kylemack87
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Introduction:
Hello, My name is Kyle and I would like to start a little Tank Journal as my build starts up on this 40G breeder I'm building,
System Objectives: To have a slice of the ocean in my hand.
System Type: Fish Only for the first and move into corals as the tank matures.
Strike up Date: Build started April 2013
Display Tank: 40G Breeder (36 x 18 x 16)
Display Lighting: I have a EcoTech Radion Gen 1 w/ upgraded TIR Lenses hanging 11" above water line.
Stand: DIY Stand. 2x4 frame with an Poplar board shell. I used some L brackets to make it more rigid. Also I painted the inside with white marine grade sealant paint and caulked all corners and seams to fight against molds/mildew.
Hood: N/A thinking about a screened top.
Sump: 40G Breeder (36 x 18 x 16) 3 section sump. [Skimmer section l Fuge l Return Section]
Total System volume is approx 75G.
Overflow: Bean Animal Overflow
Refugium: Incorporated into sump design. Macro + Liverock.
Refugium Lighting: AquaRay Mini 400 - 6500K - LED Tile
System Water: FL, Cape Coral
Display Water circulation: Vortech MP10WES.
Controller: Neptune Apex Controller
Return Pump: Not Purchased Yet
Skimmer: NWB110 4" Pinwheel Reef Octopus
Evaporation Top Up Unit: Avast Deluxe ATO
Chemical Support:
Calcium Addition: N/A
Alkilinity Addition: N/A
Current Water Chemistry: N/A
Nitrates: N/A
Phosphates: N/A
Alkalinity: N/A
Calcium: N/A
Salinity / Specific Gravity: N/A
Magnesuim: N/A
I forgot to take pics when building the stand,drilling holes in glass and doing the baffles.. Sorry
Images
Shows you the bean animal plumbing going through the stand so I can have my stand near the wall so some four legged animals cant be exploring where they shouldn't be.
As stated before (four legged animals)Baxter is inspecting everything.
Tank and Sump shot baffles aren't in yet.
Baffles put in and mock set up for sump.
Another sump shot.
Tank shot.
Just installed the overflow box. Had to modify the 90 Elbows to fit the box.. BRS had sent me the overflow box stating it was the right measurements but it wasn't so I drilled the holes based off the measurements. Depth and Height were off 1/4".
I put a back on the stand and painted the inside of the stand with a white marine grade paint and also sealed the corners and all seams inside with caulking.
Made a DIY light tree from some 1" tubing from home depot. Turned out nice and light.
This weekend I have made a nice little saltwater mixing station that works wonders and cuts out a lot of work. 20G jugs I got from Petco FDA Food grade with a Mag5 and Barracuda FX RODI unit.
FTS with ghetto zip tie hanging until the real deal arrives.
Hello, My name is Kyle and I would like to start a little Tank Journal as my build starts up on this 40G breeder I'm building,
System Objectives: To have a slice of the ocean in my hand.
System Type: Fish Only for the first and move into corals as the tank matures.
Strike up Date: Build started April 2013
Display Tank: 40G Breeder (36 x 18 x 16)
Display Lighting: I have a EcoTech Radion Gen 1 w/ upgraded TIR Lenses hanging 11" above water line.
Stand: DIY Stand. 2x4 frame with an Poplar board shell. I used some L brackets to make it more rigid. Also I painted the inside with white marine grade sealant paint and caulked all corners and seams to fight against molds/mildew.
Hood: N/A thinking about a screened top.
Sump: 40G Breeder (36 x 18 x 16) 3 section sump. [Skimmer section l Fuge l Return Section]
Total System volume is approx 75G.
Overflow: Bean Animal Overflow
Refugium: Incorporated into sump design. Macro + Liverock.
Refugium Lighting: AquaRay Mini 400 - 6500K - LED Tile
System Water: FL, Cape Coral
Display Water circulation: Vortech MP10WES.
Controller: Neptune Apex Controller
Return Pump: Not Purchased Yet
Skimmer: NWB110 4" Pinwheel Reef Octopus
Evaporation Top Up Unit: Avast Deluxe ATO
Chemical Support:
Calcium Addition: N/A
Alkilinity Addition: N/A
Current Water Chemistry: N/A
Nitrates: N/A
Phosphates: N/A
Alkalinity: N/A
Calcium: N/A
Salinity / Specific Gravity: N/A
Magnesuim: N/A
I forgot to take pics when building the stand,drilling holes in glass and doing the baffles.. Sorry
Images
Shows you the bean animal plumbing going through the stand so I can have my stand near the wall so some four legged animals cant be exploring where they shouldn't be.
As stated before (four legged animals)Baxter is inspecting everything.
Tank and Sump shot baffles aren't in yet.
Baffles put in and mock set up for sump.
Another sump shot.
Tank shot.
Just installed the overflow box. Had to modify the 90 Elbows to fit the box.. BRS had sent me the overflow box stating it was the right measurements but it wasn't so I drilled the holes based off the measurements. Depth and Height were off 1/4".
I put a back on the stand and painted the inside of the stand with a white marine grade paint and also sealed the corners and all seams inside with caulking.
Made a DIY light tree from some 1" tubing from home depot. Turned out nice and light.
This weekend I have made a nice little saltwater mixing station that works wonders and cuts out a lot of work. 20G jugs I got from Petco FDA Food grade with a Mag5 and Barracuda FX RODI unit.
FTS with ghetto zip tie hanging until the real deal arrives.
