Thoughts or ideas on my 90g build

TheReefaholic · 10/24/2012, 08:51 PM

Alright as a couple of you know I'm setting My 90. I have a eshopps r-100 sump that holds +\- 20 gal. Got the plumbing put in driven by my Triton 5 return pump. It will be pushing approx 950 gph with 6' head hight and check valve taken into account. I'm planning on running bare bottom for atleast a year for easy maintance and to avoid build up in sand. This will allow me to visualize how much waste Also will have 2 aqueon 1250 wmakers(1 close to bottom maybe 6"-10" from bottom on back wall facing L to R. 1 on right wall facing R to L maybe 12-14" blowing back across the tank slightly upward.) to keep most particulates suspended. I have a CoralLife T1000 skimmer with mid grade pump pushing slightly less than 700gph. Pump in first compartment with filter sock, emptying into second compartment(also bare bottom no fuge. Maybe chunk of LR). planning on later plumbing my turbo twist 18w uv inline with skimmer. Light will be 6 bulb 48" T5 Tek suspended over glass top.(open to bulb selection and arrangement). Wondering if heater will be necessary? Another concern is what types of corals I would be better with. Would like a zoa or two but think flow may be an issue. Also this(I believe it's called "Berlin" method) is a low nutrient system. I like some corals that are high nutrient. Any way to sustain a slightly "mixed" reef with my setup? planning on contacting reef cleaners for CUC. any tweaks or suggested changes or input would be great. Thanks

mr.badams · 10/25/2012, 10:05 AM

Iv had zoas in a high flow area before and they did well there. Also the nutrient part could be taken care of by adding them, I really like the "fule" Im not sure who its made by off the top of my head. Then maybe u could do some target feeding as well... I like your setup ideas so far im excited to see it all come together. You should post pics.

TheReefaholic · 10/25/2012, 12:46 PM

Thanks B! I'm super excited!! I've thought a.b target feed and I'm not that familiar with all the various corals yet. I hope it comes together like I plan. Anything that I missed for initial setup?

TheReefaholic · 10/25/2012, 12:47 PM

Correction**** AquaMedic T1000 skimmer**** OOOOPS lol

Below Sea Level · 10/25/2012, 11:27 PM

Sounds like you have done a lot of research and that is the first key to success.
What mr.badams was referring to was the Seachem Fuel. I like, and use it as well. Since using that I have seen some real color bursts on my acans.
If you decide to try it I have noticed most people do half the dose as most of them were complaining of algae blooms when used as directed.

TheReefaholic · 10/27/2012, 11:06 AM

Thanks Dave. I think I went through 2 bottles of eye drops and a whole bottle of Advil the past month to month and a half from all the reading. My confidence level is pretty high. Pretty happy I didn't just dive in and hope for the best. I've got good quality equipment so failures as of now shouldn't be an issue. Gonna go buy the stuff for the wall sometime this weekend. Ive already waited this long, whats another week or two for it to look even better! I think I may need 2 more pieces of that Lace rock Dave. I looked at it more when I got home n it's some great stuff!!! When I get set up n get my first corals I'll check into or try that SeaChem Fuel. And I will be postin pics B! You know I gotta show it off HAHA!

10/24/2012, 08:51 PM	#1
TheReefaholic Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 102	Thoughts or ideas on my 90g build Alright as a couple of you know I'm setting My 90. I have a eshopps r-100 sump that holds +\- 20 gal. Got the plumbing put in driven by my Triton 5 return pump. It will be pushing approx 950 gph with 6' head hight and check valve taken into account. I'm planning on running bare bottom for atleast a year for easy maintance and to avoid build up in sand. This will allow me to visualize how much waste Also will have 2 aqueon 1250 wmakers(1 close to bottom maybe 6"-10" from bottom on back wall facing L to R. 1 on right wall facing R to L maybe 12-14" blowing back across the tank slightly upward.) to keep most particulates suspended. I have a CoralLife T1000 skimmer with mid grade pump pushing slightly less than 700gph. Pump in first compartment with filter sock, emptying into second compartment(also bare bottom no fuge. Maybe chunk of LR). planning on later plumbing my turbo twist 18w uv inline with skimmer. Light will be 6 bulb 48" T5 Tek suspended over glass top.(open to bulb selection and arrangement). Wondering if heater will be necessary? Another concern is what types of corals I would be better with. Would like a zoa or two but think flow may be an issue. Also this(I believe it's called "Berlin" method) is a low nutrient system. I like some corals that are high nutrient. Any way to sustain a slightly "mixed" reef with my setup? planning on contacting reef cleaners for CUC. any tweaks or suggested changes or input would be great. Thanks

10/25/2012, 11:27 PM	#5
Below Sea Level Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 349	Sounds like you have done a lot of research and that is the first key to success. What mr.badams was referring to was the Seachem Fuel. I like, and use it as well. Since using that I have seen some real color bursts on my acans. If you decide to try it I have noticed most people do half the dose as most of them were complaining of algae blooms when used as directed. __________________ Sent from my PC...what you think I can afford one of them fancy phones? pffft Current Tank Info: 5 gallon nano

10/25/2012, 10:05 AM	#2
mr.badams Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 345	Iv had zoas in a high flow area before and they did well there. Also the nutrient part could be taken care of by adding them, I really like the "fule" Im not sure who its made by off the top of my head. Then maybe u could do some target feeding as well... I like your setup ideas so far im excited to see it all come together. You should post pics.

10/25/2012, 12:46 PM	#3
TheReefaholic Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 102	Thanks B! I'm super excited!! I've thought a.b target feed and I'm not that familiar with all the various corals yet. I hope it comes together like I plan. Anything that I missed for initial setup?

10/25/2012, 12:47 PM	#4
TheReefaholic Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 102	Correction** AquaMedic T1000 skimmer** OOOOPS lol

10/27/2012, 11:06 AM	#6
TheReefaholic Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 102	Thanks Dave. I think I went through 2 bottles of eye drops and a whole bottle of Advil the past month to month and a half from all the reading. My confidence level is pretty high. Pretty happy I didn't just dive in and hope for the best. I've got good quality equipment so failures as of now shouldn't be an issue. Gonna go buy the stuff for the wall sometime this weekend. Ive already waited this long, whats another week or two for it to look even better! I think I may need 2 more pieces of that Lace rock Dave. I looked at it more when I got home n it's some great stuff!!! When I get set up n get my first corals I'll check into or try that SeaChem Fuel. And I will be postin pics B! You know I gotta show it off HAHA!