit with two 21” Sun-Domes 72x36x36 400lbs l.r. & sand 2 ReeFlo Super Dart Gold return pumps, 120g Sump, My Reef Creations MR-6R Recirculating Protein Skimmer, 2 MP60's/ Tank Video on Youtube

07/12/2011, 11:17 PM	#32
dahenley Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lubbock, Tx Posts: 3,165	there is a guy on here "reefski" he ran that skimmer on his 1500gal tank .(i think it was 1500) its how he spend his daughters inheritance. (your get the joke once you find the thread) you might ask him how he liked his. if you want some hands on experience just a thought __________________ Its not just my tank, its OUR tank!!! :-) 240display, reef in progress Current Tank Info: 240 display, a few frags here and there. lots of fish, and lots of watching. (230 big screen getting re-sealed and going to add to the gallonage) My wife has no clue how addicted i really am.....

07/10/2011, 04:55 PM	#27
Opcn Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Picard, Dominca, Caribbean Posts: 591	You're not supposed to make the mermaid clean the glass! Then they look all annoyed in the obligatory mermaid shot! Your tank looks great, can't wait to see what becomes of it!

07/12/2011, 10:43 PM	#30
five O Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 152	Were running the Reeflo om our 600 build

07/15/2011, 07:23 AM	#33
jdpiii3 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 623	Sand and salt came I love Foster & Smith's free shipping for orders over $49.00 __________________ In a world where I feel so small, I can't stop thinking big. Current Tank Info: 400 gal in wall – Sun-Lit with two 21” Sun-Domes 72x36x36 400lbs l.r. & sand 2 ReeFlo Super Dart Gold return pumps, 120g Sump, My Reef Creations MR-6R Recirculating Protein Skimmer, 2 MP60's/ Tank Video on Youtube

07/15/2011, 07:30 AM	#34
david00061 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: st joseph Missouri Posts: 2,341	how many pounds of sand are you using? Are you using the sugar fine?

07/15/2011, 07:51 AM	#36
david00061 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: st joseph Missouri Posts: 2,341	it is going to be a nice looking tank

07/15/2011, 10:06 AM	#37
D5HP Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NC Posts: 660	Solar tubes look great...thanks for posting the price as well. That's very reasonable and I'm sure you installing them saved you a TON. Great work...very clean. __________________ -Dustin Current Tank Info: 20g custom rimless mixed reef, 26 CREE LEDs, custom control [the ultimate robotic reef] and a 75g peaceful (sort of) FOWLR

07/15/2011, 04:27 PM	#38
symon_say Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dominican Republic Posts: 556	NIce build.

07/18/2011, 09:19 AM	#39
Mangodude The Clown Tang Keeper! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Collins CO Posts: 1,962	Any updates? Those solar tubes look awesome!! __________________ Eric Current Tank Info: Too many

07/18/2011, 09:28 AM	#40
jdpiii3 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 623	not much new this past week I needed a break from the 3 weeks of buildout and working our small business. I'm waiting for ups to bring some stuff then I'll be back to work. Thanks, we are going to be running some test in the next few weeks with a par meter I will post the results. __________________ In a world where I feel so small, I can't stop thinking big. Current Tank Info: 400 gal in wall – Sun-Lit with two 21” Sun-Domes 72x36x36 400lbs l.r. & sand 2 ReeFlo Super Dart Gold return pumps, 120g Sump, My Reef Creations MR-6R Recirculating Protein Skimmer, 2 MP60's/ Tank Video on Youtube

07/18/2011, 07:10 PM	#41
spooda420 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: O'Fallon MO Posts: 1,688	following along. nice thread __________________ Chris Current Tank Info: 250g, 150g sump, H&S 250x2 1260s, T5s, GEO CA reactor, MA Sulfur DeNITRIFIER XL, 300lbs LR, 6" DSB, running ozone, all controlled by the Apex controller.

07/22/2011, 02:47 PM	#42
jdpiii3 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 623	Still no sump, maybe Monday __________________ In a world where I feel so small, I can't stop thinking big. Current Tank Info: 400 gal in wall – Sun-Lit with two 21” Sun-Domes 72x36x36 400lbs l.r. & sand 2 ReeFlo Super Dart Gold return pumps, 120g Sump, My Reef Creations MR-6R Recirculating Protein Skimmer, 2 MP60's/ Tank Video on Youtube

07/22/2011, 05:21 PM	#43
Nwest Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palm Harbor Posts: 2,596	pm me whenever you are reading to get a par reading on those bad boys...I know chuck will be over here tomorrow if you want more than welcome to swing on by... __________________ 25 Gallon Cube Build Coming Soon!!

07/25/2011, 08:49 PM	#45
jdpiii3 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 623	Some updates, I’m still waiting on my sump I’ve been told I should have it any day. Pumps and skimmer should be here any day as well. I’m going to be using My Reef Creations MR-6R Recirculating Protein Skimmer the Reeflo Hammerhead Gold 5800gph will be used as the recirculating pump. I will also be using 2 Reeflo Super Dart Gold Pumps, 4300 GPH as circulating pumps. I filled the tank with RO/DI water, (it took 5 days to fill it) I wanted to see how the temperature would be effected by the Sun-Domes. Over the last week the temperatures in the tank have been max 79.1 min 76.7 I keep our home at 76-78 degrees when I add two 12 inch fans blowing on top of the tank I can get the water temp to drop to 75.3 degrees. Sorry for the lack of progress, once the sump is here I can get back to work. __________________ In a world where I feel so small, I can't stop thinking big. Current Tank Info: 400 gal in wall – Sun-Lit with two 21” Sun-Domes 72x36x36 400lbs l.r. & sand 2 ReeFlo Super Dart Gold return pumps, 120g Sump, My Reef Creations MR-6R Recirculating Protein Skimmer, 2 MP60's/ Tank Video on Youtube

07/25/2011, 09:04 PM	#46
MGDMIRAGE Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spokane Washington Posts: 131	Cant wait to see more! Awesome build.

08/03/2011, 02:55 PM	#47
Nwest Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palm Harbor Posts: 2,596	Hows its coming along? __________________ 25 Gallon Cube Build Coming Soon!!

08/03/2011, 07:26 PM	#49
SPotter Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 5,691	tagging along __________________ Steve Am I really doing all of this for a fish tank?????? Current Tank Info: 360g Envision Acrylic Tank, Closed Loops, Vectra L1's, MP40QD's, 400w Radiums, Regal 300ext, Dastaco Ext3 CaRx, Controlled by GHL Profilux

08/03/2011, 07:40 PM	#50
Toomnymods Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Grand Prairie, Tx. Posts: 640	wow very nice tank.. who built your acrylic tank? im starting to get the "itch" for a 330 gallon tank and most likely will be using acrylic cause of the weight issue __________________ 220 gallon Planet Aquarium RR tank, 40gal Trigger Systems sump, Geisemann Infinity 72" Current Tank Info: 90 gallon SPS reef W/ 30 gal sump / refuge :P

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Fishdisease's 180 Gallon In-Wall Build	Fishdisease	Reef Discussion	28	12/18/2017 10:02 PM
Scott's 50-Gallon In-Wall Build	scbauer	Reef Discussion	499	07/23/2017 01:20 PM
My 400 Gallon In Wall Build in Progress	jdpiii3	Do It Yourself	1	06/29/2011 04:54 PM
Planning a 180g in wall build	Khazmodain	Large Reef Tanks	2	05/16/2011 06:04 PM
My 400 gallon in-wall Miracles Reef Tank	Cathy8424	Large Reef Tanks	190	02/13/2011 12:45 PM