JDigital's 75G RR. (Updated)

[JDigital]

Well.... my sumpless build is coming to a screeching halt!! After a discussion this weekend with a friend who is a running a 90G setup, and basically getting ripped a new one about not running a sump, my plans have changed. (sucks to be a newbie... even when you do as much researching/reading as you can)

So....... I had pondered the idea of a Herbie style overflow system after some discussion with the guys at Red Coral.. and had decided on going that route, but I didn't like the idea of the external overflow.. and I got directed towards this style instead, and its the way I am gonna go.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1310585

I prefer the internal overflow to save external room around the tank, should allow for alot more surfacing skimming (24" across 4" at either end) compared to the screened bulkheads required for the herbie style.

Picked up the acrylic tonight, and got my pieces cut to size. Cutting acrylic is something I don't want to do again!!

4 Panels


And the mess that is creates...

Tomorrow..... Silicone!

[JDigital]

Well... after countless headaches trying to figure this out to add a overflow/sump, and hitting numerous roadblocks.... I have caved.. I went to a LFS today, to look at some 23-29G tanks for a sump, and saw a 75G RR (Single Cornerflo) tank tucked into the corner (even comes with some of the plumbing hardware)...... So......... I bought it (lay away till the weekend)..

75G will be the new display tank, 54G will be a sump/fuge.

In the end, i think it will only be a difference in cost of about $50 more... which in mind will be worth it, bigger display, no worries about drilling my 54, no headaches trying to add an overflow... etc etc. I think I will be much happier with this setup.

EDIT:
If your curious what I am gonna do with the "wasted" acrylic... I am gonna build myself a viewing box for my camera.

[untamed]

Did you cut that acrylic with a knife?!!!

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by untamed

Did you cut that acrylic with a knife?!!!

Yea.. It's made for scoring plastics and acrylic sheets. 1/4" max thickness.

You score it down about 1/16" then set it along a solid straight edge... grip, and SNAP it...

Like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzHnjo2K3Nw

[Red Coral Aquariums]

Great start!! Bigger is always better with a reef tank.
Kevin

[JDigital]

Tank stand is pretty much framed.. I've got a few finishing panels to add..
Thanks have to go out to a friend of mine for the help, and tools! haha!

Pretty much built the whole stand out of 2x6.. The thing is bomb proof!

During the Build:


Finished, and back home:


Just need to pick up the tank this weekend.. get everything set in place, plumbed.

I think the transfer of LR and Sand is gonna be tricky. But that is a few days away.

[ElGuappo]

looks good coming along nicly.