60 gallon cube

Eddie Rogers · Mar 17, 2017

I have been collecting parts for 1st build since before Christmas, and now i finally have water in it.

build list
60 gallon rimless cube with corner overflow
DIY stand
DIY 15 gallon sump
2 jebao rw power heads
1 tunze power head
return pump mag 7 or rio+ 2100 ( testing to see which is better)
life reef r5 skimmer
jbj ture temp and titanium heater
apc power backup
dry rock and live sand
16" ramping sbreef light ( waiting for it to ship)'
IO Reef crystals
BRS ro/di unit

I just filled the tank and put in a bottle of bio spira, right now I'm just waiting for the water to clear and testing conditions

Any comments or concerns welcome

Salt Empire · Mar 17, 2017

looks good Eddie! What do you plan on stocking it with? I would put the biggest return pump on to start ! you can always control the flow with a gate valve and even make a manifold w/ other valves to run other stuff later on ! Or depending on what you want to do ! Either way looks like your off to a great start ! I wouldnt stress yourself too much with levels , everything will eventually come into action! patience is the key!

Eddie Rogers · Mar 17, 2017

Thanks Salt

For stocking the only thing I know for sure is 2 clownfish and some hermit crabs for my daughters

vlangel · Mar 17, 2017

Mag drives are almost indestructible. I bought a used 9.5 in '07. It ran everyday until about 2 months ago when I upgraded with a DC-6000 for more efficiency and less heat. Mag drives should not really be throttled back with valves.

Salt Empire · Mar 18, 2017

I just noticed the skimmer doesnt look to be bubbling much was it on in the pic or am I just missing something hehe I know it may take some time to break In and you may have to do some tweaking to get it straight and collecting straight filthy bubbles!

Eddie Rogers · Mar 30, 2018

So my tanks been up and running for a year. Not much has changed since I originally started this thread, I did ditch the DIY sump and got a trigger system cube sump. The worst thing to happen was Dino's, I was able to beat it with the help of the guys in the "
Dinoflagellates – Are You Tired Of Battling Altogether?" thread.