Help with new 190 gal build

[SoloSK71]

Originally Posted by coralor

but what I'd like to eliminate is the introduction of the electrical currents inside the DT if possible.

In over 25 years of aquarium keeping I have had this happen exactly once and it was from a frayed wire on a used piece of equipment that I had not checked first. YMMV but this is not a major risk, and using GFCI circuits, drip loops and avoiding the cable monster should be all the electrical risk mitigation you need.

Originally Posted by coralor

My concern is also having enough flow for the SPS as they are the corals I will have the most of. (Currently the same
Suggestions?

Do you ever plan to control your pumps/skimmer/total system? If so, then start with the purchasing that equipment, as trading up with cost from 2 to 3 times in the end. Having said that, I agree that the eheim 1292 is the best base choice. Not the most silent, but reliable and does not have the close tolerances some of the newer, higher performance (more expensive) ones do. Another good choice in the same cost range Sicce Syncra Silent 5, or stepping up to controllable pumps in the same cost range in Canada, a Reef Octopus VarioS-6 or Waveline DC6000

Originally Posted by coralor

I wasn't planning on using an air stone but should I?

A powerhead with a foam intake guard will do a lot better at oxygenation (flow) than any air pump and stone.

Charles

[mseepman]

I have a peninsula tank a little larger than yours...most of the details on my build on are my thread here...feel free to ask any questions.

[coralor]

Thank you, Charles. I guess if I keep the heater around 79 deg and a powerhead in the tupperware the critters should all be ok for the day? I definitely would like to get set up for automatic controllers, but unfortunately had already ordered the Fluval SP4 before reading the posts.
I have a lot more studying to do to learn about the APEX system and whatever others are currently out there but I figure for now if I have the ATI it should come with a controller, and I already have 2 controllers for the Kessils...Honestly not sure really where to start with the whole "control" idea, but if you could point me in the right direction, I can start researching more...
Lor

[coralor]

And Mark, WOW!! I just read thru your tank build and it was VERY helpful! (And gorgeous) Thank you so much for sharing!!
I do have a few questions:
I noticed you had your returns come up and over the overflow but I was planning on having the overflow as a coast to coast and the returns situated on the outside edges. And a Maxspect Gyre maybe 280 on the inside.
I was hoping that would be enough total flow for the whole tank?
And concerning your SPS loss, did you ever figure it out? I had a similar issue that was due primarily to low Alk and now things are much better.

[coralor]

Well it turns out I'm not getting the Fluval SP4 after all.
The purchase didn't go thru. Maybe that's more than a coincidence, lol)
Anyhow, back searching for a controllable pump now. In particular the Reef octopus vario 6, but not 100% yet. None available I could find currently...
I do like the idea of controllable, yet quiet. Thx for the tips😊

[coralor]

Would a Waveline DC 6000 be large enough, though? I was thinking the 10000 model.