30 Gallon reef cube build 100% DIY

Tigweldpro · #2 03-30-2017, 09:16 PM

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Glass overflow done cutting. now comes the silicone SCS1200 black.....

Tigweldpro · #3 03-31-2017, 05:41 PM

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Tank assembled, 24hrs then seal inside with a fat bead....
Gonna be a nice tank!

Tigweldpro · #4 04-01-2017, 10:22 PM

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 · #5 04-01-2017, 10:31 PM

Why do you want egg crate in bottom of tank?

Tigweldpro · #6 04-01-2017, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Frogger

Why do you want egg crate in bottom of tank?

I don't...... or do I? are there benefits/disadvantages?

Frogger · #7 04-01-2017, 11:25 PM

Not sure what the benefits are.

We used to put egg crate at the bottom of the tank to create an airspace and have gravel on top, ie: undergravel filter, or to create an anaerobic space in the case of a plenum. But there are way better methods of filtration and nitrogen reducing methods than these. I am not sure what other uses there are. Maybe supporting your rock.

The question you may want to ask is if you want a bare bottom or coral sand or gravel. I prefer a thin layer of coral sand or gravel.

Tigweldpro · #8 04-04-2017, 05:12 AM

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...

Quote:

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 · #9 04-04-2017, 05:28 AM

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

Tigweldpro · #10 04-04-2017, 05:51 AM

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