OP
OP
Don Lidtke
Some Old Guy
Thanks SawCJack00! You have a great looking XXL 750 coming together as well.
My first reef tank is a Crystal Dynamics 250 gallon build.
- Large Build
- Thread starter Don Lidtke
- Start date
- Tagged users None
Thanks SawCJack00! You have a great looking XXL 750 coming together as well.
xaflatoonx
Valuable Member
Super excited to see your build.
I am waiting on my CDA tank as well - hoping it gets shipped next week. Waiting is so incredibly difficult - especially since everything else is ready for the tank.
I am super impressed that you are building this tank with every bell and whistle there is.
looking forward to you getting it wet.
What filtration are you using for the QT tanks?
Are you setting it up so you can do automatic water changes? if not - whats the plan there?
I am waiting on my CDA tank as well - hoping it gets shipped next week. Waiting is so incredibly difficult - especially since everything else is ready for the tank.
I am super impressed that you are building this tank with every bell and whistle there is.
looking forward to you getting it wet.
What filtration are you using for the QT tanks?
Are you setting it up so you can do automatic water changes? if not - whats the plan there?
xaflatoonx
Valuable Member
beautiful stand too.... man those guys over at CDA are soo good.
OP
OP
Don Lidtke
Some Old Guy
Fantastic build! Nothing like the gleaming chrome on a 65 Cadi
Thanks Retro Reefer! You have a stunning build on that 40 gallon system!
The guys at the body shop all thought I was a bit looney because I enjoying taping but everyone they loved to have me do their taping.
OP
OP
Don Lidtke
Some Old Guy
Thanks xaflatoonx!
On the QT's I am just using filter floss, carbon ( when needed), Lifegard Aquatics AquaStep Pro UV Sterilizer - 15W and a Auqa Gadget Skimmate Desktop Ghost Skimmer. No auto water changes on the QT's since I am retired I have time for doing those the old fashion way and the water volume is pretty small. On the DT I will be setting up the Apex DOS to handle water changes because I am not as young as I once was...lol!
Crystal Dynamic was an outstanding group of folks to work! I understand that waiting part but it will be well worth it when you see the tank! Also, the shipping containers they build are sweet. I had minor damage on the stand container but absolutely no damage on either piece.
t
Thanks Don.
xaflatoonx
Valuable Member
Thanks Don.
I really hope I forget how long I had to wait when i see the tank....
I honestly really envy you having access to the back of your tank - the plumbing, the wiring, the management gets so easy.
My DT is in my formal - and my water source in the garage. Cant even run tubes long enough to do AWC. I wish i could have that setup too. I really do. But will have to make do.
anyway - on those QT - super elaborate setup - i really hope they serve you well.
Looking forward to your rock work. Lets do it!!!
I really hope I forget how long I had to wait when i see the tank....
I honestly really envy you having access to the back of your tank - the plumbing, the wiring, the management gets so easy.
My DT is in my formal - and my water source in the garage. Cant even run tubes long enough to do AWC. I wish i could have that setup too. I really do. But will have to make do.
anyway - on those QT - super elaborate setup - i really hope they serve you well.
Looking forward to your rock work. Lets do it!!!
Greenreef75
Active Member
- Joined
- Oct 12, 2017
- Messages
- 436
- Reaction score
- 2,075
Welcome!
How are you liking the UV sterilizers on your QT setup? I've read mixed reviews on them.
How are you liking the UV sterilizers on your QT setup? I've read mixed reviews on them.
Greenreef75
Active Member
- Joined
- Oct 12, 2017
- Messages
- 436
- Reaction score
- 2,075
Your setup looks amazing and very well thought out.
OP
OP
Don Lidtke
Some Old Guy
OP
OP
Don Lidtke
Some Old Guy
So far the UV sterilizers have been working well. I added the quick releases to help with maintenance. They are new enough that I haven't had to do anything with them.
Also, thanks for your kind words about the build.
OP
OP
Don Lidtke
Some Old Guy
I choose to use the Lifereef Eternal 36” with a Reef Octopus Waste Collector. I suppose this is old school but everything I read about this skimmer sounded like what I was looking for. It runs for years and had very little maintenance required. I also liked the idea of an external skimmer since it doesn’t need to be in the sump area. It has made installation a bit more interesting dealing with the external pump.
Next on the order list was a cover from Safe Top Lids. I have seen several systems on YouTube with these lids and I was very impressed. Also, the guy is just up the road about an hour from here so why not support a local vendor. I am waiting to pick it up.
After several days of installing various pieces of equipment and the associated wiring I was ready for a break.
Break time was over, so it was time to add water. The first 120 gallons are going in!
And IT’S RUNNING!
Next on the order list was a cover from Safe Top Lids. I have seen several systems on YouTube with these lids and I was very impressed. Also, the guy is just up the road about an hour from here so why not support a local vendor. I am waiting to pick it up.
After several days of installing various pieces of equipment and the associated wiring I was ready for a break.
Break time was over, so it was time to add water. The first 120 gallons are going in!
And IT’S RUNNING!
Jon Warner
Well-Known Member
superb build thread! Very comprehensive. And some really great choices in equipment...
OP
OP
Don Lidtke
Some Old Guy
Thank you Jon for those encouraging words.
Hulley
Active Member
Very nice! This is almost exactly what I have planned for my next tank! I have the Clarisea SK-5000 on my current set-up and have decided that the Geo's Roller sumps are the way to go on my next build. Looks fantastic!
Similar threads
