new 150

tx29fan · 01-11-2005, 05:05 PM

I thought I would post some pictures of my new 150 progress. System includes: 150 Oceanic reef ready tank, Custom made stand, canopy and sump by Scott Comstock of Dallas, custom made double downdraft skimmer (etss-800 clone), 1/3 hp chiller, Oceansmotions Squirt, (2) 400w 14k Sun Metal Halides and (3) Gen-x Mak4 pumps. 1 Gen-x pump runs directly to the returns of the tank, 1 goes from the return of my sump thru the chiller and up to the Oceansmotions squirt and 1 runs my skimmer from the supply section of my sump. I will be adding water soon and the contents of my 75 and 55 gallon tanks.

Gina · 01-11-2005, 05:23 PM

Looks like alot of work went into this! Very neat looking too! Is this tank on the other side of the utility room? Actually, it looks like the tank is on an upper level?
Is this going to be a FOWLR or a Reef? I have to admit, I've never heard of a downdraft skimmer. Can you tell me what the difference is between that and a regular skimmer? Does one work better than another?
Your set-up looks very nice!

Tarasco · 01-11-2005, 05:42 PM

Sweet! That's going to be a good amount of flow through that sump. When you get water in there, let us know how loud it is. Keep us updated.

tx29fan · 01-11-2005, 05:48 PM

the tank actualy sits in the livingroom and the chiller, skimmer and plumbing for the oceans motions are in a closet directly behind it. The closet was long but narrow since it was basicaly unused space under the stairway leading to the 2nd floor. I turned a junk catching room into my equipment room, ran 3 new electric circuits and a return air duct to circulate the hot air away from the tank.

tx29fan · 01-11-2005, 05:51 PM

Mike, I am a lil concerned with noise as well..I will keep you informed...to be on the safe side I am lineing the inside of the stand with a sound deadening material

mattie · 01-11-2005, 06:03 PM

looks like a nice set up it sure makes a difference when you know what you like. i sure like the color of the stain on the cabnet i think it will be great once it is running

tx29fan · 01-11-2005, 06:31 PM

thanks Mattie, the color of the stain on the cabinet and canopy is actualy a mix of cherry and mahogany.

Woodstock · 01-11-2005, 06:36 PM

VERY well done!!!

tx29fan · 01-11-2005, 06:44 PM

one more pic showing the oceansmotions

Travis · 01-11-2005, 08:33 PM

Looking good Phil. Can't wait to see it!

If the noise is too much I know a guy who can get a deal on a pair of 10" subwoofers you can build into the stand.

tx29fan · 01-11-2005, 08:43 PM

10's are for wimps..lol..it already has 15's

tx29fan · 01-12-2005, 10:01 PM

a pic of cabinet before we put the doors on

tx29fan · 01-15-2005, 10:13 AM

well...test water is in and after fixing a few minor leaks the system is running well

I think Mike jinxed me tho..lol the (2) gen-x pumps under the cabinet are NOISY !!! lots of motor hummmmmm

I am adding some sound dampening to the inner cabinet today in hopes of quieting these some. Does any one else use Gen-x pumps? are they always this noisy?? they were part of the deal when I purchased my tank used and maybe they are old? anyone have any suggestions on pumps around 1190 gph that are quiet????

Tarasco · 01-15-2005, 02:04 PM

Sorry, didn't mean to jinx you!

I actually thought you'd get more noise from the water flow than the pumps.

Sometimes the hum from pumps is from the vibration with whatever they're on. You can always put a mousepad to try and dampen the sound. I know there are some for sale here:

http://www.cafepress.com/reefsanctuary.11804268

Don't know much specifically about the Gen-X pumps, though.

Travis · 01-15-2005, 02:18 PM

The pumps should also quiet down a bit after running for a while. My iwaki 40 went from "deafening" to "annoying."

T

01-11-2005, 05:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,823 View Gallery Karma Komment	Looks like alot of work went into this! Very neat looking too! Is this tank on the other side of the utility room? Actually, it looks like the tank is on an upper level? Is this going to be a FOWLR or a Reef? I have to admit, I've never heard of a downdraft skimmer. Can you tell me what the difference is between that and a regular skimmer? Does one work better than another? Your set-up looks very nice! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

01-11-2005, 05:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tarasco Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 724 View Gallery Karma Komment	Sweet! That's going to be a good amount of flow through that sump. When you get water in there, let us know how loud it is. Keep us updated. __________________ Mike "I saw what the governor makes. That's like four hands of blackjack." -- Charles Barkley on why he wasn't seriously considering becoming the Governor of Alabama

01-11-2005, 05:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
tx29fan Midas Blenny Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lake Dallas Texas Posts: 109 View Gallery Karma Komment	the tank actualy sits in the livingroom and the chiller, skimmer and plumbing for the oceans motions are in a closet directly behind it. The closet was long but narrow since it was basicaly unused space under the stairway leading to the 2nd floor. I turned a junk catching room into my equipment room, ran 3 new electric circuits and a return air duct to circulate the hot air away from the tank. __________________ is there a 12 step program for this addiction???

01-11-2005, 05:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
tx29fan Midas Blenny Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lake Dallas Texas Posts: 109 View Gallery Karma Komment	Mike, I am a lil concerned with noise as well..I will keep you informed...to be on the safe side I am lineing the inside of the stand with a sound deadening material __________________ is there a 12 step program for this addiction???

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mattie RS Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Torrance CA Posts: 522 View Gallery Karma Komment	looks like a nice set up it sure makes a difference when you know what you like. i sure like the color of the stain on the cabnet i think it will be great once it is running __________________ www.reef-care.com

01-11-2005, 06:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
tx29fan Midas Blenny Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lake Dallas Texas Posts: 109 View Gallery Karma Komment	thanks Mattie, the color of the stain on the cabinet and canopy is actualy a mix of cherry and mahogany. __________________ is there a 12 step program for this addiction???

01-11-2005, 06:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 22,861 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	VERY well done!!! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

01-11-2005, 08:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,557 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Looking good Phil. Can't wait to see it! If the noise is too much I know a guy who can get a deal on a pair of 10" subwoofers you can build into the stand.

01-11-2005, 08:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
tx29fan Midas Blenny Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lake Dallas Texas Posts: 109 View Gallery Karma Komment	10's are for wimps..lol..it already has 15's __________________ is there a 12 step program for this addiction???

01-15-2005, 10:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
tx29fan Midas Blenny Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lake Dallas Texas Posts: 109 View Gallery Karma Komment	well...test water is in and after fixing a few minor leaks the system is running well I think Mike jinxed me tho..lol the (2) gen-x pumps under the cabinet are NOISY !!! lots of motor hummmmmm I am adding some sound dampening to the inner cabinet today in hopes of quieting these some. Does any one else use Gen-x pumps? are they always this noisy?? they were part of the deal when I purchased my tank used and maybe they are old? anyone have any suggestions on pumps around 1190 gph that are quiet???? __________________ is there a 12 step program for this addiction???

01-15-2005, 02:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
Tarasco Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 724 View Gallery Karma Komment	Sorry, didn't mean to jinx you! I actually thought you'd get more noise from the water flow than the pumps. Sometimes the hum from pumps is from the vibration with whatever they're on. You can always put a mousepad to try and dampen the sound. I know there are some for sale here: http://www.cafepress.com/reefsanctuary.11804268 Don't know much specifically about the Gen-X pumps, though. __________________ Mike "I saw what the governor makes. That's like four hands of blackjack." -- Charles Barkley on why he wasn't seriously considering becoming the Governor of Alabama

01-15-2005, 02:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,557 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	The pumps should also quiet down a bit after running for a while. My iwaki 40 went from "deafening" to "annoying." T

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