Deep blue 60 gal cube build

[falconerr]

Since my 150dd cracked on the bottom a few weeks ago I picked up this system up to keep my corals and a few of my fish. I really enjoyed watching the process of my 150dd in a build thread so here goes with the build thread on this tank. Hope you guys enjoy! It has been a pretty fun build so far. Had to use my plumbing skills on this one since things are so tight and I really like how quiet a full siphon drain is. The return hole was 3/4" so I made that my main drain and the 1" hole for my emergency drain. I feel this is a better combination since if something were to fail on the main drain the 1 " would be better used to handle the water in case of emergency. Hope my thinking was correct. Then I just piped the return up and over the back of the tank, I was able to reuse the same one I used on the 150dd. When the 150dd failed on me I was able to all rock and some of the water so I am hoping I don't get much of a cycle. But I am sure I will get a mini cycle. Well here are some pics of progress so far. I need to get some closeups of the rock work and coral placement.

 

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[falconerr]

The last picture I had to add size difference in the 2 skimmers is kinda funny. That is irritating that it made all my pictures load sideways I will try and fix that.

 

[tbdh20]

Glad you were able to get wet so quickly! looking forward to the updates!

 

[falconerr]

Glad you were able to get wet so quickly! looking forward to the updates!

Thanks! Hopefully next time pictures will be right side up.

 

[kevantheman35]

Looks great! Same Tank I just got running, so far I like it a lot. Let me know how you like that skimmer I may be in the market for a new one if this omega doesn't break in soon lol. Check out my build https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/member-tanks/173973-kevans-reef-adventures-cubed.html

 

[falconerr]

That skimmer is really nice within 24hrs it was pulling the junk. The price I paid I couldn't turn it down. Plus it fits perfect in the eshopps sump.

 

[spspirate]

Looking good!!!..Tuning in!!

 

[Esage]

Does the Eshopps sump fit without hanging off the back? I currently have that sump and I'm thinking about buying the deep blue 60 cube but thought I would need to buy a new sump.

 

[falconerr]

It just fits in there it does hang out the back of this stand 1/16". The stand is made by Marineland it is not the deep blue stand. Imo the deep blue stand looks kinda flimsy compared to the Marineland which seemed much better built.

 

[falconerr]

The tank is really nice but the silicone is a little sloppy on this tank. Alot of excess silicone that I had to deal with especially on the 2 sides that I put the vynl on. Other than that it looks great and the clarity of the glass is super nice.

 

[iReef86]

And he's back!!

 

[falconerr]

And he's back!!

Doesn't take me long! Now I can plan the bigger tank build. Wife gave me the go ahead on a reef savvy tank.

 

[iReef86]

Doesn't take me long! Now I can plan the bigger tank build. Wife gave me the go ahead on a reef savvy tank.

So now you are totally 1 up'n me! jk! haha

 

[falconerr]

Nothing new to report. Everything is a lot more stable now and new skimmer looks to be broken in already and pulling good crud.

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

Your tank is looking good!

 

[falconerr]

Your tank is looking good!

Thank you very much I just wish I had more time to put it together. Had to get things going quicker than I would prefer but with my recent tank failure I didn't have much choice.

 

[falconerr]

Just got my strip led's for under the stand and they look great. I ordered them from amazon, it was 30 led's in a strip w/self adhesive backing for on $12. Comes with remote and can change color to any color in the rainbow and very bright I will get some pics up when the tank lights come on after church this morning. Sorry for the slow updates I have been traveling a lot in the past few weeks.

 

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