new 40g breeder build

[MattN]

im upgrading my 20l to a 40g breeder so far all i have is the tank,light and powerheads on the way...going to pick up another 20l to build me a sump...what kind of substrat should i go for...right now i have live sand in my 20l

 

[SLUF681]

1-2 inches of live sand. You can't go wrong with live sand.

 

[MattN]

Ok cool thanks...maybe going to knoxville this weekend what size bulk head will i need for my over flow

 

[SLUF681]

Get two 1" and two 1/2" bulkheads.

 

[MattN]

Ok thanks....do u want me to bring the tank with me to the meeting or wait for another time

 

[SLUF681]

Bring it.

 

[MattN]

will do...should i go ahead and purchas a over flow or wait....im just going to pick up a new 20l for the sump so i dont have to move my stuff out of my current tank

 

[SLUF681]

Check glass - holes dot com.

 

[MattN]

they have one for 79....it is a 600 gph or 700 gph

 

[MattN]

have u useed one that u silicon in or should i get the one from glass holes.com

 

[SLUF681]

Just get one LARGER than you plan your return pump to be.

 

[nitrox36]

Cool, faint wait to see it at the meeting

 

[MattN]

got some of my plumbing today and my 20l for my sump...was wondering if a 500 gph pond pump would work for my return pump

 

[nanojosh]

got some of my plumbing today and my 20l for my sump...was wondering if a 500 gph pond pump would work for my return pump

It depends on ur head height I have a mag 5 on my 55 but it's only pushing about 250 gph because of the 3 ft head I would go with a 700 instead of 5 ill be upgrading to that soon


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[Dahood5855]

1-2 inches of live sand. You can't go wrong with live sand.

Live sand is one of the biggest scams in the market. Save yourelf the money and go with regular sand. Per Mr. Saltwater Tank

 

[SLUF681]

Define "regular sand". If "regular sand" is play sand, I'll argue to the end of the earth against it. I've used play sand and had constant algae problems, as well as the ugly brownish color. Now, if "regular sand" is the same thing as live sand, minus the nitrifying bacteria, I won't disagree. But that's kinda like being from East Tennessee and saying "Grab me a coke." "What kind?" "Dr. Pepper."

Any kind of calcium based sand.

I personally like the larger grain sands myself.

 

[MattN]

Yea i want somthing that wont blow around real easy...im going with the ocean direct or the pink fiji not real sure which one yet

 

[Engloid]

My advice...just get sand. I am not a fan of buying the bags of "live" sand. I mean...how do they keep it alive for months and months? There is no oxygen in there, and no food for the bacteria. If there is food, it would rot/spoil, and create other chemical issues.

Personally....I got all my sand from other reefers that were shutting down their system. Some of it was dry.

 

[SLUF681]

I gotta clarify... I said "live sand" because everyone knows the difference between live sand and play sand. Crushed coral is another option, although I suggest against it.

 

[Engloid]

Yeah, I agree...I wasn't talking about playground stuff either. Definitely the real ocean sand. Crushed coral is ok if it's ground fine enough. One thing to remember is that if you plan to get certain wrasses, they need a finer sand because they burrow down into it at night.