90 gallon Display, 40 gallon DIY sump

[Michael Allen]

Hey guys, New to R2R but not to the hobby.

I just picked up a 90 gallon tempered glass drilled tank, it was super neglected and full of worms. after stripping all the hardware pumps substrate and rock. I soaked it in a vinegar bath for 2 weeks. This past weekend I reinforced the stand, re-plumed it all, and set this bad boy up.

Currently it is just running on RO and Prime to make sure it will be safe before i add new substrate and base rock. Will be dis-guarding this water and mixing new RODI and salt.

The sump is just a 40 gallon tank lots of plexi and a few cold ones. nothing special but it adds volume, socks, a skimmer and Refugium. no good pictures of it currently i can add some if you guys are interested

Happy reefing everyone.

.

 

[Brew12]

The sump is just a 40 gallon tank lots of plexi and a few cold ones.

You have beer in your sump?

Love the rockwork btw! Looks like you are off to a great start!

 

[NanoreefingMP]

Looks good! What pump are you using

 

[Michael Allen]

You have beer in your sump?

Love the rockwork btw! Looks like you are off to a great start!

Heck yeah dude, i like to drink with the Fishey Homies.

Also thanks about the rock. I changed them up a bit already. one not at all, one completely.

 

[Michael Allen]

Looks good! What pump are you using

i have the aq1700 for now, need to get that upgraded asap i know.

 

[NanoreefingMP]

i have the aq1700 for now, need to get that upgraded asap i know.

I’m doing a 90 now to. So I’m piecing together. Trying to figure out what pump to go with

 

[Mr. Limpid]

So what is the plan for critters?

 

[Fudsey]

Welcome to R2R ! ! !

I just broke down my 90 and 40B sump for a Waterbox.

#welcometor2r

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[redfishbluefish]

Welcome @Michael Allen to R2R.

I too have a 90 gallon tank. As far as return pumps, ran a MAG9.5 for years and recently went to a Waveline DC6000.

 

[Jason mack]

Welcome to R2R , and the 90g club .. looking forward too seeing how this turns out .. happy reefing !!

 

[Michael Allen]

So what is the plan for critters?

Think i will be housing a small eel and a Niger trigger.

But I am not too sure because i also want this to be my reef tank. Any suggestions?

 

[Michael Allen]

Thank you for the warm welcomes everyone! I will be posting updates here frequently.

 

[Mr. Limpid]

Think i will be housing a small eel and a Niger trigger.

But I am not too sure because i also want this to be my reef tank. Any suggestions?

Sorry to say that most triggers grow to be a foot long and would need 180 gallon tank to live a long and happy life.

 

[Michael Allen]

Just installed an orbit loop system and a 2 bulb t5 setup to the tank.. order dr Tim's one and done bacteria.

 

[Michael Allen]

Sorry to say that most triggers grow to be a foot long and would need 180 gallon tank to live a long and happy life.

That's a bummer.. I do plan to do a huge 500gallon tub eventually for a grow out tank. But that is way in future. Even still i wouldn't put one in there.

 

[Mr. Limpid]

Your rock works looks great. Two observations, the left looks close to side can you get a sponge past it to clean glass? The other is are your rocks resting on bottom of glass, you don't want anything digging under it and get crushed?

 

[Michael Allen]

Your rock works looks great. Two observations, the left looks close to side can you get a sponge past it to clean glass? The other is are your rocks resting on bottom of glass, you don't want anything digging under it and get crushed?

Thank you for the feed back.
Yes, it is pretty close. But I will be getting a flipper so it should fit past. My hand can slide past there.. other than that everything is on the glass then I added the sand..its also all glued and epoxied together. Only thing not on the glass is the single little piece in the middle.

 

[Michael Allen]

Update 6/25/18 Added 2 green chromies 2 turbos 10 blue legs and 2 red legs. A ball of Chaeto and some cheap grow light.

 

[KCSUMPS]

Great build here. I also have the 90 gallon with 40 breeder sump I am setting up. I understand you did a DIY sump? Do you have any suggestions on layout that you like or even pics of what you did?