New Tank Build!

[coryscritch]

Finally pulled the trigger on a Waterbox 45.2. 

equipment

-aquamaxx skimmer 

-nyos viper 3.0 return 

- dual ai primes ( or maybe something else) 

-aquamaxx reactor (using it for carbon and gfo) changing every 2 weeks. 
heater- tbt 

-duetto ato 

- 2 kamoer x1 dosing pumps 

 that’s about it for now. 
I’m going to try and keep track of the progress on here. 
 

 

[WV Reefer]

3 minutes ago, coryscritch said:

Finally pulled the trigger on a Waterbox 45.2. 

equipment

-aquamaxx skimmer 

-nyos viper 3.0 return 

- dual ai primes ( or maybe something else) 

-aquamaxx reactor (using it for carbon and gfo) changing every 2 weeks. 
heater- tbt 

-duetto ato 

- 2 kamoer x1 dosing pumps 

 that’s about it for now. 
I’m going to try and keep track of the progress on here. 
 

 

Looks nice. 😊 I like the rocks. 

[coryscritch]

Just now, WV Reefer said:

Looks nice. 😊 I like the rocks. 

Thanks!  Hopefully this tank turns out better then the last 

[sadie]

looks good, I like the rock work too.

[coryscritch]

3 hours ago, sadie said:

looks good, I like the rock work too.

Thank you ! 

[coryscritch]

Just got my new rodi system installed. I upgraded from the buddie to the marine depot “KleanWater.” Seems to be running good at 80psi 0 TDS. Incoming was only 33 TDS (NYC Tap). I’m going to try and fill the tank Sunday! 

[coryscritch]

Little update. Just ordered all the PVC from BRS for the manifold. There will be three outlets. I would like to run an algae reactor, BRS 2 stage reactors, and a UV sterilizer. Also ordered my heater and Hanna salinity meter

[Nthanhalan]

nice rock work

[coryscritch]

7 hours ago, Nthanhalan said:

nice rock work

Thanks! 

[Waterbox Aquariums]

This is such a great model-- one of my personal favorites!  Keep us posted on progression.  : )

[coryscritch]

15 hours ago, Waterbox Aquariums said:

This is such a great model-- one of my personal favorites!  Keep us posted on progression.  : )

It is a beautiful tank! 

[coryscritch]

Finally filled up the Waterbox. Everything went smooth. It’s dialed in and running pretty silent. I added a union to the flex hosing for easy maintenance. Added a little piece of wood to hide all the cables, I think it looks pretty good. I have all the pieces to the manifold, I may run it off of my return, but I planned on using a secondary pump for the manifold. I’m also thinking about lighting. I already have an ai prime, would love to add the aquatic life t5 hybrid to the mix. 

[Leoito]

+1 on the aquascape, love all the different levels and caves. Also, damn, that's a nice power strip. 

[coryscritch]

So, I finally got around to building the manifold for the two reactors, and uv sterilizer. Leak tested and mounted it tonight.I decided to go with a second pump(Jebao dcw 2000) dedicated to the manifold.  I have another reactor and UV sterilizer on the way! I also ordered a retrofit t5 kit off of MarineDepot. I’m building a hanging a hood with an ai prime in the center. Let me know what you guys think

[Leoito]

Can't speak much towards your sump setup (although it does look well organized), but I think the T5/LED hybrid fixture is a good idea; hopefully it should provide a more distributed light source.

[Keewie]

I really love the rocks and the modern looking setup. Did you get the rocks local or online?

[coryscritch]

19 hours ago, Leoito said:

Can't speak much towards your sump setup (although it does look well organized), but I think the T5/LED hybrid fixture is a good idea; hopefully it should provide a more distributed light source.

Thank you. I really wanted to incorporate t5’s and keep cost down. 

[coryscritch]

3 hours ago, Keewie said:

I really love the rocks and the modern looking setup. Did you get the rocks local or online?

Hi and thank you. I got the  tank, sump, stand, pump, and rocks(Marco rocks) from @Waterbox Aquariums. I really love these rocks. So easy to scape with! 

[coryscritch]

Installed the up sterilizer and second reactor tonight. The t5’s should be here tomorrow 

[coryscritch]

Finally got around to building the hanging hood for the t5’s and ai prime. I think it turned out pretty good. I’m going to hang it from the ceiling. 

[coryscritch]

Really hyped how this turned out! 

[Leoito]

You should move the fish art above the light—can't see it fully from the front anymore 😄

[Waterbox Aquariums]

1 hour ago, coryscritch said:

Really hyped how this turned out! 

Awesome job!

[coryscritch]

5 hours ago, Leoito said:

You should move the fish art above the light—can't see it fully from the front anymore 😄

Haha. I know, my wife said the same thing! 

[coryscritch]

Things are starting to happen! Added a gyre 2k, I broke down my 14 gallon and moved “Leo” our 3 year old clownfish over. Seems to be doing well. The tanks been cycling for about 2 1/2 months. I plan on adding corals in about 3 months or so. Thinking all sps. I also added the ai prime to the light fixture I made. I saw this really awesome hawk fish at the LFS, so I grabbed him today as well!