new in wall build! - Page 2

Ratkiller · 10/25/2010, 02:14 PM

Just my opinion, but I would not run the chiller straight to the display. The colder water could shock any coral that's in it's path. Better to run it from the skimmer side of the sump to the rerun pump area.

Good decision on the OM by the way. The best piece of equipment I have ever bought. What are your plans for the closed loop?

NP_Reef · 10/25/2010, 03:11 PM

ya i changed that a little, the chiller isn't going straight to the display in my current plans.

the closed loop is going to be over the top of the tank and i'm not sure where i'm going to position the outlets just yet, i'm thinking one on each corner but if you have any suggestions, please send them my way.

NP_Reef · 10/28/2010, 05:21 PM

electrical is done.
plumbing is 99% done just have to make a few changes then glue everything together.
sump baffles are in (yes i know the silicone job is horrible

)

cilyjr · 10/28/2010, 08:49 PM

sorry i have been away. is the crawl space just into the sump or the entire fishroom/closet?

NP_Reef · 10/28/2010, 10:07 PM

its all connected. the sump is under the tank, the crawl space where im putting the dart, om 4 chiller and reactors is to the right of the tank in the pictures and the closet runs along the wall to the right of the tank

NP_Reef · 11/02/2010, 09:14 PM

the tank is full or RO/DI water and the closed loop is plumbed.
finishing up a few odds and ins then i need to figure out how to use the apex and ill be ready to add some salt

one question do you guys think the 1262 will be a big enough return pump or should i upgrade it. (outlet into tank will be about 6ft higher then the pump)

thanks again.

ReeferChris · 11/02/2010, 09:52 PM

Looking good. I'm also still finishing up with my in-wall, been at it for a few months now. As for the question on the 1262 as the return pumps remember that slower flow through the sump is better (less micro bubbles making there way back to the display).

IMO you already have the 1262 so go ahead and try it out. If you see that the 6 ft of head pressure is to much for the pump you can always upgrade. I temporarily used a 1262 when i first set up my aquarium and it sits about a good 6.5 maybe 7 (never really measured it) and had no issues.

Looking great and keep it up.

-Chris

aleonn · 11/02/2010, 11:57 PM

It's looking great! Look forward to more pix

NP_Reef · 11/07/2010, 04:10 PM

is there a how to anywhere for setting up a skimmer? i cant find a manual for the euroreef anywhere.

thanks

NP_Reef · 11/11/2010, 10:06 PM

broke the volute to my dart so im waiting on parts to fix it....but.....tank has slat water in it, a few more odds and ins to button up then i can start the cycle.

NP_Reef · 11/13/2010, 02:52 PM

tossed some live rock and a few pieces of shrimp in to start the cycle.

how long does it usually take to see any ammonia?

cilyjr · 11/13/2010, 04:47 PM

depends on the die off on the rock. if there is alot you will see it real fast

NP_Reef · 11/13/2010, 05:21 PM

started programing the apex today

hows this look so far for basic programing?

refuglight - (3-1)
Fallback OFF
Set OFF
If Time 24:00 to 08:00 Then ON
If Temp > 82.0 Then OFF
Min Time 030:00 Then OFF

heater -(3-2)
Fallback OFF
If Temp < 77.0 Then ON
If Temp > 78.0 Then OFF

heater2 - (3-3)
Fallback OFF
If Temp < 77.0 Then ON
If Temp > 78.0 Then OFF

chiller - (3-4)
Fallback OFF
If Temp > 82.0 Then ON
If Temp < 81.0 Then OFF

just wanting to make sure ive got this right before i move on to more advanced programing.

thanks.

10/25/2010, 02:14 PM	#26
Ratkiller Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 379	Just my opinion, but I would not run the chiller straight to the display. The colder water could shock any coral that's in it's path. Better to run it from the skimmer side of the sump to the rerun pump area. Good decision on the OM by the way. The best piece of equipment I have ever bought. What are your plans for the closed loop? __________________ Have you ever dreamed you were swimming in your tank? Current Tank Info: 120g glass, euro braced, half-in-wall, w/ 30g H sump & 20g L refugium

10/28/2010, 08:49 PM	#29
cilyjr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,683	sorry i have been away. is the crawl space just into the sump or the entire fishroom/closet? __________________ Cls Current Tank Info: 180 inwall, 75 sump, 20lfrag, 3x lumen max elite w/250w radium 20k, recirc modded asm g-3, aqua controller apex,2x rw-20, 350lbs LR

11/13/2010, 04:47 PM	#37
cilyjr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,683	depends on the die off on the rock. if there is alot you will see it real fast __________________ Cls Current Tank Info: 180 inwall, 75 sump, 20lfrag, 3x lumen max elite w/250w radium 20k, recirc modded asm g-3, aqua controller apex,2x rw-20, 350lbs LR

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10/25/2010, 03:11 PM	#27
NP_Reef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: california Posts: 141	ya i changed that a little, the chiller isn't going straight to the display in my current plans. the closed loop is going to be over the top of the tank and i'm not sure where i'm going to position the outlets just yet, i'm thinking one on each corner but if you have any suggestions, please send them my way.

10/28/2010, 05:21 PM	#28
NP_Reef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: california Posts: 141	electrical is done. plumbing is 99% done just have to make a few changes then glue everything together. sump baffles are in (yes i know the silicone job is horrible )

10/28/2010, 10:07 PM	#30
NP_Reef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: california Posts: 141	its all connected. the sump is under the tank, the crawl space where im putting the dart, om 4 chiller and reactors is to the right of the tank in the pictures and the closet runs along the wall to the right of the tank

11/02/2010, 09:14 PM	#31
NP_Reef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: california Posts: 141	the tank is full or RO/DI water and the closed loop is plumbed. finishing up a few odds and ins then i need to figure out how to use the apex and ill be ready to add some salt one question do you guys think the 1262 will be a big enough return pump or should i upgrade it. (outlet into tank will be about 6ft higher then the pump) thanks again.

11/02/2010, 09:52 PM	#32
ReeferChris Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 184	Looking good. I'm also still finishing up with my in-wall, been at it for a few months now. As for the question on the 1262 as the return pumps remember that slower flow through the sump is better (less micro bubbles making there way back to the display). IMO you already have the 1262 so go ahead and try it out. If you see that the 6 ft of head pressure is to much for the pump you can always upgrade. I temporarily used a 1262 when i first set up my aquarium and it sits about a good 6.5 maybe 7 (never really measured it) and had no issues. Looking great and keep it up. -Chris

11/02/2010, 11:57 PM	#33
aleonn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4,041	It's looking great! Look forward to more pix

11/07/2010, 04:10 PM	#34
NP_Reef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: california Posts: 141	is there a how to anywhere for setting up a skimmer? i cant find a manual for the euroreef anywhere. thanks

11/11/2010, 10:06 PM	#35
NP_Reef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: california Posts: 141	broke the volute to my dart so im waiting on parts to fix it....but.....tank has slat water in it, a few more odds and ins to button up then i can start the cycle.

11/13/2010, 02:52 PM	#36
NP_Reef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: california Posts: 141	tossed some live rock and a few pieces of shrimp in to start the cycle. how long does it usually take to see any ammonia?

11/13/2010, 05:21 PM	#38
NP_Reef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: california Posts: 141	started programing the apex today hows this look so far for basic programing? refuglight - (3-1) Fallback OFF Set OFF If Time 24:00 to 08:00 Then ON If Temp > 82.0 Then OFF Min Time 030:00 Then OFF heater -(3-2) Fallback OFF If Temp < 77.0 Then ON If Temp > 78.0 Then OFF heater2 - (3-3) Fallback OFF If Temp < 77.0 Then ON If Temp > 78.0 Then OFF chiller - (3-4) Fallback OFF If Temp > 82.0 Then ON If Temp < 81.0 Then OFF just wanting to make sure ive got this right before i move on to more advanced programing. thanks.