The Xel Ocean! 210G Journey

xelnaga15 · 12-14-2007, 06:12 PM

I started out with a 29G. Biocube and instantly fell in love with reefing!

My bio cube is doing FANTASTIC and I decided in my head that someday I would get a much larger tank for my house!(Biocube is at work, I figured I could keep a close eye on the thing since it was my first Tank)

I plan on updating all what has happend with my biocube shortly with picutres on monday in its little thread... but thats not why you click on this link ... oh no sir!

now for the info.

After much deliberation and questions in the previous thread 210 Gal setup Good Deal?

I have just recieved an email from the seller containing the following

Me: Ok so i'm 99.9% everything is in order

Me: just a few questions to clairify

Me: there are no leaks, cracks, chips or anything wrong with the aquarium correct?
Seller: no

ME:also have you ever used any copper with this tank?
Seller: no

Me: and what did you have in the tank before?
Seller: just salt fish

Me:If we are all good there When would be a good time for me to come up and see the tank?

Seller: sat or Sunday call me before to make plans

After reading this email I was 150% sure i was buying the setup from him. (unless I saw otherwise once I inspected the tank)

So I have givin him a ring and told him I will be by his house tomorrow to buy and pickup the tank

Here Is what I am getting
210 All glass megaflow 72x24x29 Used
stand and canopy Used
Current orbit light fixture 72" 3 metal highlide and 4 compact fl Used
New skimmer Aqua C EV 180
New Ebo Jager 250W Heater
New All glas megaflow 2 210 gallon sump wet6 dry
New life quard heater module

I dont think I will get any sleep tonight!

boozeman · 12-14-2007, 06:19 PM

tease

xelnaga15 · 12-14-2007, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by boozeman

tease

LOL were you fooled by the place holder while I got all my links in order?

framerguy · 12-14-2007, 07:17 PM

Awesome dude!! That is a great deal! I know it's going to be beautiful once it's set up and funtioning.

boozeman · 12-14-2007, 08:03 PM

beautiful

tbittner · 12-14-2007, 08:10 PM

Christmas comes early this year!

JFK_Jr · 12-14-2007, 08:11 PM

Wow... very nice!

If I found a deal like that... I would have to say bye bye to my tank!

xelnaga15 · 12-14-2007, 11:12 PM

I know there isnt a verry good shot of the sump but im sure some of you have seen that sump in a LFS before... what do you guys think about it? Also I was thinking of just dumping the Bio balls and preplaceing it with LR rubble. Whatchya think?

reefman420 · 12-14-2007, 11:20 PM

i would dump the balls,but if u pack lr rubble in their it can trap deitris to.I would just take the balls out and make a fuge

tbittner · 12-14-2007, 11:24 PM

I would buy a sump/fuge combo for in the stand. I really think that having a safe haven for pod repopulation and letting them getting blown into the tank on a continous basis is very healthy for pretty much anything you'll keep in the reef.

As far as keeping the current sump and using LR rubble, I've read in other threads that that too can become a nitrate factory. But then again, others swear by that method. So I'm confused...

blue_eyes53813 · 12-14-2007, 11:30 PM

Very nice lookin tank... I cant waite to follow your progress.

xelnaga15 · 12-15-2007, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue_eyes53813

Very nice lookin tank... I cant waite to follow your progress.

Thanks it definatly was a KILLER find

tbittner: that makes total sence about the nitrate factory if what reefman says is true about it just collecting deitris

Im a bit comfused as to what pard of the under tank is for what ...

fuge is for cheato? which cuts down on alge?
sump is for LR rubble? for filtration?
and rufugum is for?? ???????

I could be way off...

also what do you mean by pod repopulation?

I know I want to run carbon i just love the effect it has on my Biocube.

I have just been reading up on everyones page so i know where they go and what not just not to keen on what is called what and what its exact purpose is for.

im also comming from a Bio cube wich can really add on any of that stuff without doing external mods.

xelnaga15 · 12-15-2007, 12:14 AM

Had the seller take some higher detail photos for me

How does the sise of that skimmer look? im thinking it looks a bit small for a 210? Eh?

blue_eyes53813 · 12-15-2007, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xelnaga15

Thanks it definatly was a KILLER find

tbittner: that makes total sence about the nitrate factory if what reefman says is true about it just collecting deitris

Im a bit comfused as to what pard of the under tank is for what ...

fuge is for cheato? which cuts down on alge?
sump is for LR rubble? for filtration?
and rufugum is for?? ???????

I could be way off...

also what do you mean by pod repopulation?

I know I want to run carbon i just love the effect it has on my Biocube.

I have just been reading up on everyones page so i know where they go and what not just not to keen on what is called what and what its exact purpose is for.

im also comming from a Bio cube wich can really add on any of that stuff without doing external mods.

Fuge and reFUGium are the same thing, This is the area with lower flow for macro algae growth( yes it helps reduce nitrates in the tank) I use chaeto algae. The pods you mention can breed in this area because of the low flow, they do make their way into the tank which feed the livestock in the tank. This is the main food for mandarins (dont add a mandarin for at least 6-12 months of a new tank) wrasse and anthias. I call this area a built in refrigerator... Always tons of food in there for the tank.

Sump is where you can put live rock or rubble, extra equipment that you dont want hanging on the main tank. some put heaters in there and even skimmers.

xelnaga15 · 12-15-2007, 12:29 AM

so basically sump = maint. area
refuge = food factory

so would you have the flow go overflow-> sump -> refuge -> pump -> return?

12-14-2007, 06:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
xelnaga15 Limpet Join Date: May 2007 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 144 View Gallery Karma Komment	The Xel Ocean! 210G Journey I started out with a 29G. Biocube and instantly fell in love with reefing! My bio cube is doing FANTASTIC and I decided in my head that someday I would get a much larger tank for my house!(Biocube is at work, I figured I could keep a close eye on the thing since it was my first Tank) I plan on updating all what has happend with my biocube shortly with picutres on monday in its little thread... but thats not why you click on this link ... oh no sir! now for the info. After much deliberation and questions in the previous thread 210 Gal setup Good Deal? I have just recieved an email from the seller containing the following Me: Ok so i'm 99.9% everything is in order Me: just a few questions to clairify Me: there are no leaks, cracks, chips or anything wrong with the aquarium correct? Seller: no ME:also have you ever used any copper with this tank? Seller: no Me: and what did you have in the tank before? Seller: just salt fish Me:If we are all good there When would be a good time for me to come up and see the tank? Seller: sat or Sunday call me before to make plans After reading this email I was 150% sure i was buying the setup from him. (unless I saw otherwise once I inspected the tank) So I have givin him a ring and told him I will be by his house tomorrow to buy and pickup the tank Here Is what I am getting 210 All glass megaflow 72x24x29 Used stand and canopy Used Current orbit light fixture 72" 3 metal highlide and 4 compact fl Used New skimmer Aqua C EV 180 New Ebo Jager 250W Heater New All glas megaflow 2 210 gallon sump wet6 dry New life quard heater module I dont think I will get any sleep tonight! __________________ My First Aquarium 29gal Biocube The Xel Ocean! 210G Journey

12-14-2007, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Xel Ocean! 210G Journey tease __________________ ...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

12-14-2007, 07:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
framerguy Manta Ray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, Ga Posts: 3,326 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Xel Ocean! 210G Journey Awesome dude!! That is a great deal! I know it's going to be beautiful once it's set up and funtioning. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) Still Workin' on it! 390gDT built in wall, Gargantuan DIY Beckett Skimmer, 150g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, 75 gallon seagrass/mineral mud refugium, 55 gallon crushed coral/live rock refugium, 30 gallon DSB/ cheatomorpha refugium, algae turf scrubber, DIY calcium reactor, DIY kalkwasser mixer, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, etc, etc, etc... chronicles-akwareum (\___/) This is Bunny. (=O.o=) Copy and paste him into your signature (")__(") to help him gain world domination

12-14-2007, 08:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Xel Ocean! 210G Journey beautiful __________________ ...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

12-14-2007, 08:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Xel Ocean! 210G Journey Christmas comes early this year! __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

12-14-2007, 08:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Xel Ocean! 210G Journey Wow... very nice! If I found a deal like that... I would have to say bye bye to my tank! __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

12-14-2007, 11:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
xelnaga15 Limpet Join Date: May 2007 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 144 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Xel Ocean! 210G Journey I know there isnt a verry good shot of the sump but im sure some of you have seen that sump in a LFS before... what do you guys think about it? Also I was thinking of just dumping the Bio balls and preplaceing it with LR rubble. Whatchya think? __________________ My First Aquarium 29gal Biocube The Xel Ocean! 210G Journey

12-14-2007, 11:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
reefman420 Elegance coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: minneapolis Posts: 1,085 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Xel Ocean! 210G Journey i would dump the balls,but if u pack lr rubble in their it can trap deitris to.I would just take the balls out and make a fuge __________________ 155 oceanic bow front,20 long refuge packed with caluerpa and mangroves,40 gallon sump,175lbs LR,3x250 watt xm 10ks,aqua-c remora,and pro-clear 150 skimmers sailfin tang,kole tang,royal gramma,cinnimon clown,2xpink skunk clowns,six line wrasse,mandarin, 155 bow coral-orange montipora cap,superman monti cap,scripps green polyped staghorn,ORA pink poccilipora,ORA blue millipora,green slimer,yellow UK acro,pink birdsnest,armor of god zoas,various zoas and shrooms,hammer,frogspawn,clove polyps,favite,fancey toadstool,reg toadstool,yellow leather,purple leather,devils hand,2 types xenia,ricordea florida,ricordea yuma,kenya tree,galaxia,bubble coral,button polyps inverts are lots of snails and hermits,crocea clam,maxima clam and seabae anemone,rbta

12-14-2007, 11:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Xel Ocean! 210G Journey I would buy a sump/fuge combo for in the stand. I really think that having a safe haven for pod repopulation and letting them getting blown into the tank on a continous basis is very healthy for pretty much anything you'll keep in the reef. As far as keeping the current sump and using LR rubble, I've read in other threads that that too can become a nitrate factory. But then again, others swear by that method. So I'm confused... __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

12-14-2007, 11:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,258 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Xel Ocean! 210G Journey Very nice lookin tank... I cant waite to follow your progress. __________________ 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

12-15-2007, 12:14 AM	#13 (permalink)
xelnaga15 Limpet Join Date: May 2007 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 144 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Xel Ocean! 210G Journey Had the seller take some higher detail photos for me How does the sise of that skimmer look? im thinking it looks a bit small for a 210? Eh? __________________ My First Aquarium 29gal Biocube The Xel Ocean! 210G Journey

12-15-2007, 12:29 AM	#15 (permalink)
xelnaga15 Limpet Join Date: May 2007 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 144 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Xel Ocean! 210G Journey so basically sump = maint. area refuge = food factory so would you have the flow go overflow-> sump -> refuge -> pump -> return? __________________ My First Aquarium 29gal Biocube The Xel Ocean! 210G Journey

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