60 Gallon Cube Build

[mr9iron]

Absolutely stunning. Could you post an updated video of your sump? Also, any thing to make the sump easier/more functional?

 

[MHG]

Absolutely stunning. Could you post an updated video of your sump? Also, any thing to make the sump easier/more functional?

I will once I clean up from my disaster last night....

Easier in a 60 cube stand? I don't think so. Everything is a pain under the tank. Just installing my new PH probe is gonna take an hour...

I always said that if I have great success with this tank I will build a sump room (well, sump closet) in the basement under the tank. I pre ran all the plumbing when I built the tank. But that's a whole different ball game when it comes to pumps that can handle the head height loss. I also did not run any tubing for my emergency over flow.

Since the $$$ to do this are considerable, I want to wait until both me and my wife feel it is worth the investment.

 

[MontyJack]

No more Dino. Worked like a charm...

Still like following this threat. Good job bro.

 

[MHG]

So the replacent apex head unit is installed. Had a few issues but Neptune was able to remote in and take care of it all in like 50 seconds... Upgraded to the latest firmware with the slider controls on the variable ports... Nice...... I will sleep better tonight...

 

[mr9iron]

Thanks... love the 60 cube. Two suggestions to all who want one. Put most of the rock in the sump because there is no room with all this rock I the DT... Also make the stand wider to accommodate more junk. My stand holds a 20 high...

How much wider would you go? I can't remember the dimensions of your stand right off hand.

 

[MHG]

How much wider would you go? I can't remember the dimensions of your stand right off hand.

I made the inside dimensions 24X24 so I can fit a 20H sump in there. It does not sound like much but it is a bunch of room compared to the stock stands...

 

[MHG]

The latest Acquisition. A juvenile Kole tang. Right now after 3 hours of acclimation he is in the frag system for observation. It tool 3 hours because the LFS runs their salinity at 117... He is eating right away the prepared foods I feed to my clown and immediately started grazing. I did notice a few bumps on him. Not sure if they are parasites of not. I will try to get some pics...

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[MHG]

The frag system...

The frag system...

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[mr9iron]

I made the inside dimensions 24X24 so I can fit a 20H sump in there. It does not sound like much but it is a bunch of room compared to the stock stands...

Cool, thanks for that. I want to build my stand bigger so that I can fit other equipment like reactors and such in it.

 

[redive]

Hi MHG!

Cool thread, man. Very informative and inspiring. I am about to start putting the 2X4s together for a 60 cube stand. One question I have for you is, how high is your stand? ID and OD. Thanks, and I will be following along.

Mark

 

[MHG]

Thanks... The outside height is 3 feet. The inside is 24X24. Whatever that makes the outside come to I don't recall not did I really care. I just wanted room to fit a 24" sump inside. Those were the only two measurement I cared about. Everything starts with those numbers.

 

[bob1435]

Any updates? This is one of my favorite tanks...

 

[sahin]

Would love to see updated photos and a top down video (if thats not too much to ask :lol.

I actually found your Youtube videos and posted on one of them...then decided to search for a build thread. Found it here.

You've done amazing work on this build, and you've brought the tank to greatness. :thumbsup:

I've seen you post on various threads but never knew you had such a beautiful tank...guess its been hidden in the DIY forum rather than the SPS forum.

 

[MHG]

Thanks for the kind words.... I had placed it in the DIY section because I was building my own stand, light, canopy and sump and this was not some turn key system bought and put together. I guess I never really started a thread on the sps side. but I probably should. I will get a new video up soon....

 

[MHG]

A quick video at 2 years 6 months...

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[sahin]

The video above, and the top down video on your YouTube channel just made my day! :thumbsup:

Your tank is brilliant. I hope one day soon my tank looks half as good as yours.

Many thanks for asking the time to record the videos. Post more if you wish.

 

[MHG]

Thanks...

 

[turbo2oh]

Great tank, any updates?

 

[MHG]

Tank is doing poorly and I don't know why. Most sps is dead or dying. Two colonies are growing like weeds. All parameters are stable. Nothing new added in months...

 

[turbo2oh]

Tank is doing poorly and I don't know why. Most sps is dead or dying. Two colonies are growing like weeds. All parameters are stable. Nothing new added in months...

That sucks to hear, your tank is a favorite of mine. Any guesses as to what's going on?