chrisstevens
Member
Well i picked up a 200gal, 80'' x 24" x 24" to build into my new mixed reef tank. It has on corner overflow that is split into 2 sections one hosing 2 1" drains and the other housing 2 3/4" returns. I first started off by re-enforcing the inside of the stand with some 2x4 frame just for my own peice of mind. i then did a test fill and had now leaks. After draining the tank i decided to reseal the inside as some of the silicone was not looking so great. I then cut some of the rear work trim at the back top of the tank so it would fit under neath the window sill. The tank also came with a hood with built in fans which i decided not to use for the time being as it would be blocking some of the window and wouldn't look right. Ever since i seen neo's basement sump build i always knew that that was what i was going to do when i got a larger tank. So lucky for me the is a cold return vent in the baseboard right behind the the overflow end of the tank so i can run my piping straight down to the basement where i am going to setup my sump.
I then purchased an ro/di unit from bulk reef supply and a 44gal Brute rubbermaid for mixing water (no more buying water
).
I then decided that the 50 gal sump tank i got with the aquarium was going to be to small for my plans so i opted for a 75 gal instead, and installed some baffles. (still have to drill the side for my return).
I then started building a stand for my sump setup and have gotten this far.
Earlier this week i ordered a reeflo barracuda gold return pump, marine sources 1600 protein skimmer, 100lbs of dry rock, 2 200gal salt mixes and 160lbs of sand for IA, so that i can finish getting it setup and to hopefully start cycling it. I also plan on trying my hand at polishing the glass a bit once my cerium oxide arrives.
I then purchased an ro/di unit from bulk reef supply and a 44gal Brute rubbermaid for mixing water (no more buying water
).
I then decided that the 50 gal sump tank i got with the aquarium was going to be to small for my plans so i opted for a 75 gal instead, and installed some baffles. (still have to drill the side for my return).
I then started building a stand for my sump setup and have gotten this far.
Earlier this week i ordered a reeflo barracuda gold return pump, marine sources 1600 protein skimmer, 100lbs of dry rock, 2 200gal salt mixes and 160lbs of sand for IA, so that i can finish getting it setup and to hopefully start cycling it. I also plan on trying my hand at polishing the glass a bit once my cerium oxide arrives.
