Getting back in-SUS' 100 Gallon Build
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Thanks for the kind comments guys!
Yeah, the concrete tops are fun. I have done a few projects using both "normal" concrete and this spray mix. While the spray is more work, the finished product is far superior without all the polishing... if you ever decide to do one, I'd be happy to try and answer any questions.
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Yeah, the concrete tops are fun. I have done a few projects using both "normal" concrete and this spray mix. While the spray is more work, the finished product is far superior without all the polishing... if you ever decide to do one, I'd be happy to try and answer any questions.
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Some more info in equipment...
- for flow I'm planning on (2) mp40's, though I'm debating on (2) maxspect gyres instead. Anyone have any experience/advice with these?
- Using an Eheim 1262 for the return for now. I was wanting to get the ecotech vectra, but not being Apex compatible is a huge drawback. So I will wait and see what the Neptunes COR is like when it comes out...
- I will be running 250w Radiums in the spectra on Luxcore 250/400w ballasts. For the T5's I will be starting with (3)blue plus and (1)KZ Fiji purple. I have zero experience with T5's but those bulbs seemed pretty popular so I went with them for now. Any input?
- I also plan to dose two-part via a DOS pump (later on once the demand is there)
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- for flow I'm planning on (2) mp40's, though I'm debating on (2) maxspect gyres instead. Anyone have any experience/advice with these?
- Using an Eheim 1262 for the return for now. I was wanting to get the ecotech vectra, but not being Apex compatible is a huge drawback. So I will wait and see what the Neptunes COR is like when it comes out...
- I will be running 250w Radiums in the spectra on Luxcore 250/400w ballasts. For the T5's I will be starting with (3)blue plus and (1)KZ Fiji purple. I have zero experience with T5's but those bulbs seemed pretty popular so I went with them for now. Any input?
- I also plan to dose two-part via a DOS pump (later on once the demand is there)
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I really like the Maxpect Gyre, I have 1 of the XF150's on my 150 gallon tall. It is a strong water mover, but I don't go above 60% because then the noise really becomes noticeable. I also don't think the reverse flow is worth much....it isn't very effective and again it is noisy. I pretty much run it constant on 24x7 and it works well. If you had 2 though you could alternate better, something I want to do in the future.
I love the Dos pump. Like love love love love it. I can't say it enough. It is so precise and the interface with Fusion is simple to use. I like that I can dose like 30.4 mL of something....why the .4?....because I can. I don't know I just think that is geeky cool.
I love the Dos pump. Like love love love love it. I can't say it enough. It is so precise and the interface with Fusion is simple to use. I like that I can dose like 30.4 mL of something....why the .4?....because I can. I don't know I just think that is geeky cool.
Thanks for the input. I will have to do dig into the gyres a bit more I guess. It seems the new ones come with a controller? Is that needed if you are running them with an apex?
What is your DOS set up like? Water changes, or for dosing? What sort of length of run do you have or can it handle?
My concern is that if I mount it behind the tank (under the stairs) it may be sitting at or just below the storage tank in the garage. If that's the case, do you think a would siphon be of concern? That's why I was thinking of mounting it in the garage where it would be above the reservoir. Problem then is that it wouldn't be near the apex. Not sure how long that cord can reach?
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What is your DOS set up like? Water changes, or for dosing? What sort of length of run do you have or can it handle?
My concern is that if I mount it behind the tank (under the stairs) it may be sitting at or just below the storage tank in the garage. If that's the case, do you think a would siphon be of concern? That's why I was thinking of mounting it in the garage where it would be above the reservoir. Problem then is that it wouldn't be near the apex. Not sure how long that cord can reach?
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The XF150 has a controller wired to it, does simple things like increase the flow by 10% increments. I think it has a pulse feature, and then it will do like 5 minutes on forward flow, and 2 minutes on reverse flow. Real basic stuff.
I use the Dos for dosing 2 part. The Dosing heads are rated to 5000 hours of run time, so while I'm dosing my 20 mL or whatever it should last a long time. My run is literally 2 or 3 feet, so I don't really know about the lengths of run. I have my dosing tubes set 3 inches above my water line so there is no chance of siphon. Neptune says you can run 24' without any head pressure loss! (https://www.neptunesystems.com/getstarted/dos/) and has a 6' Aquabus cable so you have to be that close to a module or to an EB8.
I use the Dos for dosing 2 part. The Dosing heads are rated to 5000 hours of run time, so while I'm dosing my 20 mL or whatever it should last a long time. My run is literally 2 or 3 feet, so I don't really know about the lengths of run. I have my dosing tubes set 3 inches above my water line so there is no chance of siphon. Neptune says you can run 24' without any head pressure loss! (https://www.neptunesystems.com/getstarted/dos/) and has a 6' Aquabus cable so you have to be that close to a module or to an EB8.
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