BeardedReeferLLC Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 The 40B Club For all or anyone that has a 40B or will be starting a new 40B. -Come here and search for ideas or help with your setup. -Check for stocking a 40B appropriately. (Lists will follow.) -What equipment is needed. -Sumpless or Sump systems. -Post FTS. 10 Quote Link to comment
BeardedReeferLLC Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Strike up Date: Build started April 2013Display Tank: 40G Breeder.Display Lighting: I have a EcoTech Marine Radion 1 w/ upgraded TIR Lenses.Stand: DIY Stand. 2x4 frame with an Poplar board shell.Sump: 40G Breeder [Skimmer section l Fuge l Return Section] Total System volume is approx 75G.Overflow: Bean Animal Overflow.Refugium Lighting: N/A.System Water: FL, Cape Coral.Display Water circulation: Vortech MP10ES.Controller: Neptune Systems Full Apex.Return Pump: Danner Mag 5.Skimmer: NWB110 4" Pinwheel Reef Octopus.Evaporation Top Up Unit: Avast Deluxe ATO.Chemical Support: N/A FTS Sump Electricial Stand Still a working progress. 8 Quote Link to comment
CrazyEyes Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Strike up Date: January 2013Display Tank: 40G Breeder.Display Lighting: DIY LED fixture w/32 LEDs(14RB, 8NW, 6B, 4V)Stand: Store bought standSump: 20LTotal System volume is approx 50gOverflow: Glass-holes style back glass boxRefugium Lighting: N/A.System Water: Palm Harbor, FlDisplay Water circulation: x2 Hydor Koralia Evo 750's(jebao wp25 coming soon)Controller: DIY "typhon" LED controllerReturn Pump: Tunze Slience 1073.020Skimmer: Reef Octopus NWB150 6" needlewheelEvaporation Top Up Unit: Eshopps gravity fed ATOChemical Support: Red Sea Nopox This is actually a couple months old. http://s27.photobucket.com/user/DrftNme/media/2013-05-07160326_zps6b1aa523.jpg.html'> Right after removing the fuge and adding cramming this big sob in there, it's a tight fit. http://s27.photobucket.com/user/DrftNme/media/2013-06-07185214_zps8bd76be1.jpg.html'> 4 Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Strike up Date: Build started April 2013Display Tank: 40G Breeder.Display Lighting: ReefBreeders Value LED with 120 opticsStand: Titan Eze Metal Double Stand (will be skinned with wood)Sump: 40G Breeder [Skimmer section l Return section l Fuge section] Display Fuge: 29g HexTotal System volume is approx 80G.Overflow: Glass-holes 800gph boxRefugium Lighting: Coral Compulsion 21w Par30 Refugium Grow Light and Reef-Breeders par38.System Water: MN, DuluthDisplay Water circulation: Vortech MP10ES and WP25Controller: Apex JrReturn Pump: Mag 7Skimmer: Bubble Magnus Curve 5Evaporation Top Up Unit: Tunze Osmolator Universal 3155Chemical Support: BRS Reactor with Biopellets FTS: 7 Quote Link to comment
nanoreefer11 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Strike up Date: Build started May 2013Display Tank: AGA 40G Breeder.Display Lighting: 2x AI Sols (soon to be 2x AI Hydra)Stand: Petco Brooklyn 40 Breeder Sump: DIY 18 Gallon CubeTotal System volume is approx 58G, about 45G of water. Overflow: Eshopps PF800Refugium Lighting: n/aSystem Water: TX, San Marcos (RODI via AirWater&Ice)Display Water circulation: Vortech MP10WController: Digital Aquatics RKL w/ 2x PC4Return Pump: Hydor L40 Skimmer: SCA 303Evaporation Top Up Unit: CoralVue FW10Chemical Support: Thrive Aquatics Calcium & Alkalinity FTS: Will take one when the new frags I got begin opening BTW Nooze, how high is your light above the water line? I've been thinking of trying to use only one Hydra but I'm not sure how it'll look. I got away with a single DIY fixture on my 40 a while ago, but it was pretty high above the tank. 2 Quote Link to comment
NirvanaandTool Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Strike up Date: Build started Oct 2011, water by Feb 2012Display Tank: 40G Breeder Display Top: DIY CanopyDisplay Lighting: DIY LED - 36 Cree XP - (22 RB, 2 B, 12 NW) Stand: Marineland standSump: 29G [fuge -> skimmer -> return] (fuge fed by tee'd return pumpTotal System volume is approx 60G.Overflow: Internal Bean Animal OverflowRefugium Lighting: 10W chip LEDSystem Water: Oceanic salt w/ AWI Typhoon III RODIDisplay Water circulation: Vortech MP10ES + Hydor Koralia NanoController: Reef Angel Plus controllerReturn Pump: Danner Mag 7Skimmer: SWC120 Cone skimmerEvaporation Top Up Unit: Reefangel ATO + Minijet 606 pumpChemical Support: Brightwell Vitamarin-C Fish: 1 Redfin Waspfish (Paracentropogon rubripinnis), 1 Longspine or Wispy Waspfish (Paracentropogon longispinus), 1 Cockatoo Waspfish (Ablabys taenianotus) This is more of a FOWLR or macro tank than a reef tank. I have a few small coral frags just to try them out but nothing has really taken off in this tank. FTS FTS by ralphreef, on Flickr Updated Macro growth (while acclimating cockatoo) Acclimating Cockatoo by ralphreef, on Flickr I'll work on getting a sump shot tonight. 2 Quote Link to comment
CrazyEyes Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I really need an oversized stand and get a bigger sump. 2 Quote Link to comment
Trogdor447 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Start up Date: Build started ~ March 2011Display Tank: 40G BreederDisplay Cover: Glass Top Display Lighting: 40 3w LED Aquastyle Light Controller: Aquastyle Light controller - newer model with % control on/off fade in fade out. AMAZING!!! (controls sump too) Sump: 20 L Sump Flow: MaxiJet 1200 off return from the gfo reactor + Koralia 240 / and any overflow from return pump Sump Lighting: 12 3w LED Aquastyle Stand: Not sure brand but a wood stand purchased Overflow: PVC Plumbing / drilled 1" with a stockman style overflowSystem Water: Spectrapure 90GPD RODIDisplay Water circulation: Koralia 750, Koralia 1050Return Pump: Rio 2100 Skimmer: Eshopp In Sump 100g unitReactor: Bulk Reef Supply GFO reactor running carbon & gfo I am still battling some algae - Currently started peroxide treatment on specific rocks and tank dosing about a week ago. Going to continue on with this as the only damage appears to be to my pod population so far. And that is the least of my concerns. A lot of free floating algae has been getting clogged up around my overflow pipe - which is a good sign 2 Quote Link to comment
BeardedReeferLLC Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 I really need an oversized stand and get a bigger sump. I agree I wish I went 6" Taller on my stand and 6" wider. 1 Quote Link to comment
CrazyEyes Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I just bought a 36x14x16 acrylic sump, it needs some work i.e I need to fix a crack at the top, patch the holes since it was made for an external pump and put in baffles but it was $15 http://s27.photobucket.com/user/DrftNme/media/2013-06-18230434_zps5ba62ee7.jpg.html'> It's god awful ugly right now but it should turn out decent. 1 Quote Link to comment
NirvanaandTool Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 I just bought a 36x14x16 acrylic sump, it needs some work i.e I need to fix a crack at the top, patch the holes since it was made for an external pump and put in baffles but it was $15 Heck of a steal for the sump! Nice! I'm pretty happy with my 29 right now. Just wish my stand was a little taller to have more arm room above the sump. Getting the skimmer in and out for cleaning is a little interesting but otherwise its fine IMO. Quote Link to comment
glennr1978 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Just saving my spot on the first page haha.....I'll post my 40 a little later. 3 Quote Link to comment
Lalani Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Link to the old 40 breeder thread if anyone is interested. Mine is in there somewhere. http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/126351-the-40-breeders-tank-thread/ 3 Quote Link to comment
glennr1978 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Link to the old 40 breeder thread if anyone is interested. Mine is in there somewhere. http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/126351-the-40-breeders-tank-thread/'>http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/126351-the-40-breeders-tank-thread/ I forgot about that thread. Some good tanks in that one Quote Link to comment
mediumrare Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Here's a link to my original post describing my build: http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/325952-sps-heavy-40-breeder/ I'll post updated pics soon. For those lazy folks here's a breakdown: Built November 2012 Display: 40 Breeder 2x MP10Wes 2x AI vega color Sump: Reefoctopus xp-1000sss cone skimmer chaetomorpha and ulva in refugium BRS media reactor with GFO 2x precision aquarium dosing pumps Jager heater and fan on Ranco controller Avast skimmate locker and ATO sock changed once a week (I now use socks only when i am showing my tank) Dosing: Bionic 2 part via dosing pumps Bionic Magnesium as needed Brightwell Aquatics: Ferrion, Strontion, Potassion, Lugols and Replenish 2x a week Prodobio bioclean every month 2 Quote Link to comment
MGDMIRAGE Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Strike up Date: June 2010Display Tank: 40G Breeder.Display Lighting: Current Nova Extreme 6 bulb T5HO ATI Coral Plus, Purple Plus, Giessman Blue+ x 3, Giessman Midday Sun.Stand: Industrial 4ft shelvingSump: 40G Long [Skimmer section l Return Section] Total System volume is approx 60G.Overflow: 2 1" bulkheads one on each side of tank.Refugium Lighting: 70W Current SunpodSystem Water: Reef CrystalsDisplay Water circulation: WP-40Controller: N/AReturn Pump: Quietone 4000Skimmer: NWB250 8" Pinwheel Reef Octopus.Evaporation Top Up Unit: ManualChemical Support: Korallin C1502 Calcium Reactor with 10lb Co2 tank. Nutrient Export: BRS dual reactor with bio-pellets and Rox Carbon. FTS Sump when it was new: http://s717.photobucket.com/user/mgdmirage/media/004.jpg.html'> Skimmer, also when the setup was new everything is much dirtier now lol. http://s717.photobucket.com/user/mgdmirage/media/067.jpg.html'> 4 Quote Link to comment
Jstn Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I want to play! http://s1236.photobucket.com/user/jbolton19/media/40breeder%20rebuild/null_zps67baedc7.jpg.html'> 2 Quote Link to comment
BeardedReeferLLC Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Awesome setups everyone. Quote Link to comment
thirdchild Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Strike up Date: Build started June 2012Display Tank: 40G Breeder.Display Lighting: 2x EcoTech Marine Radion 1Stand: Lee Mar StandSump: 20LTotal System volume is approx 55G.Overflow: Glass-holes 700gph center mounted, 2 returnsRefugium Lighting: LED bulbSystem Water: DD H2Ocean (Spectrapure RODI)Display Water circulation: 2x Vortech MP10ESController: NoneReturn Pump: Sicce 3.0Skimmer: SCA-301Evaporation Top Up Unit: Spectrapure ATOChemical Support: BRS 0.9 Rox and BRS Phosphate in TLF and Avast Media Reactors Livestock: 5 fish in a mixed reef FTS Sump pic in a bit. No one ever asks about the sump. LOL 5 Quote Link to comment
BeardedReeferLLC Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Strike up Date: Build started June 2012 Display Tank: 40G Breeder. Display Lighting: 2x EcoTech Marine Radion 1 Stand: Lee Mar Stand Sump: 20L Total System volume is approx 55G. Overflow: Glass-holes 700gph center mounted, 2 returns Refugium Lighting: LED bulb System Water: DD H2Ocean (Spectrapure RODI) Display Water circulation: 2x Vortech MP10ES Controller: None Return Pump: Sicce 3.0 Skimmer: SCA-301 Evaporation Top Up Unit: Spectrapure ATO Chemical Support: BRS 0.9 Rox and BRS Phosphate in TLF and Avast Media Reactors Livestock: 5 fish in a mixed reef FTS Sump pic in a bit. No one ever asks about the sump. LOL Everything looks great with the Radions. Awesome colors. How far off the water are they set and whats your intensity? What Gen? Interested because I will be running one Radion (Gen 1 w. TIR leses) Quote Link to comment
thirdchild Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Oh thanks! Color improved after I dialed things back. Currently using two Radion Gen 1 with no lens. Both are about 5" above the waterline with eggcrate cover on the tank. I have it at ramping up to 40% intensity at "high noon". Yeah... I'm sorta think I went overboard, but my 'scape makes 1 light difficult. 1 Quote Link to comment
Cereal Killer Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Joining the Club Link to starting thread: http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/329156-cerealkillers-40b/ 1 Quote Link to comment
slowngreen Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Man some crazy nice setups here! Heres a quick FTS of mine. Still battling a GHA outbreak but got it almost under control. 40b 800gph Quietone pump 2x 700gph powerheads 15gt sump diy drilled overflow 6x t5HO 2 heaters 40lbs + or - Live Rock 20lbs black sand almost 3 months old. http://s183.photobucket.com/user/slowngreen/media/IMAG0309.jpg.html'> 2 Quote Link to comment
BeardedReeferLLC Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Man some crazy nice setups here! Heres a quick FTS of mine. Still battling a GHA outbreak but got it almost under control. 40b 800gph Quietone pump 2x 700gph powerheads 15gt sump diy drilled overflow 6x t5HO 2 heaters 40lbs + or - Live Rock 20lbs black sand almost 3 months old. I like your scape man. Quote Link to comment
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