My 210 is finally up and running!

[CA-Delta]

Sweet. You are living proof that tanks are like head lice.

 

[Dan F]

Wow you are good

Thanks!

sick setup!!!!!! but 96 gallon a day water change is overkill.....

I may reduce the amount in the future, but I don't like tannins yellowing the water and this is what it takes to keep it nice and clear and nitrate-free. I didn't mention there is also a 135 with a P. niger and a TSN on the same system.

I am on my own well, so it is only pennies a day worth of electricity.

Sweet. You are living proof that tanks are like head lice.

I'm gonna have to ponder that one a bit...

 

[david503bk]

WOW!
Very nice. I still need a canopy for my 210. Question is your drain a little noisy? I have the same tank and it is a little for me.

 

[Dan F]

WOW!
Very nice. I still need a canopy for my 210. Question is your drain a little noisy? I have the same tank and it is a little for me.

Thanks!

It was really noisy at 1200 GPH, noisy at around 1000 GPH, and pretty quiet at 700 GPH.

I ended up switching from my Iwaki pump to a Quiet One 4000HH, it definitely is a lot quieter at the lower flow rate.

I also built some boxes lined with sound-deadening board to put around the plumbing under the tank.

I plumbed the new pump to just one of the returns. I plumbed the other return and a DIY intake for a canister. I plan on using an Ocean Clear 317 canister (mechanical) and a 1200-1600 GPH pump.

 

[rakealldaylong8]

Love that set-up, how much did that stand run??

 

[Dan F]

Love that set-up, how much did that stand run??

It was built out of White Oak by a local cabinet shop to match the rest of the cabinets in the house. There are slide-outs and adjustable shelves in all the cabinets, top and bottom. It was a bit over $2000 finished and installed. It wasn't cheap, but the wife loves the storage, so it was worth every penny.

This picture is with the crown moulding and end-panel installed.