Lilbudha's 3 c's c cairo's cube

[LILBUDDHA]

Marineland /perfecto 70 cube 30 x 30 x 18

I am still waiting on my darn stand . It is now 4 weeks over due . It's what happens when friends and 60 year old carpenters get involved .

Xmas around the corner and the economy the way it is . I will still try to get this build done . It is a slow process .

I got rid of the I Tech skimmer . I will be using a MSX 160 since the pump is under the skimmer and saves space . I may also go back to my ole DAS BX .

Here is some equipment I have so far .

 

[LILBUDDHA]

I was playing with the rock this morning . It is a mock up . It is a mixture Irian Jaya , 1 texas holey rock , 1 lace rock and tatoka rock . I still have tatoka rock in a 37 cube with my frags as the hold tank as well as Irian Jaya to add for filler .


Top down pic

 

[LILBUDDHA]

Front shot

 

[Blackhawk Fan]

Nice! I look forward to seeing your tank come to life.

 

[LILBUDDHA]

Side Shot .

 

[LILBUDDHA]

Thanks Mike .

Okay B ,u been hounding me to do this .Where's da support ? BTW thanks for ordering the IJ rock and saving some for me .

 

[Blackhawk Fan]

Are you going to drill it?

 

[LILBUDDHA]

Mike ,
It is already drilled . It is in the rear center. I covered the bottom two holes with acrylic . I got ridiculous prices for a 3 sided box so I decided against it . I will prolly just use the hang on overflow I have on hand . Do u know where do get a 3 sided box for a reasonable price ? I thought I would get bashed if I used a exposed stand pipe .

 

[Blackhawk Fan]

If the back wall was drilled instead of the bottom you could have got one from bulk reef supply. I have the 24" version of your tank and I drilled the back wall. Did they drill the bottom at Marineland for you?

I'm not sure where you could get one cheap unless you make it yourself.

 

[LILBUDDHA]

Just went to BRS .
WOW . That's more in my ball park .I was getting quotes in the lower 130.00's . My buddy drilled it . I just helped him break his 93 drilled cube with overflow kit and move it to a 250DD starfire tank. Where is ur build so I can see how u did it .
I am so glad u posted ..

 

[tbdh20]

P, I'd drill it. The rock will look great with the pieces mixed in from the existing tank.

 

[LILBUDDHA]

Well . The stand is here and I could have a crap fit but it'll have to do . I am in a hurry to get it cycling .

 

[LILBUDDHA]

Sump and skimmer before clean up .

 

[LILBUDDHA]

As u can see it is cleaned up . Thanks B for the Blue iris and etc .

 

[ReeferRob]

That stand looks sweet! Would like to hear your thoughts on the skimmer, I am thinking of picking one up for my 25"cube.

 

[underwaterfirefighter]

Great looking set up. Cant' wait to see it all come together!

 

[LILBUDDHA]

Thanks,

Skimmer offer a lot of bang for the buck . Very reasonable used now . If new make sure u get the tapered cone like neck and don't mesh it . Mesh can cause start up issues . I would think it's too big for ur ap . Unless u plan on upgrading down the road . U would have to feed the tank a lot I would think . EG: I know someone who had a Deltec mce600 on a 34 gallon solana and it stripped his tank and started paling out his sps . Mind u he wouldn't feed the tank to keep a balance .

 

[tbdh20]

P, no problem. The stand came out nice, I'd say worth wait. NOW get that thing filled already!

 

[snk713]

big fan of the cube tanks

 

[LILBUDDHA]

P, no problem. The stand came out nice, I'd say worth wait. NOW get that thing filled already!

It's filled .I so love my Kent DI unit . Fill and go with no waste water .:bigsmile: The SP is 1.025 ,Prolly will climb a lil more over next day or so . Got the ATO in and the TO jug in .U were right . I had to crank that Eheim back . It got too scary skimming the rim with the water level . First dose of stability is in .
I still have to paint the steel conduit I bent for the light.
Now it's a wait game .