Hardline 400 Gallon Reef is FINALLY Running!

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[@thekingofdiy]

You get your hands on the coolest/newest stuff and know exactly what to do with it. Looks very low maintenance. Those eductors are massive! The hanging/inline L2's are genius too. Only pump i have ever run that lasted 5+ years, were those vectras. So like....is this freshwater or nah?

[@squidarcherb9707]

Funny seeing you here! The guy that got me into FW on the channel that got me really into higher-difficulty SW!

[@amirrassoli1667]

T5 transmission

[@Algaewarrior]

So cool to see this finally coming together! I think some ATI stratons would look amazing over this beauty.

[@erictoennis3653]

Its cool to see this tank up and running, nice work!

[@fishpony1211]

This is a great setup. Love the different rocks!

[@davidwaters7345]

Excited to see this tank coming to life I would love to see this with all kessil 500x for the lighting 👍👍👍

[@stevenpavan327]

I've been waiting for this video. I think that it will become an industry/hobby leading showpiece in time. Bravo so far Jake, Bravo. You always do things right given the constraints of the day and you use the right technology, and not technology for technology sake. I appreciate that.

[@relicturtle7373]

Very cool u always got great projects and advice.

[@algamingunboxing7354]

Thanks for the tip on the reservoir.

[@freemansaquatics5326]

Will be a great journey you will love looking back at this in a few years

[@squidarcherb9707]

Kept hearing about it on reef therapy, can’t wait to see it come to life!

[@matmalette]

that pump is an eye sore but damn the flow it seems to do in the tank seems amazing. Clearly a piece of equipment I will look into for my dream tank build. Can't wait to see this forever home coming to life. The choice of rock is so nice it does as you said give a natural effect, even with no coral it has an organic look.

[@micro-reefsaquariums5169]

Just amazing 400 gallons is just spectacular and awe dropping to the small reef aquariums I manufacture, beautiful build and project you are embarking on. For that alone I must salute you?

[@danylisiansky8290]

Been using Loginov’s skimmer for the past year or so. Crazy air-to-water surface area for 1/3 of the price. I’m more than satisfied. You should verify the inner air tube is fully inserted into the printed part though, the depth is a bit elusive and it requires a bit of force to put in place. I believe this may be the root cause of the “white noise” you are experiencing. As for lightning - after a year with the Uno by ReeFi I can tell that oh boi does it grow and color up acros. I’ll also plan to try the new, recently announced Uno 2.0 Pro over my future frag tank I’m designing. 260w for 360$, 114 Cree leds, better spread and more blues all in the same package as the previous model. You really can’t beat this up. It pumps out more Wattage in spectrum than the XR30 G6 in a XR15 sized package 🤯 Good luck man, wish you all the best!

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Nice to hear feedback from another A&C user, I will double check and make sure the inner air tube is fully inserted. Those Uno lights really offer crazy value like the A&C skimmer.

[@AquaSplendor]

Love how the person filiming this, is on a chair to film you. Love the middle part of rock (and yeah, those white PVC...), I feel this is a case where you need to break some rock and glue small pebble to the PVC to hide them One of my tank as been empty for 4 years now, so don't feel bad for the start of this project ;) Commenting for algorimth...

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Great idea suggestion I will really consider this idea

[@zachwerner1968]

mix of radion xr15 blues for that nice blanket of coral glowing light, then a few a500x kessils for the white, shimmer-ey natural look would be wicked! im doing something similar myself on my 6x30x30 system, with vectra l2s as my closed loops! courtesy of one of the first vids on this tank build

[@SH-wz3jo]

Same dimensions as my tank and hope to add water this week. I will be running Kessil A500's and Reef Brite XHO's for lighting.

[@johnharris9353]

Great looking tank love it. Need to try Orphek Atlantik lights I have one on my tank and it is a great light for SPS corals. Congrats on the tank

[@elmee96]

Love that sump. Doesn't need to be anything fancy to oparate an awesome system.

[@cegentry]

👍👍 About time!!!

[@mrberlinmethod1492]

This is the build that I am excited about! 100% dedication to just a single type of corals. My only question/idea is if you couldn't repurpose the "easy reef tank" from across with the clowns in it by connecting it to the sump and then make it into a smooth skin acro tank..... now wouldn't that be a sight a 400gallon high flow/light Acro tank and a 30 gallon deep water acro tank all in one system ;)

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Funny you should mention it, but I've really thought about making the CADE reef tank more focused on DW/Naked Acros, but hadn't thought about connecting them

[@TMan-et6zk]

I’m so excited for this acro tank

[@wills7996]

you are living the dream!!!

[@joshuavild6999]

Finally a dedicated acro tank! Can’t wait to see this beast progress.

[@joshuavild6999]

Ps, just have ecotech come out with some xr7’s for you and load it up! That’d be a hit no one could turn away from!

[@phile83084]

Geez! Can’t believe the tank has begun!!! I can remember when the tank first arrived at the studio 😳😳😳

[@richwright2280]

Awesome tank Jake 👌😍 you won’t see that pipe work anyway once those acros are growing out 😀

[@dusk1947]

I'd do 2/3rds Diffused Radion Blue's with 1/3rd Kessil, personally. But, I'm biased. Arguably, a similar mix of Blue's & Pro's would also look fantastic and achieve the same balance. The Blue's are a great primary fixture. But a secondary warm source for peak hours seems to be a solid compliment, filling in the spectrums the Blue's lack (in abundance). As their is something nice about seeing "peak sun" closer to a 5500-6500°K. While having a strong 14000-20000°K the rest of the photoperiod. Nice to see it running. It looks glorious with the dual closed loop, and what can only be described as a "cannon" lol. It looks like a super fun tank. I'm sure it will look even better once your coral flats clear out. Though, I adore your coral flats, seeing them empty I'm sure will be bitter sweet.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

That's a well considered comment! We added one coral yesterday and man it looks so good in the diffused daylight before the lights come on, the reefer in me feels compelled to get as much blue as possible by mixing in G6 Blues but then I know these corals will actually look their best under nearly bright white daylight spectrum, so I hope to use fixtures which enables both options.

[@BahamaLlamaCoral]

It lives!!!

[@emeraldcoastreefer4674]

That tank looks amazing dude 🤩 it’s so freaking beautiful I can’t wait to see it come together I think I’m more excited for the the placement of the corals then anything you have so so many amazing corals man it’s gonna be insane!!!❤️✌️🪸🪸

[@zanimal4u]

Am partial to the choice of 10-12 Radion xr15's g6 blues;) As I sprung for g5 to g6 upgrade on my xr15 g5 blues for my Acro tank;) Better spread/coverage verses xr30's.. You can always run half ur xr15 Blues on a different program and "whiten them up" like the Pro version.. From my own experience building my own multi channel dimmable LED lights.. A 4:1 or 5:1 ratio of blue to white LEDs is a better ratio.. And your able to turn fixture (all channels) up to a usable (usable for coral) 100% verses dimming the white light down.. The Pro version is for "our eyes" and "picture taking" (@ 100% on all channels) and not so much for the corals benefit - so i believe / my thoughts as an electrician 39yrs/ R&D & trial & error on my own light builds over 40yrs in hobby and the ever evolving new light sources;)

[@omarakay6842]

Definitely radion G6s for the Color and distribution of light, would also look cool if you can add them without it all looking messy maybe 2/3 Kessils which just give the tank such a unique and natural shimmer.

[@matmalette]

''blue collar sump'' Funny and accurate haha

[@sappysiggy2351]

Bout time, definitely G6's pro, Nice to actually see in the tank. Mix might work, best of both?

[@aldoordonez9432]

Cheers from Cancún Mx

[@beralmeida]

Would really be nice to have an update on this tank!

[@UziRid3r]

Radions for the spread and a couple kessils for added punch would be awesome on this tank.

[@Reefkpr1]

Gonna be a GREAT display. You won't even see the racks over the closed loop once you stock it with those nice colonies. Especially the Stag section. Gonna be epic! I thought my Panta Rhei ecm 63 was big. That Abyzz is Huuuuge! Not a fan of the orange cord. It's an Abyzz thing but I'd want Black. 👍

[@nw7109]

Jake you should try some of the Illumagic offering of lights, colours seem to pop with those lights especially SPS and it would be good to try something outside the norm of AI, Radion, Kessil etc

[@alsfishbarn1589]

Dude! I’m soo pumped for this. I vote mix and match the G6 pros and blues

[@alsfishbarn1589]

A kessil 500x over each section plus the g6 blues would look really nice.

[@ghost61]

been looking for this to happen for a long time.i know saltwater aquariums are about patiences wow you where really testing your viewers

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

I wasn't trying to test anyone's patience but I certainly recognize and appreciate how long some of the audience has waited

[@JVS_Tarnished]

Kessil. The shimmer will be awesome in such a large tank.

[@IMGbaugher]

Awesome!!!

[@waterlover]

Lots of rock

[@Seanmmvi]

What's the relation between the side glass panes and the PVC bottom? Just silicone or is there more going on there?

[@josephgabris9741]

Kessil a500x running along side XR15’s. I have 4 gen 5’s and an a500x on my 125 gallon. Idk I’m a fan of mixing LEDs

[@TailEndCustoms]

Wish I had a 400 tank! 👍🏼

[@russelmuldowney8736]

Jake finally has jeabo in the studio

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

lol, don't remind me

[@Ricflairnatureboy]

Can we get an update on this tank please

[@jluusaltwateraquarium8320]

Thanks for sharing the video man I would love for you to donate some corals for my fish tank

[@Boogerdick69]

Your sump is literally my display tank lol, 60 breeder looks really nice

[@truebluereef419]

Try the ATI led light

[@dougaldawson5083]

I'd love to see orphek atlantic icons on this guys 🤘

[@TheFeap]

what about going to try some Ati lightning ? maybe the new Straton Pro ? Would love to see how they doing on your system .

[@TrevorHiller]

It's amazing how a different paint job makes the Apex/Trident look not so cheap (IMO, of course). Never was a fan of the orange and gray.

[@migs671]

Would love to see you do a throw back with halides and t5

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

I would too but there aren't any metal halide companies sponsoring reef tanks these days, and most of all it would just be so much power consumption.

[@pasci0057]

Could try the neptune sky light, maybe they will make you some in white and blue

[@robertogomespadilha9366]

Boa noite! Ficará maravilhoso. Tenho uma dúvida em relação ao close loop, você colocou válvula de retenção? Parabéns!

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

No check valve in the closed loop

[@azhunter400]

Radions with some Reefbrite strips!

[@KingofBS]

No..no...no.....4 Neptune Sky lights would be badass!!

[@geek3502]

Curious about the addition of microbactor 7.

[@PeachAlex95]

Orphek Icon lights :D

[@claudiamelfi3882]

maybe you should do metal halide and t5s (old school) like that we can see the difference between old school and new school. also we can see if frags grow faster and compare colours.

[@shredhugow]

u should use Orpheks, if this is a sps tank.

[@bdieffen1029]

Throw some Quanta Pros up there too!

[@J_ellis709]

Could you please discuss your method of adding salt to the tank??

[@waterlover]

What an awesome set up, was everything from sponsors or did you spend the frog skins on products?

[@amoore311]

Oof, why the metal housing and fluorescent orange cord on the wave maker pump? Quite the eyesore. Is there a black housing option at least?

[@JayCo0o]

Crazy 😍

[@insanity4224]

Awesome

[@gino.from.chicago]

Which brand rock is that, that looks like it’s wrapping over the edge on the left side?? Awesome looking!

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

a combination of CaribSea LifeRock, Cornerstone, and Tropic Eden Morocca

[@ldr_zuvela4192]

mix of pro and pro blue with 2 kessil 500x to add that wicked shimmer

[@onschbacher]

What about Orphek light´s ?

[@Fred-eg9sx]

Oh look, they put a boat motor in an aquarium

[@apolloravindran]

That tank/stand size combo makes Jake look like he shrunk...

[@ldballoon4]

My next build will be a close loop

[@Jstn190]

Is that a Neptune trident !!! What’s next a sand bed?

[@ArrickthaRed]

First that Abyzz pump is ridiculous. If it weren't for the closed loops I would say mount it in the back corner and hide it like in your other tanks. For the lights why not do something different and mix brands. I have a mix of the sky and kessils on my new build and I like being able to have a different mix of light and different effects depending on the time of day.

[@BulgarianReef]

I like your approach simple and reliable What about maintenance FREE LIGHTS I use Philips Coral care 2 Please consider noting is better than maintenance free In My Opinion And you will say No. No. just A suggestion Thanks

[@warzoneearth1]

Jake, I take back my last statement on mixing them. you are single handedly the one who got me yo see full spectrum lighting as my goal and I want yo see you showcase what it means to make a coral pop fro. across the room. Challenge accepted ?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

I'm starting to lean towards all Radion G6 Pro as the Acros will appreciate the extra punch in light

[@warzoneearth1]

@@ReefBuildersVideo sounds good dude can't wait to see it and I'm super happy for you.

[@Taylor6681]

3 neptune sky lights on a rail would look amazing i bet it could grow all the sps for fun… 👍

[@cww180]

Jake I would love to chat with you for a few minutes regarding the ECO LAMP Spectra SP200, let me know.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

I love the hardware i just wish it didn't have so much power in the green part of the spectrum reefbuilders.com/2019/11/18/spectra-sp200-review-a-unique-way-to-control-reef-aquarium-spectrum/

[@timmmyt101]

are you sure the vibration from the closed loop overtime will not cause leaks? I would feel so much better if the pumps were supported

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

If you go back and see how we routed the hole to precisely fit the gasket you'd know there's just no way that it could leak as the gasket is compressed from all sides. Furthermore, I had every intention of attaching/mounting the pumps to something but that 1.5" PVC is pretty stiff, I would ADD more tension than I would relieve by mounting them somehow, but great points overall.

[@RankinsReef1980]

How did you get the customs colored Apex?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

We just took it apart and painted it

[@bluerider0988]

Could you just redrill your ato higher and plug the old hole? Nice to see someone can get Versa pumps. Been waiting 2 years.

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Yes I can definitely drill another hole, but we shouldn't have to once we glue in a baffle or two.

[@MrPrentissDJones]

Wow 🤩

[@adamc4018]

If you ever find yourself in a situation where you have too much rock sitting around send it my way! 😀

[@devachapman6315]

I was wondering what happened to that tank. it's a beauty for sure. I am more of an LPS guy myself, but when I seen those SPS B roll shoots I do wonder what a full blown SPS tank would be like. I have a feeling you are gonna go with the new g6 for lighting. what are your fish stocking list?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Leaning heavily towards a big school of yellow tangs or convict tangs.

[@devachapman6315]

@@ReefBuildersVideo I know this might sound crazy, but what about a large school of damselfish or anthias. Just like you see on the reefs while diving. With a few yellow tangs mixed in would look cool!

[@stevenpavan327]

Jake: What is the signature fish you have planned for this Reef Builder's signature tank? You must have a special fish that perhaps was too big for your other tanks that you can put in this one?

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

I think this tank would be awesome for a very large, hyper active clown tang but I'm debating between doing a school of convicts or yellow tangs as the 'showpiece'

[@NTshells]

XR15 Gen 6 Pro Jake 🙏

[@ChristopherKovacs]

I would do Kessils! So sick of Radions on every tank. Plus you can't beat the shimmer.

[@lunes-1]

👍

[@rickgrigsby5848]

I would put a halide above one of those islands and then mix LEDs around it. Oops someone beat me to it

[@TheJakey88]

First comment after following for years! Looks great, I would go for pros!

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Welcome reef lurker, first time poster, lol

[@TheJakey88]

@@ReefBuildersVideo reef lurker 😂😂👌🏻

[@gonefishing5536]

Go with something different try kessils or orpheks or a hybrid.

[@lilfishreef7979]

I’d love to see some AI lights on this tank!

[@stevestrain6866]

Do you sell frags reef builders??And if so how do i get in touch with u

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

We don't currently sell frags but who knows with all this coral growth.

[@themurph3995]

Can't believe he's using a apex on this

[@ReefBuildersVideo]

Monitoring only, #IamStillTheController

[@Tohei08]

yo jake can you do a video about eductors?

[@Tohei08]

nevermind. Just saw you made a video on it already.... 2 years ago!!!!!! I didn't realize this tank has taken so long to come to fruition kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIuQl4B5o6eBgsk

[@warzoneearth1]

MIX EM

[@MichealWanghuan]

wait for this video maybe 3 years？

[@RobTeeJr]

Jake, What is the name of the company that provided your skimmer?

[@topone8159]

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