37 gal column conversion to AIO with foam/rock wall

[Cubeman]

Here's where I am at with the equipment for this build:

Aquarium specs:
37 gallon Marineland column aquarium. 20’’ long x 18” wide x 24” deep, black trimmed. Converted to an All in One (AIO) with a 14” x 4” equipment/filter area with 2 returns along the back left wall. This leaves 32 gallons of tank space.

Return pump:
Tunze Silence 1073.008 (210gph). This specific pump was purchased for its extremely quiet operation and low electrical demand (8W).

Flow:
Not purchased yet. Thinking of 2x Hydor Koralia 550 on timers.

Lighting:
Not purchased yet but am going LED with this one.

Filtration:
I have an old Red Sea Prizm HOB skimmer which has sat in the garage unused for 10 years. I designed the AIO compartments to accommodate this and like its very slim profile. I will be using it until it gives me a reason not to. My stocking is very light compared to most so the skimmer is hardly a requirement for this tank.

1x Two Little Fishes Phosban Reactor 150 with phosphate removal media.

Controller/Monitors:
Reef Keeper Lite

PinPoint pH and Temperature monitors

Heating/Cooling:
500W titanium heater controlled by the RKL. Seems like overkill but i) I already had it on hand ii) my house gets cool (mid 60s F) at night iii) the return pump circulation is quite low

Pacific Coast Mini Chiller (1/13HP) with 80gph throughput. Digital and adjustable so no need to run off the RKL.

[maron6977]

Nice job , I'm impressed !!!

[Cubeman]

Hey thanks Mark - might be coming to you for a purple bonsai frag

[beefORchicken]

if you are planning on running LEDs will you need the chiller? tank might be fine without it

[Cubeman]

Originally Posted by beefORchicken

if you are planning on running LEDs will you need the chiller? tank might be fine without it

House faces south and the tank is on the second floor so it gets pretty warm in the summer. Probably don't need it but the corals will be happier with the smaller temp swings. Anything to keep the coral happy

[maron6977]

Originally Posted by Cubeman

Hey thanks Mark - might be coming to you for a purple bonsai frag

Let me know when your ready & I could probably part with a frag !