Shep's 40 Gallon LPS Reef

[Shep]

Thanks! Have a little tweaking to do but so far so good!

 

[Shep]

Day to has had a few problems, the hose that connects the CPR overflow to the sump has a small leak in it (essentially a little water makes its way up the threads and then out), I am thinking of just putting a little silicone around it to fix it. Also SO MANY PLUGS!!!!!!! I have 10 plugs right now but once I have the ATO installed, it will be up to 12

 

[Pete polyp]

A little silicone goes a long ways on threads

 

[kschweer]

Silicone should do the trick. I hate cord management, probably why I haven't gotten around to it. Lol. Have fun!

 

[NanaReefer]

Day to has had a few problems, the hose that connects the CPR overflow to the sump has a small leak in it (essentially a little water makes its way up the threads and then out), I am thinking of just putting a little silicone around it to fix it. Also SO MANY PLUGS!!!!!!! I have 10 plugs right now but once I have the ATO installed, it will be up to 12

What do you mean "plugs"? Power Cords?

 

[Shep]

A little silicone goes a long ways on threads

Good! I'll pick some up Wednesday when I'm out

What do you mean "plugs"? Power Cords?

Haha Yea, power cords would have been a better way to put it

 

[NanaReefer]

Lol-I'm thinking this guys got holes everywhere? I'm like what the heck?!! Lol

 

[MrDJeep123]

You could also get a plastic hose clamp. But silicone the threads should do the job.

 

[Shep]

Lol-I'm thinking this guys got holes everywhere? I'm like what the heck?!! Lol

Haha yea, you know I messed up drilling the tank and it looks like swiss cheese now

You could also get a plastic hose clamp. But silicone the threads should do the job.

I tired zip ties but those didnt work, I was thinking of getting the screw tightened hose clamps too

 

[MrDJeep123]

Day to has had a few problems, the hose that connects the CPR overflow to the sump has a small leak in it (essentially a little water makes its way up the threads and then out), I am thinking of just putting a little silicone around it to fix it. Also SO MANY PLUGS!!!!!!! I have 10 plugs right now but once I have the ATO installed, it will be up to 12

Haha yea, you know I messed up drilling the tank and it looks like swiss cheese now

I tired zip ties but those didnt work, I was thinking of getting the screw tightened hose clamps too

There would be nothing wrong with metals ones. I have 2 that are attaching hoses, just be sure not to over tighten, as they'll cut into the hose.

 

[Pete polyp]

Where is the leak coming from? The hose or the bulkhead? These are the best option if the hose is leaking
http://m.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+10090+8999&pcatid=8999

 

[Shep]

I really like the skimmer I got but the collection cup is freaking impossible to actually get off. I fear that I will break the skimmer body before it comes off >:l

 

[MrDJeep123]

Twist and pull.

 

[Shep]

Got a macro lens!!!! Here are some test pics

 

[Mandee]

Love it!!! Amazing photos. Your tank looks beautiful

 

[Shep]

Love it!!! Amazing photos. Your tank looks beautiful

Thank you!

 

[Shep]

Got some fancy filters for the camera so I figured I would test them out.
No Filter

CPL Filter

UV Filter

FLD Filter

 

[Wiz]

I like the cpl filter best. Nice build. Gre as t looking tank. maybe I missed it, how did you get past the no sump rule?

 

[Shep]

I like the cpl filter best. Nice build. Gre as t looking tank. maybe I missed it, how did you get past the no sump rule?

I like the CPL and UV the best. The FLD gives it too much of a red tone. So I started with no sump but with all the black Friday deals, I decided to add one. Honestly my tank was fine without it but I liked the idea of having one. It comes down to your set-up, mine only has 3 small fish that get fed every other day. This made nutrient control easy and thus did not need a large volume or a large skimmer.

 

[Wiz]

I thought your place would not allow more than 40g

I like the CPL and UV the best. The FLD gives it too much of a red tone. So I started with no sump but with all the black Friday deals, I decided to add one. Honestly my tank was fine without it but I liked the idea of having one. It comes down to your set-up, mine only has 3 small fish that get fed every other day. This made nutrient control easy and thus did not need a large volume or a large skimmer.