starting the 125 gallon setup

albert_dao · #1 08-21-2006, 06:21 AM

You'll use less electricity and have the option of variable flow if you go with the powerhead-based methods (tunze streams, wavebox, eco vortec, etc) to push water.

niloc16 · #2 08-27-2006, 02:09 AM

so my tank should be done, cross my fingers, by next weekend. so i started to clean my skimmer today in vinegar solution. i also bought a 5 stage reactor from hidden reef. its awesome. i'll get some pics of it and post soon. i was amazed how quiet this skimmer is compared to my remora. the only noise is the water trickling off the standpipe and sponge. what i'm assuming the waterline will be higher in the sump and the water trickling should get quieter.

Tom R · #3 08-27-2006, 03:32 AM

This sounds like quite the project. I have an ASM G5 with 2 Sedra 9000 pumps. I found that the noise from the water falling from the return was quite loud. I followed the upgrade directions posted at www.ASMskimmer.com and completed the gate valve upgrade and it totally elliminated the noise. You will love your ASM, good luck.

Tom R

niloc16 · #4 08-27-2006, 04:06 AM

thanks tom. i'm so eager to get going on the tank. with this new reactor its a matter of what to put in all the chambers. i mean you add your calcium reactor media, phosphate media, still researching as to what to do with the rest. this reactor is insane. wait til i get some pictures, its awesome. it will do it all. my big concern with this tank is what safety nets i can use for my topoff system. i'm using a kent float valve in the sump to shut off the ro/di unit but i mean what if the valve sticks. any suggestions as to back systems i can employ to shut the water off?

Tom R · #5 08-27-2006, 03:40 PM

I have a fairly simple water top off system using Kent Float valves. I have been using it for almost 4 years now and i have (never say never) had a problem with it. You are more than welcome to come over with your camera and take a good look at how it works. If you are interested just PM me and we can set up a time.

Tom R

niloc16 · #6 08-27-2006, 07:20 PM

thanks for the offer tom. do you periodically clean it and if so how often?

Tom R · #7 08-27-2006, 10:07 PM

The fresh water tank seems to stay clean. The Salt water tank seems to get a build up of diatom on its side that I wipe clean about once every 3 months or so.

Tom R