Aquareef 195

[mfelton23]

Well the new tank is finally in place

Its a gloss white Aquareef 195 with some mods.

Ive replaced the standard skimmer with a bubble magnus 3.5 and fitted a better return pump.

Ive remove the standard lights and ordered a it2060 pro reef v2 led light instead with standard 90 degree lenses. hopefully be here in a couple of days.

Also added is a bio reactor. Im going to run the bio balls for a little while and see how i get on with them, no harm in trying.

I also bought a V2 4 stage RO unit today and a few other goodies from a very helpful Steve thanks mate for all your advice. So now I'm able to produce my own water good buy weekly trips to lengthen my arms carrying those barrels :-d

This tank is mainly going to be SPS so is going to be a steep learning curve for myself ( thanks to all those who have given me advice already much appreciated )

I will start adding pics soon and keep you all updated on progress . Big Thumbs Up


Mark.

 

[jim_fitz]

im very happy with my bubble magus 3.5
i also use pellets for carbon dosing and am very happy with them

have you trtied the standard return pump (i have the aquareef 400) and am happy with mine

good luck hope all goes well

 

[mfelton23]

Im sure there is nothing wrong with the standard pump its just i had a better one not being used so i thought why not

 

[jim_fitz]

be careful not to use a too powerful one
as you need a certain retention time within your sump
for everything that goes on in there to work correctly

 

[mfelton23]

Thanks for the advice jim-fitz.

The pump I've fitted is fully adjustable so I will be able to control the flow.

 

[mfelton23]

Well the tanks nearly full. I had a little accident yesterday were I decided to go and have a little nap, and the little nap turned into a 3 hour sleep and I flooded the kitchen. Oops bring on the roasting from the wife

In work today for a few hours then back home to make the final water needed . Hopefully have the salt added tonight and start the pumps to get everything going.

 

[Srb1n]

[MENTION=20367]mfelton23[/MENTION]
Hi Mark – Just started reading up on your thread, I’ve got the AR275 in black (second-hand) and it’s presently going through the cycling process with 30Kg of LR. I would like to keep in touch so please take the time to check out my thread you might find some advice helpful or vice a versa.

http://www.thesaltybox.com/forum/me...h-right-direction-aquareef-275-time-line.html

I couldn’t help but notice you’ve purchased the “Evergrow IT2060” same as me, I’ve played around with a few of the settings but as yet not mounted it other than placing it across the glass – maybe we could get our heads together and come up with a few ideas as to how to mount it.
Could you give me some advice on the V2 4 stage RO unit (Purchase price and parts to obtain) – I’m looking to purchase considering I will be looking at 2ltrs per day evaporation and 50ltrs salt mix every 10-14 days.
Look forward to your posts.
Srb1n

 

[mfelton23]

@mfelton23
Hi Mark – Just started reading up on your thread, I’ve got the AR275 in black (second-hand) and it’s presently going through the cycling process with 30Kg of LR. I would like to keep in touch so please take the time to check out my thread you might find some advice helpful or vice a versa.

http://www.thesaltybox.com/forum/me...h-right-direction-aquareef-275-time-line.html

Hi.


I couldn’t help but notice you’ve purchased the “Evergrow IT2060” same as me, I’ve played around with a few of the settings but as yet not mounted it other than placing it across the glass – maybe we could get our heads together and come up with a few ideas as to how to mount it.
Could you give me some advice on the V2 4 stage RO unit (Purchase price and parts to obtain) – I’m looking to purchase considering I will be looking at 2ltrs per day evaporation and 50ltrs salt mix every 10-14 days.
Look forward to your posts.
Srb1n

I should be getting my light this week, as i understand from the picture from the site i ordered it from it already has mounting legs attached. At least thats what i hope it has.

From reading post's on this site the new it2060 pro reef v2 lights come with legs.

My V2 RO unit was bought from a sponsor on this site, Its the 75gpd unit as its alls he had left 4 stage. Cost was £99. I also got a inline TDS unit at a cost of £25.

Its well worth getting yourself one, Saves a lot of hassle and you know what your putting into your tank

 

[Srb1n]

Is this the unit - Price: £279.99

 

[mfelton23]

Yes that looks like the one.