30 Gallon reef cube build 100% DIY

[Tigweldpro]

Ok, eggcrate is off the list I will just use a piece for a lid to keep the fish from jumping out.
Any other input on my other questions?

[dino]

so I have three sections in my sump first one has my skimmer second is my fuge and third is the pump and ATO. 5 pieces of glass I think and no sand in the sump i believe most don't do that anymore. i would recommend other flow besides your return pump. if you go with sand one inch is what i would do

[Tigweldpro]

Not sure if you have seen this vid as its quite old but holy $#!&

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq08mk7zzb0

[Tigweldpro]

Now I'm on the hunt for a good light... Any suggestions for best bang for your buck? id like sun up sun down programmability. 19" cube...

Originally Posted by Tigweldpro

So my tank is built and looks great.
Working on the stand currently 32 x 24, 29" tall.

-Now yes or no for egg crate in the bottom of the tank?
-I went with the Sicce 1.5 instead of 2.0 will the flow from this pump be enough or should I be adding power heads?
-1 or 2 bubble traps in the sump? haven't added baffles yet but have lots of glass.
-1" of sand is good enough in tank?
-Sand, rock, rubble, bare bottom in refuge?

Little help would be nice from the senior reefers.....

Thanks

[Frogger]

What do you want to keep in your tank and whats' your budget

[Tigweldpro]

I don't know what I want to keep..... I'm hoping to start with a clown fish pair, Yellow wrasse, pistol shrimp/goby. Like to add an anemone for the clowns once the tank has aged.
My budget is whatevers left from selling my cichlid/pleco/shrimp fry....

Been eyeing this on Ebay http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Dimmable-165W...MAAOSwSlBY31UN

[tang daddy]

Originally Posted by Tigweldpro

Now I'm on the hunt for a good light... Any suggestions for best bang for your buck? id like sun up sun down programmability. 19" cube...

Radion G4 pro!

[tang daddy]

Originally Posted by Tigweldpro

Ok, eggcrate is off the list I will just use a piece for a lid to keep the fish from jumping out.
Any other input on my other questions?

Instead of putting eggcrate on the top of your tank you can just buy the window kit from Rona and order some low profile mesh from brs, looks a lot more neater if that is the look you are trying to achieve.

[Tigweldpro]

Originally Posted by tang daddy

Radion G4 pro!

I wish I had that kind of cash! on the other hand I think those lights are this expensive because the high end companys hand out samples to the big name reefers for endorsement, I haven't come across anyone saying the Chinese lights are junk or had any problems with them.....

[Tigweldpro]

Originally Posted by tang daddy

Instead of putting eggcrate on the top of your tank you can just buy the window kit from Rona and order some low profile mesh from brs, looks a lot more neater if that is the look you are trying to achieve.

I should be able to silicone a few small strips of glass to the insides of my tank for the eggcrate to sit on. Then I will never have a problem with foggy/etched glass. But hey I have no clue what I'm doing! just reading as much as possible and not rushing the process