Working on new build

Jerry Ebner · Jan 21, 2018

Hello, I am working on a new build my system is similar to what BRS is doing for the Low maintenance tanks.
The tank is a 60 gallon Marineland cube with the Marineland stand( DIY isnt my thing so I will live with the stand. It has one drain and one return line drilled in

to the bottom of the tank no side overflows

I think I want to go with the
Somatic 90 sump & skimmer filtration system.
My question is has anyone tried this as BRS don't have many reviews on it.

I had planned to turn the first area where the tank drops the water into for a refugium
The other sump I was considering was the Skimz Up22 Sumpro sump. But it lacks space for a refugium.

Lastly, the Trigger systems sapphire cube sump 20 also is on the menu it is really my second pick to the Somatic sump & skimmer combo.

That's what I am sweating over. I know the skimz would fit perfectly. But the Combo sump I would need to hang it out the back with extra support like BRS has done.

Once I get that figured out I can then go to the return pump haha. I am taking my time on this build and don't plan to rush too much.
Any help tips or questions would be nice and What I am looking for mostly is input from people who have used such a setup and might have good or bad things to add to my picks.
Thank you and happy Sunday Reef to Reef.

Big G · Jan 21, 2018

Really like "cube" tanks. Had a LFS that kept their tangs in it. Really showed off the fish nicely. Enjoy the build.

Jerry Ebner · Jan 22, 2018

Days later I might go with the ( copy and paste here)
Might place that with brs this week. Make the water entry area also a refugium
90 SUMP & SKIMMER FILTRATION SYSTEM and
VARIOS-6 CONTROLLABLE DC PUMP (1720 GPH)

Big G · Jan 22, 2018

Jerry Ebner said:
VARIOS-6 CONTROLLABLE DC PUMP (1720 GPH)

Nice choice. I run a Varios-2 on my 90. Works great. Extremely quiet and plenty of power.

Jerry Ebner · Jan 22, 2018

You think it's too much for my system ? From bottom to top it's almost 6 ft clump and I hate to pump at max.

[Cameron] · Jan 23, 2018

Look at the EShopps Cube Medium. It isn't perfect but if you don't want to roll your own or go custom, it is a solid choice.

http://www.eshopps.com/products/filters/refugium/cube-medium/

Big G said:
Really like "cube" tanks. Had a LFS that kept their tangs in it. Really showed off the fish nicely. Enjoy the build.

I hope it was a massive cube. Most tangs don't do well constantly turning at least not long term. I don't think I would put one in anything short of a 5' and would prefer an 8' or wider. Not trying to be the tang police.

Jerry Ebner · Jan 23, 2018

[Cameron] said:
Look at the EShopps Cube Medium. It isn't perfect but if you don't want to roll your own or go custom, it is a solid choice.

http://www.eshopps.com/products/filters/refugium/cube-medium/

I hope it was a massive cube. Most tangs don't do well constantly turning at least not long term. I don't think I would put one in anything short of a 5' and would prefer an 8' or wider. Not trying to be the tang police.

I did see that on the BRS site but the lack of reviews I held back. Will take a second look. Thanks

Jerry Ebner · Jan 23, 2018

Yeah, I don't want to roll my own. Have to research on custom. It seems the more people I talk to with custom sumps they are never happy with them

Shad Quill · Jan 23, 2018

I'm in the midst of a cube build. I had a custom sump built and before water has even hit my system I completely changed up my sump plan. Personally I think the initial build is half the fun.

This what my initial plan was..

... and this is what it has turned into.

I ended up building a whole new room in the basement. There's always a solution you will be happy with. Just take your time. I'm still a month or 2 out from complete.