SLM's overdone 40 breeder

Slm222 · Dec 14, 2016

So I am downsizing from a 125 to help with the possibility of moving in the future. So I started with drilling the tank for a Synergy Shadow overflow and a 3/4 return line

With that I will take from my current system, most of the live stock and ADHI refugium (until I have time to build a new one), ReefAngel, bubble magus curve 7 and a D.C. Pump. I plan on making it as neat and nice looking as possible. There is a lot of inspiration on here for that!

Next is building the stand. I want it tall so we aren't bending over to look into it.

ReefNerd76 · Dec 14, 2016

Slm222 said:
So I am downsizing from a 125 to help with the possibility of moving in the future. So I started with drilling the tank for a Synergy Shadow overflow and a 3/4 return line

With that I will take from my current system, most of the live stock and ADHI refugium (until I have time to build a new one), ReefAngel, bubble magus curve 7 and a D.C. Pump. I plan on making it as neat and nice looking as possible. There is a lot of inspiration on here for that!

Next is building the stand. I want it tall so we aren't bending over to look into it.

Going to follow this thread because I want to drill a 40g Breeder too next year

spllbnd2 · Dec 15, 2016

Very nice ghost overflow. Did you drill the tank yourself? Curious as to what made you decide to have the return come through the glass versus going over the rim of the tank.

Cheers,
Alex

Supurderek · Dec 15, 2016

spllbnd2 said:
Very nice ghost overflow. Did you drill the tank yourself? Curious as to what made you decide to have the return come through the glass versus going over the rim of the tank.

Cheers,
Alex

I, personally, would like thr cleaner look and be able to have an easier time covering tank without cutting acrylic.

Slm222 · Dec 15, 2016

spllbnd2 said:
Very nice ghost overflow. Did you drill the tank yourself? Curious as to what made you decide to have the return come through the glass versus going over the rim of the tank.

Cheers,
Alex

Yes I did drill it myself. In total took about 20 minutes. I like the clean look, not having to worry about the siphon breaking and with a bean animal setup it should be extremely quiet. As well I will be able to use screen tops later that don't need special areas cutout.

spllbnd2 · Dec 15, 2016

Supurderek said:
I, personally, would like thr cleaner look and be able to have an easier time covering tank without cutting acrylic.

That does make sense and agree at least for those who run topless. I for one always run a canopy regardless for the aesthetics of the display as a whole. Not to say rimless tanks are ugly.

Cheers,
Alex

ryan32.rc · Dec 29, 2016

How far does the rear box stick out passed the back of the tank?

Slm222 · Dec 31, 2016

ryan32.rc said:
How far does the rear box stick out passed the back of the tank?

On the inside of the tank under 1 3/4". On the tank towards the wall it's 3 3/4".

ryan32.rc · Dec 31, 2016

Awesome thanks..Let me know how loud it is once you get it up and running.In the market for one myself.

Slm222 · Dec 31, 2016

ryan32.rc said:
Awesome thanks..Let me know how loud it is once you get it up and running.In the market for one myself.

Will post back. I anticipate silence with the bean animal setup

Mpierce · Jan 19, 2017

So is this wet?

Slm222 · Jan 20, 2017

Not yet. It will be soon. I have neglected the tank with my wife's and my wedding and a subsequent travel as a kind of Pre honeymoon. But am actually on the plane back home now. I will be building a stand and having it set up hopefully before the end of the month. Should be quickly as I am moving everything from my 125 over. Stay tuned

Slm222 · Feb 6, 2017

No update other than colored pvc is on order and I finalized what I'm doing for the stand. Also I got a electronic stirrer in for testing. Love this little thing. It's from sr aquaristick