• Sea 125*60*65 in transparency

  • Angela6489

Preparatory work: The wall between the corridor and the room (hall) has been removed, with the right side designated for the aquarium and the left for a built-in wardrobe. The sliding door along the left wall will close up to the aquarium. The width of the structure is 64 cm (2 cm for the edges of the aquarium). The length of the opening for the aquarium is 126 cm plus 30 cm for the technical opening. The height from the screed to the structure is 145 cm (65 cm for the aquarium, 80 cm for the cabinet). The project (taken from here): Sea 125*60*65 (h) mixed reef (ordered from Aquatika). The sump is 100*40*50, a former Juwel Rio 180 aquarium. Equipment: I will look at the finances, I haven't decided yet (plans include): LED lighting. Skimmer KS 150-6530 or Deltec APF 800, flow Boyu WM-4 or Vortech MP40w pump. Essentially, I plan to set up equipment similar to what is discussed in this thread. I also plan to use the balling method. The reverse osmosis system will be routed under the floor from the kitchen to the cabinet. I'm currently considering what material to use for the cabinet... one option is to make a frame from gas blocks (10 mm width, I've seen such in Oldi), place a metal rail along the front side without support, and then add another metal profile across its width, followed by the countertop, pressed foam, and the aquarium. Maybe someone has already crafted something similar - please advise... Or I could order a metal frame and cover it... that's the dilemma.

Amber9312

Interesting project, what is the idea with the lighting, and regarding the mine in the aquarium, is it not too large, and why such a big size?

David953

Well, congratulations on the start. The skimmer KS 150-6530 works relatively quietly, producing foam effortlessly, even with a large margin for such a volume. I don't know how long it will work like this. I was disappointed with the Boyu WM-4; it just circulates the water by alternating on and off. The Vortech MP40w would be the right solution, and adding a Voyager 4 would bring happiness forever. It would also be good to think about an auto top-off system. Have you chosen a return pump?

Tracy4603

Well, to start with, you can install a couple of Wave Maker VP102s and, after playing around with the flow, put whatever you like on a permanent basis. They also cost just over 100, and according to reviews, they work for several years (depending on luck).

David3217

I will do that for starters. I will order an auto top-off to open the refill valve. I will probably also install the Aquarium Systems New-Jet N3000 return pump.

Lee

The lighting is great. However, I disagree with the size of the shaft; it's too big and takes up unnecessary space, plus such a large structure will be inside the aquarium. One of my acquaintances has a shaft for two pipes measuring 20cm x 10cm, and he says it's already big. Another has 18cm x 14cm for two pipes. I have a shaft for one pipe measuring 14cm x 12cm, and I haven't touched it since I assembled it; there's nothing to do with it. Well, it's your choice what to make, but I would advise you to go smaller, a maximum of 20cm x 12cm for two pipes.

Keith7534

Out of 5 units, 3 died after 3 months - one completely stopped working, and 2 started spinning in the opposite direction. Regarding money transfer, it's better to buy something worthwhile right away. I have a Voyager 6 - I'm satisfied, it's quiet. But it just blows air. I also have a Vortec 40 - it's a good pump with a wide flow, but if you place it in a room where someone is constantly present, it's better to get a Tunze with a controller, as Vortecs are quite noisy.

Robert

I have 6 pieces of SunSun JVP-101B Magnetic Flow Pumps (3000 l/h) at home, and two pieces of SunSun JVP-201B Double Magnetic Flow Pumps (6000 l/h). In 3 years, one at home broke down, and one out of 5 in service. The ones in operation work quietly; the one that broke down made a rustling noise for a couple of days before seizing up. For its price, the product is good, but there are better options available.

Thomas5021

Which?

Debbie3587

The one I don't use is the better one, for example, these.

Antonio

What is the interior lining of the niche where the light fixture and the top maintenance of the aquarium will be located, and will there be ventilation?

John3187

moisture-resistant drywall may be covered or painted with something else. Ventilation will be organized with exhaust in the technical compartment at the top (from the lamps) and at the bottom (from the sump) for air intake (the wall serves as a duct), and the supply will come through openings with grilles in the cabinet and the lid. I plan to bring all the outlets and devices into the technical compartment along the wall as much as possible. The technical compartment will be closed off with a door from the corridor.

Debra6575

Today I ordered the frame (scheme) from Aquatica: Initially, a version with 6 vertical supports was proposed, but after seeing such a design, we decided to simply increase the diameter of the vertical support and remove one support. The frame will also be sheathed with drywall, painted, and have sound and water insulation from the inside.

Susan1358

Last week I bought a protein skimmer ~ 32 kg (photo1, photo2, photo3), a VorTech MP40w pump, and 25 kg of PRO-REEF salt, which have been sitting under the aquarium for a while, along with a 150-6540 skimmer and fittings. I'm thinking about how to organize a sump from a Juwel Rio 180 aquarium... if only someone could draw it out? I'm also collecting pictures or links to "see-through" aquariums (I've found very few myself), and I'm already considering the layout of the reef. So if anyone has ideas about organizing the sump or arranging the reef, I would appreciate links/pictures. The reef is planned to be mixed, there is no light yet, and I will upload new photos of the construction status soon...

Deborah2682

Very interesting, who suggested that to you? If the drain gets clogged, the return pump will only lift water into the display from the return compartment! And the display is designed to accommodate that volume. What 500 liters on the floor?

Kenneth7210

I have a 140-liter tank, and from the first compartment where the skimmer is located, water is pumped into the return compartment by two pumps: one for the chiller and the other through a tee to the UV lamp and phosphate filter. So, through the return pump, all the water, pardon (140 liters), will flow upwards. Leaving 20 centimeters of empty aquarium for this case is foolish. It's easier to set up a control (this is my subjective opinion). And, by the way, Oleg Imirych, come over tomorrow to drink vodka (transfer). There will be a party. I brought wonderful moonshine made from cashew fruit from India (official invitation!!!)

Susan

You are wrong... There should be two holes. The emergency hole is an unnecessary hole in the aquarium... The drain does not get clogged. This has been tested on hundreds of aquariums. A 34 drain is more than enough. This has been tested on me and on many aquariums. "3 volumes of the aquarium (THIS IS VERY LITTLE!!!!!)." Why? Who told you that?

Lauren

And... how is the sea now?