40 breeder build

PaReeferJ · Sep 7, 2016

will be picking up a 75gal this weekend. Hopefully I can have that one up and running pretty quickly.

R_C · Sep 7, 2016

Your 40 looks great. You will definitely enjoy the extra room in that 75. Keep us posted on the progress.

PaReeferJ · Sep 7, 2016

R_C said:
Your 40 looks great. You will definitely enjoy the extra room in that 75. Keep us posted on the progress.

Thanks! And it's drilled so I won't have to have this HOB overflow.

PaReeferJ · Sep 11, 2016

Here it is. A lot of cleaning to do yet.

PaReeferJ · Sep 13, 2016

The overflow might not get cleaned. That stuff is welded on there

Brew12 · Sep 13, 2016

PaReeferJ said:
The overflow might not get cleaned. That stuff is welded on there

I was in the same spot a few weeks ago. Got everything clean except the overflow. Tried covering it with paper towels soaked in vinegar and then CLR. Tried scouring pads. Tried a pressure washer. Got most of it off but finally gave up. Just wasn't worth the effort I was putting into it for something that was just going to get covered again anyway.

PaReeferJ · Sep 13, 2016

Brew12 said:
I was in the same spot a few weeks ago. Got everything clean except the overflow. Tried covering it with paper towels soaked in vinegar and then CLR. Tried scouring pads. Tried a pressure washer. Got most of it off but finally gave up. Just wasn't worth the effort I was putting into it for something that was just going to get covered again anyway.

I think that's where I'm going to end up.

Bob Escher · Sep 13, 2016

PaReeferJ said:
will be picking up a 75gal this weekend. Hopefully I can have that one up and running pretty quickly.

What size is that overflow in width by the way. I have a Tunze that is five in wide ( the part that is in the tank) I'm looking for a new one

fishboys · Sep 13, 2016

Nice job, and about the 40 breeder. Your restraint to not go to fast with stocking will save you plenty of money and lots of heartache.

That's what I have for my current display tank.

I did upgrade but havnt had time to set it up though.

Joey waid · Sep 13, 2016

Man that's a lot of cleaning, but it will be well worth it....

PaReeferJ · Sep 13, 2016

Bob Escher said:
What size is that overflow in width by the way. I have a Tunze that is five in wide ( the part that is in the tank) I'm looking for a new one

I will measure when I get home.

Bob Escher · Sep 13, 2016

Thanks looking for 5 in or less

PaReeferJ · Sep 13, 2016

Bob Escher said:
What size is that overflow in width by the way. I have a Tunze that is five in wide ( the part that is in the tank) I'm looking for a new one

Mine is 10.5in wide