New Build: 40g Breeder

skookum · Mar 25, 2022

I’ve been hinting for a few years that I’d like one and finally got the green light. Here we go:

Picked up 2 lockable cabinets, planned on putting a 20g sump in 1. (I have toddlers, security is a must.

Bought the eshopps overflow box and love it so far, drilling was intimidating but definitely doable. Spent an after noon plumbing up.

Was sold on the variable speed Current 1050 return pump.I tested it on max because the overflow was only rated for 700g but it can keep up with the emergency overflow. I have it tuned at 40% rn balancing with the gate valve.

Im star with x2 a160Kessils. Will be a while before I put in SPS and I can do more research on lighting until then. I do love the shimmer.

Added an MP10 and love it. Will get another.

Went with the Buba Megas Curve 5, I don’t think having an oversized skimmer will be a problem?

Getting live rock and sand on Sunday and will be setting the clock. Hoping to see diatoms come may.

Can’t wait to geek out on some cord management and dosing.
Wish me luck!

blaxsun · Mar 26, 2022

Good luck with the new tank!

glb · May 19, 2022

I love 40g’s (that’s what I have)! Looks great and keep us posted!

dedragon · May 19, 2022

i would probably change that stand out for one with an even surface and not between two cabinets. It could cause uneven pressure and a leak on your floor at any time

dedragon · May 19, 2022

everything else is looking good!

dedragon · May 19, 2022

maybe a piece of plywood and a leveling mat will help but an even surface stand would be best

glb · May 19, 2022

dedragon said:
i would probably change that stand out for one with an even surface and not between two cabinets. It could cause uneven pressure and a leak on your floor at any time

Actually I was just thinking the same thing.

dedragon · May 19, 2022

while your at it though i would just get the tank drilled as an external overflow is another leak hazard if power goes off and on for whatever reason

Sharkbait19 · May 19, 2022

Looking good! I agree about the stand.
Keep us posted!

EricR · May 19, 2022

Nice -- any reason you didn't paint the back?
*following as I run a 40B also but I have no room below for sump/fuge so didn't drill it

glb · May 19, 2022

dedragon said:
while your at it though i would just get the tank drilled as an external overflow is another leak hazard if power goes off and on for whatever reason

Agreed. I think you’ll be much happier in the long run if you have a sump. I have a 20g tall sump and it has room for the things I’ve added over the years. Drilling’s not hard.

EricR · May 19, 2022

FYI -- looks like he already drilled and installed overflow. (Pretty sure it's not HOB)

glb · May 19, 2022

EricR said:
FYI -- looks like he already drilled and installed overflow. (Pretty sure it's not HOB)

You’re absolutely right.

xcountryx · May 27, 2022

I have a 40B setup myself and run an over sized skimmer. I had to turn it off recently because my phosphate dropped out cause diatoms. I may be running it for a few hours a week but since it's been off the sand and rocks look so much better.

I have the reef octopus 150 skimmer, not sure about yours and how they match up tho.

skookum · Jul 14, 2022

dedragon said:
i would probably change that stand out for one with an even surface and not between two cabinets. It could cause uneven pressure and a leak on your floor at any time

Sorry just seeing this post now. Good point. I thought since it was a heavy frame and small tank I’d be fine… But it wouldn’t hurt to sit it on a sleeper to even out the load.