DB Shallow 24x cube reef tank

[jackson6745]

I think 2 part is easier. Kalk would make my Alk high and calcium would always have to be bumped up. Some nice looking corals that you added

 

[HanKami]

very nice

 

[Koolaidreef]

I see you have a custom stand. how hard is it to make one. with school and all i dont have much time doe

 

[james1990]

Koolaidreef: my buddy helped me with it but right the right supplies and tools its very simple. There's alot of threads on here and the internet for simple step by step stand builds that I looked into. They list everything needed, what measurements to make and how to put it all together. IMO its well worth it to DIY then spend 300+ on a stand that IMHO are all made like crap. I was not impressed by the stands Deep Blue sell.

 

[james1990]

So my PSK100 skimmer Is junk.

What do you guys suggest for this setup? Sump is 20gal's so about 50 total water volume. SPS dominant

 

[E.intheC]

What's your budget?

 

[james1990]

thanks eric, 2-300 tops. I dont have a large bioload but as I keep adding SPS frags and the ones I have grow out, the importance for a slightly over sized skimmer comes into play. So im not sure if I should go with one rated for 75 gallons or something for around 100gallons.

also, I do not have a skimmer section in my sump, so I was thinking of running an exterior skimmer on the other hand I could suck it up and divide my refuge area to stick a skimmer in there. Im not sure which is a better way to go.

 

[E.intheC]

Take a look at the Warner Marine MF-121. I know I keep recommending it, but it's really a great skimmer. And I've used many. An SRO 1000int would also work very well. Sea side Aquatics get good reviews but I've never used them.

I would definitely recommend running an internal skimmer. They're just typically much more productive than HOB's. Externals can work also but they are typically more power to run, there's a smaller selection to choose from, and what happens when your skimmer cup overflows? A big mess.

 

[james1990]

 

[bigdog1428]

How is it with a bare bottom ?

 

[empire]

what are your alk levels now? if it is low, try dosing with aquavitro 8.4.

 

[james1990]

Updated iPhone shots. Finally got to mounting some frags




I added another MP10 Wes so now I have them both running wirelessly synced. Dosing 10ml daily ESV 2 part. Manually at the moment

 

[james1990]

Bump.

Is two mp10s on 50% enough flow for SPS?

I'm seeing some bleaching so I cut my led photo time from 11-8 to 11-530

 

[empire]

did you set up a slave relationship? i put mine in wave mode and my sps loved it(prior to sandy).

 

[JonnyJ]

Two mp10's are more then enough flow for that tank. My friend runs hers with 1 at 75% on sps dominated.

Where is the bleaching? can you post some photos?

 

[PeteTheGreek89]

I'm loving the tank man!
Let me ask you, how do you like the LEDs from AV and also what light are you using for your sump/ what clamp and where u get it from lol
Thanks

 

[james1990]

Thanks bud.

I'm a big fan of the AV lights. They are built very well as far as I can tell. I personally haven't done par readings but they told me they got resulted as good if not better than Acan's. at the price point they are a no brainer.

The sump light is from lowes and is sold with the clamp. Can't remember the light but its a cheap one sold there too.

 

[PeteTheGreek89]

Thanks bud.

I'm a big fan of the AV lights. They are built very well as far as I can tell. I personally haven't done par readings but they told me they got resulted as good if not better than Acan's. at the price point they are a no brainer.

The sump light is from lowes and is sold with the clamp. Can't remember the light but its a cheap one sold there too.

nice! sounds good!, i ended up getting the acan leds for my new 90g build but i am going to get there lights for my frag tank i think. i really like the aqua scape and looks sick with everything mounted up. where on the island are u at?

 

[james1990]

Yes I have the two mp10's in anti sync mode and everything seems happier.

Its an on going progress as you know lol never feels done but thats the best part about the hobby. Right now im in Roslyn/Westbury but im moving within a few months to the tip of the north shore on the water in Glen Cove.

Crossing my fingers on moving the tank! which bring me to an update:

I figured since Im moving the tank anyway, I Picked up the MarineLand 60 gallon cube today from my boys over at Aquarium Village! I liked the Deep Blue rimless 60 cube but the overflow on the Marineland is WAY smaller than the deep blue and from having this rimless tank I realized Its never really rimless when I have a screen on it at all times. With the Marineland, the screen will fit snug into the top instead of sitting on top of the glass.

All the over sized equipment I have on the 30gallon is perfect for the 60 so it seemed like a no brainer since im doing all of the work of breaking down the tank anyway.

NOW I CAN HAVE SAND! going cocaine white fine grain!
Ill keep the 30 gallon as a frag tank.

 

[E.intheC]

^ sounds good man. You'll like the Marineland tank. The slim overflow can be a PITA to work with but once you set it up the extra space in the tank is nice.

You might want to rethink the fine grain sand though... Even with the extra depth to work, fine grain sands tend to cloud the water up and move all over the place.