Reef Octopus Luxury T90 (48 Gallon Rimless))

[iCoral]

ITS FINALLY HERE!!!! My new Reef Octopus Luxury T90 system. It was in back order since July. The shipment came last Tuesday 11/4. Can't wait to set it up and get it running.

Here is the list of the Reef Octopus T90 system:
1. 48 Gallon Rimless Tank
2. Black Aquarium Cabinet/Stand
3. Overflow System
4. Water Blaster HY-200W Pump
6. Reef Octopus Medium 200 Sump
7. Super Reef Octopus XP1000sss Skimmer

 

[iCoral]

Reef Octopus Luxury T90

WTF!!! I ran into trouble assembling the Stand. I noticed one of the side panels is warped. It was so warped that the cam lock screw can't reach the lock. I notified Aqua Cave about this issue and they contacted Coralvue. Took them half a day to respond. Coralvue said:
"I can see the side panel is slightly warped which is normal. Because it is made out of wood it has a tendency to warp. Once the cam locks are in place it will draw in the panel. This will not cause any structural issues after being assembled. "

so I replied and said: "the wooden panel is so warped that all cam locks couldn't lock. I have tried apply pressure but no luck."

After a day of waiting they finally replied to my email. They are willing to send out a new side panel. He asked me which side panel I need to replace. Which brought up another problem. I have carefully examine the two panels, they look identical in terms of amount of holes, placements of holes, sizes of holes, and top and bottom. They seem able to be place left or right depends how you turn them. Could it be that I have received the same side as an packaging error.
So I emailed Coralvue back and explained my situation. I asked him if its possible to check with someone and find out if there are any difference between the panels.

And now I have been waiting for Coralvue to respond.

 

[KathyC]

That's stinky about the panel, but it looks like it will be a nice set-up once you get the correct panel!

 

[FlyPenFly]

Ugh bummer

 

[iCoral]

Hopefully I'll get an answer by tomorrow and a replacement side panel soon.

 

[ixTCxi]

Nice tank you got there!!!

 

[JimmyR1rider]

Be patient man. Coralvue is aces when it comes to customer service. They'll square you away. Depending on how the holes are check both panels they may make the sides identical to ease manufacturing and what not. Be sure to ask them the next time you email them. Anytime I needed a part( only happened once out the 50 skimmers I I installed of theirs and I had lost the part accidentally) they sent it out to me once they had the I go needed to do it and it was here in like 2 days.

It look like it'll be a nice tank when it's up and going. Good luck with it. Can't wait to see it filled up.

 

[iCoral]

Ro t90

I got my replacement side panel today. The stand and tank is ready to go.

 

[Lovecoral]

Hi

I have had this tank for a few weeks but struggling with noise from the overflow and just wondered if you'd had any problems?

Thanks

 

[lnevo]

Gorgeous tank/stand combo. Can't wait to see it plumbed and wet. What are your plans for it?

 

[Lovecoral]

Just going to see as I go along but will probably keep with the lps and start on sps. It's an upgrade from the Red Sea max 130 so should give me a lot more scope

 

[iCoral]

I still haven't done a leak test yet. Not sure will the overflow make any noise but will keep you posted. I'm waiting for my aluminum frames to come in so i can setup my AI Vega.

 

[iCoral]

RO Sump

Leak test for the sump. I notice some bowing on the front and back of this sump when its halfway filled. Hopefully its ok in the long run.

 

[iCoral]

Equipments

Here are some equipments that i'll be using.

 

[pbjelly]

I am putting together one of these systems that I bought used. I don't have instructions, but as far as I can tell, all of the under tank overflow parts should be epoxied - did you use any lube on that gasket or just some plumber's tape? I am leak testing today.

It sure looks pretty all new and just out of the box. Please keep posting updates.

 

[jadakiss]

Really nice tank cant wait to c it filled up

 

[iCoral]

Hi pgjelly, I tried using plumber's tape for the bottom section of the return slip fitting pipes but it leaks. So at the end I just glued it. How did you do yours?

The overflow is really loud and the silencer piece doesn't really help much.

 

[iCoral]

Light fixture

Here is my light fixture

 

[iCoral]

Leak Test

Finally get to do a leak test. Crossed my fingers.
Really noisy overflow. I could hear it from my bedroom.

 

[iCoral]

Overflow

here is the overflow instruction if needed. Doesn't help much if you ask me.