Tiki Reef nano mangrove/macro build

[Tiki_Reef]

I am currently having a custom stand built so it will be a few weeks until I have this up and running, also waiting on a flow meter for my UV sterilizer.

[Tiki_Reef]

Stand should hopefully be done by the middle of July, aluminum frame ¾ inch PVC board instead of plywood, granite top. Also update I am going with a different sump/refugium it is a total of 28 gallons in volume built by Mike at Micro Reef Aquariums.

 

[Sturgi_0225]

Awesome!! I love mine from mike. Only wish was that it was bigger by space was limited

[Tiki_Reef]

2 hours ago, Sturgi_0225 said:

Awesome!! I love mine from mike. Only wish was that it was bigger by space was limited

This one is 27½x18½x12½ lol so my sump will be bigger than the display tank 🤣

 Also I went with a Deltec 600i skimmer since it is rated 55 gallons and up. 

[Sturgi_0225]

That’s awesome 😂😂 mines 16x11x12 just a baby!! 
 

Did you find a stand or have pictures of the build yet? 

[Tiki_Reef]

On 6/17/2022 at 10:13 PM, Sturgi_0225 said:

That’s awesome 😂😂 mines 16x11x12 just a baby!! 
 

Did you find a stand or have pictures of the build yet? 

No pics of the stand as of yet as it is just a aluminum frame as we speak, the guy building it does a lot of WWC big installation stands so mine is a side project for him, but it is wayyyyy over engineered lol.

[Tiki_Reef]

Using this as my 1st stage mechanical filtration it fits and there is still roughly 9  inches to play around with, I was thinking about using that extra room as a small frag rack area.

[Tiki_Reef]

Some more equipment I ordered for this build a Avast Skimmate Locker, and Avast ATO, I originally was going to use the Tunze Nano that I had for years it was on my last bigger nano but decided to try out the Avast ATO since it uses a pressure switch rather than a float switch. I bought the skimmate locker because I am lazy and this tank being a mangrove/macro reef and I probably will have a couple clams in it I will be feeding it pretty heavily and it will make it a little easier on skimmer cup emptying.

[Tiki_Reef]

Also a pic of the updated skimmer, Deltec 600i this model has a few cool features, one is the CSM which is basically a wiper in the skimmer neck to keep it clean, the other cool feature is a cup overflow protection system. 

This skimmer is rated for systems from 50 gal up to 160 gallons so I am at the low end at a total 48 gallons of volume. 

[Tiki_Reef]

Thinking about using these two Jebao 3500 DCW on this tank one for my UV sterilizer and the other as my main return, a little overkill but I have them laying around. I had to repurpose the two Varios 2 pumps on my 90 gallon for now the manifold pumps took a crap.

[Tiki_Reef]

Here is another piece of equipment getting added to the mangrove macro reef, Mike over at Micro Reef Aquariums is making 2.5 gallon ATO reservoir dimensions are 12x4x12 using ½ inch sides and back in black ¼ inch clear front panel. Progress so far below.

[Reefkid88]

Mike is JAM UPPP ol' son !!! I love his work,just can never afford it lol. 

[Tiki_Reef]

Here is the finished ATO reservoir that Mike made me.

[Sturgi_0225]

13 minutes ago, Tiki_Reef said:

Here is the finished ATO reservoir that Mike made me.

I think that would look better under my tank man…. I’ll pm you my address and you should have him build you another 😂😂

 

@Reefkid88 agreed his stuff is awesome 

[Tiki_Reef]

32 minutes ago, Sturgi_0225 said:

I think that would look better under my tank man…. I’ll pm you my address and you should have him build you another 😂😂

 

@Reefkid88 agreed his stuff is awesome 

🤣 It is a good looking ATO reservoir. I can have him make me another one just message me on here if you are serious about wanting one. The measurements of this one is 12x4x12 holds 2.5 gallons.

[Tiki_Reef]

I also ordered one of these flow rate meters from Japan in 1 inch pipe diameter with a display for my UV sterilizer, looks like a good setup to me. 

 

http://www.zeoprs.jp/corrente.htm

[Tiki_Reef]

4 out of 8 Coral Box battery backups arrived, I went with these because it seems like the only premade option that will run 12 to 24 volts AI Nero 3, Jebao DC pumps (including my skimmer) and Kessil lights etc I live in Florida and hurricane season is a bitch.

[Tiki_Reef]

Dosing pumps showed up might need 2 more we shall see.

[Tiki_Reef]

Found my Apogee in my storage unit, stand should be done in the next week or so, I also should have pics of the progress on the stand soon

[ptora]

I think you cleared out ETM's stock on the versas lol.

[Theshallows]

Gonna be sweet! love them mangroves

[Tiki_Reef]

Since I will be keeping at least 2 clams from my other system in this tank I am following suit with my 120 reef and starting the system with a Kalk stirrer and calcium reactor. I received the Avast Kalk stirrer today calcium reactor showing up soon. I will never run a system with a sump again without both of these pieces of equipment especially keeping clams and stoney corals.

[Theshallows]

Wow this is a very high end mangrove reef

[Tiki_Reef]

7 hours ago, Theshallows said:

Wow this is a very high end mangrove reef

That is the plan, should be fun!!👍

[Tiki_Reef]

Calcium reactor stuff showed up and I am hoping the stand will be complete in a week!!!