New Tank Questions

[sillysidewinder]

Hello Reefer World. It's been a while! I am currently abroad and starting to make plans for setting up my tank when I return. I currently have an 18" Mr. Aqua cube with a HOT Magnum filter and 2 Par 38 lights. I would ideally like to keep this tank, the only problem is it is not reef ready. I want to setup my first sump and could really use some suggestions.

I know that I can setup this tank with an overflow box, but IMO it kind of defeats part of the purpose of having a sump in the first place! I would like this tank to be as low profile as possible, so a bulky overflow box isn't really in my plan.

I have been talking to Russ over at Saltwater Critters and he has suggested the Deep Blue 30 gallon cube (24"x24"x12") I really like this tank, although I do not think that it will fit on my stand which was made for the Red Sea Max 130D. He also suggested an Eshopps sump.

I could really use some help figuring out how I setup my sump and all the accesories, so any input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[KathyC]

The question would be easier to answer if we knew which tank you are setting up

 

[masterswimmer]

Come to my house tomorrow at noon or forget it, I won't help you any more.
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:lol:

j/k as you well know. Hope things are going well in your hut.

As Kathy said, which tank are you ultimately going with?

Be well, be safe, enjoy your mission, and hope you had a Happy New Year. L'shana Tova

Russ

 

[sillysidewinder]

The question would be easier to answer if we knew which tank you are setting up

That's up in the air at the moment. I can keep my current 18" Mr. Aqua cube or upgrade to something that is reef-ready. I am leaning towards the latter.

I'm not sure the dimensions of my current stand, which makes it a bit tough to decide currently. It is the stand for the Red Sea Max 130D. I don't think it's 24" x24" which is what I would need for the 24"x24"x12" Deep Blue tank that I really want.

I also need as much help as possible making the transfer to sump filtration. Maybe someone has a good article that could break it down for me.

L'shana Tova Russ, you're the man.

 

[pauliwalnuts]

I do believe the RedSea Max 130D stand is 24"x24" (I have one, so I'll measure it tomorrow). Don't you own a measuring tape ?

 

[Gwiz3005]

He is abroad. The tank is not with him.

I have a Deep Blue 24x24x12 sitting in my dining room empty. I need to convince the Fiance that I need a third tank to be setup. If it is not setup by the time you get back, shoot me a pm.

The Duncan you gave me is doing awesome. It's starting to look pretty good.

 

[sillysidewinder]

ahhhh that would be incredible. and i would get a sump from russ for sure. can i get some suggestions on how to setup a sump/what equipment i will need.

 

[sillysidewinder]

I think I may have figured out what my upgrade is going to be. I am going to get the 24x24x12 Deep Blue tank. I stated above that I have the RedSea Max 130D stand. It is 24" wide but only about 20" deep, so I will have to extend it back about 4 inches. Richie (Rkaragozler) said that he would help me do that. He is well versed in building aquarium stands so I have plenty of confidence in his ability to help me with that. The sump that was suggested was Ehopps Reef Sump - AEO14000. It was also suggested to me to get the Hydor Skimmer Slim. From reviews I've read online, it seems like a pretty decent choice. Also, I want to get the AI Sol Nano, but I'm not sure it will have the spread to cover a 24x24 span. Does anyone know if it would? Thanks ahead of time.

 

[plateboy3293]

Check out the marketplace for equipment you can save some dough

 

[rbtwo4]

got same tank from same guy lmfao Russ is cool people. sol should have the cover space ive done my research on it as i have the same tank and im in the process of getting it up and running. as far as sump needs ur gonna need a return pump for sure. theres a skimmer that russ is selling which i read up on that has good reviews too is the reef octopus nw-110 i think cant remember off the top of my head. im going to use a 20g high as my sump