just got a new tank!

nanoreefsrcool · 11-05-2007, 03:49 PM

hi, i just bought a 90 gal oceanic tek tank with a 48 inch outer orbit light the one wih two hq and pcs and i have some questions? i can fit a 55 gallon under there should i make it sump with a refuguim ? also it has 4 holes in the over flow so i need to buy a 2 plumbing kits and what size return pump would u recomend ? also how are the koraila power heads ?

thanx
jjd

BigAl07 · 11-05-2007, 03:53 PM

Way to go! Congrats on what sounds like a SWEET set-up.

I would put the most sump/refuge you can easily fit without shooting yourself in the foot for room for OTHER equipment. It always takes about TWICE as much room as you "budget" so keep that in mind.

Awesome light fixture. I'm envious

I have a pair of koralia's on the way right now. I have heard some GREAT things about them.

Good luck and HAPPY REEFING!!

nanoreefsrcool · 11-05-2007, 03:55 PM

thanx so much please let me know how they are cuz they look really cool also im thinking of buying a asm g1 skimmer have u heard anything about those

thanx again

Witfull · 11-05-2007, 03:55 PM

a 90 and a 55 are both 48" so it prolly wont work. a 30g is 36"

nanoreefsrcool · 11-05-2007, 03:56 PM

theres two glass doors on the side that im taking off so the 55 slides in perfectly i already tried it to make sure it works.

framerguy · 11-05-2007, 04:01 PM

Look for about 20x turnover. Some people like more, some less. 1800gph would be okay, get a little bigger and throttle it down some if you need to. You can turn them down, but you can't turn 'em up.
Way to go on what sounds like a great tank setup.

nanoreefsrcool · 11-05-2007, 04:23 PM

wat brand should i look for ?

thanx

Nervoustime · 11-05-2007, 05:31 PM

Congratulations on your new tank. I also have a 90 gallon Oceanic Tech tank. I have the Coralife Aqualife Pro fixture (2x250 MH and 2x96 Actinics). This is a great tank, and I think that you will enjoy setting it up. I agree with Witfull. IMO, it is better to go with the 36" sump. You will need some space under the tank for other things. Curretnly, I have a 36" sump that has been working well for me. Just remember that if you remove the side glass, the noise level will pick up. Just something to keep in mind. As far as return pumps, Eheim is a very good brand.

nanoreefsrcool · 11-05-2007, 06:19 PM

o thnx did u make ur own sump ?

lcstorc · 11-05-2007, 07:14 PM

I too have a 90g Tech tank. I also love the ASM G series skimmers. I would go with a 1-x or a 2 though. I have a 1-x on mine but that is because I already had it. If I was going to buy new I would go for the G-2.

Nervoustime · 11-05-2007, 07:30 PM

I bought my sump. I have it where the water goes throught a fitler sock before filling the sump. Because of the various pumps and the MH lights, I had to buy a chiller for my tank. It was the best thing for my tank. I don't have to worry about the temperature any longer. Currently, I have two Rio 2500 returning the water back to the tank. Although they are not rated very highly, I have had no problems with them. In a few months, I will replace them with another brand. My skimmer is very similar to the ASM. ASM are excellent skimmers. I also have a Phosban Reactor and a UV in my sump area. That is why I suggested to leave some room in the cabinet. Just my opinion.

nanoreefsrcool · 11-05-2007, 08:49 PM

do u think that i should buy a acrylic sump or just make my own ?

if i should use a tank wat size than ?

thanx

Nervoustime · 11-05-2007, 09:10 PM

I am not very handy when it comes to building things. In my case, I purchased a 30" acrylic sump. You can go with a 36" sump, but you will not have much room for the wires and other things. In my case, all of my wires from the multiple pumps and UV are located inside the cabinet. You have to remember, that at minimum, you will have cords for multiple pumps and heaters. You get a cleaner look by hiding all of the wires. My chiller is located outside of the cabinet with my MH ballasts. If you remove the glass doors on the side, you might not be happy with the overall look of your tank. This is just my opinion, but it's something you should consider. Let me know if I can help you with any other questions.

nanoreefsrcool · 11-05-2007, 09:36 PM

im not that handy either, were do u sugest for buying the sump, and the 48 inch tank only stuck out 2 inches on each side so a 36 inch would be good right?

thanx

Nervoustime · 11-05-2007, 09:46 PM

I have always liked MarineDepot for online purchases. You might also want to send a private message to AQTCJAK. I am sure that he could locate a sump for you.

11-05-2007, 03:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
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BigAl07 Do I look as lost as I am Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 21,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: just got a new tank! Way to go! Congrats on what sounds like a SWEET set-up. I would put the most sump/refuge you can easily fit without shooting yourself in the foot for room for OTHER equipment. It always takes about TWICE as much room as you "budget" so keep that in mind. Awesome light fixture. I'm envious I have a pair of koralia's on the way right now. I have heard some GREAT things about them. Good luck and HAPPY REEFING!! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Live Rock Rubble will do the SAME thing as Bio-Balls and is NOT a suitable replacement for BIO-BALLS in a Reef System! It's ALL gotta go!!* Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...currentNO3-((%WC.01)currentNO3)=finalNO3 (thanks Luukosian) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Gone but not forgotten BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

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nanoreefsrcool Cabbage Leather Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 360 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: just got a new tank! thanx so much please let me know how they are cuz they look really cool also im thinking of buying a asm g1 skimmer have u heard anything about those thanx again

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11-05-2007, 05:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Nervoustime Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 668 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: just got a new tank! Congratulations on your new tank. I also have a 90 gallon Oceanic Tech tank. I have the Coralife Aqualife Pro fixture (2x250 MH and 2x96 Actinics). This is a great tank, and I think that you will enjoy setting it up. I agree with Witfull. IMO, it is better to go with the 36" sump. You will need some space under the tank for other things. Curretnly, I have a 36" sump that has been working well for me. Just remember that if you remove the side glass, the noise level will pick up. Just something to keep in mind. As far as return pumps, Eheim is a very good brand.

11-05-2007, 06:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
nanoreefsrcool Cabbage Leather Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 360 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: just got a new tank! o thnx did u make ur own sump ?

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: just got a new tank! I too have a 90g Tech tank. I also love the ASM G series skimmers. I would go with a 1-x or a 2 though. I have a 1-x on mine but that is because I already had it. If I was going to buy new I would go for the G-2. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

11-05-2007, 07:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
Nervoustime Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 668 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: just got a new tank! I bought my sump. I have it where the water goes throught a fitler sock before filling the sump. Because of the various pumps and the MH lights, I had to buy a chiller for my tank. It was the best thing for my tank. I don't have to worry about the temperature any longer. Currently, I have two Rio 2500 returning the water back to the tank. Although they are not rated very highly, I have had no problems with them. In a few months, I will replace them with another brand. My skimmer is very similar to the ASM. ASM are excellent skimmers. I also have a Phosban Reactor and a UV in my sump area. That is why I suggested to leave some room in the cabinet. Just my opinion.

11-05-2007, 08:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
nanoreefsrcool Cabbage Leather Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 360 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: just got a new tank! do u think that i should buy a acrylic sump or just make my own ? if i should use a tank wat size than ? thanx

11-05-2007, 09:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
Nervoustime Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 668 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: just got a new tank! I am not very handy when it comes to building things. In my case, I purchased a 30" acrylic sump. You can go with a 36" sump, but you will not have much room for the wires and other things. In my case, all of my wires from the multiple pumps and UV are located inside the cabinet. You have to remember, that at minimum, you will have cords for multiple pumps and heaters. You get a cleaner look by hiding all of the wires. My chiller is located outside of the cabinet with my MH ballasts. If you remove the glass doors on the side, you might not be happy with the overall look of your tank. This is just my opinion, but it's something you should consider. Let me know if I can help you with any other questions.

11-05-2007, 09:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
nanoreefsrcool Cabbage Leather Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 360 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: just got a new tank! im not that handy either, were do u sugest for buying the sump, and the 48 inch tank only stuck out 2 inches on each side so a 36 inch would be good right? thanx

11-05-2007, 09:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
Nervoustime Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 668 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: just got a new tank! I have always liked MarineDepot for online purchases. You might also want to send a private message to AQTCJAK. I am sure that he could locate a sump for you.

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