120 BB...would like input.

MacnReef · 02-19-2006, 05:03 PM

So, I am getting a 120g AGA RR tank in the coming days. I have dual BlueLine 40's for the returns, I like redundancy. A EuroReef RS8-2 skimmer in a 40g acrylic sump. I will be running Dual Tunze 6100's as the main flow through the tank. I have dual 250W 14K halides running on Eballasts and dual VHO 46.5" 90w actinics.

I plan to get some starboard and I will also be building a rack for my rock to sit on once the tank gets here.

Do you have any suggestions for me?

Mike

MacnReef · 02-19-2006, 05:06 PM

Oh yeah, and I have a RODI unit that runs to a 20g container which I fill up every week. In this container, I run Kalkwasser for the auto top-off of my tank to keep alk and calcium levels up.

Mike

motorslave · 02-19-2006, 05:32 PM

How will the Tunze be situated? The reason I ask is that raising the rock is great but youll want flow under it to push the detritus where you can remove it. The best way is with a sprasy bar. You can drill for it (best) or do an over the back set up.

R

elephen · 02-19-2006, 06:03 PM

I would go with the 36" VHO atinics since the tank is only 48" long, if you have a canopy they may not fit (depending on how you build it).

I have the same setup minus the Tunze's and sump size. I run a Sequence Dart on 1 closed loop with 4 1" outputs and then a Pan World 150-PS (pressure rated) pump powering 2 eductors on another closed loop.

I have a pre-order in on 2 of the new VorTech pumps and they'll be placed at the 2 ends of the tank blowing towards each other.

Let me tell you what, those eductors move some water, about 3500gph with those only.

Weatherman · 02-19-2006, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MacnReef

... I have dual BlueLine 40's for the returns, I like redundancy... I will be running Dual Tunze 6100's as the main flow through the tank...

On a multicontroller, I hope? With magnet holders?

Set the multicontroller on Interval 1, and have the streams oriented so they create a whirlpool in the tank. Counterclockwise flow for a few minutes, then clockwise flow for a few minutes, and so on.

Also, if the Blueline pump you’re referring to is the 40 HD (pressure rated), rather than the 40X HD (non-pressure-rated), you can put a single eductor on each pump’s return. Then the flow will really be cranking. You won’t have to worry about spraybars with a couple of eductors and a couple of Tunze 6100s (even if only one Tunze is operating at any given time, as it would on a multicontroller on Interval 1). Nothing but the heaviest rocks will stay on the bottom of the tank.

On the pump returns, I prefer up and over, rather than drilled. Gives maximum flexibility to alter the flow pattern in the future, if needed.

MacnReef · 02-19-2006, 06:34 PM

Oh yeah, putting penductors on outlets of Bluelines.

Not drilling the tank though and don't want to mess with a closed loop system on this tank.

The Tunzes will be in the back center pointed towards the front corners, set on tidal mode.

Mike

Thanks for the help guys.

elephen · 02-20-2006, 07:39 AM

Yeah on my setup I regret drilling =\

I'm probably going to end up plugging the bulkheads with a male plug and then removing that. I'll plumb my Dart over the top then.

MacnReef · 02-20-2006, 08:07 AM

Elephen...actually I am using the 46.5" VHO's, those usually fit. So I will see when I get the canopy.

weatherman...Yes, 7095 multicontroller but I am not sure about the magnets. I was gonna run tidal mode but I will play with the Tunzes to see what gives the best flow. Yep, its the pressure pumps!

elephen...I just don't want to mess with drilling and I don't like to see a lot of plumbing in the tank so I won't be doing the "up and over" trick either. But I am hoping the Tunze's with the dual bluelines with penductors will be enough.

Mike

elephen · 02-20-2006, 09:49 AM

Can't wait to see a build blog

MacnReef · 02-20-2006, 11:23 AM

I can't wait to pick up the tank next week!

Mike

elephen · 02-20-2006, 11:27 AM

If you don't mind me asking how much are you paying for the tank, or are you buying and stand and all with the tank?

MacnReef · 02-20-2006, 11:45 AM

Well, I am actually getting the tank, stand, canopy, sump, blueline 40HD's, dual Eballasts, reflectors and 14K bulbs for $1200. But I traded a smaller sump, mag drive 12 and a EuroReef RS5-2, so now I only owe hime $965. But I cancelled my order for OM 4Way and Dart which was $550, so I am putting that towards it, I am selling a light that was going over a smaller tank for $350. Plus I have some smaller stuff for sale so it should be about even.

Then I ordered my Dual Tunzes which will be here this week.

Will a 25w UV be enough for that tank?

Mike

elephen · 02-20-2006, 12:28 PM

I would go with no less than a 36w high output UV unit, anything less won't do much. I run a 40w HO UV and it does a bang up job.

Funny you live in Apopka, I've spent quite a bit of time there, I lived in Sanford for a year and a half and dated a girl that lives in Apopka... Small world

MacnReef · 02-20-2006, 12:58 PM

It is a small world. I went out with a girl from Sanford once! Those Sanford girls are pretty trashy though!!

Anyway, I will look into a larger UV.

Mike

elephen · 02-20-2006, 02:10 PM

It is a small world... I sent you a PM.