250G 6x2.5x2.5ft Reef Project

[acidjazz]

After going through so many different tanks, i decided to settle down once and for all with a 6x2.5x2.5 feet tank.

Previously, i was using a 3x2x2.5 feet tank followed by a 4x2x2 feet tank. Having tried different brands of equipments before, i became more cautious with this 250 gallon project. As a result, i am more selective when it comes to equipments.

My theme is to create a piece of the ocean.

Here are the specs:

6x2.5x2.5 feet tank

4x1.8x1.8 feet sump tank

150kg of sand

200kg of fully cured live rocks

Aqualight 54 watt T5 x4

Aqualight 24 watt T5

Aquabee 3000 x2 as return pumps

Aquabee 2000 as circulation pump

Tunze 6080 & 6060 as wave makers

Deltec phosphate remover reactor

Schuran Jetskim 150 skimmer powered by Aquabee 2000i

Bullet beckett skimmer powered by Rio20

As for the skimmer, there is a possibility that i might get a Deltec 851 in replacement for the Schuran & Beckett.

[acidjazz]

By the way, my tank maker is Gerald and he's fully responsible for this set up. The 6 footer will be arriving in 2 days time, or at max by this sunday.

Here's some pics of the temp holding place for my live rocks and fishes.

[acidjazz]

All comments are welcome.

[acidjazz]

A picture of my fully cured coraline algae encrusted live rocks & fishes.

[acidjazz]

More pictures of the complete set up & equipments will come shortly.

Did i miss out any important piece of equipment or should i upgrade any of the following equipments i mentioned?

[lyz77]

Base on your tank volume, u may 1 2 consider the Deltec 702/ 902 skimmer!

Juz my 2 sent!

[acidjazz]

Base on your tank volume, u may 1 2 consider the Deltec 702/ 902 skimmer!

Juz my 2 sent!

From the specs given for Deltec 851, its able to support a 1500 litres tank or a heavily stocked 1000 litres tank. I understand its better to have a "overkill" skimmer than a "underkill" skimmer. However, electrical comsumption is part of my consideration, thus i only use German technology such as Aquabee pumps and Schuran Jetskim.

The Deltec 902 will be superb, but a big dent on my wallet. You should go for that bro!

p.s. Dun think i will use the bullet beckett, any interested parties can pm me.

[godzillaliu88]

no lights for your livestocks?

[acidjazz]

no lights for your livestocks?

i will be using only T5 lightings, specifically Aqualight T5.

[alex826768]

wa.. another big project .. eager to c ur tank ...

[raydiative]

seems like a interesting thread to follow! keep the pic rolling! may this setup be smooth.. =]

[Alvin Tan]

i will be using only T5 lightings, specifically Aqualight T5.

hmmz..with a 2.5ft height dun wan use MH?......nt intending to keep corals?..

[acidjazz]

How many reefers here agree that i sld change my skimmer to Deltec 851??!

I planning to keep this tank as fowlr for now with simple corals such as muchrooms and zoos.

Quite eager for the tank to arrive on saturday afternoon or sunday morning. . will document every progress slowly.

Finally joining the six footer club, under the influence of fellow reefers here with huge tanks. . such as dr evil, KTLK, shootsimon etc. .

[jervismun]

I told you before... go for your dream Skimmer

Nice to see another heavyweight back in town... too many reefers decom nowadays... PIX PIX PIX hor... the entire process of setting up the tank coz... I am... you know lah... hahaha

[acidjazz]

I told you before... go for your dream Skimmer

Nice to see another heavyweight back in town... too many reefers decom nowadays... PIX PIX PIX hor... the entire process of setting up the tank coz... I am... you know lah... hahaha

Yes sir! Do u wan to place an order for the Deltec as well?

i also told u before, ur aquamedic percula is too small. . time for a 6 footer. .

come on join the six footer n above gang.

p.s. i am waiting for you. (sound so gay)

[acidjazz]

Aqualight T5 Retrofit utilizing German Technology.

[acidjazz]

Aquabee pumps. So far i only trust two brands, Eheim & Aquabee.

[acidjazz]

Bullet Beckett skimmer.

[acidjazz]

Deltec Fr, using Aqualight phosphate remover.

[lyz77]

Keep the pics rolling bro.....

[Lara]

god! u have your own aquarium, SUPERB! wanna c soon

[fishtalk1517]

Paul, seems like u gonna be super busy for the next week or so. Great equipments which U have always longed for Still remember the previous tank that u got for the collections of great prata. Give it another shot to set up this tank for LPS. Wanted to see more of ur SUPER red GEMS filling up the sand bed Give it another try lah

[acidjazz]

god! u have your own aquarium, SUPERB! wanna c soon

hey. . keep the pics of ur new set up flowing as well. . . i thought my previous 4 footer was my final tank. . guess i was wrong.

This new set up will definately be the last. Back breaking experience.

[acidjazz]

Paul, seems like u gonna be super busy for the next week or so. Great equipments which U have always longed for Still remember the previous tank that u got for the collections of great prata. Give it another shot to set up this tank for LPS. Wanted to see more of ur SUPER red GEMS filling up the sand bed Give it another try lah

sean. . i will be stocking up mainly on fishes and easy maintenance corals. . though i kinda miss the red pratas and lps, but its too costly and requires too much attention.

Seems like lots of my friends are quitting this hobby, but u better hang on there. Dun spend ur spare cash on fancy dinners, use it to upgrade ur equipments k. .

[marble]

hey. . keep the pics of ur new set up flowing as well. . . i thought my previous 4 footer was my final tank. . guess i was wrong.

This new set up will definately be the last. Back breaking experience.

err.....dun say tis is ur last setup so fast lah..Everyone always say so n in e end upgrade again...kekekeke..Anyway ur huse is BIG ENOUGH for furthur upgrade kekekeke...........