That other 93

Dolney36 · Oct 10, 2017

Hey guys figured I would start a little build thread since I just picked up my 93 gal cube. I am fairly new to reefing and have only been doing it for about a year. I started out with a 26 gal nano (still has all my livestock) I got from my uncle who use to be a into reefing but got out. As of now I am building the stand for the 93 which I almost have completed then its time to start getting plumbing and stuff like that figured out. Ill keep this thread updated as much as possible with what goes on with the tank and I am very excited to move into something bigger. Picture of the stand in progress and tank below.

dbl · Oct 10, 2017

That's going to be awesome. I love the stand.

DSmithZ28 · Oct 11, 2017

Nice start! The stand looks great. Before you start I would first fill it with water and inspect all the glass seams for any defects. I had 2 that were bad. Second, scrap the Durso overflow drain system and go with a herbie style drain. Last advise I have is plan for a very tight sump area. Hard to fit a decent sized sump in there. Good luck!

Dolney36 · Oct 11, 2017

DSmithZ28 said:
Nice start! The stand looks great. Before you start I would first fill it with water and inspect all the glass seams for any defects. I had 2 that were bad. Second, scrap the Durso overflow drain system and go with a herbie style drain. Last advise I have is plan for a very tight sump area. Hard to fit a decent sized sump in there. Good luck!

Thanks for the info. Ill have to take a look into the overflow setup and figure out what to do there.

AJQ69 · Oct 12, 2017

That's a nice stand, are you keeping it like that or have plans to stain it?

Dolney36 · Oct 12, 2017

AJQ69 said:
That's a nice stand, are you keeping it like that or have plans to stain it?

Thanks ! I still have to make the top for it and crown it when the top is on then i think im just going to put some clear stain on it to make the pine really pop.

Dsnakes · Oct 12, 2017

Looking good

what is your plan for lighting?

Dolney36 · Oct 12, 2017

Dsnakes said:
Looking good what is your plan for lighting?

I think im going to try the hydra 26 hd led or the radion xr15w g4. Havnt decided on one yet

DSmithZ28 · Oct 12, 2017

Dolney36 said:
I think im going to try the hydra 26 hd led or the radion xr15w g4. Havnt decided on one yet

I have a nicer LED black box and not getting enough spread on my 93. I am thinking about 2 qty SBReef lights with Wifi. There is no way I can swing even used Radion G3 units and have to get 2.

blurry · Oct 12, 2017

great start, love the rimless

I have an older rimmed 93 with an older gen radion pro with wide angle lenses - does a good job lighting up the whole tank. I would check the par distributions on the smaller lights to make sure they can cover that tank - on memory the dimensions are about 30x30 which is a fair amount. watch the par as you head towards the outside - be mindful of having a "hot spot" in the middle with a rapid fade to the sides.

for the sump I've been getting by with a 10 gallon, hang on outside media reactor, in-sump skimmer, hanging filter sock holder, over under baffle. unfortunately no way to fit a fuge under there!

keep us posted!

DSmithZ28 · Oct 13, 2017

blurry said:
great start, love the rimless I have an older rimmed 93 with an older gen radion pro with wide angle lenses - does a good job lighting up the whole tank. I would check the par distributions on the smaller lights to make sure they can cover that tank - on memory the dimensions are about 30x30 which is a fair amount. watch the par as you head towards the outside - be mindful of having a "hot spot" in the middle with a rapid fade to the sides.

for the sump I've been getting by with a 10 gallon, hang on outside media reactor, in-sump skimmer, hanging filter sock holder, over under baffle. unfortunately no way to fit a fuge under there!

keep us posted!

Sure there is:

Dolney36 · Oct 13, 2017

I was thinking of going with the trigger systems cube 20 sump. Should be a nice fit in the stand and leave room for a fuge !!!

Dolney36 · Oct 13, 2017

Added my royal gramma to my nano tank. This was probably the first fish I wanted when I started reefing and dont know why it took so long to get. He seems to be very happy and loving it.

blurry · Oct 15, 2017

that is a slick little refugium setup!

SashimiTurtle · Oct 15, 2017

Nice tank and stand! I love cubes, following along.

Dolney36 · Nov 28, 2017

Haven’t updated in a little while so heres a little update. First of all I finished up my stand for the most part only thing I have left to do is stain it clear. I also ordered up a bunch of parts coming so here is a small list.
Up 22 sumpro Skimz sump
Sicce Syncra silent 5.0 pump
Vertex Omega 180i skimmer
Some odd and end plumbing stuff.

Dsnakes · Nov 28, 2017

Dolney36 said:
Haven’t updated in a little while so heres a little update. First of all I finished up my stand for the most part only thing I have left to do is stain it clear. I also ordered up a bunch of parts coming so here is a small list.
Up 22 sumpro Skimz sump
Sicce Syncra silent 5.0 pump
Vertex Omega 180i skimmer
Some odd and end plumbing stuff.

That stand looks awesome!