starting the 125 gallon setup

Tom R · #1 08-27-2006, 04:32 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 · #2 08-27-2006, 05:06 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 · #3 08-27-2006, 04:40 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 · #4 08-27-2006, 08:20 PM

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

Tom R · #5 08-27-2006, 11:07 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

niloc16 · #6 08-31-2006, 01:24 PM

well i have an update, i should change the title of my post because the tank that i was going to do is no longer, i upgraded to a 280 gallon tank 84"L 24"W 30"H. the boys had the 125 on the stand ready to plumb and it looked too small, i had already thought i would upgrade so i just decided to do it. i also got a larger sump 70 gal and i'll stick with a dart for my return, but upgraded to a barracuda for my closed loop. i'll be going with a different skimmer as well. traded in the ASM G4 and go with a euro reef skimmer possibly the RS250. i'll get some pics in the next couple days and post them.