My JBJ 45 Build!

nagreen · Nov 3, 2016

reeferfoxx said:
Jebaos are hit or miss. I've bought 4 of them in my time and one of them crapped out. My jebao rule of thumb is if you buy one, buy 2. If you buy 2, buy 4. LOL. Either way you can purchase 4 jebao RW/PP/SW to One Ecotech MP10 QD.

Also the new Jebao SW series is Apex compatible.

If i buy 4, go ahead and buy 8? 16? Haha

Daniel@R2R · Nov 3, 2016

nagreen said:
Still haven't decided on a light.. just been looking around the forums for something nice but used. I definitely like the Hydra 26s. And yes a jebao is my front runner at this point! Do you think that one jebao and my two returns will provide enough flow for the tank?

Possibly. If you're only keeping soft corals (I think I saw that somewhere), then that should work. Ideally, I would recommend putting 2 in there.

reeferfoxx · Nov 3, 2016

nagreen said:
If i buy 4, go ahead and buy 8? 16? Haha

Yes? LOL

No, I mean at least buy one extra to the ones you purchase. I admit, that was kind of a cheeky suggestion.

I will say 2 of the 3 that i own, have been running almost two years now without issues.

reeferfoxx · Nov 3, 2016

mdbannister said:
Possibly. If you're only keeping soft corals (I think I saw that somewhere), then that should work. Ideally, I would recommend putting 2 in there.

Agreed. Having two in there will give more random flow. IF something happens and your return pump and a powerhead just happen to fail at the same time, having a 3rd would benefit.

nagreen · Nov 3, 2016

I'm definitely going to be looking into those. I have a few cheap powerheads i got on amazon currently that i can use until i decide what new ones i want.. which jebaos do you recommend? What size?

reeferfoxx · Nov 3, 2016

nagreen said:
I'm definitely going to be looking into those. I have a few cheap powerheads i got on amazon currently that i can use until i decide what new ones i want.. which jebaos do you recommend? What size?

Two Jebao PP-4's would due.

nagreen · Nov 3, 2016

reeferfoxx said:
Two Jebao PP-4's would due.

Awesome. Thanks

nagreen · Nov 3, 2016

Got my DJ power switch strip and auto top off last night! Both work great! I'm going to mount the power strip under the shelf and use a labeler so i can switch off needed outlets

nagreen · Nov 3, 2016

I think i put the same picture twice! Here's the power strip

Joe parrish · Nov 3, 2016

nagreen said:
Now i need to start thinking about lighting.. what do you guys have on your jbj 45? Is one AI Prime enough? I'll want to grow softies and LPS and maybe a bta down the road? Or would i need to go up to a AI hydra 26?
Also thinking about an Ocean Revive T247

I think you need 2 I can post a picture for what 2 looked like on my jbj 45 before I broke it down to sell a week ago

Cory p · Nov 3, 2016

nagreen said:
Still haven't decided on a light.. just been looking around the forums for something nice but used. I definitely like the Hydra 26s. And yes a jebao is my front runner at this point! Do you think that one jebao and my two returns will provide enough flow for the tank?

I have 2 hydra HD 26s for sale that are about 5 months old. I know you would only need one but if your interested shoot me a msg and can talk about it

ethridge78 · Nov 3, 2016

Looking good

nagreen · Nov 6, 2016

Moved everything else over today!
Two Oscellaris Clownfish
Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Hermit crabs, snails, starfish
And my corals!
I acclimated everything and took my time so i'm really hoping everything will make the move..
should i leave all the corals in the sand for now?
Also, i have the lights turned down right now. How long until i can put them on their normal schedule?

Loving the look of the tank!!
Can't wait to see it a couple months down the road

Paul87 · Nov 6, 2016

Looks great!

nagreen · Nov 8, 2016

One of my return pumps stopped working today.. already.. Has anyone had this problem or know what i could do to maybe reset it?

nagreen · Nov 11, 2016

Unplugged the return pump and took it apart and put it back together and now it's working fine! Hope it doesn't make a habit of this.
Here are some updated pics since i've moved some of the corals up onto the rocks. Most of them have opened up and are doing great
except my big pink leather.(not sure the technical name).. he's purple and shriveled up to about a fourth his normal size. I don't have a great picture of it but you can see it a little in the picture of the whole tank, on the right side behind the shorter arch.

nagreen · Nov 20, 2016

Updates!! I think Monday or Tuesday will be a month since setup.
The diatom bloom is ugly and covering my glass, rocks, and sand.. but i know thats just something that takes time..
My Duncan is doing great! I never saw him opened up like that in my 29gal!
My leather was not doing well at all and these past few days he's finally looking better! Getting some polyps on him and opening up again!
I got a Foxface as well! He's adjusting nicely! He's eating brine and pellets which is encouraging

Thinking about added 10 more lbs of sand.. i was told if I added it all at once it would cycle my tank again.. is this true??

Fishninja · Nov 26, 2016

nagreen said:
Updates!! I think Monday or Tuesday will be a month since setup.
The diatom bloom is ugly and covering my glass, rocks, and sand.. but i know thats just something that takes time..
My Duncan is doing great! I never saw him opened up like that in my 29gal!
My leather was not doing well at all and these past few days he's finally looking better! Getting some polyps on him and opening up again!
I got a Foxface as well! He's adjusting nicely! He's eating brine and pellets which is encouraging

Thinking about added 10 more lbs of sand.. i was told if I added it all at once it would cycle my tank again.. is this true??