Best reef ready tank deal of 2024 - whose looking for a new tank?

[VintageReefer]

I ordered a return pump. Is it the 1900gph? Maybe you got my shipment lol

 

[VintageReefer]

I got in touch with my contact for ya!

They forgot the bag with your filter socks and will reach out to you directly to ship them out.

They had a few extra dc return pumps and included one in your order as a freebie/gift!

 

[legionofdoon]

I got in touch with my contact for ya!

They forgot the bag with your filter socks and will reach out to you directly to ship them out.

They had a few extra dc return pumps and included one in your order as a freebie/gift!

Lol your contact already replied on Etsy, I told her absolutely do not send me filter socks. The pump and the freight costs already make me feel like I'm taking advantage. The pump is 8000lpm so probably 1900 gpm like someone else asked if it's the one he ordered.

 

[legionofdoon]

Lol your contact already replied on Etsy, I told her absolutely do not send me filter socks. The pump and the freight costs already make me feel like I'm taking advantage. The pump is 8000lpm so probably 1900 gpm like someone else asked if it's the one he ordered.

Nvm didn't realize you had two different posts.

 

[legionofdoon]

Do you know if that pump works with the loop controller?

 

[VintageReefer]

My understanding is the pump comes with a standalone controller with a dial to adjust speed, and it is also fully compatible with the loop system

You got a steal, factoring 600 in sh + a 200$ return pump as a freebie!

 

[legionofdoon]

Nice!

 

[VintageReefer]

My understanding is the pump comes with a standalone controller with a dial to adjust speed, and it is also fully compatible with the loop system

You got a steal, factoring 600 in sh + a 200$ return pump as a freebie!

Actually don’t quote me on that. What pump did you get? Mine is 1900gph/7200 LPH

I’m not sure what pump you have and if it is loop compatible or not

 

[legionofdoon]

No mines the dcw-8000

 

[VintageReefer]

Not loop compatible but a good dc return pump and free is free !

 

[legionofdoon]

Ok got it set up. Will post pictures once I clean up my mess lol. Only complaint so far is that I'm going to have to do some creative plumbing to get my life reef skimmer to fit the skimmer chamber.

 

[JdubC]

Mine is on the way. So excited. Was about to purchase IM 75 EXT for $2,200 when this popped up. Will definitely start a build thread once I get going.

 

[legionofdoon]

If you are planning on going with a sand bottom I used 40 lbs of dry special grade and 20 of live.

 

[VintageReefer]

Mine is on the way. So excited. Was about to purchase IM 75 EXT for $2,200 when this popped up. Will definitely start a build thread once I get going.

Mine comes Thursday!

The cabinet alone is art

 

[VintageReefer]

If you are planning on going with a sand bottom I used 40 lbs of dry special grade and 20 of live.

Pictures please please please

 

[legionofdoon]

Here are some pictures of the tank and sump. Still not all together yet. I need to put in my ATO and dosing stuff. I was able to get the lifereef plumbed more compactly thanks to the help of an older gentleman at ace hardware who used to keep large freshwater tanks.

 

[VintageReefer]

Lookin sweeeeeet

 

[VintageReefer]

The drains drains go into narrow chamber - a silencer and bubble trap before moving on to the rest of the sump

How is the noise level? Any splashing or gurgling sounds ?

 

[legionofdoon]

Not compare to my lifereef, though I can fix that with a 90 elbow but didn't have one handy

 

[legionofdoon]

The pump puts out a ton of flow and I've got it dialed way back. I need to get a vca random flow. Anyone know what size?