Waterbox Marine X 110.4 Build

[Kogut]

Hi, I hope I'm not digging up too old of a thread here...

 

I saw your commentary in another thread comparing tank brands of this size. I would not be going with a custom sump, so would you still recommend WB over RS if going the default route? The ONLY way I would go custom is with a RS Max-E tank, where the sump can be added at later date via their internal system.

 

Looking forward to your thoughts and hope you got things settled on your end!

[onthefly]

I'm pretty happy with my sump on the X90.3

[Thrassian Atoll]

20 hours ago, Kogut said:

Hi, I hope I'm not digging up too old of a thread here...

 

I saw your commentary in another thread comparing tank brands of this size. I would not be going with a custom sump, so would you still recommend WB over RS if going the default route? The ONLY way I would go custom is with a RS Max-E tank, where the sump can be added at later date via their internal system.

 

Looking forward to your thoughts and hope you got things settled on your end!

I am not original poster but there’s no reason to go with a separate sump or plumbing with Waterbox.  It comes with everything you need to get the job done.

[Coolbreeze]

On 1/22/2021 at 6:23 PM, sdpinaz said:

I have been thinking about a Waterbox Aquarium but also want to put a trigger systems platinum sump.  Did you originally purchase the sump from Waterbox?  was there an option to buy just the tank with no sump?  I am trying to figure out which route to go.  Though not a nano tank, I really like the metal stand that comes with the reefLX.

Thanks,

Scott

 

I did not. I purchased the sump through BRS. I will be updating this build soon as the lighting is completed and the plumbing is almost completed and I will show how it was converted. The Marine-X you can only buy the tank, sump and stand and not piece part it.

 

On 3/9/2021 at 4:25 PM, Kogut said:

Hi, I hope I'm not digging up too old of a thread here...

 

I saw your commentary in another thread comparing tank brands of this size. I would not be going with a custom sump, so would you still recommend WB over RS if going the default route? The ONLY way I would go custom is with a RS Max-E tank, where the sump can be added at later date via their internal system.

 

Looking forward to your thoughts and hope you got things settled on your end!

Either system will be fine. It all depends on your goals. When I look at both systems I preferred Waterbox over the Redsea as you got most of the same features at a lower cost and easier to modify. The standard sump is awesome but my goals for this tank is requiring a sump mod.

 

 

On 3/10/2021 at 12:42 PM, Thrassian Atoll said:

I am not original poster but there’s no reason to go with a separate sump or plumbing with Waterbox.  It comes with everything you need to get the job done.

 

Well it does come with everything, but you are giving a general statement without knowing what the persons goals are. If you want a low nutrient environment you can do it in different ways, but what way is best for you depends on many factors. I will be explaining this in more detail later on why I chose to change sumps. Again this is for my goals and my not be good for others.

 

[Coolbreeze]

It has been some time since I have updated this build. Yes it is still alive and I am really really taking my time to do it right. The moon lights, Kessils and T5 are up and running and I added a nice LED for under the tank (Pictures coming soon) as I can turn this on and off by using off the shelf lighting that works on my Apple Watch . I have completed my new updated rock scape as I have decided to go SPS with display. At first I was nervous to do it as I lost previous tanks and lots of money doing it.

 

I have just about completed all the requirements for a new whole home generator and should be delivered and installed by November (Install dates keep changing), but in the mean time I have purchased and installed two battery backups for my 4K Icecap Gyre. I have tested all the water movement with both installed and the new scape and water moves great and I should not have any dead spots moving forward. If I do find some dead spots from coral growth I have also tested a third 2K Gyre on the back of the tank going in a different direction.

 

My last item I need to decide on before adding water and cycling is if I want a wood floor in my living room or replace the carpet. Once that is decided I can proceed with cycling it. here are some updated rocks cape pictures.