FrankAbagnale's Sweet Mixed Reef Build

FrankAbagnale · Dec 22, 2014

I've been a long reader on this forum but haven't posted much. I'm hoping to change that today!

My LFS was having a sale on 75G tanks for $75! I of course picked one up and will be tearing down my 40 breeder and replacing it with the 75 with black silicone.

Here are the details.

Tank: Marineland 75 w/ Black Silicone
Sump: Not 100% sure, but probably a Trigger System Ruby30
Skimmer: Reef Octopus NWB4 110 (Until I decide to buy a new one)
Lights: 6 Bulb T5HO (Looking at making a change here as well)
Stand: Custom Built
I'm moving most the equipment from my 40 breeder to the 75, but will be making some changes the first part of 2015.

I've had the tank since the 1st of December and built the stand last week.

FrankAbagnale · Dec 22, 2014

I am going to be plumbing this tank with a Bean Animal design.

BAO is building me an overflow and I should have it by the 1st week of January. The overflow is 16" long and only 2" front to back.

I'm probably going to stick with one 3/4" return.

I also ordered a couple of sweet dosing containers from BAO. Received them this week!

FrankAbagnale · Dec 22, 2014

Here is a shot of the room my current tank is in. The 75 will be going against the same wall as the tv.

Here are a few videos of the 40 breeder. I originally had the tank in a wall in the basement, but decided to move it upstairs.

[video=youtube_share;z1m5PIRzd_4]http://youtu.be/z1m5PIRzd_4?list=UUjDa16rNmnCWnPPIr-N_B6A[/video]

[video=vimeo;107194525]https://vimeo.com/107194525[/video]

Urbs · Dec 22, 2014

Looks good!

FrankAbagnale · Dec 22, 2014

Urbs said:
Looks good!

Thanks! It will be nice to have a little bigger tank.

FrankAbagnale · Dec 22, 2014

I've been using a 29G tank for my current tanks sump, but was wanting to get something a little nicer.

I was planning on ordering the Trigger System Ruby30S sump next week. Does anyone have any other ideas before I make the order?

I was thinking Synergy or BAO, but the BAO sumps are pretty expensive and Synergy doesn't look like it will be up and running in time for this build.

GHill762 · Dec 22, 2014

nice build!

curious how you feel about the 2 mp10's facing each other, that's the same setup I'm using and I'm not sure the flow is the greatest, the flow meets in the middle and doesn't disperse quite like I'd like.

FrankAbagnale · Dec 22, 2014

I've really had no complaints with the MP10's on my breeder. I have mine programmed using my Apex and WXM module and everything in the tank seems happy with the flow.

I actually plan on using them on the 75 until I buy a MP40. I might try an MP40 on one side and two MP10's on the other side.

ReefCartel · Dec 23, 2014

FrankAbagnale said:
Here is a shot of the room my current tank is in. The 75 will be going against the same wall as the tv.

Here are a few videos of the 40 breeder. I originally had the tank in a wall in the basement, but decided to move it upstairs.

[video=youtube_share;z1m5PIRzd_4]http://youtu.be/z1m5PIRzd_4?list=UUjDa16rNmnCWnPPIr-N_B6A[/video]

[video=vimeo;107194525]https://vimeo.com/107194525[/video]

wow what camera did u use to film the video? Dslr? GoPro?

ReefCartel · Dec 23, 2014

FrankAbagnale said:
I've really had no complaints with the MP10's on my breeder. I have mine programmed using my Apex and WXM module and everything in the tank seems happy with the flow.

I actually plan on using them on the 75 until I buy a MP40. I might try an MP40 on one side and two MP10's on the other side.

One mp40 on one side and one mp10 on the back of the tank a little towards the top works perfectly.

FrankAbagnale · Dec 23, 2014

ReefCartel said:
wow what camera did u use to film the video? Dslr? GoPro?

The first video was filmed with my GoPro. The second video was actually filmed with my iPhone 6!

FrankAbagnale · Dec 23, 2014

ReefCartel said:
One mp40 on one side and one mp10 on the back of the tank a little towards the top works perfectly.

Nice! Thanks for the advice! I have to see how I do the rock in the 75. I think I will just move the rock from my 40 over, but I'm haven't decided yet.

FrankAbagnale · Dec 23, 2014

I still need to buy some new sand, the sump, and plumbing supplies. I would like to buy an MP40, another Energy Bar 8, Breakout Box, and possibly look at new lights.

I have a 6 bulb 36" T5HO light. I'm planning on hanging it over the 48" 75 for the time being. I have thought about moving to all LED or LED/T5 mix.

ReefCartel · Dec 23, 2014

im going the LED/T5 Route. i only have all LEDs right now so once my tank gets established I will buy the 36" 8x39W Ati fixture.

VelasCorals · Dec 28, 2014

Wow this build is sick! Subscribing

KillerKlownFish · Dec 28, 2014

Nice!!!

FrankAbagnale · Dec 28, 2014

forrealb50 said:
Wow this build is sick! Subscribing

Thanks!

KillerKlownFish said:
Nice!!!

Thanks!

I should be receiving the overflow in the next week. The build will get moving a little fast when I get it installed!

ReeferEric · Dec 28, 2014

Nice, I really like those 2 part containers and the overflow.

1000_smiles · Dec 28, 2014

Hi Frank, Looks great so far. Makes me want to upgrade my tank. The overflow and dosing containers are really nice. Who is BAO? I tried searching for them, and got a bunch of Korean links.

FrankAbagnale · Dec 28, 2014

ReeferEric said:
Nice, I really like those 2 part containers and the overflow.

Thanks! He definitely does good work.

1000_smiles said:
Hi Frank, Looks great so far. Makes me want to upgrade my tank. The overflow and dosing containers are really nice. Who is BAO? I tried searching for them, and got a bunch of Korean links.

Pretty pumped about the upgrade! It's Building an Obcession. He has items that can be purchased but also does custom items like this overflow.