jdmcbuilt Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 Tank has been up 2 years now.EquipmentI have a rio 2500 for return since the mag 9.5 heats up the tank alot. Arizona weather it isnt going to work T5 retrofit fixture 39w 4 bulb ati bulbs Magus curve 5 Ehiem heater Smart ato Glass holes 700gph2-Jaebo rw8 and hydor korliaDiy 20 gallon sump in first chamber i have 10 pounds of live rock and cheatoCurrent live stockSnowflake clownKole tangSix line wrasseTwin spot blenny Damsel Royal grammaTurbo snails Emerald crabs Nassuarius Corals Frogspawn Kenya tree Montipora Candy cane Polys and shrooms Green tooth coral Link to comment
rturiak Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 What are the tank dememsions? Rimless? Link to comment
dillct Posted June 30, 2015 Share Posted June 30, 2015 I'd go with a quieter overflow (BA or herbie) and maybe a reefbreeders or oceanrevive fixture. I've owned both the maxspect fixture and the glass holes overflow...had issues with them both. I think you'll be fine with one return as long as you've got good flow in your tank. You should be able to find a good MP40 used nowadays. Link to comment
jdmcbuilt Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 Its not rimless. I was gonna go with a different overflow. But sound isnt to much of an issue. Canopy will reduce sound a bit. Also what return pump should i get to equal out the overflow. How many gph return pump and brand. I dont want to have heat issues with pump either. Link to comment
jdmcbuilt Posted June 30, 2015 Author Share Posted June 30, 2015 I'd go with a quieter overflow (BA or herbie) and maybe a reefbreeders or oceanrevive fixture. I've owned both the maxspect fixture and the glass holes overflow...had issues with them both. I think you'll be fine with one return as long as you've got good flow in your tank. You should be able to find a good MP40 used nowadays. Are those light fixture good? For mainly lps softies and some sps. I was going to get a mp40 regardless. Just wanted equal flow throughout the tank thats why i was opting for 2 returns. Link to comment
jdmcbuilt Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 Last person decided to add car bondo uhhhh stupid..... Link to comment
jdmcbuilt Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Stained the stand waiting for it to dry. This arizona heat is making this stain/clear is take forever to harden. Cut holes for returns and over flow. Painted tank black. needs one more coat. Picked up a mag 9.5 and my 20 gallon high sump is done as well. Will post pictures of sump soon Link to comment
Slowtwitch Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 I like the progress so far. Can't wait to see it wet. Link to comment
jdmcbuilt Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 Plumbling and sump in stand Link to comment
dillct Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 I'd put a union somewhere on that drain. If you angle the drain 45 degrees you can probably get away with one or two 45 degree elbows. You want the water to slide as much as possible. 90's on that drain will make crazy noise. What return pump did you decide on? Link to comment
jdmcbuilt Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 I'd put a union somewhere on that drain. If you angle the drain 45 degrees you can probably get away with one or two 45 degree elbows. You want the water to slide as much as possible. 90's on that drain will make crazy noise. What return pump did you decide on? that was just a test fit. i cut the long pipe in half and put a union there only. i have a 45 going into the sump. tested with water and makes hardly any noise. and no LEAKS!!!!! one try lol.. i went with a mag 9.5 so i have some space for more flow or less. i ended up getting a new jaebo rw-8 for free. so ill rock that till it takes a crap. its much more rewarding build your own tank. then just buying one. also saves a ton of money too. Link to comment
jdmcbuilt Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Its wet and still no leaks. I have dry rocks on order. Should get them this week. I have a power strip with switches im going to add instead of the oldschool power strip im using now. Link to comment
jdmcbuilt Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 The overflow is totally silent. Most of the noise comes from the sump. Just sounds like a slow waterfall Link to comment
jdmcbuilt Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Going to add a reverse durso drain to help with noise and bubbles. Link to comment
jdmcbuilt Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 had to change sump around i was getting to many micro bubbles inside tank. Link to comment
jdmcbuilt Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 Update.. Rocks came in today. Now time to wait for it to cycle Link to comment
jdmcbuilt Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Reef breeders 24in light Link to comment
jdmcbuilt Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Decided to reskin my stand. Other stand was crappy wood. Link to comment
jdmcbuilt Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Starting the reskinning of stand Finished bottom with openings of all 3 sides Semi finished canopy Link to comment
AnthonyiLLMaTiC Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Looks nice!! Make sure to update your first post of the thread with an updated FTS so everyone can enjoy! Link to comment
jdmcbuilt Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 Update on tank Link to comment
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