200g DD build with basement sump

Reefneophyte007

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So I've decided to finally take some pictures of my new build and post to RC to get some feed back from the experts about the good, bad and the ugly regarding my build. I have been into reef aquariums off and on since 1991, but never taken on this big of a project. My last tank was a 115g custom tank that I sold 7 years ago due to a move. I am now in a home I do not plan on moving from for a long time, so I have decided to take on this build.

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Using a 50g rubbermaid as a refugium that drains into a 100g Rubbermaid sump. The tank has dual corner over flows so I went with a dual herbie. The full siphons on gate valves are 1" that are unite together under the tank to a 2" tee. 2" pipe then drains to the basement sump. The second non gate valved overflow which handle minimal flow also unites to a 2" tee and drains to the refugium. The refugium is plumbed with 2" piping and 2" drain so it can handle any excess just in one of the gated pipes somehow gets clogged.

Also pictured is my water change station, and manifold that will supply my SRO 3000 ext, GFO and carbon reactor and eventually my biopellet reactor once needed.
 
I went with 4 Radion Gen 2 over the tank. I figured that would give me the best spread over a tank that measures 48x36x27. 2 MP40 on the sides for now. Not sure that is the best arrangement for them. Over the top overflow and the whole thing being pumped by a Reeflo hammerhead barracuda hybrid. Currently just running the hammerhead impeller. Also pictured is my QT tank in the sump room. The water in the display is still a little murky. Just added the water 2 days ago. Will post pictures of my aquascaping once the water clears up. I'm pretty happy with it. Went with Marco rocks prime cuts siliconed to the back wall with BRS reef saver rocks and Pukani rock in the front. Used a little of the mortar supplied by Marco rocks to get some of the pieces to sit just right.
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This is awesome! I was going to use a 200g rubbermaid for a remote DSB. I have a 100g DT and was thinking of putting my 20g sump directly into the 200g. rubbermaid- as I see you have done. Do I need to do anything to modify my sump when I put it in the rubbermaid? I was going to use it as a clean return chamber and a place to put my hang on Aquamedic skimmer. Thanks!
 
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