New reef in the works, 225g

WWWD · #1 10-24-2006, 05:54 PM

How are you going to the get a skimmer and plumbing into the sump with a shelf right over the top? I would be worried about rotting the wood of the shelf it being so close to the top of your sump.

Farrmanchu · #2 10-24-2006, 06:30 PM

Ha ha, Skimmer. Dave has it covered, can't wait to see it!

Dave C · #3 10-24-2006, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by WWWD

How are you going to the get a skimmer and plumbing into the sump with a shelf right over the top? I would be worried about rotting the wood of the shelf it being so close to the top of your sump.

All of the equipment will be on the right side of the stand, next to the sump. Check the first page of this thread, there's a drawing of how I hope it will fit. Should be fine.

The wood is treated and should withstand rotting. But if it doesn't I can remove it and replace it. It would be a bit of a pain but I'd only have to remove the electrical boxes for a minute or two, slide out the shelf & replace it. I could always put in a 1/2" piece of acrylic if it's an issue.

Ruth · #4 10-24-2006, 08:29 PM

Are you still going with the Deltec skimmer? I see that you referred above to looking at Bubble King skimmers so just curious if you have changed your mind. I know that Aquarium Obsessed is no longer a dealer for BK skimmers and as that is where you said most of your equipment is coming from am assuming that you are sticking with the Deltec - I am interested to see your review of it once it is all set up.

Dave C · #5 10-24-2006, 09:48 PM

Yeah, I'm getting the Deltec AP851. I only referred to the BK as something to upgrade to in the future. But I was being facetious. I think I'll be satisfied with the Deltec. I'll let you know how it works out.

Dave C · #6 10-25-2006, 04:57 PM

The UV is here. It's a 114w Aqua unit with wipers. It will mount under the shelf on my stand, above the sump. I will run a Mag 5 through the UV and then to the ozone, through the carbon filter and back to the sump.

According to my calculations a flow rate of 250gph will turnover 99.99% of the 325g that are in this system every 12 hours. I'm running a Mag 5 through a Rainbow Lifegard UV sterilizer on my smaller tank and the back pressure from the unit drops the flow from the pump to 250gph so this should work perfectly for both the UV and the ozone.

Dave C · #7 10-25-2006, 07:40 PM

I got the calcium reactor today. For some reason they shipped the PF601S instead of the PF600. That's no problem, so long as it fits under the stand. I assume it will but I won't know until I get the skimmer & kalk mixer. I might have to relocate the CO2 tank, but I was thinking of doing that anyways. This sure is a nice unit, looks very well built.

andestang · #8 10-25-2006, 07:57 PM

Wow, like the progress and equiptment so far ! Where did you get the the DJ center & Aquatronica powerbars. Was thinking of doing something like that.

Dave C · #9 10-25-2006, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by andestang

Wow, like the progress and equiptment so far ! Where did you get the the DJ center & Aquatronica powerbars. Was thinking of doing something like that.

The Aquatronica gear came from Aquarium Obsessed. The DJ center was purchased at ebay but you can buy it direct from the vendor at MacMillan Group. It was $49 Cdn plus shipping. Both are Canadian companies.

Jaws · #10 10-25-2006, 08:02 PM

What is the price tag on that UV if you don't mind me asking Dave?