40 breeder build

[enzo]

my other problem is when it comes time to hose off the muriatic acid from the rock my house water is high in phosphate what else could i do.

 

[Reeflogic]

The other thread I shared earlier discusses this a little, @cee mentioned that the amount of phosphates present in tap water should be minimal, but if you feel they are extremely high, you could use RODI water.

 

[BlueDevil]

@enzo - I think Doug answered most of your questions, but basically the acid bath is to take off the very outer layer of the rock which might phosphate producing dead material in it. Then the LC bath will bind the phosphate that the rock might leach into the water column. The idea is to remove as much as possible out of the rock before it is set up in the display tank. Will either/both of these remove all traces of phosphates? Probably not, but will certainly remove the bulk of it. Do read that other thread that Doug linked - it goes into the rock curing process in detail. If you have further question on the curing process, posting them there might get more attention.

BTW - LOVE your shepherd!

 

[enzo]

Thanks I did read that thread. Where do you buy LC. Hunter was his name and unbelievably smart dog.

 

[BlueDevil]

Thanks I did read that thread. Where do you buy LC. Hunter was his name and unbelievably smart dog.

Home Depot

 

[enzo]

Is it possible that just because my ph is 0 now that it climb later if I don't do the bath ?

 

[BlueDevil]

Is it possible that just because my ph is 0 now that it climb later if I don't do the bath ?

0 phosphates you mean? The bath and LC treatment has nothing to do with pH. Even if your phosphates read 0 now, it is possible that they could start leaching a few weeks or even months down the road.

 

[enzo]

Okay thanks I'll start at this weekend

 

[glb]

I'm building a 40g setup right now similar to yours, including the sump tank size. I bought an sca-300 skimmer, which has gotten great reviews and has a small footprint. For the overflow, I bought the glass-holes 700 overflow kit and return kit. I haven't drilled the tank yet. Best of luck and hopefully we can exchange advice.

 

[BlueDevil]

I'm building a 40g setup right now similar to yours, including the sump tank size. I bought an sca-300 skimmer, which has gotten great reviews and has a small footprint. For the overflow, I bought the glass-holes 700 overflow kit and return kit. I haven't drilled the tank yet. Best of luck and hopefully we can exchange advice.

Awesome! I'd love to compare notes. You'll have to keep me posted on the skimmer. That is one thing I could use an upgrade on since in severely antiquated. Best of luck to you too!

Btw - do you have a build thread?

 

[cale0721]

Awesome! I'd love to compare notes. You'll have to keep me posted on the skimmer. That is one thing I could use an upgrade on since in severely antiquated. Best of luck to you too!

Btw - do you have a build thread?

I use a sca 302 skimmer and I love it!

 

[BlueDevil]

I use a sca 302 skimmer and I love it!

Sweet! I think with the 40 I could get by with the SCA 301 (it is rated for 65 gallons).

 

[smh254]

I've been using the SCA 301 for almost 2 years now and I love it. Never used any other skimmer so can't compare.

 

[BlueDevil]

I've been using the SCA 301 for almost 2 years now and I love it. Never used any other skimmer so can't compare.

Nice!! What depth of water does it sit in? Was it easy to dial in?

 

[glb]

Awesome! I'd love to compare notes. You'll have to keep me posted on the skimmer. That is one thing I could use an upgrade on since in severely antiquated. Best of luck to you too!

Btw - do you have a build thread?

Here's my build thread. It's been going on for a while. Lol. Take a look and let's definitely help each other out!
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/glbs-40g-upgrade.208789/

 

[glb]

Sweet! I think with the 40 I could get by with the SCA 301 (it is rated for 65 gallons).

That's the one I have. 301

 

[smh254]

Nice!! What depth of water does it sit in? Was it easy to dial in?

It in 8" of water on my 40b with 20g sump probably about 45 to 50g water.

 

[smh254]

Nice!! What depth of water does it sit in? Was it easy to dial in?

It took me about a week to break it in and get it set. Its been set on 21/4 for almost 2 years now.

 

[jonneyb]

I'm building a 40g setup right now similar to yours, including the sump tank size. I bought an sca-300 skimmer, which has gotten great reviews and has a small footprint. For the overflow, I bought the glass-holes 700 overflow kit and return kit. I haven't drilled the tank yet. Best of luck and hopefully we can exchange advice.

I'm also working on putting together a 40g breeder with 20g sump, I went with an Exotic Marine Systems (@TaylorPilot) Overflow and sump kit. I've got the tank drilled, overflow installed, beautiful looking overflow and sump kit by the way, I'd recommend it to anyone, I went with a reef Octopus skimmer, classic 110 I think.

 

[BlueDevil]

Here's my build thread. It's been going on for a while. Lol. Take a look and let's definitely help each other out!
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/glbs-40g-upgrade.208789/

Nice work on your setup so far. Read through your whole thread. Did you finish your sump? If so, care to share the plans? Mine are still fluid and could always use some ideas.