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10/20/2014, 11:21 AM | #1 |
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Simple, Shallow, SPS Rimless Tank Build
My wife and I just purchased Chris' (aka cdunson82) 75G, 60"Lx24"Wx12"H, 3-sided starfire rimless tank! I cannot wait to see it in person!
I might need some help moving it so if you have a truck and some suction cups, I'd appreciate the help Equipment List: AQUARIUM- 75G, 60x24x12 STAND- Custom DIY 60x24x36 SUMP- Custom Advanced Acrylics 24x20x16 BubbleKing Concept PROTEIN SKIMMER- Vertex Omega 180i ATO- Tunze Osmolator 3155 PLUMBING- BRS Schedule 40 Red Color LIGHTS- ATI 48" 6x54W with 48" Reefbrite Blue XHO LED CONTROLLER- Neptune Apex RETURN PUMP- RLSS DC Waveline 4000 or Eheim 1260 TANK FLOW- 1x Ecotech MP40wes w/ Battery Backup and Maxspect Gyre XF130 (35W) ROCKS- Minimalist Aquascape MarcoRocks SUBSTRATE- Barebottom (I prefer barebottom for nutrient-control, but my wife loves the look of sand!) HEATING- 2x- 200W Eheim Jager COOLING- Fans DOSER- Kamoer 3 Channel Dosing Pump REACTORS- None CHEMICAL FILTRATION- BulkReefSupply GFO and GAC on mesh filter socks Pleas let us know if there's something we missed.. Most of our equipment will be purchased during Black Friday next month, so we can use the money we save towards fish and corals! Stay tuned... |
10/20/2014, 11:23 AM | #2 |
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I just purchased the Neptune Apex with an extra EB8, MP40wES, and Kamoer Doser!
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10/20/2014, 11:38 AM | #3 |
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UPDATE:
AQUARIUM- 75G, 60x24x12 DONE STAND- Custom DIY 60x24x36 DONE SUMP- Custom Advanced Acrylics 24x20x16 BubbleKing Concept PROTEIN SKIMMER- Vertex Omega 180i ATO- Tunze Osmolator 3155 PLUMBING- BRS Schedule 40 Red Color LIGHTS- ATI 48" 6x54W with 48" Reefbrite Blue XHO LED CONTROLLER- Neptune Apex DONE RETURN PUMP- RLSS DC Waveline 4000 or Eheim 1260 TANK FLOW- 1x Ecotech MP40wes w/ Battery Backup DONE TANK FLOW- Maxspect Gyre XF130 (35W) SUMP FLOW- Jebao RW-4 ROCKS- Minimalist Aquascape MarcoRocks NITRATE REDUCER- 2x 8"x8"x4" MarinePure Blocks SUBSTRATE- Barebottom (I prefer barebottom for nutrient-control, but my wife loves the look of sand!) HEATING- 2x- 200W Eheim Jager COOLING- Fans DOSER- Kamoer 3 Channel Dosing Pump DONE REACTORS- None CHEMICAL FILTRATION- BulkReefSupply GFO and GAC on mesh filter socks TEST KITS- Salifert (Ca, Alk, Mag) API (Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate) RO/DI- BRS 5-Stage Chloramines WATER CONTAINERS- 2x 20gallon white brute trash SALT MIX- Red Sea Regular Last edited by ARVERLY; 10/20/2014 at 11:44 AM. |
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hahaha, I'm compiling a wish list for Black Friday as well.
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10/20/2014, 01:54 PM | #6 |
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why not go with DC6000 pump, it gives you extra flow just in case you need it in future for reactor or biopellet.
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10/20/2014, 02:18 PM | #8 |
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Well, I have a problem with the tank's drain size.. It only has one 3/4" drain and 1/2" return! And I can't drill it because it's tempered!
I could make both holes as drains and hopefully that will give me around 400-500gph (5-6 tank turnover). Your thoughts? |
10/20/2014, 04:30 PM | #9 |
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3/4" should be enough for only 75G. Just put some powerheads in there...
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10/20/2014, 05:39 PM | #10 |
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wow great start. can't wait to see it up and running.
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10/20/2014, 08:15 PM | #11 |
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If you want the overflow dead silent, use that low flow, and plumb a herbie overflow and use the 3/4" as the unrestricted drain.
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10/21/2014, 11:16 AM | #15 |
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I thought it was simple lol
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10/21/2014, 08:41 PM | #16 |
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Yep, I like the sounds of this one in the making Keep us updated...
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10/22/2014, 02:07 AM | #17 |
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an omega 180i? wow! that is some serious skimming power for that tank. lol i have an omega 130 on my duplex and a 150 on my 75g reef w/ 34g cube piped in. they are great skimmers, once you break them in and get them adjusted.
what area of town are you located on. that might help with trying to find help with the move looking forward to seeing this one come together....
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I can't wait to see it setup. Looks like it will be a nice clean build.
I used the marine-pure block and bio balls im not sure it made a difference in my nitrates |
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That rule of thumb came from the days before we had good powerheads. It's so easy these days to get great in tank flow. It just doesn't make sense to run tons of flow through the sump anymore in the vast majority of cases.
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Awesome, this makes plumbing a lot easier and simpler, which is my goal!
Now the question is, how can I silence my 3/4" drain? |
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