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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Travis G, Feb 23, 2013.

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  1. Feb 23, 2013 #1
    Travis G

    Travis G Experienced Reefkeeper

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    so i know im constantly changing BUT, i believe ive found the one! this will be a mixed reef tank. im doing this one right. so if you have advice throw it in. i finally got an ro filter (thanks roman). so, heres my equipment and stock list/plans.



    tank/stand (thanks jefe)

    150 w clamp on halide

    aquaclear 70 hob filter

    and possibly cpr bakpak.

    300w heater (basements cold and it keeps it at 75.5)


    fish/coral stock


    coral beauty

    clown pair

    watchman/pistol pair

    frogspawn

    hammers

    nem

    shrooms



    thats all for now. wish me luck!!!
     
  2. Feb 23, 2013 #2
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Drill it and sump it. Ditch the hob filter and go with the skimmer.
     
  3. Feb 23, 2013 #3
    Travis G

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    I thought about it but just wasnt a fan of having my sump. Its something ive been contemplating and thinking about but the extra costs and supplies just doesnt push me over the line. I like the look of a sump'd tank but the rational behind it for me just isnt enough to make me do it.
     
  4. Feb 23, 2013 #4
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    What extra cost? a $10 tank and a couple dollars in plumbing and you have a sump. You get the added benefit of higher water volume, and you can hide all the other equipment and have a clean display.
     
  5. Feb 23, 2013 #5
    Donnie

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    SUMP IT!!!
     
  6. Feb 23, 2013 #6
    Travis G

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    my last "attempt" at a sump turned out horrible... lol I am selling my current sump and pump with my cube tank so id need to buy another pump, the plumbing is cheap. but then go to SOM have Hung drill it. Thats almost $40. Ill think about it... i do like the idea of having all the ugliness hidden. but the extra work and money just doesnt seem to be worth it.

     
  7. Feb 23, 2013 #7
    Travis G

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    my last "attempt" at a sump turned out horrible... lol I am selling my current sump and pump with my cube tank so id need to buy another pump, the plumbing is cheap. but then go to SOM have Hung drill it. Thats almost $40. Ill think about it... i do like the idea of having all the ugliness hidden. but the extra work and money just doesnt seem to be worth it.

     
  8. Feb 24, 2013 #8
    Tholton33

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    you can drill it yourself its not hard. i might be selling my aquaticlife 115 skimmer that would go perfect with your plans.
     
  9. Feb 24, 2013 #9
    Travis G

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    Im still not sold on it.... if I had a pump and sump id do it. I need a drill bit .... and bulkheads...
     
  10. Feb 24, 2013 #10
    Travis G

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    Anyone wanna drill the tank for me?
     
  11. Mar 10, 2013 #11
    Travis G

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    Ordering my super nano overflow kit from glass holes. A guy on nano reefs is selling it to me for 40 shipped. Wish me luck with drilling!
     
  12. Mar 10, 2013 #12
    Travis G

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  13. Mar 21, 2013 #13
    Travis G

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    Little update: I passed on the overflow box. I got my drillbit. Ordered a black 90* pvc to use as my overflow. Also got an ugly but functional return locline.

     
  14. Mar 21, 2013 #14
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    word of advice from someone who has flooded a million floors.

    Once you get everything going, kill the power to see how much back flows into the sump. If you have your returns too far under the water, half the tank will end up on the floor.
     
  15. Mar 21, 2013 #15
    Travis G

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    Im gonna try and mirror my drill ap. I could fill the sump 2" from the top, kill the power and my water level would go to the top of the sump
     
  16. Mar 21, 2013 #16
    nickbuol Marion, IA

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    Hey Travis, this is a "Photos" thread. We need more pictures. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif
     
  17. Mar 21, 2013 #17
    Travis G

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  18. Mar 21, 2013 #18
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    If it's not too late maybe paint the back glass panel..It really helps to hide misc. stuff.....Plus it looks really nice.Some people have done blue but I really like my black painted glass./DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif
     
  19. Mar 21, 2013 #19
    ShaneP Williamsburg, IA

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    +1. Painting it. Some people have gotten vinyl stickies cut to size so that you could change colors later, but a can of spray paint is cheap and easy.

    Black makes your corals and fish really pop.

    Looks good so far Travis.
     
  20. Mar 21, 2013 #20
    Travis G

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    That pic is a leak test. Ill definitely be painting the back black
     
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