Looks amazing. I'm always impressed with how much planning you do and all the different custom thoughts you come up with. Looking forward to seeing it all put together.
Your build is coming along well. 😁 I like how you’re going to be able to do auto water changes. Great attention to detail. Excited to see see everything come together. 👍
VERY exciting! I’ll also be running ATO and auto WC to my 7226 from storage tanks in my laundry room, so I CAN’T WAIT to follow the progression of your tank. Thanks in advance for solving all of the inevitable issues before I even get to them! 😉
I know this is really a specific type of install, but I wish there was an in-depth look at running the RODI lines across the house, hooking up to equipment, etc. I keep my RODI under the guest bathroom sink and use as needed, then coil the tubes back up when I'm done.
@@ReefDudes i didnt want to advertise but I have a fully automated Ro system and I put 125.000 litres of water through it every year because Im a window cleaner. It has High and low pressure sensors, booster pump, autoflush selenoid and auto shut off but there is one very very important secret to a fully automated system to fully auto shut off: the optical sensor flood guardian! With a mechanical float system will never fully switch off and your autoflush will just pump water down the drain. Also have booster pump and all selenoids inside a box thats activelly cooled as all selenoids must be default off selenoids and they get very hot otherwise and might fail prematurely. If you ever want more info let me know. Keep up the awesome channel!
@@ricardocarneiro7797 I actually picked up a flood guardian a while back to use as a backup to the float valve! (maybe ill use that instead and the float as of backup). How long does it take for the solenoids to heat up? that sounded like an issue on many that reviews of various ones that i have read.
@@ReefDudes flood guardian is the single new best upgrade for an RO system, rock solid design. I agree in using float as backup instead. Use the flood guardian as the main shut off but just under the action of the mechanical float valve for added safety. The flood guardian triggers instantly which in turn triggers high pressure switch permanently in one go, avoiding cyclical and prolonged on/off cycles which will wear your booster pump and will forever make your autoflush flush into the drain every single time system comes back on. Selenoids get hot quickly id say 10-15 minutes they will get red hot in a enclosed space. With a pair or usb computer fans and a box every selenoid will just get warm, but keeps booster pump cool. My preferred timing is 1 hour on and 15 mins off purely to preserve the gear, my 450gpd system will filter 1000 litres in 24 hours so no need to push it. Also every hour autoflush kicks in for 18 seconds. Membranes will last 5-15 years this way. Best pressure is 80psi but you can go 60-80 psi if you want to reduce the chance of push fit connections leaking. If you have a public email or whatsapp I can send you pics of my system which will be easier to get ideas from.
Looks great man. Nice pre panning. Maybe one thing on the water storage to build a box to raise them up if you need to fill up a bucket or something. Or if your using a no need for the box.
ReefDudes ohh ok I thought u were cycling the Rock first... you have to show us how you actually attached the tds creep flush before the resin.. would like to do that to mine
Holy flush o matic setup! It's going to look awesome. Was there a railing there before or no? Without a tank there it looks dangerous. Can't wait to see more.
How did you find the floor/ceiling joists? I hear you can pull up the corner of the carpet, but I ended up using rare earth magnets to find the nails in the studs. What is the best or easiest way that you’ve found?
I had old photos pre reno that i used as a guide. you are right and could use magnets to find the nails as well. as it would only be hammered along the joists. (i use magnets all the time along the wall to find the drywall screws
Besides the RO/DI tubing, what are the other 2 cables? Is one an Aquabus or USB and what was the other one? Planning on moving tank in a couple months and need ideas about setting up Apex water change and ATO.
@@ReefDudes that would be awesome! I like how you have multiple points for flushing the system instead of just the membrane. Makes for a very flexible system.
You included a link to your previous light setup, but will this one is different. Your previous one was attached to the stand for more support while this one is simply attached to the stud in the wall. I noticed on one of your other videos that someone just had a piece of 8020 coming straight out of the wall and no piece going down to the floor (unless it was hidden behind his wall). Does it have to be attached to the stand for more stability?
TeJ this is the exact same Bar as my last tank. I had a hole in stand I stopped it into on the last one and this time I’m using L brackets to bolt to the wall. Either way works. Same concept. I believe he just used a plate to bolt it to the wall behind his
Hi Dave, how is tank going and hope you doing good :) I want to ask if you are happy with light bar can you let me know which size you use and also do you know how much weight it can handle I am planing to use it on 3 XR30 g4 + 4 t5 80w tank will be peninsula 160cm long.. thank you
I was moving and if I had to move the tank I saw it as a good excuse to upgrade to a larger one. Concept makes beautiful tanks. I have had 3 different tanks made by them now
Wow that’s a awesome setup with all that you have done. I have a question about where did you get the Y hose fitting for supply line and if I am using CaribSea Base Rock and Life Rock do you recommend me cycling the rocks with TurboStart in my 44 gallon brute container??
Y connectors www.marinedepot.com/partners/idevaffiliate.php?id=103&url=1193 Life rock has bacteria spores on it to cycle it self. So you may not need it.. You could likely let it cycle it self in a brute then add some bottled bacteria when its in the tank/with fish to beef up that army of bacteria
I used Life Rock and it has bacteria on it. With that said I put it in a Brute container for 4 months and used Turbo Start 900 and added Coraline Algae at the 2 month mark.
Can you do an ELI5 video explaining the RO setup in more detail? Pieces used, how you use the flush valves in practice in a bit more detail, stuff like that
@@ReefDudes wow not sure how you didn't point me to this video, just found it and it answered all my questions! ua-cam.com/video/2EUZQ3gDraU/v-deo.html
Nice setup but... u put too much into all those flush valves etc, di refills are usually $12, replace every six months, and replace those RO filters once a year, too many valves and connections usually equal possible leaks or breaks
Looks amazing. I'm always impressed with how much planning you do and all the different custom thoughts you come up with. Looking forward to seeing it all put together.
Thanks so much Northern Reefer!
Congrats on the 7226!!! I love mine!
Thank you! I'm so stoked for it!
The hardest part is always waiting on it!!!! Can’t wait to see your build!
@@mr.e-yagi7317 so true! although this hobby has certainly helped teach me more patience! (may help that i have the lagoon tank going to slow me down)
Love your attention to detail. Really looking forward to seeing this all come together. 👍🏻
Thanks Gary!
That's a crazy complicated-looking RODI setup lol. So many connections and valves everywhere!
hehe yes! all kinds of flushes to make it more efficient and let your media last for ages
Awesome build keep up the content
Great video of your new build. I love your planning and how simple it’s explained.
Thanks Wayne! :D
Very intrigued to see how this enrolls buds...knowing you it will be a yet another gem in the hat.
Thanks ash!
Your build is coming along well. 😁 I like how you’re going to be able to do auto water changes. Great attention to detail. Excited to see see everything come together. 👍
Thank you!!!! its my final upgrade for a long time so need to do it right! How's your big beautiful tank coming along?
Great build dude! 👊🤙
Thanks ReefStache!
VERY exciting! I’ll also be running ATO and auto WC to my 7226 from storage tanks in my laundry room, so I CAN’T WAIT to follow the progression of your tank. Thanks in advance for solving all of the inevitable issues before I even get to them! 😉
No prob, I’m just looking out for your future tanks best interest :)
I know this is really a specific type of install, but I wish there was an in-depth look at running the RODI lines across the house, hooking up to equipment, etc. I keep my RODI under the guest bathroom sink and use as needed, then coil the tubes back up when I'm done.
Could be done, Helping a buddy run one from his laundry through crawlspace to the tank area in the near future
@@ReefDudes awesome! You've got at least one viewer for that!
Looks like you are ready 👍🏾👍🏾
Nice buddy! Cant wait to see the end result.
Thanks ed!
This is going to be awesome!!!! Looking forward to it!
Doing a great job Deven!
Thanks!
Good job with your RO system
Thanks Ricardo! I may fully automate with solenoids later but for now i think its a pretty solid solution!
@@ReefDudes i didnt want to advertise but I have a fully automated Ro system and I put 125.000 litres of water through it every year because Im a window cleaner. It has High and low pressure sensors, booster pump, autoflush selenoid and auto shut off but there is one very very important secret to a fully automated system to fully auto shut off: the optical sensor flood guardian! With a mechanical float system will never fully switch off and your autoflush will just pump water down the drain. Also have booster pump and all selenoids inside a box thats activelly cooled as all selenoids must be default off selenoids and they get very hot otherwise and might fail prematurely.
If you ever want more info let me know. Keep up the awesome channel!
@@ricardocarneiro7797 I actually picked up a flood guardian a while back to use as a backup to the float valve! (maybe ill use that instead and the float as of backup). How long does it take for the solenoids to heat up? that sounded like an issue on many that reviews of various ones that i have read.
@@ReefDudes flood guardian is the single new best upgrade for an RO system, rock solid design. I agree in using float as backup instead.
Use the flood guardian as the main shut off but just under the action of the mechanical float valve for added safety.
The flood guardian triggers instantly which in turn triggers high pressure switch permanently in one go, avoiding cyclical and prolonged on/off cycles which will wear your booster pump and will forever make your autoflush flush into the drain every single time system comes back on.
Selenoids get hot quickly id say 10-15 minutes they will get red hot in a enclosed space. With a pair or usb computer fans and a box every selenoid will just get warm, but keeps booster pump cool.
My preferred timing is 1 hour on and 15 mins off purely to preserve the gear, my 450gpd system will filter 1000 litres in 24 hours so no need to push it.
Also every hour autoflush kicks in for 18 seconds. Membranes will last 5-15 years this way.
Best pressure is 80psi but you can go 60-80 psi if you want to reduce the chance of push fit connections leaking.
If you have a public email or whatsapp I can send you pics of my system which will be easier to get ideas from.
I would love to check out your system too. Deven@reefdudes.com
Looks great man. Nice pre panning. Maybe one thing on the water storage to build a box to raise them up if you need to fill up a bucket or something. Or if your using a no need for the box.
Amazing tank! I wonder where did you get the stand for the light? I need one like this for my tank!
I made it out of extruded aluminum. I have done a few videos on the DIY floating light bar :)
So excited for you, I cant wait for this to be finished
deven I was reading the directions on that and I thought it said not to use with already cycled rock..set up is looking awesome..
I need space above for laundry / clothes drying so trying to maximize it!
It’s all brand new rock
ReefDudes ohh ok I thought u were cycling the Rock first... you have to show us how you actually attached the tds creep flush before the resin.. would like to do that to mine
@@PRFishGirl Will do! maybe ill do a more in-depth video on the RODI this weekend :)
ReefDudes you will rock even more than u normally do if u can do that video.. 🙏🏽👍🏽🤤
So looking forward to this 👍
Thanks Blinky! me too! :D
Auto water change gonna make reefing way more enjoyable. Screw the bucket life 😂
I have wanted to implement it for soooo long but never has a good spot to make it happen! The time has come!
Great video. Can wait to see tank up running. One question plz. Any USB cable can be used for Apex?
yep! any passive usb A to A will work just fine
For your water tank. Look at RV drinking water tanks. Stock or custom... On Amazon there is a 46 gallon that is 42"tall, 14"wide and 18" deep!
Not bad size! im on the hunt for 2x 36 tall, 28 deep, 14 wide ish I asked a place for a quote but they are taking ages to get back to me
Holy flush o matic setup! It's going to look awesome. Was there a railing there before or no? Without a tank there it looks dangerous. Can't wait to see more.
haha yes there was a railing, I took it out to make room for the tank! The tank is a much bigger safer railing :P
This going to look Dope
Thanks Nat! so stoked for this build!
How did you find the floor/ceiling joists? I hear you can pull up the corner of the carpet, but I ended up using rare earth magnets to find the nails in the studs. What is the best or easiest way that you’ve found?
I had old photos pre reno that i used as a guide. you are right and could use magnets to find the nails as well. as it would only be hammered along the joists. (i use magnets all the time along the wall to find the drywall screws
@ReefDudes roger that!
Besides the RO/DI tubing, what are the other 2 cables? Is one an Aquabus or USB and what was the other one? Planning on moving tank in a couple months and need ideas about setting up Apex water change and ATO.
USB for apex, other is cat5 for future use.. 4 pairs of wires that could be floatvalves or sensors.. TBD! :)
You should do a video on that RO system!
Once i get my saltwater mixing bins ill do a video about it :)
@@ReefDudes that would be awesome! I like how you have multiple points for flushing the system instead of just the membrane. Makes for a very flexible system.
@@IanB1015 and makes it last ages!
You included a link to your previous light setup, but will this one is different. Your previous one was attached to the stand for more support while this one is simply attached to the stud in the wall. I noticed on one of your other videos that someone just had a piece of 8020 coming straight out of the wall and no piece going down to the floor (unless it was hidden behind his wall). Does it have to be attached to the stand for more stability?
TeJ this is the exact same
Bar as my last tank. I had a hole in stand I stopped it into on the last one and this time I’m using L brackets to bolt to the wall. Either way works. Same concept. I believe he just used a plate to bolt it to the wall behind his
What size tubing are you running through the conduit? Anything special? Brands or links? Thanks and this looks awesome!
Nice plan. Just have a question though, did you do any load bearing assessment of that floor where the tank is going to go?
Sure did. In a previous video I had an engineer friend come help me with the game plan
Hi Dave, how is tank going and hope you doing good :) I want to ask if you are happy with light bar can you let me know which size you use and also do you know how much weight it can handle I am planing to use it on 3 XR30 g4 + 4 t5 80w tank will be peninsula 160cm long.. thank you
My 100g is on the second floor. I just won’t ever move and they can deal with it after I’m dead. 😂
hahaha, Will: Here is my fish tank.. your welcome.. it comes with the house.
ReefDudes I imagine at some point when they renovate, they’ll take it back to the studs and a big glass box. Just rebuild around it.
@@AnnikaOBrien hahaha
I'm glad you posted this 🙂 I was wondering why I couldn't find any other videos about this build on your channel since the engineering.
I understand you used Concept Aquariums previously. Why the change to Waterbox?
I was moving and if I had to move the tank I saw it as a good excuse to upgrade to a larger one. Concept makes beautiful tanks. I have had 3 different tanks made by them now
Wow that’s a awesome setup with all that you have done. I have a question about where did you get the Y hose fitting for supply line and if I am using CaribSea Base Rock and Life Rock do you recommend me cycling the rocks with TurboStart in my 44 gallon brute container??
Y connectors www.marinedepot.com/partners/idevaffiliate.php?id=103&url=1193 Life rock has bacteria spores on it to cycle it self. So you may not need it.. You could likely let it cycle it self in a brute then add some bottled bacteria when its in the tank/with fish to beef up that army of bacteria
I used Life Rock and it has bacteria on it. With that said I put it in a Brute container for 4 months and used Turbo Start 900 and added Coraline Algae at the 2 month mark.
Can you advice did you use stock rms multi track slides for aluminum or you build new slides?
how to make that kind of light rack/bracket like that?
There is a link in the video description to the previous video I did on it :)
@@ReefDudes thanks so much
@reefdudes Where did order those brackets for the light bar? Do you have the link for them? Keep up the great videos bro
The light X ones or the light bar?
ReefDudes ReefDudes at the 35 second mark on the light bar.
@@Elev8minh L or corner bracket for 1515 ordered from the same places that sells the 8020 (well 1515)
Just a warning for you, please use a moving company to carry the tank I needed 6 men to get it to the 2nd floor
We did it with 5 :). Was heavy!
Can you do an ELI5 video explaining the RO setup in more detail? Pieces used, how you use the flush valves in practice in a bit more detail, stuff like that
Sure!
@@ReefDudes wow not sure how you didn't point me to this video, just found it and it answered all my questions! ua-cam.com/video/2EUZQ3gDraU/v-deo.html
@@ChrisLevine14 Excellent! haha, good thing!
How many floor joists are holding the tank 2
Hi Devin, can you let me know what part you use to mount the light rail to the wall. Your original video didn’t include detail on this part. Thank you
Is it the 4303 corner bracket?
Similar. The one with only two holes side by side I’ll have to snap a pic later when I’m home
@reefdudes you must not have earthquakes in your area... So Cal here no way I could ever have a tank next to the steps like that...lol
Nope. Only have had a tiny minuscule one here
Awesome video 👍🏼 question: are you an electrician?
Nope i'm not! I do have a buddy who is though! :)
Do you have two kitchens??
Where are you located Deven?
I'm in BC Canada
@@ReefDudes that's what I thought... how did you get a WaterBox?
Shipped it to the border and went for a drive to pick it up :)
🥰
Nice setup but... u put too much into all those flush valves etc, di refills are usually $12, replace every six months, and replace those RO filters once a year, too many valves and connections usually equal possible leaks or breaks
Going to likely replace with solenoids and fully automate
Where did you find Microbater XLM in Canada?
Got it from the US :)