Dugless/TimothyJ 250DD Build - Page 2

worm5406 · 04/15/2013, 11:17 PM

How did the rest of the room turn out?

TimothyJ · 07/25/2013, 11:20 PM

Well this past weekend my brother and I finally started the transition from the 300 gallon stock tank to two 40 gallon breeder tanks. One of the breeder tanks will be used exclusively as a frag tank lit by its own 250W MH (to be installed in the next few days). The second breeder houses the heaters, auto top off and will serve the normal sump functions. A couple photos I took tonight after we got it back up and running are below. Still a few small things to do (including some clean up).

The frag tank portion of the sump is officially up and running. We have started to move our frag "overflow" from the tank down to the frag tank to grow them out / sell. The bulb is one of the first we had for the tank and more "natural light" looking than the Radium's on the display. I go back and forth on whether to put a Radium over the frag area as well.

Newbie Aquarist · 07/26/2013, 07:19 AM

Nice idea and a great setup. I see progress is coming along.

Ldagger · 07/26/2013, 07:56 AM

Looking great. You did not mention a floor drain. You might want to consider putting a bulkhead overflow on that rubbermaid tub going to a drain. Also it looks like that tub is sitting directly on the concrete floor, this winter alot of heat will go out the bottom, maybe you could add a sheet of foam underneath. You could also consider making it to where your skimmer would over flow back into the tub if it overflowed. Also, 15 dollar flood alarm is money well spent.Just some thoughts on flooding. Something I don't like to think about, but I have ruined a couple of floors etc : )

TimothyJ · 07/26/2013, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ldagger

Looking great. You did not mention a floor drain. You might want to consider putting a bulkhead overflow on that rubbermaid tub going to a drain. Also it looks like that tub is sitting directly on the concrete floor, this winter alot of heat will go out the bottom, maybe you could add a sheet of foam underneath. You could also consider making it to where your skimmer would over flow back into the tub if it overflowed. Also, 15 dollar flood alarm is money well spent.Just some thoughts on flooding. Something I don't like to think about, but I have ruined a couple of floors etc : )

The large tub has been removed and two 40 breeders have replaced it. Ya, flooding is not fun at all!

Mark... · 07/26/2013, 04:43 PM

Very nice build...how did you like the Kessil A150W?

TimothyJ · 07/26/2013, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark...

Very nice build...how did you like the Kessil A150W?

I actually sold the Kessil a few months back. I liked the small footprint and powerful package, but didn't have a need for it anymore. I would be curious to see the new A350.

Newbie Aquarist · 07/27/2013, 08:35 AM

I think you mean the A360s.

TimothyJ · 07/27/2013, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Newbie Aquarist

I think you mean the A360s.

There is actually an A350, A350W, A360 and A360W. The 360's are dimmable and the W is wider spread. Either way, seeing the performance of either is intriguing.

Newbie Aquarist · 07/27/2013, 12:55 PM

True and the 360s can work with the Apex also.

Mark... · 07/27/2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TimothyJ

I actually sold the Kessil a few months back. I liked the small footprint and powerful package, but didn't have a need for it anymore. I would be curious to see the new A350.

Thanks for the reply...the Kessil is on my short list when I start my build.

TimothyJ · 07/27/2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Newbie Aquarist

True and the 360s can work with the Apex also.

A very interesting light line up to say the least.

04/15/2013, 11:17 PM	#26
worm5406 Not afriad to admit wrong Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: South of WashDC in Maryland Posts: 7,774	How did the rest of the room turn out? __________________ Stock:LPS/SPS\|1 hippo\|4 OC Clown\|4 Pepp shrimp\|2 Brittle Star\|3000+ Copepods\|10+ MiniBrittle\|8+ Bristle Worm\|2 Anemone\|100+ mini-feather\|4 boys 14,21,22,22 Current Tank Info: Tank:300g Mixed Reef 300+lb LR\|4" LS\|5x MP40W\|75g fuge\|5x RadionPRO\|RO DB250 skimmer\|Apex

07/25/2013, 11:20 PM	#27
TimothyJ Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 634	Well this past weekend my brother and I finally started the transition from the 300 gallon stock tank to two 40 gallon breeder tanks. One of the breeder tanks will be used exclusively as a frag tank lit by its own 250W MH (to be installed in the next few days). The second breeder houses the heaters, auto top off and will serve the normal sump functions. A couple photos I took tonight after we got it back up and running are below. Still a few small things to do (including some clean up). The frag tank portion of the sump is officially up and running. We have started to move our frag "overflow" from the tank down to the frag tank to grow them out / sell. The bulb is one of the first we had for the tank and more "natural light" looking than the Radium's on the display. I go back and forth on whether to put a Radium over the frag area as well. __________________ My Tank: Deep Blue 30 Gallon Frag Tank, 8 x 24 ATI Powermodule with two Reef Brite XHO LED Strips, Three MP10wes Pumps Brothers Tank: Marineland 250DD

07/26/2013, 04:43 PM	#31
Mark... Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 617	Very nice build...how did you like the Kessil A150W? __________________ The solution, to pollution, is dilution... Current Tank Info: 180

07/26/2013, 07:19 AM	#28
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	Nice idea and a great setup. I see progress is coming along.

07/26/2013, 07:56 AM	#29
Ldagger Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Blairsville, GA Posts: 98	Looking great. You did not mention a floor drain. You might want to consider putting a bulkhead overflow on that rubbermaid tub going to a drain. Also it looks like that tub is sitting directly on the concrete floor, this winter alot of heat will go out the bottom, maybe you could add a sheet of foam underneath. You could also consider making it to where your skimmer would over flow back into the tub if it overflowed. Also, 15 dollar flood alarm is money well spent.Just some thoughts on flooding. Something I don't like to think about, but I have ruined a couple of floors etc : )

07/27/2013, 08:35 AM	#33
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	I think you mean the A360s.

07/27/2013, 12:55 PM	#35
Newbie Aquarist Reefing is my middle name Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,796	True and the 360s can work with the Apex also.