40g Breeder / 20 long sump Reef Build!

[bigtank]

Ballpark cost estimate so far? If you don't mind of course. I know this is not a cheap hobby lol.

 

[LennyD4]

Hmm....
Light - $575
Jebao Return Pump- $100
MP10 (sale)- $210
40g/20g tanks- $100
Modular Marine Ghost Overflow- $165
Pukani Dry Rock- $114
Heaters- ~$80
Plumbing Parts- ~$75
RO 110SSS Skimmer- $234
BRS 75GPD Ro/DI plus unit- $189
Tunze 3155 ATO (sale)- $130

You can do the math and add all that up. Im not in the mood to throw up right now.

Ballpark cost estimate so far? If you don't mind of course. I know this is not a cheap hobby lol.

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[bigtank]

I came up with $1972. IMO that's not too bad considering how much I have in guns/optics/reloading, audio gear, and other fun stuff. I built a new computer last year and bought a new monitor and keyboard, spent almost that much on everything.

 

[LennyD4]

Yeah I guess it's not too bad but that also doesn't include my stand build but I did that all myself which is fairly cheap. I did use some better name brand equipment so that also Jack the price up a little bit but I am very happy with my build I don't think I would have done anything differently.

I came up with $1972. IMO that's not too bad considering how much I have in guns/optics/reloading, audio gear, and other fun stuff. I built a new computer last year and bought a new monitor and keyboard, spent almost that much on everything.

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[GoNoles]

Yeah I guess it's not too bad but that also doesn't include my stand build but I did that all myself which is fairly cheap. I did use some better name brand equipment so that also Jack the price up a little bit but I am very happy with my build I don't think I would have done anything differently.

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I have an icecap 1k gyre ($129) running in my new 40 build. I have it on almost "reef crest" mode from my MP10 where it ramps up. I have it running vertically on the back end of the glass since my tank is a peninsula and the one end against wall has the overflow. I love the water flow! And for $130 you cant beat the price!


https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/1k-gyre-generation-pump-with-controller-1000-gph-icecap.html

 

[LennyD4]

I have an icecap 1k gyre ($129) running in my new 40 build. I have it on almost "reef crest" mode from my MP10 where it ramps up. I have it running vertically on the back end of the glass since my tank is a peninsula and the one end against wall has the overflow. I love the water flow! And for $130 you cant beat the price!


https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/1k-gyre-generation-pump-with-controller-1000-gph-icecap.html

Right now I have the Jebao DC return pump and an MP10. With those two I feel like I get pretty good flow. My tank looks very clean as far as wiring goes. I wouldnt want to add that Gyre wire into my tank.

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[GoNoles]

Right now I have the Jebao DC return pump and an MP10. With those two I feel like I get pretty good flow. My tank looks very clean as far as wiring goes. I wouldnt want to add that Gyre wire into my tank.

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Oh no, Lenny. That was more for BigTank. He was asking about pricing and if he didn't want to spend the money on MP10s he might find the gyre a little more do-able. Your system looks great!

 

[LennyD4]

Oh no, Lenny. That was more for BigTank. He was asking about pricing and if he didn't want to spend the money on MP10s he might find the gyre a little more do-able. Your system looks great!

Ohhh I see. You made me really question my flow.

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[bigtank]

I would be interested in the MP10 along with the flow from the return pump. Pretty sure I have an old Mag 3 (350 gph) laying around from back in the day, I wonder if that would work fine on a 40?

 

[GoNoles]

Hey Lenny,

How's the tank going? Interested in things you have done! I now have a Midas Blenny (gigantic!) and an Eibli Angel. Put in a blood shrimp that stays in the cave the Blenny made so I never see him.

 

[LennyD4]

Hey, currently as we speak I am drip acclimating my third fish. A little tail spot blenny. I have 6 or so frags in the tank now because I have zero self control. I had a nice hair algae outbreak. I think it may have been due to a sky light in the room. I have since covered it up and algae is going away nicely.

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[GoNoles]

LOL I know the feeling! I got like 8 frags from World Wide between their eBay and Insta sale. Just finished putting them in tank from QT tank.
I had a cyano outbreak but changed the flow in the tank and seemed to clear. Also had a crazy bacteria outbreak that scared the crap out of me but it went away quick.

 

[LennyD4]

How do those Live Sales work? I just stumbled upon an article last night talking about them. Next Saturday I am going to Reefapalooza NY. Hoping to pick up a bunch of frags from there.

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[GoNoles]

How do those Live Sales work? I just stumbled upon an article last night talking about them. Next Saturday I am going to Reefapalooza NY. Hoping to pick up a bunch of frags from there.

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In the live sales, you have to be the first to buy a frag. Its super quick. The best advice I can say is to have your credit card on file with them so the purchase is quicker. Whoever buys it first wins it. They are typically super cheap and they put out like four or five every five minutes or so. You should also buy a shipping module as well so you can pick which day you get your shipment.

I live in Florida so I went to the Reefapalooza in Orlando. It was freaking awesome!!! That is where World Wide Corals are so thats how I kind of gravitated to them for frags. The show was so much fun, you will have a blast! Look for all the bounce mushrooms!!!

 

[bigtank]

I'm waiting to hear back on a railroad job here in Montana. Pretty good position with lots of future opportunity! If I get it and everything works out, the plan is to buy a condo or townhome here and then hopefully a tank again.

Any new photos now that you have animals? Still liking the Reef Breeders light? I used to be a metal halide guy so I need some shimmer with the LED.

 

[LennyD4]

Goodluck with all that! I do have some photos. I am still battling a little bit of a GHA outbreak. Im thinking its coming from the sand. A massive oversight by me was not rinsing the sand before putting it in.

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