260 Gallon Project - Page 3

Gary Majchrzak · 04/07/2008, 09:11 PM

is it a Perfecto 75?
What year was it built?
If that particular aquarium belonged to me it was either my first reef aquarium or my clownfish grow out tank.

One 75 gallon I sold was purchased by a fella that wanted it for an Arrowana. Obviously an Arrowana would outgrow a 75, but he purchased the aquarium anyway.

chrisqueenz · 04/08/2008, 06:18 AM

It was built in 1994, dont really know how to tell if it is a perfecto. The only thing I see is a picture of an anchor? Maybe some kind of company logo?

Haffs09 · 04/08/2008, 03:09 PM

Hey Gary, I picked it up from you probably 1-1.5yrs ago. Initially, I was going to use it as a sump, but then decided to go with something a little bigger

Gary Majchrzak · 04/08/2008, 10:39 PM

anchor = Perfecto.
That aquarium was mine at one point in time.

chrisqueenz · 04/15/2008, 03:14 PM

Well finally getting the lighting together on this project! Finally decided to go with 2 Lumenarc reflector mini's on both sides and a 400W MH in the middle with a custom reflector supplemented with 2 6' foot Vho lamps.

Clearance is somewhat of an issue with the lights, there isn't much space only about a 1' 1/2 from tank to the ceiling of the basement.

Hopefully will be putting the "custom sliding rack" together this week!

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chrisqueenz · 06/22/2008, 05:11 PM

Well it's been some time, but some progress has been made. Finally got the stand tank mated! (Put together)

chrisqueenz · 06/22/2008, 05:13 PM

Painted the backround black and installed my return lines!
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chrisqueenz · 06/22/2008, 05:14 PM

And here she is finally sitting on the stand!

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chrisqueenz · 06/22/2008, 05:18 PM

I should be recieving a nice little care package in the mail from my wife (my early B-day gift)

I should be drilling my sump tommorow to install my return pump soon. I am going to run the tank just below the overflow level until my return pump is ready. I will be finshing the plumbing Tmw. night, just a matter of putting it all together now.

suppressivefire · 06/22/2008, 05:39 PM

looking good I like the bracing.

chrisqueenz · 06/24/2008, 08:27 PM

Finally got my sump drilled on both sides! A special thanks to Captain7359 AKA-Walter

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chrisqueenz · 06/24/2008, 08:29 PM

This arrived in the mail today! Finally my ASM G4X

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chrisqueenz · 06/24/2008, 08:32 PM

I am waiting on a return pump now, trying to find one local in the mean time...Anyone?

I have heard mixed opinions using my ballast which fired DE bulbs but am planning on using SE bulbs. I have heard that if it's an electronic ballast I shouldn't have a problem. Anyone have anymore insight on this?

SVXH6 · 06/24/2008, 09:13 PM

i have a mag 36..

chrisqueenz · 06/24/2008, 09:18 PM

How much?

SVXH6 · 06/24/2008, 09:46 PM

$125.. its just about brand new, i barely used it at all. i originally thought it was a mag 24 and listed it at $100 a week or so ago. but by my mistake it was a mag 36, so, i would like $125 B/O.. im open to offers though too. i could use a skimmer, or lights..

SkiFletch · 06/25/2008, 06:20 AM

On the ballast question, electronic ballasts can fire pretty much any bulb out there so you should be just fine

chrisqueenz · 06/25/2008, 06:28 AM

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Originally posted by SkiFletch
On the ballast question, electronic ballasts can fire pretty much any bulb out there so you should be just fine

Thanks, thats what everyone is telling me. Which is great news and one less headache I have to worry about now.

I am waiting on 2 Koralia 4's that I ordered last week to help with flow. Anyone have any opinions on these?

SVXH6 · 06/25/2008, 09:01 AM

i just got a sure flow 1600 mod for a maxi jet. insane amount of flow 1600gph, or 2100gph, and its a wide flow pattern..alot smaller than a K4. i just think the Koralias look like blimps. personally id try like four MJ1200's with the sureflow mods, and run them with the 1600, or the 2100gph impeller they give you.

SVXH6 · 06/25/2008, 09:12 AM

and i dont suggest it neither have i done it, but, others have used the maxi sure flows 1600 on wave makers with no problems.

chrisqueenz · 06/25/2008, 09:49 AM

About how much does it cost for the sure flow mod?

SVXH6 · 06/25/2008, 10:04 AM

they are only like twenty bucks maybe a couple dollars more. or you can order them cheap online.

suppressivefire · 06/26/2008, 06:39 AM

sureflow mod on a k4 is the best imo.

chrisqueenz · 06/26/2008, 07:35 AM

I have been thinking about ordering sea swirls for added circulation, however dont know exactly how they function. Do you re-route the return lines to to the sea swirls or a separate return line is created for them?

Capt_Cully · 06/26/2008, 08:06 AM

As far as I know, they are the return. I spose you could split the line. I was thinking about them, but with a canopy, they wouldn't fit neatly anywhere and I didn't want to hinder my overall turnover.

04/07/2008, 09:11 PM	#51
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	is it a Perfecto 75? What year was it built? If that particular aquarium belonged to me it was either my first reef aquarium or my clownfish grow out tank. One 75 gallon I sold was purchased by a fella that wanted it for an Arrowana. Obviously an Arrowana would outgrow a 75, but he purchased the aquarium anyway. __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors

04/08/2008, 03:09 PM	#53
Haffs09 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 924	Hey Gary, I picked it up from you probably 1-1.5yrs ago. Initially, I was going to use it as a sump, but then decided to go with something a little bigger __________________ Current tank info: 94"x30"x30" Miracles in the works!

04/08/2008, 10:39 PM	#54
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	anchor = Perfecto. That aquarium was mine at one point in time. __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors

04/15/2008, 03:14 PM	#55
chrisqueenz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester New York, USA Posts: 2,042	Well finally getting the lighting together on this project! Finally decided to go with 2 Lumenarc reflector mini's on both sides and a 400W MH in the middle with a custom reflector supplemented with 2 6' foot Vho lamps. Clearance is somewhat of an issue with the lights, there isn't much space only about a 1' 1/2 from tank to the ceiling of the basement. Hopefully will be putting the "custom sliding rack" together this week! [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

06/22/2008, 05:13 PM	#57
chrisqueenz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester New York, USA Posts: 2,042	Painted the backround black and installed my return lines! [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

04/08/2008, 06:18 AM	#52
chrisqueenz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester New York, USA Posts: 2,042	It was built in 1994, dont really know how to tell if it is a perfecto. The only thing I see is a picture of an anchor? Maybe some kind of company logo?

06/22/2008, 05:11 PM	#56
chrisqueenz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester New York, USA Posts: 2,042	Well it's been some time, but some progress has been made. Finally got the stand tank mated! (Put together)

06/22/2008, 05:14 PM	#58
chrisqueenz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester New York, USA Posts: 2,042	And here she is finally sitting on the stand! [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

06/22/2008, 05:18 PM	#59
chrisqueenz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester New York, USA Posts: 2,042	I should be recieving a nice little care package in the mail from my wife (my early B-day gift) I should be drilling my sump tommorow to install my return pump soon. I am going to run the tank just below the overflow level until my return pump is ready. I will be finshing the plumbing Tmw. night, just a matter of putting it all together now.

06/22/2008, 05:39 PM	#60
suppressivefire Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: at the drag strip Posts: 1,948	looking good I like the bracing.

06/24/2008, 08:27 PM	#61
chrisqueenz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester New York, USA Posts: 2,042	Finally got my sump drilled on both sides! A special thanks to Captain7359 AKA-Walter [IMG][/IMG]

06/24/2008, 08:29 PM	#62
chrisqueenz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester New York, USA Posts: 2,042	This arrived in the mail today! Finally my ASM G4X [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

06/24/2008, 08:32 PM	#63
chrisqueenz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester New York, USA Posts: 2,042	I am waiting on a return pump now, trying to find one local in the mean time...Anyone? I have heard mixed opinions using my ballast which fired DE bulbs but am planning on using SE bulbs. I have heard that if it's an electronic ballast I shouldn't have a problem. Anyone have anymore insight on this?

06/24/2008, 09:13 PM	#64
SVXH6 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2,685	i have a mag 36..

06/24/2008, 09:18 PM	#65
chrisqueenz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester New York, USA Posts: 2,042	How much?

06/24/2008, 09:46 PM	#66
SVXH6 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2,685	$125.. its just about brand new, i barely used it at all. i originally thought it was a mag 24 and listed it at $100 a week or so ago. but by my mistake it was a mag 36, so, i would like $125 B/O.. im open to offers though too. i could use a skimmer, or lights..

06/25/2008, 06:20 AM	#67
SkiFletch Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: N Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,665	On the ballast question, electronic ballasts can fire pretty much any bulb out there so you should be just fine __________________ You will miss 100% of the shots you dont take. Dare to dream Mike, aka Fletch Current Tank Info: 65 gallon reef

06/25/2008, 09:01 AM	#69
SVXH6 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2,685	i just got a sure flow 1600 mod for a maxi jet. insane amount of flow 1600gph, or 2100gph, and its a wide flow pattern..alot smaller than a K4. i just think the Koralias look like blimps. personally id try like four MJ1200's with the sureflow mods, and run them with the 1600, or the 2100gph impeller they give you.

06/25/2008, 09:12 AM	#70
SVXH6 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2,685	and i dont suggest it neither have i done it, but, others have used the maxi sure flows 1600 on wave makers with no problems.

06/25/2008, 09:49 AM	#71
chrisqueenz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester New York, USA Posts: 2,042	About how much does it cost for the sure flow mod?

06/25/2008, 10:04 AM	#72
SVXH6 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2,685	they are only like twenty bucks maybe a couple dollars more. or you can order them cheap online.

06/26/2008, 06:39 AM	#73
suppressivefire Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: at the drag strip Posts: 1,948	sureflow mod on a k4 is the best imo.

06/26/2008, 07:35 AM	#74
chrisqueenz Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rochester New York, USA Posts: 2,042	I have been thinking about ordering sea swirls for added circulation, however dont know exactly how they function. Do you re-route the return lines to to the sea swirls or a separate return line is created for them?

06/26/2008, 08:06 AM	#75
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	As far as I know, they are the return. I spose you could split the line. I was thinking about them, but with a canopy, they wouldn't fit neatly anywhere and I didn't want to hinder my overall turnover. __________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2