jaynkeel Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 So after relocating to warm central Florida from Nys I knew a bigger tank was in my future. As always full of life is my plan, no sterile tank here. The good with the bad.... Equipment: Red Sea reefer 350 Kessil A360 W E series Gyre 150 Apex Gold Bubble Magus curve 5 Jebao dc 3000 return pump Finnex titanium heater 80 lbs caarribsea sand 130 lbs Tampa bay saltwater live rock This has been a work in progress since a few weeks ago, last week drove down to Tampa to pickup my live rock from Richard at Tampa bay, and for the record the live rock arranging was done while tank was completely clouded over but I think I pulled it off especially with all the caves. Pictures Link to comment
najluni15 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Wow I love this setup. The rock looks great quality and the Rockwork came out great! What are your stocking plans Link to comment
Pinner Reef Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 That's a phenomenal aquascape and really cool setup all around. Can't wait to see what happens next. Link to comment
jaynkeel Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Wow I love this setup. The rock looks great quality and the Rockwork came out great! What are your stocking plans I would love to try to stay focused and keep it Florida waters but I know I will stray with fish selection and some corals eventually. Impulse buys etc. happens every time lol. But thanks for the look Link to comment
Wretched Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Very very nice, clean setup. Love them Reefers! Link to comment
jaynkeel Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Very very nice, clean setup. Love them Reefers! It's my first one but gotta say, i love it. Aside from the sad attempt of a top off res the damn thing is perfect and silent! Link to comment
ijnoj09 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Nice tank... Love the rock work. Link to comment
jaynkeel Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 So tonight I figured I would do the ultra messy job of removing the sand dust that settled over the entire sump to avoid future problems and dust storms when in there. This would also give me a chance to power Down the return pump and see how things level out in a no power situation, and pleased with the results. 45 min later and a shop vac full of crud and we are squeaky clean. Uhhh as a side note my iPad seems to not want to type normal ever since latest update so might be a few till my next post, sick of fighting with this keyboard... Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 How many people does it take to carry the tank and stand into your house? I have one coming tomorrow and not sure if the carrier will deliver into the house... Link to comment
jaynkeel Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 The way it is on the pallet you have to assemble the cabinet. The trucking bill listed the total weight as 350 lbs. either way it is a heavy beast for sure, I only had 4 in step up into house so wasn't to bad, kinda tight hall though , 3 people would be better but 2 can do it as long as you do t have far to go up or funky halls etc. you'll be glad when it's in place lol Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Is it possible to unbox it and move the pieces individually into the house???? Link to comment
jaynkeel Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 Oh yeah. The picture I posted is the entire thing on one pallet. Tank with the stand on one side of it, so you can build the stand then move the tank, not move the tank to get to stand which works out pretty good. I hate moving things twice lol Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 u lied. the package is 650 lbs...hahaha Link to comment
jaynkeel Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 u lied. the package is 650 lbs...hahaha Mine said 350! Link to comment
Lawnman Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 So does the ATO actually work or is the gravity fed a fail? Link to comment
jaynkeel Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 So does the ATO actually work or is the gravity fed a fail? Haven't even hooked it up yet, my 2 yr old son takes a shine to it and they engineered it so it wobbles at least when empty. Like they forgot to add a lip on the side facing the skimmer well. Might fill and try this week but I am not sure if it will work out in my house... Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Mine said 350! u sure that's not the model number??? hahahaha Link to comment
pokerdobe Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 I have the Reefer 250 and the gravity fed ATO seems to be holding up solidly. I haven't seen any fluctuations in my salinity. So does the ATO actually work or is the gravity fed a fail? Link to comment
jaynkeel Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Does yours wobble though like it don't sit right? I did notice an extra thick glob of silicone on mine that removal might help on the front corner of the sump, but it seems like it lacks support on the inside edge of the sump u sure that's not the model number??? hahahaha Honestly that's what the Bol said, Lol who knows! Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 thats crazy...mine says 647lbs for the weight. i guess it's like the grocery scales. Link to comment
jaynkeel Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Either that or the air is heavier inside the tank where you live?! Now I feel shorted. Lmao Link to comment
pokerdobe Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Does yours wobble though like it don't sit right? I did notice an extra thick glob of silicone on mine that removal might help on the front corner of the sump, but it seems like it lacks support on the inside edge of the sump I think this was addressed to me... lol. Mine sits level with no wobbling. I'll go back and take a look to see if I have that glob of silicone like you do, but I haven't noticed any issue. Link to comment
jaynkeel Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 So apparently there is a slight learning curve to the gyre. Couldn't figure out why on pulse or constant the left cage felt like it was hardly putting out any flow. So after playing around with the cages etc adjusting deflection with no increase. I forgot and left it pointing down, then proceeded to try out the alternating mode, forgetting I left the setting for reverse on about 3/4 full speed. Yep now I have a nice cloudy tank. So never uderestimate the power of the gyre I guess. All this just after a few days ago emptying my sump and shop vacing out the initial debris from filling and making everything squeaky clean... It's gonna be a long weekend. Link to comment
ninjamyst Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Did u do leak test first with tap water with pump on? Link to comment
jaynkeel Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 I did the 1 five gallon bucket at a time rodi fill up, so it was a 2 day leak test done ultra slow lol.i wasn't too worried as theses tanks are built damn solid. Link to comment
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