120 gallon upgrade

[jd120988]

We use the flipper on our glass and have for years without issue.

And you guys have starphire glass?

 

[diana a]

Flipper Maxx here

 

[jd120988]

My sump is out for delivery today so hopefully it fits in the stand, might have over done it but we will see. I ordered the adjustable overflow kits for the tank but may swap all the bulkheads out as the kits come with barbed ends rather than slip. Also ordered all new rodi cartridges, 200 gallon bucket of tropic marin salt and about 80lbs of special grade sand. Not sure if this will be enough sand but I want a very thin layer so I think it'll be fine. Now to figure out the return pump. I have a jebao dc one now and I honestly really like it. May order another one but not sure what size to go with. When ordering a return pump do I try to match my overflow gph? It's DC so if it's too much I can always turn it down. I'm thinking overpowered because I'm leaning towards plumbing in a manifold and I can always turn it up later if I need more flow. In my head which could very well be wrong I feel I'd rather have too much and not need it than not enough and need it. Am I right or wrong lol? Overflow is rated 1200gph and pump is rated 1450 gph for reference.

 

[Yates273]

80 pounds will be more than enough it gives you a nice thick samdbed I actually have another bag of live Sand I thought I was going to use but it would be too much. I may just put that sand in my Refugium

 

[jd120988]

80 pounds will be more than enough it gives you a nice thick samdbed I actually have another bag of live Sand I thought I was going to use but it would be too much. I may just put that sand in my Refugium

That looks like more than enough for my liking thanks for sharing. I ended up grabbing the 40lb bags that you suggested so thanks for the heads up.

 

[Yates273]

Just word of caution. Make sure you clean because it was dusty unless you like milk water. Lol

 

[jd120988]

Just word of caution. Make sure you clean because it was dusty unless you like milk water. Lol

Yea the reviews also warned of that issue. I'll rinse it good with a hose then rinse it with rodi. I really need the tank to be inhabitable the day it gets filled lol so avoiding milk water is a must.

 

[jd120988]

Sump has arrived and it appears to be in perfect condition (sold as grade A open box from brs). More importantly it fits under the stand with plenty of room for my dosing equipment and such.

 

[Yates273]

Ahhhhh so very nice!!

 

[jd120988]

Ahhhhh so very nice!!

Thanks! They do an excellent job with these sumps.

 

[diana a]

love it! Wish I had one

 

[jd120988]

Ordered some blue 4 inch filter cups and I'll be ditching the 3 4 inch filter socks the sump came with if anybody is in need.

 

[Yates273]

What are you going to put in the filter
cups. Filter floss?

 

[jd120988]

Yes that's what I use now as well. I change it every weekend on water change day. Much easier and quicker than dealing with cleaning socks.

 

[Yates273]

Yeah I did the sock thing for a very short time. They clog very fast. Now I only use a sponge before my pump. Nothing else.

 

[jd120988]

Yeah I did the sock thing for a very short time. They clog very fast. Now I only use a sponge before my pump. Nothing else.

Do you have a picture of that setup? I'd like to see how you have it setup.

 

[jd120988]

I'm considering running 2 smaller return pumps rather than 1 large pump. I'm thinking I can run 1 dedicated through my uv sterilizer that I can adjust flow depending on my needs for the uv. Then the 2nd pump I'll run a manifold off of for if I decide to add any other equipment. Also considering a neptune flow sensor on each return to manage the proper flow for my needs.

 

[Yates273]

Here’s a few

 

[jd120988]

Very nice setup, we'll done. How is the macro growing?

 

[mnat]

And you guys have starphire glass?

Yeah, we have an elos 160 xl.