my large upgrade 215g

twoclowns · 04-25-2007, 11:09 PM

I am upgrading from 125 with 30t refugium to a 215g reef ready with dual overflows, with a 125g sump/frag/refugium.
New equipment that I am considering

pan world px100 return pump about 750gph back to the main tank

1 ecotech vortech pump for the main tank

3 hydor koralia 4 pumps one for the main 2 for the frag section

hamilton dual 250w 14k metal halides main tank with two 6ft strght actinics
sump with use current dual 175w halides 14k, and 6ft 50/50

going to trade frag corals or old 125 tk and stand to pet store for 150#slive rock

one manybe two bags of carbsea small size agaragate

maybe a tunze 6000 with controller not sure yet

Any suggestions would be much appreciated

boozeman · 04-26-2007, 04:02 AM

sounds good...if you are going sps then go for the bigger pumps

blue_eyes53813 · 04-26-2007, 09:10 AM

I bet the tank will be cool.. Cant waite to see pictures.

twoclowns · 04-26-2007, 01:14 PM

It will have some sps, but they will be on one side were the vortech pumps to, pretty much and the brains, montipora, other hard corals will be on the other side with less current and my squamosa clam in the middle and hopefully room for a second one. maybe a maxima and crecea too.

Also, do you guys think the return to the sump is enough, not sure what the overflow capacity is for dual overflows for a 215 reef ready. almost 4 cycles per hour.

twoclowns · 05-05-2007, 09:17 PM

well I broke down and got 2 ecotech vortechs paid ($605 shipped) they will go into the 215g and 2 hydor koralia 4 pumps for the frag section of the tank, got everything except the 215g, stand. need to build the top and pipe. Its going to be so much fun. The 125g stand is built and stained, the tank has been baffled so the first 26inches will be a refugium and the rest frag grow out. waiting for my marine depot (pan world and hydor pumps) and saltycritter (halide lighting) orders to come in.

Yet stressful because some how I got montipora eating nudibranches in my frag (30t) and 125g display, had to remove as much as I could and freshwater dip then into a seperate nano tank to hopefully recover, the rest in my man tank are a total loss, the stuff i couldn't save ( only have so much in the nano) got yanked and junked into a freshwater bath to die, lost about $800-1000 worth of montipora that could have been sold to local stores. Guess I won't be able to have montipora in that system for atleast 7 months.

lcstorc · 05-06-2007, 12:47 PM

Oh no! How awful. Sorry to hear about your losses.

boozeman · 05-07-2007, 11:14 AM

rebekwl · 05-07-2007, 11:34 AM

Aw that stinks! Good luck with your upgrade!!

twoclowns · 05-17-2008, 03:01 PM

And finally the tank and stand is suppose to be in this week only a year+ in the waiting. I will take pictures of the switch over process and the new layout. Should be a lot of fun.

tbittner · 05-17-2008, 09:50 PM

Man, that sucks! Sorry to hear about your monti!!!

Where did you find TWO Vortechs for $605??? That's a killer deal!

JoJo · 05-17-2008, 09:58 PM

that sucks, sorry to hear that

twoclowns · 05-17-2008, 09:58 PM

a guy on ebay last year

vdituri · 05-18-2008, 01:44 AM

Sounds like the makings of an awesome tank.
I'm drooling.

twoclowns · 06-12-2008, 01:07 AM

I finally got my 215 and its set up, I have many pictures to post of the actual process of switching over but here are a few of the semi finished process. It only took about 16 months to get it.

Having problems posting pictures or link them maybe I am tired going to bed and will try to work on it tomorrow.

Picasa Web Albums - Michael - New 215g

Picasa Web Albums - Michael - New 215g

Picasa Web Albums - Michael - New 215g

twoclowns · 06-12-2008, 09:44 AM

I fixed the links but I am having problems with shrinking file size, the pictures at 200K look grainy? Help please? you can flip through all the pics on the folder too.

04-25-2007, 11:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
twoclowns Fire Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester and Barrington, NH Posts: 67 View Gallery Karma Komment	my large upgrade 215g I am upgrading from 125 with 30t refugium to a 215g reef ready with dual overflows, with a 125g sump/frag/refugium. New equipment that I am considering pan world px100 return pump about 750gph back to the main tank 1 ecotech vortech pump for the main tank 3 hydor koralia 4 pumps one for the main 2 for the frag section hamilton dual 250w 14k metal halides main tank with two 6ft strght actinics sump with use current dual 175w halides 14k, and 6ft 50/50 going to trade frag corals or old 125 tk and stand to pet store for 150#slive rock one manybe two bags of carbsea small size agaragate maybe a tunze 6000 with controller not sure yet Any suggestions would be much appreciated __________________ New member of the 200+ club, have upgraded from 125 with 30 refugium, to a 215 reef with 125 sump/frag/refugium and 30 tall refugium. 370g system. And a separate 125g zebra moray tank

04-26-2007, 04:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: my large upgrade 215g sounds good...if you are going sps then go for the bigger pumps __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

04-26-2007, 09:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,877 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: my large upgrade 215g I bet the tank will be cool.. Cant waite to see pictures. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

04-26-2007, 01:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
twoclowns Fire Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester and Barrington, NH Posts: 67 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: my large upgrade 215g It will have some sps, but they will be on one side were the vortech pumps to, pretty much and the brains, montipora, other hard corals will be on the other side with less current and my squamosa clam in the middle and hopefully room for a second one. maybe a maxima and crecea too. Also, do you guys think the return to the sump is enough, not sure what the overflow capacity is for dual overflows for a 215 reef ready. almost 4 cycles per hour. __________________ New member of the 200+ club, have upgraded from 125 with 30 refugium, to a 215 reef with 125 sump/frag/refugium and 30 tall refugium. 370g system. And a separate 125g zebra moray tank

05-05-2007, 09:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
twoclowns Fire Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester and Barrington, NH Posts: 67 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: my large upgrade 215g well I broke down and got 2 ecotech vortechs paid ($605 shipped) they will go into the 215g and 2 hydor koralia 4 pumps for the frag section of the tank, got everything except the 215g, stand. need to build the top and pipe. Its going to be so much fun. The 125g stand is built and stained, the tank has been baffled so the first 26inches will be a refugium and the rest frag grow out. waiting for my marine depot (pan world and hydor pumps) and saltycritter (halide lighting) orders to come in. Yet stressful because some how I got montipora eating nudibranches in my frag (30t) and 125g display, had to remove as much as I could and freshwater dip then into a seperate nano tank to hopefully recover, the rest in my man tank are a total loss, the stuff i couldn't save ( only have so much in the nano) got yanked and junked into a freshwater bath to die, lost about $800-1000 worth of montipora that could have been sold to local stores. Guess I won't be able to have montipora in that system for atleast 7 months. __________________ New member of the 200+ club, have upgraded from 125 with 30 refugium, to a 215 reef with 125 sump/frag/refugium and 30 tall refugium. 370g system. And a separate 125g zebra moray tank Last edited by twoclowns : 05-06-2007 at 02:55 PM.

05-06-2007, 12:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,778 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: my large upgrade 215g Oh no! How awful. Sorry to hear about your losses. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

05-07-2007, 11:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: my large upgrade 215g __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

05-07-2007, 11:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
rebekwl Achilles Tang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 846 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: my large upgrade 215g Aw that stinks! Good luck with your upgrade!! __________________ Rebekah Member of: Snails Are Stupid Society 90 Gallon Display w/ 2-3" LS & 100-120 lbs. LR. 20 Gal sump w/fuge that has 4" sand, LR and rubble, and Chaeto. CUC - Lots of assorted snails, 3 conchs, Serpent Starfish, Hermit Crabs, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Sand Sifting Starfish (I think that's it). Fish - Bi-Color Blenny, Orange Spotted Prawn Goby, Scooter Blenny, Clarkii Clownfish, Yellow Watchman Goby, Fiji Devil Damsel, Tomini Tang, Sailfin Tang, Lawnmower Blenny, and Pink Skunk Clown. Corals/inverts - Pink Branching Hammer Coral, Green Branching Hammer Coral, Torch Coral, Frogspawn, Bubble Coral, Neon Green Fungia, Green Star Polyps, Cup Mushroom, Green Candy Cane, Kenya Tree, Pom Pom Xenia, Toadstool Leather, Finger Leather, Devil's Hand Leather, LOTS of shrooms (red, green, blue), Orange Sponge, Green Monti Plate, Brown Gorgonian, Blundell Buttons, Flower Pot, Zoanthids, Palys, Green BTA

05-17-2008, 03:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
twoclowns Fire Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester and Barrington, NH Posts: 67 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: my large upgrade 215g And finally the tank and stand is suppose to be in this week only a year+ in the waiting. I will take pictures of the switch over process and the new layout. Should be a lot of fun. __________________ New member of the 200+ club, have upgraded from 125 with 30 refugium, to a 215 reef with 125 sump/frag/refugium and 30 tall refugium. 370g system. And a separate 125g zebra moray tank

05-17-2008, 09:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: my large upgrade 215g Man, that sucks! Sorry to hear about your monti!!! Where did you find TWO Vortechs for $605??? That's a killer deal! __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

05-17-2008, 09:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
twoclowns Fire Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester and Barrington, NH Posts: 67 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: my large upgrade 215g a guy on ebay last year __________________ New member of the 200+ club, have upgraded from 125 with 30 refugium, to a 215 reef with 125 sump/frag/refugium and 30 tall refugium. 370g system. And a separate 125g zebra moray tank

05-18-2008, 01:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,758 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: my large upgrade 215g Sounds like the makings of an awesome tank. I'm drooling. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

06-12-2008, 01:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
twoclowns Fire Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester and Barrington, NH Posts: 67 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: my large upgrade 215g I finally got my 215 and its set up, I have many pictures to post of the actual process of switching over but here are a few of the semi finished process. It only took about 16 months to get it. Having problems posting pictures or link them maybe I am tired going to bed and will try to work on it tomorrow. Picasa Web Albums - Michael - New 215g Picasa Web Albums - Michael - New 215g Picasa Web Albums - Michael - New 215g __________________ New member of the 200+ club, have upgraded from 125 with 30 refugium, to a 215 reef with 125 sump/frag/refugium and 30 tall refugium. 370g system. And a separate 125g zebra moray tank Last edited by twoclowns : 06-12-2008 at 09:41 AM.

06-12-2008, 09:44 AM	#15 (permalink)
twoclowns Fire Coral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester and Barrington, NH Posts: 67 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: my large upgrade 215g I fixed the links but I am having problems with shrinking file size, the pictures at 200K look grainy? Help please? you can flip through all the pics on the folder too. __________________ New member of the 200+ club, have upgraded from 125 with 30 refugium, to a 215 reef with 125 sump/frag/refugium and 30 tall refugium. 370g system. And a separate 125g zebra moray tank

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