I'm not sure if this is sarcastic or not. If not, what about it looks complicated and no room? It looks like it's wide open, with a return chamber. Even has a wide open second area in the next compartment. Tons of room for additional equipment if needed.
Arin's Reefer-S 850 Build
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Kensington Reefer
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Just looked cramped from here...
I have old systems with much less...
As long as you’re happy...it’s yours!
I have old systems with much less...
As long as you’re happy...it’s yours!
phatduckk
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I mean it’s a pretty big sump with a roller mat where the filter socks used to be. No room was sacrificed (well it’s tall).
Happy to never wash a filter sock again
H2OPlayar
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Think about no sand, I have heard a few podcasters lately talk about the sand bed being something that makes the tank harder to manage long term. That being said, if you want to look at sand, put the sand in
phatduckk
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I thought about it a lot. I just really like the look of the sand. Plus sand sifting gobies are some of my favorite fish. I really want a pair of Bella gobiesThink about no sand, I have heard a few podcasters lately talk about the sand bed being something that makes the tank harder to manage long term. That being said, if you want to look at sand, put the sand in
rdriggett
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Team sand! It might be a nightmare but it's ascetically pleasing and a key habitat.
H2OPlayar
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For what? Nitrates? Haha
rdriggett
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I agree with you there but also: Wrasses?
phatduckk
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alrighty… swung by Neptune today and got a 40mm coupler and got the main part of the plumbing for the ReefMat done.
Gonna let the glue cure before finishing it up later tonight or tomorrow.
Had a friendly chat with (whom I believe was) @robert4025 & my daughter forced me to buy a couple Gonis too.
So far it’s been a nice Mother’s Day lol
Gonna let the glue cure before finishing it up later tonight or tomorrow.
Had a friendly chat with (whom I believe was) @robert4025 & my daughter forced me to buy a couple Gonis too.
So far it’s been a nice Mother’s Day lol
Thank you for visiting the shop today!
phatduckk
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Thanks for having a great shop
phatduckk
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Finally finished building the mesh net & added the feeding portals.
@Coral reefer is coming over next Friday with a bunch of water we’re close!!!
@Coral reefer is coming over next Friday with a bunch of water
we’re close!!!
Kensington Reefer
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Spacious!
phatduckk
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yup! =) Definitely on the radar!
Where are your Gyres placed? I was thinking I'd just put them on the sides (like normal).
...and which kind do you prefer? I have 2 of the smaller Red Sea ones but I don't think they'll be big enough (magnets might not hold either) so I'll need to get new ones but not sure which brand
phatduckk
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I also have 2 Neptune WAVs which I've considered using as well but I might actually put those in the salt mixing bin for my AWC.
H2OPlayar
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Maxspect pro is one controller for 2 pumps, and you can add more durable hardware after the 1st set wears out.
Red sea is more durable but each pump has its own controller.
I have one on each side vertical and one down low horizontal. Then 2 more amiable ones all on my back wall.
Red sea is more durable but each pump has its own controller.
I have one on each side vertical and one down low horizontal. Then 2 more amiable ones all on my back wall.
phatduckk
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Less controllers sounds awesome. I’ll check those out. Thanks!