Shallow Reef Tank Sump and Equipment Explained - Echotech, Neptune, Jebao, DIY Reactor, Controllers

Saltwater Sump equipment explained along with every other pieces of hardware on my reef tank. You guys asked for it so i went over all my systems life support system. My Retump was previously a Jebao DC7000 and is now a Ecotech Vectra M1, The Reactor pump uses and old Jebao DC Pump. The wave makers are Ecotech MP40QD and a Jabeo CP-40 Gyre pump. For lighting I'm using 4x ecotech XR15 Pros on the display and one on the sump for frags. Nutrient export is handled by the DIY Chaeto reactor. The Skimmer is a coralbox Cloud9 which is a champ! Amazon associate links to Some of the Equipment on my tank: Jebao CP-40 http://amzn.to/2ugBwtg Ecotech Vectra M1 http://amzn.to/2vflX2i Ecotech MP40 http://amzn.to/2ubqS7u Neptune Apex (new version) http://amzn.to/2ubzNWc Neptune ATK top off kit http://amzn.to/2sSCIzp Neptune AFS Auto feeder http://amzn.to/2ubqXrO EB8 Power bar http://amzn.to/2ugeen9 Neptune DOS http://amzn.to/2tgB9uz Neptune WXM Module http://amzn.to/2tOLxLM Jebao DC-6000 http://amzn.to/2ukX9JP Jebao DP-4 Doser http://amzn.to/2uleMsS Ecotech XR15 Led lights http://amzn.to/2ugevGH 7" Filter sock http://amzn.to/2tP0cGM DIY Chaeto Reactor https://youtu.be/qm-jWrkiDhI?list=PLUwsp9cjKoiO_aydd_bc2G2cJIC7jPFY7 $6 Dosing Container https://youtu.be/dlrkT9BpHHc?list=PLUwsp9cjKoiO_aydd_bc2G2cJIC7jPFY7 Micro Scrubbing bubbles - Bubbling. https://youtu.be/TfEiEoNptyo?list=PLUwsp9cjKoiO_aydd_bc2G2cJIC7jPFY7 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Vertex Somatic 60s skimmer giveaway! - ReefDudes 3K Subscriber Contest!!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiiFUxmsVpE -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

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Saltwater Sump equipment explained along with every other pieces of hardware on my reef tank. You guys asked for it so i went over all my systems life support system. My Retump was previously a Jebao DC7000 and is now a Ecotech Vectra M1, The Reactor pump uses and old Jebao DC Pump. The wave makers are Ecotech MP40QD and a Jabeo CP-40 Gyre pump. For lighting I'm using 4x ecotech XR15 Pros on the display and one on the sump for frags. Nutrient export is handled by the DIY Chaeto reactor. The Skimmer is a coralbox Cloud9 which is a champ! Amazon associate links to Some of the Equipment on my tank: Jebao CP-40 http://amzn.to/2ugBwtg Ecotech Vectra M1 http://amzn.to/2vflX2i Ecotech MP40 http://amzn.to/2ubqS7u Neptune Apex (new version) http://amzn.to/2ubzNWc Neptune ATK top off kit http://amzn.to/2sSCIzp Neptune AFS Auto feeder http://amzn.to/2ubqXrO EB8 Power bar http://amzn.to/2ugeen9 Neptune DOS http://amzn.to/2tgB9uz Neptune WXM Module http://amzn.to/2tOLxLM Jebao DC-6000 http://amzn.to/2ukX9JP Jebao DP-4 Doser http://amzn.to/2uleMsS Ecotech XR15 Led lights http://amzn.to/2ugevGH 7" Filter sock http://amzn.to/2tP0cGM DIY Chaeto Reactor https://youtu.be/qm-jWrkiDhI?list=PLUwsp9cjKoiO_aydd_bc2G2cJIC7jPFY7 $6 Dosing Container https://youtu.be/dlrkT9BpHHc?list=PLUwsp9cjKoiO_aydd_bc2G2cJIC7jPFY7 Micro Scrubbing bubbles - Bubbling. https://youtu.be/TfEiEoNptyo?list=PLUwsp9cjKoiO_aydd_bc2G2cJIC7jPFY7 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Vertex Somatic 60s skimmer giveaway! - ReefDudes 3K Subscriber Contest!!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiiFUxmsVpE -~-~~-~~~-~~-~-

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Samantha Hall
Samantha Hall - 6 years ago
beautiful.  what are the dimensions of your tank
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thanks Samantha. The overall tank / stand is 6’1”. 20 wide and 18 tall.
muffemod
muffemod - 6 years ago
Dude you forgot the dimensions~!
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
hahah well i better fix that! Display approx 66x20x18 overal 6'1" long Stand about 3' high :)
USMC Reefer
USMC Reefer - 6 years ago
Do you use an extension cord to run your power to the other end of your tank for power supply? What are your thoughts on running an extension cord in the sump area of your tank?

I’m starting a peninsula 6 footer and my power supply’s will not reach to the other end. Thank you
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
You could just make your control area on the side with power! A lot of the equipment has fairly long cords these days. Maybe check the specs and take it into consideration when choosing which parts to buy
USMC Reefer
USMC Reefer - 6 years ago
ReefDudes thanks man. Ya a lot of peps day that extension cord with short out your equipment if you use them so I wanted to see what you thought. My peninsula tank is gonna have one power outlet where the overflow is so tryin to figure a safe way to get power six feet down the tank.
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
I actually have a plug in the middle of the tank on the wall. I have a ups plugged into the tall and everything else plugged into the ups. My overall length is 6’1” and I managed to “just” get everything to work without extension cords (surprisingly). I only have one on there and that’s to the ozone genteratoe on the back end of the tank on the overflow wall If your going to use them just make sure they are up high and don’t have any risk of water dripping on or seeping into the connectors. Most of my wires are hid at the top of my stand behind the bar out of sight
Chris I
Chris I - 6 years ago
Do you need all those things in your cabinet to run a reef tank, im on a budget and all that seems to me is very expensive
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
If your starting out get a decent light and a wave maker. Next “essential” I would say is an auto top off. The rest you can add on down the road as needed :). When I new I was upgrading to this tank I was slowly sticking up on equipment for about 6 months prior to getting the tank! Haha. I have now had it for a year and a half and still a slow process to slowly add / change / perfect things. All part of the fun. But I also love automation and making things self sufficient as possible. :). But start slow! s be warned.. it’s an addictive hobby!
Chris I
Chris I - 6 years ago
ReefDudes I really appreciate the advice, and you seem to be right it does make your life easier having all those gadgets for the tank...i gotta start somewhere i guess haha
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
You most certainly do not. (They just make your life easier) you could take a smaller tank and have nothing but a decent light and powerhead for water flow then just do weekly water changes and be ducccessful. His is all I did with previous smaller systems. One thing you will have to do is top off your tank with fresh water to deal with evaporation manually. If you have lots of coral at some point you will need to manually dose nutrients to the tank. Although weekly water changes can handle that unless your tank is packed with coral .

Skimmer - reduces the need for water changes
Doser - saves you having to doses manually (dosing is more when you have lots of coral )
ATO - auto magic tip off. Adds fresh water to keep
Saliniity stably and deal with evaporation
xM3THODx
xM3THODx - 6 years ago
Do you have a vid about how you did your magnetic stand panels? I was searching you vid list but didn't see anything?
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
I do not... but I will add it to my list! :D
TroubledMp
TroubledMp - 6 years ago
Tank is awesome but my method is to keep it simple. I don't know what you do for a living but I need to get into that. I can't afford all your gadgets. Water changes is my method of an awesome reef. I have only seen this one video but I'm excited to watch some more
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
HPpy yo hear your liking it so far! Let me know if you have any questions :)
Abhijeet Dutta
Abhijeet Dutta - 6 years ago
bro ur tank look super awesome. wow .
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Your most welcome!
Abhijeet Dutta
Abhijeet Dutta - 6 years ago
thank you brother. god bless. :)
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
You sure can keep coral! If you don't want to worry to much about dosing yet start with soft coral, mushrooms, Zoas., leathers like ken ya tree. Finger leather. Toadstool. Some other easy ones but can overflow other corals and be a pest (I keep mine on their own island) but green star polyps (GSP) and pulsing Xenia
Abhijeet Dutta
Abhijeet Dutta - 6 years ago
my pleasure brother. i need a help from you. at present am having a 120 gallon fowlr tank which is 7 months old. can i start keeping corals now??? if yes please do suggest me some beginners coral which is hardy n easy to maintain. am into this hobby since 5 years. thank you.
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thanks so much! I love this hobby!
Peter Tucker
Peter Tucker - 6 years ago
Hey there - love the channel, and great videos. The light mount is especially slick. Just a question about the CP-40 - you know that is a counterfeit version of the Gyre, right? It is currently in trademark dispute, and is an illegal copy. You might consider replacing with an IceCap licensed version (cheaper than the xf250, if that is a concern), which is a more ethical choice. It is always disappointing to see fraudulent copies of equipment, which takes away from a legitimate businesses' ability to leverage its success and to innovate to create better equipment for us all.
Peter Tucker
Peter Tucker - 6 years ago
True - might just want to call it out, as I'm sure people look up to you as a good resource for education and reef equipment. Kind of funny, Maxspect knew Jabao would copy their design, and sent a pre-emptive cease and desist letter to them, which they ignored. They are still fighting about it. Jabao also blatantly copied the original Tunze designs for their pumps. I think we are so used to everything being made in China that we don't really consider the impact. The real pumps are more expensive, I hear ya, but the hobby benefits long term when counterfeits are not highlighted, and legit companies can innovate and bring new tech to market for us all. I wouldn't be suprised if the new IceCap license model (and a similar license model in Europe) is specifically to head off crappy Jabao. Just on principle I won't buy anything Jabao for that reason - though their price point is hard to ignore given how expensive everything is in this hobby.

In other news - your tank is really inspiring. Starting my 280 build soon, and it will be a peninsula tank as well, with no obstructions on the opposite side - love the clean look.
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thanks Peter! heard about that. Not sure how that works with china compay copying another but it works well for now all prob keep it until it fails... it does then look at my options at that time! Doesn't make sense to spend a bunch of money on a new pump when I have one that works for now :)
Stefan Kofler
Stefan Kofler - 6 years ago
great video, helps me a lot. what i didn't get: how does it work that your overflow is silent?
thx
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
I will do a video on plumbing for you :)

10. comment for Shallow Reef Tank Sump and Equipment Explained - Echotech, Neptune, Jebao, DIY Reactor, Controllers

R De
R De - 6 years ago
Wow great setup......I almost think you would benefit from one of Brightwell bio bricks. I see you already have the plate...
Jose Lara
Jose Lara - 6 years ago
amazing set up/coral. it sucks being broke.
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thank you! And I'm with you on that one!
Reef Jones#78
Reef Jones#78 - 6 years ago
Cool video
sbazain
sbazain - 6 years ago
very beautiful Tank what % do you keep your lights
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thank you! I keep them at about 45%. Lots and less than 50% the fans don't kick on so they are silent! :)
TWILIGHT FAERY
TWILIGHT FAERY - 6 years ago
Great reef aquarium!
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thank you so much!
Matt Johnson
Matt Johnson - 6 years ago
Reef Dude, can you show in more detail how the light rack is attached to the floor or the stand? I'm designing the same system for my 80 gallon frag that will be lit by the AP700. My tank is set up as a peninsula. Thx!
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
I shot some video on it today just for you. If I have time to edit it tonight I'll post it for tomorrows video :)
Matt Johnson
Matt Johnson - 6 years ago
Thx dude. Got a bunch of stuff sitting in my cart at 80/20 =)
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Sure can. I'll shot another video talking about just the light rack :)
Ocean Tank
Ocean Tank - 6 years ago
so that's like a 10,000 dollar job ?
Ocean Tank
Ocean Tank - 6 years ago
but the question is how much did it cost... cause the average * diy guy* dosnt have that budget.
Ocean Tank
Ocean Tank - 6 years ago
U so sound like the diy fish guy Lol
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
I love a good DIY! So fun to create things :D
Ocean Tank
Ocean Tank - 6 years ago
but the honest question is how much money u got in that ??
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
No idea, slowly built i up for the past 2 years :)
Leo Garcia
Leo Garcia - 6 years ago
wow bro nice beautiful tank bless for you ☝️

20. comment for Shallow Reef Tank Sump and Equipment Explained - Echotech, Neptune, Jebao, DIY Reactor, Controllers

Crazygamer H20
Crazygamer H20 - 6 years ago
He is really into this hobby thats great i wish i had a reef tank
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
He sure is! Thanks! You should start one! :)
Simon Snape
Simon Snape - 6 years ago
Hi, Great Tank, is your tank a custom tank and what size and volume is it.Keep up the good work :)
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thanks Simon! The overall dimensions are 6'1" long 2" wide and 19" deep. Actual display is a little over 5.5' with a bit of space for the overflows. Display iis a little over a 100g
Cliffepoos
Cliffepoos - 6 years ago
Great tank. Good job.
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thank you very much!!
ROYAL REEFER
ROYAL REEFER - 6 years ago
Dev another amazing vid love the tank! And of course ur blue jaw trigger! I have one my self! Just wish he would be a little more nicer to my kole tang but it's time to add then next fish anyway! Happy reefing!
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thank you!!! My trigger has been a model citizen!!! The tangs are the punks of my tank, mainly the hippo tang. He's always moving stuff around
Cesar Guerra
Cesar Guerra - 6 years ago
Great overview video. Will be grate to know more detail about the tank, the dimensions, overflows return etc.
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
I sure coul! . ill do more details on that in a future update video :)
Superyellowtang
Superyellowtang - 6 years ago
Just subbed dude thought I had good work duddy with the videos
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
hahaa I think my mind auto corrected it as i read it.... i didn't even notice :)
Superyellowtang
Superyellowtang - 6 years ago
I meant to say buddy
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thanks so much Superyellowtang!
Jason Opon
Jason Opon - 6 years ago
Can I ask for a few more details on your custom light rail, bc it is by far the best I've seen someone build. What are the dimensions of the rail, it looks maybe close to 2ins? And it's a quad rail? And where did you find it, online? Seems most come in just plain aluminum, the black is so much better. Did you get all the accessories through the same place? Could you do a video of how you built that rail?
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
I'm thinking 2020 or 2525 for that much weight.. but may want to dig into that a bit more. I have 4x XR15 on 1515 so maybe do a weight comparison
Jason Opon
Jason Opon - 6 years ago
ReefDudes I'll be hanging 3 xr30s but over 5ft so getting the 2020 t-slots might be wise.
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
I believe its 1515 which is 1.5"x 1.5" i would prob do 2020 if you had xr30s or heavier lights.. need to calculate how much it can hold with out bending for the weight/span you are trying to do.
Jason Opon
Jason Opon - 6 years ago
ReefDudes that would be awesome. Is it Bosch rails? I dig the covers that go on the slots.
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
I believe its 1.5" but i can measure it later and try to see if i can the parts/order list.
Ellery Wong
Ellery Wong - 6 years ago
What build date is on your CP40? There were tons of failures in the stuff built before July 2016 I believe. Mine only lasted 6 months before the motor failed. I have not had any issues with my 3 Maxspect gyres so far. Just wondering if I should give the CP40 another chance.
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
My origional contrôlée had an issue where it would not always turn the pump back on in pulse mode. They replaced the pump. Same issues. All other modes worked fine. They ended up replacing the controller and it's been golden ever since
Will C
Will C - 6 years ago
Just a heads up, Having an over over sized skimmer just means that it will not be skimming 100% of the time, it will be more off and on. You could save electricity and run that skimmer for half time 12 hrs and get the same results.
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Prob true. It's DC so pretty efficient as it is. The prices was right so I went for it (future proof if I ever upgrade). I could run it just at night to make my tank even quieter! Hehe
claymore19kilo
claymore19kilo - 6 years ago
quick eazy way to up the ph on any tank with a protein skimmer. move your air inlet tubing from inside the house to outside, ither using a very long airline tubing or drill through the wall to the outside this will reduce the total dissolved Co2 in your tank and raise the ph
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
This is very true! And prob one of the best ways to raise it! I actually ordered an ozone generator so that's my next experiment! :) I'm curious to see if the extra oxygen molacie makes a difference :)

30. comment for Shallow Reef Tank Sump and Equipment Explained - Echotech, Neptune, Jebao, DIY Reactor, Controllers

Marlon's C
Marlon's C - 6 years ago
where's the algea turf scrubber?
Marlon's C
Marlon's C - 6 years ago
ReefDudes definelty see a lot of nasty algae in my scrubber and while there is cheato growth it isn't an explosive growth. I do see a lot of pods and apods also in the cheato
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Do you find any advantage to running both? I would almost think the ATS would outcompete the chaeto for nutrients
Marlon's C
Marlon's C - 6 years ago
ReefDudes I'm running an ats and cheato reactor. the ats is growing some nasty algae
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Marlon's C non existent! I will likely try one eventually though. I'm curious how it compares :)
CJ'S AQUARIUMS
CJ'S AQUARIUMS - 6 years ago
Finally had a chance to sit down and watch this whole video.. hell of a setup. I wonder how much was planned in the beginning vs how much u had to improvise along the way... nice video man
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thanks CJ! I would say it was prob 90% pre-planned (and 3d modeled) months before i actually ordered the tank..I spent months designing and planning my upgrade :)
IFourBlunts
IFourBlunts - 6 years ago
This was a great video. I just got my first tanks, IM 25 gallon lagoon and a 10 gallon Nuvo black for quarantine, and your channel has been helping me through this project. Putting my pukani into cycle today. Keep up the informative videos sir. Congrats on PH!
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thank you! I I've had 3 different IM tanks! They are great little tanks! The logo on one looks pretty sweet! Be sure to make videos on your tank! Let me know if you have any questions as you go.
SantaMonicaHelp Assistant
SantaMonicaHelp Assistant - 6 years ago
Any plans for a new algae scrubber here? :)

-Paola
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thanks Paola, I sent you a message through your website
SantaMonicaHelp Assistant
SantaMonicaHelp Assistant - 6 years ago
I sent you a private message ;)

-Paola
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
I would love to try one! I have done just GFO, a fuge, Chaeto reactor.. an ATS is the only one i haven't given a whirl yet :D
Ford Fishing
Ford Fishing - 6 years ago
do you have a Niger trigger
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
I have a Male Blue Throat triggerfish
Daniel Jordan
Daniel Jordan - 6 years ago
Nice Tank !
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thanks Daniel!
Randy Paras
Randy Paras - 6 years ago
Very Informative
Job well done!
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thanks Randy!
jazbo smith
jazbo smith - 6 years ago
is there Sugar in your Tank?
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
+jazbo smith Nope, the only things sweet the corals :)
Are you asking about carbon dosing?
Javier Beltran
Javier Beltran - 6 years ago
really nice tank.... how much did u send in all the equipment
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thanks Javier! That's a good question. I slowly built it up as I found deals so it's hard to say but one day I'll sit down and try and figure it out
Jack Edwards
Jack Edwards - 6 years ago
One of the most attractive sump, dosing setups ive seen, respect.
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thanks so much jack!
Sky's Fishroom
Sky's Fishroom - 6 years ago
can you do a video on the stock of your tank?
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Sure can! I plan on doing one on coral and one on fish in the upcoming weeks! :D
Reef Builders
Reef Builders - 6 years ago
Respect for using 4 XR15s instead of 2 XR30s, you know wassup.
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thanks Jake! to me the ability to spread the pucks further and get better coverage was key!
lebon40
lebon40 - 6 years ago
thanks Deven, very informative and helpful for the planning! ;-)
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
lebon40 your welcome... and thank you!
Gb J
Gb J - 6 years ago
Thank you for sharing all this info on your hardware. Very helpful. plse update us on all the indivisual corals in the tank soon as well.
also what are your thoughts on red sea colours program. worth it?
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Will do!!!
Gb J
Gb J - 6 years ago
ReefDudes cool. good to know. will be nice to see the progress. keep us posted!
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Gb J so far the reds / oranges are more vibrant. I may turn it off for a few weeks and see if I notice a difference!

As for the corals I'm thinking of doing another indepth video overview of all of the corals. Then another of the fish :)
oceanslide
oceanslide - 6 years ago
Where did you buy the brackets that attach the Radion to the rail?
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Right on the money :)
oceanslide
oceanslide - 6 years ago
Okay cool, What did you use to attach it to the rail? Bolt and washer?
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
RMS Slide is all you need.. Just need the X bracket part.
oceanslide
oceanslide - 6 years ago
ReefDudes did you buy the whole rms mount? Or the rms slide?
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
oceanslide hahaa yes! You cooks likely do it out of acrylic or 3d print them but by the time you consider the time and materials it's prob not far off of just buying the brackets They are only 20-25 each so not terrible considering
oceanslide
oceanslide - 6 years ago
ReefDudes Dang I was hoping you weren't going to say that!
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
I bought the RMS light mounts and took them apart to get the brackets :)
ProgressReport
ProgressReport - 6 years ago
Just wanted to leave a note that your channel is extremely informative and the content delivery is great in my opinion. Keep up the awesome videos!
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thank you so much for the awesome feedback, I really appreciate it!
Non Average- Reefer
Non Average- Reefer - 6 years ago
Yesss!
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Ohhhh yeaaaa :)
bobpaterson417
bobpaterson417 - 6 years ago
What are the overall dimensions of your tank and what size tank did you use to make your sump? Very nice!
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
The Tank/Stand is 6'1" long 20" wide 18" deep. The tank it self self is about 5-6" shorter as the end cap has the overflow area) I designed the sump and got the tank builder to build it with the tank. Let me know if you have any other questions :)
9StickNate
9StickNate - 6 years ago
This is a sweet setup!
Dave Green
Dave Green - 6 years ago
absolutely an amazing set up mate very nice tank
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thanks so much Dave!

50. comment for Shallow Reef Tank Sump and Equipment Explained - Echotech, Neptune, Jebao, DIY Reactor, Controllers

reef guy 92
reef guy 92 - 6 years ago
I have to say you do have the best light mounts on youtube there so cool floating across the tank hands down the best in my opinion anyway other people might disagree but yh great setup bro keep up the good work
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thanks you!! i spent weeks working-out what i need to make the cantilever design work! I'm super happy with how it turned out :)
Miguel Pires
Miguel Pires - 6 years ago
amazing job, i wish i could afford such a nice setup , i see you have a marine pure block as i do, however i recently send for analysis my water with the aquaforest test, and my Aluminium is way way high, some suggest that marine pure blocks bleach aluminium , i believe it was from the AL99 triton anti phosphates i used to use in the past.... so i have to ask how´s your Al level ?ohh and do you have any idea what high Al levels do to corals? thanks for sharing
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
I have heard that before.. I have also heard of triton test done in tanks with large amounts of marine pure with no issues.. so i'm not sure if thats a red herring or not.. My tank and corals look great so i'm not to worried! (one day ill do Triton test!)
Roi
Roi - 6 years ago
my goldfish bowl has more equipment than this.. pfff... :P
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Big smiles back for the compliments :D
Roi
Roi - 6 years ago
ReefDudes wow that sounds awesome... thumbs up for the carefuly thought out system
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thats one high tech fish bowl :) I bet it even changes its own water! haha i actually did see a cool project where they had a webcam/wheels on a fishbowl.. and which ever side the goldfish swam is which way the car would drive.. he could explore the house!
Clayton Jessup
Clayton Jessup - 6 years ago
They all look amazing ! Great job hands down...
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
+Clayton Jessup I really appreciate that!! Im glowing with all of the positive comments today! :)
Clayton Jessup
Clayton Jessup - 6 years ago
I am loving the aluminum light bar rack as well as the sump set up, and the steel,stand they all look extremely clean. Who made your aquarium?
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
I designed everything then had the stand/glass made from Concept aquariums. The light rack i did my self.
Clayton Jessup
Clayton Jessup - 6 years ago
Amazing tank hands down I love it !
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thanks so much Clayton! :D
Flip Flop fishin
Flip Flop fishin - 6 years ago
Such a clean neat and beautiful set up.Love hiding all the hardwear! Pure bueaty
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thanks! I consider the tank a piece of living room art so I strive to keep it as clean and sleek as possible! :)
rafael blandino
rafael blandino - 6 years ago
Can you make a video on you battery backup?
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Sure can! I'll shoot it in the few weeks!
Apex Reefing
Apex Reefing - 6 years ago
20 minutes after I've subscribed I'm not sorry I had
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Better late than never! Thanks for subscribing!! I appreciate it!
EngineeringAquariums
EngineeringAquariums - 6 years ago
Looks good man, my fuge = ur reactor, and mine keeps phosphates at the EXACT same level without any water changes :)
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Sounds like it's doing its job perfectly! I just love the space I gained from it
Greg Tredo
Greg Tredo - 6 years ago
WOW, What a beautiful setup! You put an Incredible amount of planning into your build... very inspiring and you have definitely given me some ideas how to improve my 130 Gallon reef :) Please keep up the great work and keep the videos coming
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thanks Greg!! I appreciate your kind comments! Let me know if you have any questions on your build :)
Kreger's Aquariums
Kreger's Aquariums - 6 years ago
Great overview ReefDudes! Very well thought out design!
Nano_Joe
Nano_Joe - 6 years ago
Wow, talk about sleek! Looking great man.
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thanks Nano_joe! My goal is to make it silent and hide all equipment :)
Bubba Shinobi
Bubba Shinobi - 6 years ago
Thank you for showing us all the details of your tank. Any specific setting you using on your Radions or did you make a custom set-up ??
Bubba Shinobi
Bubba Shinobi - 6 years ago
That would be great, I'm sure others may have the same questions . I currently don't have the Reef-Link.
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
I took the coral lab AB+ schedule then tweaked it. I can do a video explaining the lighting if you want. :)
Scurvy
Scurvy - 6 years ago
NIce rundown, very well thought out!
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thanks!! Lots of pre planning payed off. Im glad you enjoyed it!
EDK ReefMeister
EDK ReefMeister - 6 years ago
Dude, you have a really sweet setup. So your frag section isnt a refug anymore?
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Thanks Ed! I build the Chaeto Reactor to make space for the frag section (my sand bed was getting overrun with frags!) The 90W led was a beast and more effective at growing chaeto but if i can get 70% of that and gain a chamber back its a fair trade for now.. i'm just happy i have a spot for all the excess frags so i can help keep the display tidy
pelphrey
pelphrey - 6 years ago
Solid equipment over view!
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Oh I didn't show it ! It's on the left behind the recliner
pelphrey
pelphrey - 6 years ago
Did I miss the ATO container?
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Why thank you Pelphrey!
J Reezy
J Reezy - 6 years ago
great template I can use for my 260 peninsula build.
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Steal away! i spent months designing it and tweaking it before i built it! let me know if you have any specific questions!
Fr4nkTheT4nk
Fr4nkTheT4nk - 6 years ago
Nice tank man. Thank you for the advice this morning during CJ stream. Fr4nkthet4nk
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Your welcome! thanks for checking it out :D
Major League Reefer
Major League Reefer - 6 years ago
let me tell you that you are one of my top five reefer gurus...
EDK ReefMeister
EDK ReefMeister - 6 years ago
Typo in the thumbnail. :D
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
Good catch! All fixed :)
dudesreef
dudesreef - 6 years ago
I crave videos like this, thank you for sharing brother! Loving all that gear!
ReefDudes
ReefDudes - 6 years ago
You are most welcome! Ill prob do one on the fish/corals in a few weeks!

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