Hey Guys,
I am fairly new to RC and been lurking around for awhile doing research, etc.
I recently brought a 30G Oceanic Tank and stand. I figured I'll set this one up while I wait to upgrade to a 120G Oceanic Tech Tank that I got. I am waiting to move to start that one.
So, this is going to be slow probably since I'm fairly busy with family (newborn) and work.
Generally, I plan to drill the tank, make a sump, LED lights and its going to be a mixed reef with mostly softies/ LPS/ not much fish.
First step is designing the sump. My design is going to be low tech and try not to use any pumps unless I really need to.
My first issue is the Oceanic Stand has about 16"x16" footprint available for a sump so I have to fit the sump in there.
Well, here is my first pass.
I can move the partition between the supply and return left or right. I'm not sure what skimmer I am going to use. I have a hydor Slim Skim that didn't fit in my 25G and it recommends 11" water level so thats why my supply is fairly high compared to the 8"-10" for in sump skimmers. I might go that route and I do have a older skimmer sitting around. I'll make a little stand with cutouts so that water will not be trapped.
The overflow will be a herbie style to the supply section where the skimmer is then pass to the 4G refugium then to the reaction section then to return. I have 4 levels in the "Reaction" area as you can see. Planning filter Floss/ carbon/ GFO in mesh bags. The levels are trays that sit on a acrylic ledge so I can remove it if this doesn't work out. I know that the carbon and GFO doesn't need to be tumbled but the GFO might adhere to each other. I'll see what happens. I have some room to add another media but I probably can't do biopellets (does need movement of the pellets??) so I might just increase the other sections. Also not 100% on the floss. its there just in case the overflow is loud. Each level is about 4"W x 8"L (x2"H) which matches the BRS mesh bags. The plan is to have a flat layer of media (maybe 1/2" to 1" or so) so the water will not get clogged there. I have 5.5G available for overflow during a power outage. I originally had the reaction section turned 90 and inside of the return section so that I maxed out my available space for the refugium but i was worried about the amount of water in the return that I needed to top off. Also, I was wondering if i needed room for a larger return pump.
I am thinking of adding a cover over the sump minus the supply section (due to the skimmer high) to minimize my top off requirements. I am also planning a gravity fed ATO with a float switch but I haven't worked out the details yet. Maybe have a cover with a removable door over the return section then I could make a 1G to 2G acrylic container for RODI water that just sits on top of that. I'll come up with some graphics if anyone wants to see it.
For the overflow, my initial plan was to drill a 125G that my parents had sitting around. I brought all the parts for a bean animal style overflow so I have a bunch of 1" PVC and bulkheads. I am planning to just use what I have gotten at this point for this build. I'll be documenting this what I get to it. The 120G tank has a internal overflow.
I am planning a mag 5 with a SCWD to 2 returns so I don't need powerheads in my tank (16x turnover). I have not been bitten by the SPS bug yet but maybe I'll end up adding powerheads if I need them. Anyone have recommendations on the Squid SCWD?
Here is a picture of my 25G AIO that I am upgrading from. I don't want 2 nanos so I'll probably sell this one after I'm done moving everything over. I brought this as a complete setup. I actually really like this tank but it doesn't fit anything and although the jbj unibody is working out great for growth I want to test a custom LED setup so I know what I'm getting into when I go to my 120G Tank.
Give me your thoughts on the design!!
Thanks,
I am fairly new to RC and been lurking around for awhile doing research, etc.
I recently brought a 30G Oceanic Tank and stand. I figured I'll set this one up while I wait to upgrade to a 120G Oceanic Tech Tank that I got. I am waiting to move to start that one.
So, this is going to be slow probably since I'm fairly busy with family (newborn) and work.
Generally, I plan to drill the tank, make a sump, LED lights and its going to be a mixed reef with mostly softies/ LPS/ not much fish.
First step is designing the sump. My design is going to be low tech and try not to use any pumps unless I really need to.
My first issue is the Oceanic Stand has about 16"x16" footprint available for a sump so I have to fit the sump in there.
Well, here is my first pass.
I can move the partition between the supply and return left or right. I'm not sure what skimmer I am going to use. I have a hydor Slim Skim that didn't fit in my 25G and it recommends 11" water level so thats why my supply is fairly high compared to the 8"-10" for in sump skimmers. I might go that route and I do have a older skimmer sitting around. I'll make a little stand with cutouts so that water will not be trapped.
The overflow will be a herbie style to the supply section where the skimmer is then pass to the 4G refugium then to the reaction section then to return. I have 4 levels in the "Reaction" area as you can see. Planning filter Floss/ carbon/ GFO in mesh bags. The levels are trays that sit on a acrylic ledge so I can remove it if this doesn't work out. I know that the carbon and GFO doesn't need to be tumbled but the GFO might adhere to each other. I'll see what happens. I have some room to add another media but I probably can't do biopellets (does need movement of the pellets??) so I might just increase the other sections. Also not 100% on the floss. its there just in case the overflow is loud. Each level is about 4"W x 8"L (x2"H) which matches the BRS mesh bags. The plan is to have a flat layer of media (maybe 1/2" to 1" or so) so the water will not get clogged there. I have 5.5G available for overflow during a power outage. I originally had the reaction section turned 90 and inside of the return section so that I maxed out my available space for the refugium but i was worried about the amount of water in the return that I needed to top off. Also, I was wondering if i needed room for a larger return pump.
I am thinking of adding a cover over the sump minus the supply section (due to the skimmer high) to minimize my top off requirements. I am also planning a gravity fed ATO with a float switch but I haven't worked out the details yet. Maybe have a cover with a removable door over the return section then I could make a 1G to 2G acrylic container for RODI water that just sits on top of that. I'll come up with some graphics if anyone wants to see it.
For the overflow, my initial plan was to drill a 125G that my parents had sitting around. I brought all the parts for a bean animal style overflow so I have a bunch of 1" PVC and bulkheads. I am planning to just use what I have gotten at this point for this build. I'll be documenting this what I get to it. The 120G tank has a internal overflow.
I am planning a mag 5 with a SCWD to 2 returns so I don't need powerheads in my tank (16x turnover). I have not been bitten by the SPS bug yet but maybe I'll end up adding powerheads if I need them. Anyone have recommendations on the Squid SCWD?
Here is a picture of my 25G AIO that I am upgrading from. I don't want 2 nanos so I'll probably sell this one after I'm done moving everything over. I brought this as a complete setup. I actually really like this tank but it doesn't fit anything and although the jbj unibody is working out great for growth I want to test a custom LED setup so I know what I'm getting into when I go to my 120G Tank.
Give me your thoughts on the design!!
Thanks,
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