Time for an update video. Three years old!

[reefkeeper2]

It's that time of year for me to post an update vid of my tank. I got some new lighting and a new calcium reactor so there are some interesting changes.
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[Chris A.]

That tank is amazing and even more so in person.

 

[Bendint]

I remember how we all came down after meeting lol me and my daughter had never seen anything so beautiful and well constructed


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[Abrooks12376]

That's perfection in acrylic!

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[s_kelley]

Looking good bud! If ya ever need a hand give me a shout, your only like 10 minutes away

 

[gurumasta]

This is insane man!

Wowza.

 

[this is me]

Very nice Paul.
I might give the Tunze CaRx a try. Like you, I like things to be simple. And the most sophisticated device in my set up right now is the CaRx. Schuran reactor, masterflex feeding pump, Eheim recirculation pump. If this Tunze CaRx is consistent, it's worth looking at.

 

[reefkeeper2]

I like it. There is no feeding pump. Just a short line that has a small filter and flow adjuster on it that leads directly to the pump. It's all submerged in my sump. Occasionally I need to open up that flow adjuster to let the accumulated gunk out of it but it's outflow seems to stay steady. The media is simple and quick to replace too.

 

[this is me]

The only thing is that it sit in the sump where I don't have any room right now. Will have to upgrade to a bigger sump to accommodate this.
How is the CO2 consumption compare to the Schuran? You used to run Schuran Jetstream 1 before right? The Schuran is so CO2 efficient.
Also, where does the unused CO2 goes? The plumbing line looks like it goes into the sump(?)

 

[reefkeeper2]

The CO2 recirculates back to the pump just like it does in the Schuran. There doesn't seem to be any difference in CO2 used as far as I can see. I replace my CO2 canister about every six months.

 

[dione]

Once again Paul excellent job that reef tank is Beautiful can't wait to see it again in person


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[Mike Lemming]

I've been subscribed to you for a long time now!! You live in New England?! Where about?


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[vinny]

I saw your tanks years ago and never said what I wanted to say to you. That tank is brilliant the nicest I'd ever seen in the north east. Good job let's keep it up.

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[cilyjr]

Might the self priming problem be solved by allowing the reactor to sit a few inches deeper? Or is it simply because it's pulling in new water at the outflow drip rate?

Why does it drain in the 1st place is the hole where the ph probe is supposed to sit allowing enough air in to let the unit drain?

 

[reefkeeper2]

I've been subscribed to you for a long time now!! You live in New England?! Where about?


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Bridgewater MA

 

[reefkeeper2]

Might the self priming problem be solved by allowing the reactor to sit a few inches deeper? Or is it simply because it's pulling in new water at the outflow drip rate?

Why does it drain in the 1st place is the hole where the ph probe is supposed to sit allowing enough air in to let the unit drain?

It can't sit any deeper because its already at the bottom of the sump. The hole for the pH probe is blocked off. When the power fails, air enters the reactor thru the effluent tube. I thought of putting a one way valve there. I think it would probably clog.

 

[cilyjr]

I agree the valve would likely clog quickly.

1 thing you could is get a small (2 oz maybe) cup. Place the end of the tube in it at the bottom then suspend the cup over your home made media tube. The cup will overflow and spill into the tube during normal operation... but when power is out it would vapor lock the whole reactor

 

[cilyjr]

I made this for fun

 

[Mike Lemming]

Bridgewater MA

That's awesome! I live near Worcester but I'll be in Scituate tomorrow! Do you frag out your tank?


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[reefkeeper2]

I made this for funView attachment 114281

Ooohh I like that idea!