29g prop tank

[txg8gxp]

Well, I finaly have got alittle done on my prop tank project. The tank is a gutted biocube 29, I removed the upper rim and back filtration. I then drilled and added a glass-holes overflow box and return kit, I still need to repaint the back wall to cover the factory unpainted section. For a sump I used 2 5.5g tanks and drilled them and connected them with a 1" bulkhead, I haven't added any baffles yet because I'm still trying to deside on a algae scrubber setup or a fuge w/ chaeto and a skimmer. I like the sound of the algae scrubber setup, just don't know if I wanna deal with the weekly work involved on a system that isn't 100% proven. If I deside agianst a ATS I will just keep a fuge w/ chaeto and a bubble magus nano skimmer. The rest of the sump will be filled with rock rubble and return pump of course. I ordered a aquaticlife 150w MH pendant for the tank, my last setup was led so for this one I really wanted to go "old school" and try something that has proven itself for years. As I get more done I will add update pics. This system is going to be mainly for sps/zoas. I plan to add several small fish to add "coral food" aka poo into the system, not sure what yet, I'm thinking some kind of small cardinals like orange lined. Any opinions on small fish that I could keep 5-7 please let me know. Ok a few quick pics.
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/020.jpg?t=1330310896
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/021.jpg?t=1330310968

[jrsatx20]

Interesting build. Tagging along.

[reefreak]

interesting you could try a group of clownfish.

[txg8gxp]

Got my light fixture in today
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/003-6.jpg
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/004-4.jpg
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/005-1.jpg
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/006.jpg
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/015-2.jpg

[txg8gxp]

Fuge light done, I only have one bulb installed but I will fix that later.
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/018.jpg
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/026.jpg?t=1330578956

[txg8gxp]

Light mount done, It is just a piece of 1" electrical conduit painted black
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/001-3.jpg?t=1330632884

[Big_Pun]

looks great!!!

[txg8gxp]

tank should be done soon, today I picked up the plumbing supplies and a piece of glass to make a baffle for the fuge in the sump, I also stopped by elegant and picked up a sicce 1.5 return pump and a reef keeper lite. I main use for the reef keeper will be to shut down the MH lighting if the tank starts to overheat, I will of course also use it for display and fuge lighting timer and the feed mode for the return pump.

[350gt]

That light looks really nice.... I was telling a friend to scoop up that one instead of a led fixture..... You going to keep it at 10k or move up some? I went from there 10 to the 14 and it looks so much better
imo...

[Louis]

Nice work Stephen!

[txg8gxp]

I kinda like more of a clean white look so I will keep the 10k for now and see how it looks, I will probably get a 14k later once it's all up and running to try out to see which I like better.

That light looks really nice.... I was telling a friend to scoop up that one instead of a led fixture..... You going to keep it at 10k or move up some? I went from there 10 to the 14 and it looks so much better
imo...

[txg8gxp]

Thanks

Nice work Stephen!

[fjr_wertheimber]

Looks awesome, man. I actually saw your thread on Reef Central and thought, "I could have sworn I saw that before..." LOL

[txg8gxp]

Thanks

Looks awesome, man. I actually saw your thread on Reef Central and thought, "I could have sworn I saw that before..." LOL

Ok well I got the sump done and all the plumbing is test fit. Once I pick up some fresh pvc glue/primer I will finish it. As for the sump, the left 5.5g has one glass baffle for the chaeto fuge then a egg crate tray to hold carbon, poly fiber, etc. The second 5.5g (on right) just has a egg crate baffle to keep rock rubble form touching the return pump. So thats my plan, left chamber full of cheato and right chamber full of rubble.
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/002-2.jpg?t=1330751039

http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/001-4.jpg?t=1330751356

[txg8gxp]

water is still cloudy but I figured I would post a pic. Water/rock is in and tank is running, everything looks good. The drain make alittle more noise then I would like so I will have to play with the vent line and maybe add some insulation around the pipe. I also picked up a reef keeper lite for the tank, the main reason I wanted one is to shut down the lights if the tank gets too warm, just that one feature makes the RKL worth the money IMO.
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/013-1.jpg?t=1331264901
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/016.jpg?t=1331265041

[reefreak]

Looks Great!

[txg8gxp]

The tank is clearing up nice.

http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/008.jpg?t=1331399751
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/010.jpg?t=1331399799
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/011.jpg?t=1331399838

[Europhyllia]

Ah nice. Another one turning his back to the dark side (blue!) Welcome into the light! :D

[hobogato]

very nice stephen!

[txg8gxp]

I do like the crisp white look better, the pics look more blue then the tank does for sure. I kinda like the looks of this 10k aquaticlife bulb, it's a nice clean look

Ah nice. Another one turning his back to the dark side (blue!) Welcome into the light! :D

[txg8gxp]

thanks

very nice stephen!

[Mr Cob]

man, that looks sweet. Great job on everything, very clean looking.

[txg8gxp]

Thanks

man, that looks sweet. Great job on everything, very clean looking.

[txg8gxp]

Well I have added a couple zoa/paly frags and 2 lined cardinals.
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/DSC_0223.jpg?t=1332038474
http://i776.photobucket.com/albums/yy46/txg8gxp/DSC_0222.jpg?t=1332038588

[Mr Cob]

any updates bro?

[txg8gxp]

The tank is slowing being changed into a macro pipefish tank. I had to go away for the prop tank idea, I kept looking at corals that cost way too much money.