Reefreaks 42 gallon build

[reefreak]

Hey, guys as a couple of you know i'm downsizing from my 55 gallon to a 42 gallon. I am downsizing due to what i can afford maintenance wise, I picked up this 42 gallon from Eric its a very nice tank and just what i needed the dimensions are 24.5" Width x 21.5" Height x 18.5" Depth it also came with sump and stand the stand is 32" high great height for viewing, here are a couple of pictures.
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Its reef ready with a 1" drain and a 3/4" return thinking about drilling another return? What do you guys think? For lighting I am going to go LED for sure and I am using some man made rock i got from Watergun, for my circulation i will use a rio 2500 along with a mp10w or wes i will have a reefkeeper on this as well, for my skimmer I will try and go with a SCA-301.

[350gt]

Lot of flow with the rio, that's my mixing pump and it pushes a good amount... You don't think it will be too much?

[reefreak]

I have a restrictor on it right now and will do the same on this one.

[CoryDude]

Nice dimensions! Wouldn't worry about a second return. I've got a 60 cube tank and it only has the 1" drain and the 3/4" return. I use a y fitting and split up the return outlet right before it dumps back into the tank.

[350gt]

I have a restrictor on it right now and will do the same on this one.


Cool, I'm no expert on flow... But I know that pump can push some water..


look forward to seeing what comes of this...

[reefreak]

Thanks guys and Cory do you have a picture explaining how you plumbed it? Tony it sure can push some water lol and this tank i am going to try and go all out.

[350gt]

That's the only way in this hobby....


Im am really thinking on scraping my tank And going all out on a new one...
Well I have the lights and other goodies..... Just want to start with a fresh tank as mine was purchased used... But I feel it's like giving up... And I am no quitter... Lol

[Zack]

That's the only way in this hobby....


Im am really thinking on scraping my tank And going all out on a new one...
Well I have the lights and other goodies..... Just want to start with a fresh tank as mine was purchased used... But I feel it's like giving up... And I am no quitter... Lol

Sounds like you need a second tank ;)

[reefreak]

Exactly what I told my self I was going to go with a 65 dsa rimless that louis had but i seen this and got it for a steal.

[Big_Pun]

if your running a fuge low flow through sump is better and restricting a pump can cause it to run hot. so after it's been running a while touch it to see how warm it is. just take your time and plan this out, you have some experience under your belt so do everything you've wanted this time around.

[reefreak]

This will be slow, I am thinking of scratching the sump that came with it its small its 14"w 12"T 15.5 L what do you guys think? I don't think i can fit a refugium, i was thinking of running some caulerpa prolifia in my DT?

[reefreak]

I only have a 20" x 17" space under my stand.

[Zen Reef]

Instead of restricting the pump with just a ball valve, try putting a tee with a ball valve on it. That'll let you control the return rate and still let the pump run full throttle without the back pressure.

[reefreak]

I kind of understand im more of a visual learner so I would plumb the "T" would water trickle back in the sump from the side of the "T" ?

[Zen Reef]

Yup. The ball valve controls how much water is coming out of the tee back into the return chamber. The rest goes up your return line. I'll show you when you come by

[reefreak]

Alright cool, so any feedback on my fuge idea? Someone suggested i do a elevated fuge how would i do this with the limited amount of space I have?

[Zen Reef]

What's your skimmer footprint?

[reefreak]

Its like 6"x9".

[350gt]

Limited nothing...... All out means all out! Lol

don't rush or settle!

[reefreak]

Lol, I have to see what I can do I would run it behind the wall but that's where the doorway is. Maybe a hang on the back Refugium in the sump?

[reefreak]

Talked with Ace having him build me a sump it will be the same as rays just a couple of inches smaller, also going to order my self a Sca - 301 skimmer.

[reefreak]

Just placed my order for my sca-301 skimmer and picking up my sump tomorrow!

[Zack]

Nice! Got any mockups of how the sump will be setup?

[reefreak]

yes, same set up as rays , just a couple of inches smaller 18634

[reefreak]

Look what I got!!!

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[SinisterLou]

That looks sweet

[CoryDude]

That does look like a pretty cool sump.

[reefreak]

Thanks guys! With the refugium I am planning on doing Xenia instead of Macro.

[Louis-210]

Very nice sump Jeremy, cant wait too see it in person

[reefreak]

Thank you sir, also got a message from my skimmer seller saying it was shipped yesterday and should be here the 29th.

[350gt]

very nice sump...

[rrasco]

Dang, Ace just cranks these sumps out doesn't he?

[RayAllen]

looks good Jeremy. its similar to mine but yours has te panel with the holes. What is the purpose?

[reefreak]

For the water just to flow through rather than got over it. Thanks guys and he sure does Robert lol.

[jwalk034]

Dang Jeremy! Its looking good man!!

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[reefreak]

Thanks!

[reefreak]

Look what I got!
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My new Skimmer!

[rrasco]

I wouldn't know what that was if I didn't have a similar box in my garage. Nice! You'll love it. Except how sensitive it is to dial in, but they work great.

[reefreak]

Thanks man! I just finished messing with it finally got it close to where i wanted it.

[reefreak]

I'm drooling!
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[Zack]

Nice! Did you get the controller also??

[reefreak]

I sure did! lol. Big thanks mike!

[jwalk034]

Awesome!

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[koa25]

Not a problem problem buddy. That will be a bad *** light over that tank. Get it up and going and cycled. I'll have some corals for you soon.

[reefreak]

Thanks guys, I will make another trip over there for sure mike lol awesome tanks.

[koa25]

Thanks man. See you again soon. Good luck with the build.

[reefreak]

Thanks man I'm stoked!

[reefreak]

My dad Had some plumbing left over from a job so got some plumbing done and water tested her.
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[hobogato]

that is a clean setup jeremy, very nice!

[reefreak]

Thank you sir!

[Louis-210]

Any updates?

[reefreak]

Somewhat i am picking an ai sol again this Monday also my skimmer isn't skimming I think its the pump it still goes through but they are large bubbles rather than the small foamy ones.

[reefreak]

Just got my new "used" ai sol! Looks good pics coming soon! Thanks Ramsey.

[reefreak]

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Here's a picture i got of the light right on the tank not hung think its pretty good spread but going to be purchasing a mount of some sort.

[g-ray]

Looks pretty awesome congratz!

[koa25]

Looks good. bro. Needs some corals ha ha.

[reefreak]

Thanks guys!

[Louis-210]

"very nice"

[ramsey]

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Here's a picture i got of the light right on the tank not hung think its pretty good spread but going to be purchasing a mount of some sort.

Nice! Glad you like it!

[Mr Cob]

Looks great Jeremy!

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[reefreak]

Thanks guys! I really like it but still trying to figure out how to set up the timers.

[reefreak]

I got a new toy!!!
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[Scutterborn]

Daaaang!!!


-Ben-

[reefreak]

IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!!:applause::bigsmile:



The light will be hung by this weekend with some conduit, so far i have my skimmer and my mp10Wes running on there along with my ai sol.19749

[350gt]

Let me guess, LEROY went and took your pics???


Nobody does those "gangsta" sideways pics but him..... making my neck hurt.

[350gt]

JK, good job on finally getting it up and running...


Now keep it running and no more tanks till this one is all blinged out.....

[reefreak]

LOL, haha that's the way they upload from my phone and thanks I'm planning on having this up for some years haha.

[Mr Cob]

Looking good Jeremy, really stepped it up a bit man

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[reefreak]

Thanks rob!

[hobogato]

very nice jeremy

[jrossjr79]

Very nice, wish I was there to see it already set up.

[reefreak]

Was looking around the refugium and I've got PODS!!!!!!

[reefreak]

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I have yet to hang the light, need to find someone with a 1" round conduit bender.

[Mr Cob]

be nice to see a larger pic dude. Glad the pods lived :) How many days you been up and running?

[reefreak]

It's the way my phone uploads it! lol and I put salt in it on Monday. And Thanks.

[reefreak]

Wow! Its been a while. Well I picked up a few corals that i had a buddy holding for me also got these snowflake clowns in a sweet trade with rob!
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[Zack]

Jeremey, lowes sells a 1'' 90 degree elbow for about 4$.. I couldn't find a pipe bender so an associate pointed me in that direction. Works great, it has two slip ins with two screws to hold the ends of pipe into place.

[Zen Reef]

I just use their pipe bender in the store. Lol.. Doesn't hurt anything and its not like they won't sell you the bent conduit :)

[Zack]

I tried doing that but the one's in SM had their benders under lock and key.. it was pretty lame until I found the elbow

[reefreak]

Thanks zach and tuan ill check it out, as for my stock right now I have a pair of snowflake clowns a chromis and a coral banded shrimp.

[reefreak]

Seems to be time for an update here's a video
http://youtu.be/RwvQT3MwzQs

[Big_Pun]

looking good! glad everything is going smooth

[Mr Cob]

Looks great Jeremy, the clowns look so happy dude!

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[hobogato]

looks good jeremy, i really like the way you have done the rockwork

[reefreak]

Thanks guys, yeah rob I need to get them something they can host. Ace thank you it took me a while to get down.

[Scutterborn]

Looking really great Jeremy. Good job!


-Ben-

[reefreak]

Thanks!

[Louis-210]

Looks good dude, got to go by and chk it out....

[Paul28]

Very nice Jeremy

[jrossjr79]

Looking good Jeremy :)

[reefreak]

Thanks guys!

[reefreak]

Well, the tank is still up and running had an ich break out and lost my two snowflake clowns a powder blue tang and 2 firefish. On a good note I got tired of the sol sitting on the glass and ordered a ai mount from reef geek and am waiting for it to come in.

[Cammed_02]

Well, the tank is still up and running had an ich break out and lost my two snowflake clowns a powder blue tang and 2 firefish. On a good note I got tired of the sol sitting on the glass and ordered a ai mount from reef geek and am waiting for it to come in.

Sorry to hear that, which fish started the outbreak?

[reefreak]

The powder blue. It was doing fine he was half dollar size eating well just one day he was covered and still was eating till the day he died along with the clowns.

[reefreak]

Picked up a brain from rob!

[reefreak]

Also picked up a pair of Darwin's from him

[Mr Cob]

Looks like everything settled in nicely Jeremy! Brain fully open...clowns black...they were pretty stressed after shipping.

Nice job acclimating. Tank looks great.

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[reefreak]

Thanks man! The brain is huge haha.

[Bill S]

Picked up a brain from rob!

Why am I now singing a song in my head from the Wizard of Oz???

[koa25]

Tanks looking awesome, Jeremy. Darwins are my favorite. Awesome clowns. Simple yet cool.

[reefreak]

Thanks mike yeah I've been wanting a pair but could not find any ones with no orange on them. And haha bill!

[reefreak]

Took a very bad video last night here you go haha.
http://youtu.be/zsttV7i8oU0

[ramsey]

I'm not trying to be the tang police but he looks pretty crowded in there. :) do you have plans to move him to a bigger tank?

[reefreak]

Yes I do. My uncles about to switch his 105 fowlr to 180 reef so he will go there whenever its ready.

[reefreak]

Currently the tank houses a yellow tang (half dollar size) a lubbocks fairy wrasse a pair of clowns a diamond goby and a chromis.

[reefreak]

Okay, so I woke up this morning to the yellow tang beating the heck out of my lubbocks fairy wrasse and he ended up killing it. So I got him out and tossed him in the sump, kinda bummed that fish had character.

[koa25]

Dang. That sucks. Yellows can be hit or miss. Very temperamental. Sorry to hear.

[350gt]

Jeremy thats like putting you and allan in a prison cell........

it would be just a matter of time.... lol

[reefreak]

Yeah he got pulled lol going in my dads tank.

[reefreak]

The end. :)