Reef Savvy Build

jnjsad · 01/01/2012, 10:16 AM

This is my first saltwater tank. I will try to keep this updated with pictures and comments.

Stats:
Tank dimension = 36x24x16 ~ 60 gallons ~ Reef Savvy Rimless
Sump - Trigger System Ruby 30 gal
Top Off - Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155
Skimmer - Avast Marine CS-1
Skimmer assesories - Avast Marine Swabbie and Davie Jones Skimmate Locker
Lighting - Apollo Reef LED Solar Blast Dimable
Stand - custom built
Flow- MP10W ES (may add another MP10Wes or change out to MP40)
Return Pump - Eheim 1260
Controller - Apex Lite

Side comment: Two vendors in particular that I worked with over the Thanksgiving Day specials were Avast Marine and Apollo. Both were excellent to work with. Answered many questions of mine very quickly and were very accommodating. Two thumbs up. Had an issue with an item (will discuss later) with TB Aquatics - they too took good care of me right away.

jnjsad · 01/01/2012, 10:29 AM

Here are the Apollo Solarbalst LEDs. These require a controller to operate. I hope to have the plumbing on the tank done next week and then will work on setting up the Apex.

austin93 · 01/01/2012, 10:42 AM

Do you have the extra neptune lighting controller? The apex lite will not control this to my knowledge. It must have a 1-10v output such as the apex has. I'm sure you have thought of this, just pointing it out.

jnjsad · 01/01/2012, 11:13 AM

Yes, thanks austin - I did get the VDM module for the Apex. In hindsight, I should have just gotten the full Apex version. At the time I bought the Lite, I was planning on ATI T-5 lighting.

meshwheel · 01/01/2012, 11:52 AM

Looking great so far! I will be watching and commenting! I too am getting ready to start a 65 gallon set up! I am interested to see how the lights are!

meshwheel · 01/01/2012, 11:53 AM

my dimensions are 36x18x24!

Mj75 · 01/01/2012, 12:44 PM

Was the stand made by reefsavvy?

jnjsad · 01/01/2012, 01:22 PM

The stand was built by my brother and I.

jam05pr · 01/01/2012, 05:32 PM

How thick is that glass? I too have a reef savvy tank, 36x18x16 with 1/2" thick glass and was unable to go with an mp10 due to glass thickness.

mordibv · 01/01/2012, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jam05pr

How thick is that glass? I too have a reef savvy tank, 36x18x16 with 1/2" thick glass and was unable to go with an mp10 due to glass thickness.

Odd I have seen a post of someone using 2 mp 10's on 1/2 inch glass . They stated it worked fine if the spacer was not used . I don't remember a spacer on an mp 10 I had in the past . Just a thought . ..

jnjsad · 01/01/2012, 07:04 PM

Glass is 1/2" thick. You can use mp10's on 1/2" thick glass, you just have to be careful. It's rated for 3/8" max, but it will hold on 1/2" - just make sure you use the clips to hold the power cord in case it gets bumped so it doesn't hit the ground.

jam05pr · 01/01/2012, 07:06 PM

Some have claimed it has worked and others say no. I didn't want to spend the money on something that might not work.

jam05pr · 01/01/2012, 07:18 PM

I have no doubt that it will hold when off but wait till you ramp it up to get enough flow. That is when you might see the issues

MX175 · 06/28/2012, 10:18 PM

How did your Reef Savvy turn out? Any updated pics?

Thanks!

01/01/2012, 10:16 AM	#1
jnjsad Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 45	Reef Savvy Build This is my first saltwater tank. I will try to keep this updated with pictures and comments. Stats: Tank dimension = 36x24x16 ~ 60 gallons ~ Reef Savvy Rimless Sump - Trigger System Ruby 30 gal Top Off - Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155 Skimmer - Avast Marine CS-1 Skimmer assesories - Avast Marine Swabbie and Davie Jones Skimmate Locker Lighting - Apollo Reef LED Solar Blast Dimable Stand - custom built Flow- MP10W ES (may add another MP10Wes or change out to MP40) Return Pump - Eheim 1260 Controller - Apex Lite Side comment: Two vendors in particular that I worked with over the Thanksgiving Day specials were Avast Marine and Apollo. Both were excellent to work with. Answered many questions of mine very quickly and were very accommodating. Two thumbs up. Had an issue with an item (will discuss later) with TB Aquatics - they too took good care of me right away. Last edited by jnjsad; 01/01/2012 at 10:30 AM.

01/01/2012, 10:42 AM	#3
austin93 Don't Panic! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Trenton, MO Posts: 757	Do you have the extra neptune lighting controller? The apex lite will not control this to my knowledge. It must have a 1-10v output such as the apex has. I'm sure you have thought of this, just pointing it out. __________________ DON'T PANIC! Current Tank Info: 30 Rimless

01/01/2012, 11:53 AM	#6
meshwheel Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,430	my dimensions are 36x18x24! Last edited by meshwheel; 01/01/2012 at 11:54 AM. Reason: wrong numbers!

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01/01/2012, 10:29 AM	#2
jnjsad Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 45	Here are the Apollo Solarbalst LEDs. These require a controller to operate. I hope to have the plumbing on the tank done next week and then will work on setting up the Apex.

01/01/2012, 11:13 AM	#4
jnjsad Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 45	Yes, thanks austin - I did get the VDM module for the Apex. In hindsight, I should have just gotten the full Apex version. At the time I bought the Lite, I was planning on ATI T-5 lighting.

01/01/2012, 11:52 AM	#5
meshwheel Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,430	Looking great so far! I will be watching and commenting! I too am getting ready to start a 65 gallon set up! I am interested to see how the lights are!

01/01/2012, 12:44 PM	#7
Mj75 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 75	Was the stand made by reefsavvy?

01/01/2012, 01:22 PM	#8
jnjsad Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 45	The stand was built by my brother and I.

01/01/2012, 05:32 PM	#9
jam05pr Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 103	How thick is that glass? I too have a reef savvy tank, 36x18x16 with 1/2" thick glass and was unable to go with an mp10 due to glass thickness.

01/01/2012, 07:04 PM	#11
jnjsad Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 45	Glass is 1/2" thick. You can use mp10's on 1/2" thick glass, you just have to be careful. It's rated for 3/8" max, but it will hold on 1/2" - just make sure you use the clips to hold the power cord in case it gets bumped so it doesn't hit the ground.

01/01/2012, 07:06 PM	#12
jam05pr Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 103	Some have claimed it has worked and others say no. I didn't want to spend the money on something that might not work.

01/01/2012, 07:18 PM	#13
jam05pr Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 103	I have no doubt that it will hold when off but wait till you ramp it up to get enough flow. That is when you might see the issues

06/28/2012, 10:18 PM	#14
MX175 Moved On Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Carrollwood Tampa Posts: 177	How did your Reef Savvy turn out? Any updated pics? Thanks!