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.

[jrsatx20]

Interesting build. Tagging along.

[reefreak]

interesting you could try a group of clownfish.

[txg8gxp]

Got my light fixture in today

[txg8gxp]

Fuge light done, I only have one bulb installed but I will fix that later.

[txg8gxp]

Light mount done, It is just a piece of 1" electrical conduit painted black

[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!