Jack's Reefer 250

[Jackooze]

Finally I am able to upgrade to a bigger and better tank! I've owned a JBJ 28G for the past five years and can't wait to get this one running.

Equipment:

2 x XR15s
MP40
MP10
Vectra M1
Reef Link
Reef Octopus 110-S
Bubble Magus

 

[Jackooze]

Spent some time yesterday with aquascaping and this is what I have so far. Not sure how high I should go.

 

[vincent]

Nice tank congrats!

 

[Zuska]

Dammm Jack this tank looks like its going to be popping! You got alot more room this time around to mess with the scape. i would put two islands a bit hight then those two for future sps tp grow out. Get your hands on some tonga branch maybe and do some thing out of this world haha.

If you need help lmk

 

[Jackooze]

Finally today the rest of my equipment came in ! I have to thank Pop Coral for getting everything and hooking it up.

Today I built a box that will have all the controllers attached to the front and the wiring hidden behind. I was planning to drill a 2" hole in the middle that will feed all the wires inside the box but ran into an issue with the MP40. Apparently the wire is directly connected to the dry side, not sure how to hide the wire neatly. The cut out on the right side of the box will be for the 8 outlet control center.

I was able to install the lights and pump but only test the lights. Hopefully by this weekend I can get finally start cycling the tank.

 

[Jackooze]

Started cycling my tank this week. It's crazy how much water evaporates compared to a closed tank.

 

[piranhapat]

Very nice set up. Sharp looking and looking forward what fish your adding. Great job....

 

[Jackooze]

The tank is still cycling which is taking forever.

Side view of the tank.

Got another goodie this week. Haven't had the chance to set it up yet.

 

[Marek-S]

Looking good
Good luck with your upgrade

 

[Jackooze]

Very nice set up. Sharp looking and looking forward what fish your adding. Great job....

Thanks

 

[Jackooze]

Looking good
Good luck with your upgrade

Thank you

 

[duromega]

Jack Beautiful tank !
Looks like is going to be amazing as it its now

btw: Fix that heater position
Make sure the glass part is submerged all the way in water

Check if you can install it inside the overflow.,

 

[Branespikin]

Nice tank. I got the same one but didnt setup yet. How much evaporation would you say a day?

 

[Jackooze]

Jack Beautiful tank !
Looks like is going to be amazing as it its now

btw: Fix that heater position
Make sure the glass part is submerged all the way in water

Check if you can install it inside the overflow.,

It still sticks out in the over flow chamber. Can I submerge it fully and lay it on the bottom of he sump ?

 

[Jackooze]

Nice tank. I got the same one but didnt setup yet. How much evaporation would you say a day?

As of now the tank is still cycling with the lights off I have to refill the ato chamber every three days. This might not be a lot and how all rimless tanks are, it's just a big change coming from a 28g nano. I just purchased a 16g ato that will go into my closet. I will put up some pics later.

 

[Branespikin]

Yeah that sounds normal. Probably a gallon a day. All depending in your climate. Looking forward to some pics

 

[KuyaMark]

very nice !

 

[Jackooze]

Dosing container came in today. Fits perfectly on top of the cabinet.

Finally the tank is done cycling and I was able to finish the sump area just in time. Hopefully this weekend I will be able to start moving some stuff over from the old tank.

 

[DrCooper]

Great tank and setup! Do you mind me asking what type of surge protector that is? I am looking for that exact type for my Reefer 450.

 

[Jackooze]

Great tank and setup! Do you mind me asking what type of surge protector that is? I am looking for that exact type for my Reefer 450.

Thanks.

There is a few different brand names that make it. The most popular one is American DJ but I purchased this one.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000G...inator+107&dpPl=1&dpID=31zUs73YOqL&ref=plSrch