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03/09/2019, 08:21 AM
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onetoo’s platinum waterbox 130.4
I started this build a couple weeks ago and am mid cycle at this point but I figured I’d at least begin my build thread here. I love and welcome suggestions and tips!
Equipment: Waterbox platinum 130.4 Waterbox sump 2x ectoech radion g4 pro 36” aquatic life t5 hybrid fixture (2x 39w blue+ 2x 39 Coral+) RedSea Reefer Skimmer 600 2x ecotech mp40wQD Ecotech vectra m1 return pump Tunze 3155 osimolator No doser yet debating on going to calc reactor Pre-delivery:    Delivery day!:   Stand setup:    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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03/09/2019, 08:22 AM
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Tank up/ final aquascaping:
       Current status: I am currently working on my control board and wire management. The paint is drying on it now and should be up and mounted this weekend! I also took my first stab at plumbing to convert the ato into a small Refugium. I was messy with the primer but everything is sealed and leak right!    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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03/09/2019, 08:48 AM
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Wow awesome job. I have a WB230 delivered mid November. I’m to the diatom and GHA stage...ugh.
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03/09/2019, 09:09 AM
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I’m using aquavitro seed to help cycle my tank and I have tons of gha all over my rocks already. Not looking forward to that maintenance when the cycle is done! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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03/10/2019, 10:28 AM
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It’s no fun but it is satisfying!! Haha
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04/29/2019, 08:30 AM
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Location: MN
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What is your initial impression of the hybrid light?
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04/29/2019, 11:08 AM
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What size black hose did you use to concert your return? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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04/29/2019, 11:10 AM
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I now wish I had gone with those. I like my radions but the look of yours is great and I’m questioning my own choice now. What’s your stocking plan? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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04/29/2019, 11:11 AM
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What is the hard plumbed part? Next to the return box?
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04/29/2019, 11:28 AM
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I plumbed in a line off my return to pump Water into my ATO section of the sump and convert it to a small Refugium. The soft hose that runs from my return to the tank came with the plumbing so I’m not sure the size I know it’s a euro standard Also I love the hybrid light! I used a par meter last weekend and I have a perfect spread for sps every single spot in the tank...I’m also pretty high off the water so I can lower it if they start demanding more than 350 par. |
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04/29/2019, 11:30 AM
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Stocking plan right now is still up in the air.... Currently I have the following: 2x maroon clown mated and paired from old tank Exquisite fairy wrasse from old tank Moyeri leopard wrasse Melanurus wrasse I know I’m going to add a tang or two just not sure which yet. And I’d like to get some schooling fish besides basic chromis. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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04/29/2019, 12:44 PM
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That’s Great. Yes my WaterBox 230 didn’t come with that hose and it had been a bear trying to find one to fit  . Can’t wat to see the tank growSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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