Robert's 210 no expenses spared build (1 Viewer)

[Ranglin5o]

Decided to post my dream build and start the pictures and see if anyone can chime in on if I overlook anything in the build process.

All life-support equipment will be Bashsea Products
All plumbing is going to be hard pipe lines in blue and gray fitting

Here is the full equipment list that is being purchased as the build steps progress in the break in process:

Equipment	Brand	Unit	Description
Sump	Bashsea	SS-48	Signature Series
Protein Skimmer	Bashsea	8-24"	Twisted PS
Bio-Reactor	Bashsea	8-24"	Bio Mass Reactor
Media Reactor	Bashsea	6-18"	Media Chamber
Media Reactor	Bashsea	6-18"	Media Chamber
Waste Collector	Bashsea	6-12"
Return Pump	Royal Exclusive	RD3 3100GPH	Setup External
Manifold Pump	Royal Exclusive	RD3 mini 1321GPH	Internal pump
Pump to Apex	Royal Exclusive	Interface Adapter
Controller Cable	Royal Exclusive	Connection Cable
Tank Controller	Apex	A3 PRO
Flow meter	Apex	2"	Used for return line
Flow meter	Apex	1"	Used for Protein Skimmer
Flow meter	Apex	1"	Used for Bio-Reactor
Flow meter	Apex	1"	Used for UV
Flow meter	Apex	1"	Used for Media Reactor
Flow meter	Apex	1"	Used for Media Reactor
UV	Aqua UV	2"	40 Watt
Dosing	Apex	DOS Pump	Used for adjusting levels
Auto Water Change	Apex	DOS Pump	Used for auto water change system
Equipment Cabinet	Premium Aquatics	Saltwateraquarium.com	Limited Edition Painted
Lighting	Maxspect	Razor X R5 200W	Run 2 lights
Wave Pumps	Maxspect	Gyre XF350	Cloud Edition Double Package

Part Discription	Size	Color	Scheduel	Quantity
Georg Fischer Wye Check Valve	1 1/4"	Clear	40​	1
1 1/2" Piping Section
Tee Slip x Slip x Slip	1 1/2"	Gray	80​	2
Cap	1 1/2"	Gray	80​	2
Reducing Bushing 1 1/4"	1 1/2"	Gray	80​	2
PVC Pipe	1 1/2"	Blue	40​	4
90* Elbow	1 1/2"	Gray	80​	4
45* Elbow	1 1/2"	Gray	80​	4
Ball Valve	1 1/2"	Gray	80​	2
Union Slip x Slip	1 1/2"	Gray	80​	4
Clamp for PVC Pipe	1 1/2"	Gray	40​	2
1 1/4" Piping Section
PVC Pipe	1 1/4"	Blue	40​	5
90* Elbow	1 1/4"	Gray	80​	3
45* Elbow	1 1/4"	Gray	80​	4
Union Slip x Slip	1 1/4"	Gray	80​	2
Tee Slip x Slip x Slip	1 1/4"	Gray	80​	1
Reducing Bushing 1 1/4" to 1" NPT Threaded	1 1/4"	Gray	80​	2
Coupler Slip x Slip	1 1/4"	Gray	80​	2
Clamp for PVC Pipe	1 1/4"	Gray	80​	4

 

[Ranglin5o]

Got the tank setup and perfectly leveled to 1/32" water line different at the top.

Process took 5 days for the RO water to fill the system

 

[Ranglin5o]

Drain and Return pumps took a bit of work but got everything setup leak free.

NOTE: If anyone decided to use the Apex flow motoring 2" meter here are some helpful times that I found the hard way..
1) USE PIPE DOPE AND SILICONE - I found a lot of stories after I had major leaking issues for the threads to the supplied 2" couplers

For the Return pump temporary setup: I'm using a cheap 2400GPH pump to start the cycle process to get it flowing and broke in for the time being. I will get my 2 Red Dragon return pumps soon but I want to get the cycling process started ASAP

 

[Ranglin5o]

This weekend I got the drains and return lines 100% complete and leak free! The tank is up and running after a bit of tuning for the drain valves to get everything to quiet down a bit!

I'm not sure this video will upload but I'm giving it a shot

New video by Robert Anglin

photos.app.goo.gl

 

[decimal]

Looks like you’re hitting the ground running. Very nice equipment list. What kind of pipe dope did you use? I use



even though it’s not really pipe dope it’s for almost all rubber seals and it’s just a great all around for all sorts of aquarium applications.

 

[Ranglin5o]

Looks like you’re hitting the ground running. Very nice equipment list. What kind of pipe dope did you use? I use



For almost all rubber seals and it’s just a great all around for all sorts of aquarium applications.

I used 3M Teflon fiber filled dope and 3M clear silicone mixed together for the threaded connections and I used regular Vaseline for the O-rings and threads for the disconnect couplers.

 

[Ranglin5o]

Initial tank setup completed!!

Today the last parts to my return line came in! I'm running duel 1" RFG nozzles and they truly work like a charm!

Please ignore the cloudy water! I leveled the sand again and disturbed it a little to much today.

 

[R-BallJunkie]

Man, TBH....looks like ur spending $ to spend it, F'it YOLO.....best of luck with the build....gonna check in! For the lighting, you might be migrating elsewhere down the road.

 

[Ranglin5o]

Man, TBH....looks like ur spending $ to spend it, F'it YOLO.....best of luck with the build....gonna check in! For the lighting, you might be migrating elsewhere down the road.

Hear bad things about the razor x lights? BRS even did a full breakdown of the specs to set them too so thats why I was looking into them.

 

[R-BallJunkie]

Hear bad things about the razor x lights? BRS even did a full breakdown of the specs to set them too so thats why I was looking into them.

BRS is FOS....look at what the commercial guys are doing.......WWC, TCK, Battle, FHC. No ones running maxpect. BRS used to be good, now a corporate shill. I like Philips coralcare personally.... but seen some darn good growth under the Echotechs, Radions etc.

 

[gregg]

im a big fan of the bashsea, i went with their sump, skimmer and an overflow tank... been really happy with them. looking forward o seeing yours completed!

 

[soymilk]

i want this

 

[Erin]

I used 3M Teflon fiber filled dope and 3M clear silicone mixed together for the threaded connections and I used regular Vaseline for the O-rings and threads for the disconnect couplers.

Never use Vaseline or other petroleum products on o-rings... It will eventually break them down.
(Think about other types of "rubbers"...)

 

[Erin]

I found that this works well for PVC threads. Dope is ok but not really made for our purposes; this stuff is.

 

[Ranglin5o]

Well I've run into a snag and looking for a little advice on lights!

I have it narrowed down to 4 different lights:


Now I do have the EcoTech RMS rail already so all I need is one additional bracket to run the 4 XR15's

I have read a lot of good things about the AP9X and that 2 could possibly fit my build fairly well and they are connectable to Apex so that's a huge plus for me!

Any advice on these or possibly an additional setup ideas would be great!!! Looking to purchase next week

 

[soymilk]

all good choices.

I love the Kessil logic, and kessil shimmer. Another choice is to get the a360x or the a500x

 

[Ranglin5o]

One other light that has caught my eye is the Zetlight company and they are Apex compatible!! Anyone seen/used them???

 

[Cody]

Well I've run into a snag and looking for a little advice on lights!

I have it narrowed down to 4 different lights:


Now I do have the EcoTech RMS rail already so all I need is one additional bracket to run the 4 XR15's

I have read a lot of good things about the AP9X and that 2 could possibly fit my build fairly well and they are connectable to Apex so that's a huge plus for me!

Any advice on these or possibly an additional setup ideas would be great!!! Looking to purchase next week

Rank these in importance to you:

Spread
Spectrum
Intensity
Visual aesthetics to you
Controllability

 

[R-BallJunkie]

i'd stay away from the sky's personally based in the initial teardown they did.....just a CC knockoff thats fan cooled. based on your list, the radions would be top pick based on userbase feedback. as far as being controller compatible....i'd move that down the priority list as you can always make changes thru the separate app. i can do 0-10v control on separate channels but it takes seconds to go in and make adjustments......its not something you change often...once dialed in, kinda leave it where it is.

 

[soymilk]

i run skys. they work. no complaints. cheaper than CC ymmv