jolt Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 Thanks Juiceman - I think I am good on valves for now (I do need to grab that gate valve from Reburn eventually tho) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 Maybe this weekend when you come up to help you know who get his new tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 Made some progress on the return plumbing this weekend. So much more to do 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Wow...that's looking nice and clean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 Wow...that's looking nice and clean. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Looks great. Very clean. That an algae turf scrubber on top? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BobcatReefer Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 ^^^ That's the piece I'm really interested to see in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Looks great. Very clean. That an algae turf scrubber on top? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes, it is. It's a Turbo's Aquatics L2. Thought I'd give that a try instead of biopellets ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+olaggie01 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Looks great. Very clean. That an algae turf scrubber on top? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes, it is. It's a Turbo's Aquatics L2. Thought I'd give that a try instead of biopellets ... Very cool. I've been thinking about adding one as well. Let me know how it works out Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 Did a little more work yesterday ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 So, I've pretty much decided to run a CaRx on the frag tank. 67 gallons + sump is the volume. Space is somewhat limited in the cabinet. I'm a CaRx newb, so some questions for you experienced folks: 1) Do you think a 5lb bottle would last 6 months on an SPS heavy frag tank this size? 2) I like this GEO's small reactor, but it's set up for a regulator I am not familiar with: the carbon doser ... Anyone familiar with that regulator and have feedback positive/negative??? 3) Another unit that might fit my situation is this reef octopus. Anyone used this one or similar reef octopus? Feedback?? Reviews are sparse on (2) and (3) on google. (1) seems to get pretty good reviews, but I am unsure about a constantly cycling solenoid controlling the bubbles versus a needle valve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 So, I've pretty much decided to run a CaRx on the frag tank. 67 gallons + sump is the volume. Space is somewhat limited in the cabinet. I'm a CaRx newb, so some questions for you experienced folks: 1) Do you think a 5lb bottle would last 6 months on an SPS heavy frag tank this size? Yes, I like the idea of two 5lb bottles over one 10lb bottle. 2) I like this GEO's small reactor, but it's set up for a regulator I am not familiar with: the carbon doser ... Anyone familiar with that regulator and have feedback positive/negative??? Great set and forget regulator/solenoid. Super precise and stable. Only cons are audible digital clicking noise with each bubble release and its a single stage regulator. 3) Another unit that might fit my situation is this reef octopus. Anyone used this one or similar reef octopus? Feedback?? Never used it. May want to ask gig'em as he runs a Reef octopus CaRX, though a larger model. Reviews are sparse on (2) and (3) on google. (1) seems to get pretty good reviews, but I am unsure about a constantly cycling solenoid controlling the bubbles versus a needle valve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 6, 2016 Author Share Posted August 6, 2016 That was nerve wracking ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 What!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That looks like a new drill. Did you make a mini Viking funeral pyre and light the old one on fire and push it out into the middle of the pool. Or did the Smithsonian take it as a fine example as the very first battery operated drill ever produced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I'm running a Reef Octopus and it's been a great CaRX. High build quality, and easy access. I'm running the carbon doser as well and love it. Definitely worth the money. With respect to the 5lb bottle, if you can fit the 10, get it. I switched to a 20lb bottle and love it. The bigger bottles hold a higher pressure longer so it stay more consistent on the regulator. As the PSI starts falling when the bottle nears empty, you have to fudge around with the regulator pressure. Bigger is better. I have the 20 + 2x 5lbs. I may sell one of the 5's and keep the 2nd just to have a spare when filling the 20. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 What!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That looks like a new drill. Did you make a mini Viking funeral pyre and light the old one on fire and push it out into the middle of the pool. Or did the Smithsonian take it as a fine example as the very first battery operated drill ever produced. You're confused. That drill in the picture is at least a year old, and you just failed to notice it when you brought your cadillac cordless with all the bells and whistles drill over to my place. I actually had mine out and ready to go and you laughed at it cause it did not have a headlight and GPS laser guided positioning for the bit with computer controlled gyros to keep it steady. My other drill is 30 years old. They did not sell cordless at that time as far as I recall. I keep it because its awesome. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonjjessup Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 So, I've pretty much decided to run a CaRx on the frag tank. 67 gallons + sump is the volume. Space is somewhat limited in the cabinet. I'm a CaRx newb, so some questions for you experienced folks: 1) Do you think a 5lb bottle would last 6 months on an SPS heavy frag tank this size? 2) I like this GEO's small reactor, but it's set up for a regulator I am not familiar with: the carbon doser ... Anyone familiar with that regulator and have feedback positive/negative??? 3) Another unit that might fit my situation is this reef octopus. Anyone used this one or similar reef octopus? Feedback?? Reviews are sparse on (2) and (3) on google. (1) seems to get pretty good reviews, but I am unsure about a constantly cycling solenoid controlling the bubbles versus a needle valve I have the geo 6x18 and with the elos media it lasted about 4 months, I love the planted aquaria Carbon doser regulator that is worth every penny! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reburn Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 What!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That looks like a new drill. Did you make a mini Viking funeral pyre and light the old one on fire and push it out into the middle of the pool. Or did the Smithsonian take it as a fine example as the very first battery operated drill ever produced. You're confused. That drill in the picture is at least a year old, and you just failed to notice it when you brought your cadillac cordless with all the bells and whistles drill over to my place. I actually had mine out and ready to go and you laughed at it cause it did not have a headlight and GPS laser guided positioning for the bit with computer controlled gyros to keep it steady. My other drill is 30 years old. They did not sell cordless at that time as far as I recall. I keep it because its awesome. That is potentially true.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devildog1986 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 following your build. It looks nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 8, 2016 Author Share Posted August 8, 2016 following your build. It looks nice! Thanks! The frag tank build discussion is a smoke screen to hide the fact that I've been waiting over a year for my Reef Savvy 180 to be delivered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devildog1986 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 following your build. It looks nice! Thanks! The frag tank build discussion is a smoke screen to hide the fact that I've been waiting over a year for my Reef Savvy 180 to be delivered Man! Reef Savvy makes beautiful tanks. I like the dimensions of my 125. I just want it to be 24 inches wide instead of 18. You've been waiting over a year? That's crazy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolt Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 My weekly update. This build is going sooooo slow, but I try to make some progress every weekend. Pulled everything from the cabinet and put some pvc liner on the bottom, it was a good test to see if all the pvc unions would allow disassembly (and it worked!) Then put it all back together + got the cable trays and Apex installed and running ... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo662 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 wow...nice cabinet / sump setup! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan H Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Nice and clean! Love the little waterproof apex box. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SChrisEV Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Very nice and clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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