captainbastard Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Current FTS: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So I decided it's time to upgrade! Ive always liked the 40 breeder size so I figured why not. I am going to need some help from you guys on this one so lets start. Here is the aga tank and stand care of the Aquarium Showroom. Sump/refugium Glass holes! New toy Finished the drilling, felt like that took forever! Need to order LR and LS and make a Lowes run for plumbing now. Lights, pump etc should be here next week! Drilling pics for anyone interested: Link to comment
vaporlockv2 Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Airheads are definitely a serious part of building a new reef system, just have to make sure they are the right flavor!! Link to comment
jeremy0411 Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 also fundip....never forget the fundip or we could have a major catastrophe! Link to comment
captainbastard Posted June 20, 2010 Author Share Posted June 20, 2010 Haha gotta love the guys at glass holes! Link to comment
TRIP23 Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 Looking good... Which glass holes kit did you end up getting for this build. I have been wanting to do a 40 br myself... Link to comment
captainbastard Posted June 20, 2010 Author Share Posted June 20, 2010 Looking good... Which glass holes kit did you end up getting for this build. I have been wanting to do a 40 br myself... 700. I did a lot of research and found people had the best results with that one Link to comment
captainbastard Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share Posted June 22, 2010 Painted, overflow installed, eggcrate cut Link to comment
1105 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 It's coming along nicely. The 40 breeder is one of my favorite tanks out there. Can't wait to see it finished. Link to comment
WorrBaller Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 What return pump are you gonna be using? Also what are your plans for the sump? Oh and is this just a regular upgrade or are you doing something crazy? Link to comment
latteslave Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I can see the 20 long in the background - it looks like it's scared... new tank does look sexy though. Link to comment
captainbastard Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 I can see the 20 long in the background - it looks like it's scared... new tank does look sexy though. I will always have a place in my heart for the 20L, it is an awesome size. I kinda see the 40br as a super sized 20L . Still going to be focusing on inverts just like the 20L with a special surprise to come later. Also going to have some softies as well. Going to tackle the plumbing tonight. I'm using a Tunze 1073.040 for the return Link to comment
automatik_33 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 40br looks really nice. I can see myself upgrading soon too but will definitely be following your build on this. Link to comment
captainbastard Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Plumbing is finally done! Let me know what you guys think Link to comment
Clavius85 Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I can't comment on the plumbing but it looks good otherwise! Link to comment
latteslave Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Never plumbed a tank before... So - it looks great! Link to comment
twelve volt pro Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Maybe its because I am completely hammered and cannot think straight, but whats going on with the egg crate? I mean, I see that its cut, but WHAT is it cut for? BTW, as mentioned I am completely hammered at this point, feel free to have a mod delete this post so as not to messssss up your tank thread........ Link to comment
captainbastard Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share Posted June 26, 2010 Maybe its because I am completely hammered and cannot think straight, but whats going on with the egg crate? I mean, I see that its cut, but WHAT is it cut for? BTW, as mentioned I am completely hammered at this point, feel free to have a mod delete this post so as not to messssss up your tank thread........ Link to comment
Deleted User 6 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I'll see your MP10 and raise you a: Link to comment
captainbastard Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Haha well seeing I wont have a whole lot of corals I don't need a 40. The return is gonna be putting out plenty too Link to comment
B.C. Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Plumbing is finally done! Let me know what you guys think Pumbing looks good,be sure to use clamps on all tubing.I prefer to intall my return pumps or pump outside of the sump/wet dry filter,less heat trasfer and makes for more room inside . I just got myself a 40 br as well from Petco's A Dollar A Gallon sale.Im trying to decide what to do as far as filtration. I Was thinking of doing the same thing with the eggcrate just so the rock is not just sitting on the smooth glass floor,are there any other reasons to do this that im missing??.I plan on cutting one for the top also for jumpers. I'll be tracking along Hope everyting goes smooth. Link to comment
captainbastard Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share Posted June 30, 2010 Where do you mount the pump if it's on the outside? I know this Tunze one is either/or. Link to comment
shiver905 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 You drill a hole outside you sump and connect it to an external pump. Link to comment
B.C. Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Where do you mount the pump if it's on the outside? I know this Tunze one is either/or. Exactly as shiver said . Link to comment
captainbastard Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 No leaks, so far so good Link to comment
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