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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Aug 7, 2015 23:19:11 GMT -5
The whole system will eventually be ecotech with the exception of the skimmer and heater. Until ecotech comes out with a cone or hybrid cone body skimmer with quiet drive controllable dc pump, I'll stick with reef octopus.
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Post by jasonandsarah on Aug 8, 2015 7:15:12 GMT -5
The whole system will eventually be ecotech with the exception of the skimmer and heater. Until ecotech comes out with a cone or hybrid cone body skimmer with quiet drive controllable dc pump, I'll stick with reef octopus. That's why I suggested the Nyos, distributed by Ecotech.  I just got 2 MP40'S in the mail yesterday so my systems getting close to all Ecotech. Not sure I'll get the Vectra though until I see it first hand. Looks a lot like all the other dc pumps imo. |
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Aug 9, 2015 21:39:26 GMT -5
I'm one light bracket and one electrical outlet away from setting this tank up. Can't wait.
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Aug 10, 2015 20:48:51 GMT -5
We have light!!!!!!! Picked up an ecotech xr30 radion light mounting kit for my setup today with more store credit. I'm pleased to see that one radion pro should have enou light spread. Attachments:
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Aug 10, 2015 21:38:24 GMT -5
Aside from it being species limited this is by far my favorite setup so far.
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Post by jasonandsarah on Aug 10, 2015 21:53:58 GMT -5
Tank looks great! I was gonna go smaller as well but the tank got sold before I could snatch it up. Is that chair there to stop the door from hitting your tank?
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Aug 10, 2015 22:47:17 GMT -5
Nope, I have a door stop for that. Chair was there to stand on while fitting the stand pipes to check for clearance around the RMS bracket.
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Aug 12, 2015 20:52:30 GMT -5
Little plumbing progress Attachments:
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Post by spotfin on Aug 13, 2015 5:55:48 GMT -5
Nice looking setup.
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Post by jasonandsarah on Aug 13, 2015 8:52:25 GMT -5
Slick looking plumbing! Love it
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Aug 14, 2015 12:45:00 GMT -5
We have water! Almost half full now. Attachments:
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Aug 14, 2015 13:51:34 GMT -5
Tank is filled and running finally. Fish are all in, got two of my three rocks put in, now I just need to add my sand and the rest of my corals and inverts. Clear water for now but getting ready for a tank full of reef soup once the sand goes in. Attachments:
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Aug 14, 2015 15:27:19 GMT -5
Yummy reef soup! First layer of sand is all it. Had to make a different intake fit for the skimmer pump because the correct piece was missing. Point is I made it work until my new parts arrive. Got a filter sock in the sump too to help clear up the water. Water change coming tonight as well. Attachments:
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Aug 14, 2015 22:26:21 GMT -5
So the things I don't like about this system as a kit are the main pump is pretty cheap and the skimmer could be easier to adjust. Other than that the system is almost dead silent and pretty sweet. The tank and stand are of superb quality which they should be for the price. Honestly I love the high gloss white stand. It's very sleek looking. I can't wait till it's all finished and I've got my aquascape all sorted out.
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Post by moulton712 on Aug 15, 2015 9:27:48 GMT -5
Pretty sweet!
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I just got 2 MP40'S in the mail yesterday so my systems getting close to all Ecotech. Not sure I'll get the Vectra though until I see it first hand. Looks a lot like all the other dc pumps imo.
