Reef Diaries: 56G Reef Savvy

ReeferEric · Jan 23, 2014

It's been a long time since I've started one of these! Allow me to introduce myself, I'm Eric and this is my reef tank. A majority of the info is old and just copied from another forum, but we all know where its at now!

I'll be updating this thread as the tank progresses. Trust me, plenty of good stuff to come.

56g Reef Savvy Display Tank
ATI Powermodule 6x39w Fixture
Neptune System Aquacontroller Jr.
Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES
Vortech Battery Backup
Trigger System CRYS30E Sump
Eheim 1262 Return Pump
Eheim Jager 150w x2 Heaters
Tunze Osmolator ATO
Reef Octopus SUPER SRO 1000INT Skimmer
Bubble Magus BM-TM01 Dosing Pump - BRS 3-Part
NextReef MR1 Media Reactor - Running Carbon
ViaAqua PolarBear Chiller 1/10hp

Full Tank

Current Fishes

If you have any questions or comment, feel free to post and I'll do my best to answer things.

ReeferEric · Jan 23, 2014

Area where the tank sits. Gotta have some nice ottomans for when all you want to do is kick back and stare at the tank!

Smoked Acrylic Cover. This idea just came about, I wanted to create something out of the normal door and a more modern look to it all considering the DT is rimless. When the refugium light isn't on, you can barely see through it. Sometimes I leave the lights on to give it a nice effect. The original idea was to go with all black acrylic but this worked out even better for me.

BRS Screen Netting Top:

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ReeferEric · Jan 23, 2014

Overflow as requested earlier in the thread:

Hard to see, but it utilizes the Herbie Overflow method. Two 1" drains and a 3/4" return. Works very well, just ask me how I know it works!

ATO Container hidden inside the single seat ottoman (Thanks BRS idea):

Thanks to Matt for helping me drill the holes in the lid for the hose and power cable. That FMAS meet with working on acrylic featuring Matt really helped out as it was my first time working with acrylic. Called up Prospect Plastics and told them what I needed, less then 30 mins it was done. They did all the math and sold me everything I needed to make it happen. Fitment was dead on!

Under the stand:

Bubble Magus BM-TM01 Doser (BRS 3-Part)

Neptune System Aquacontroller Jr. (APEX Lite should be replacing it soon), NextReef MR1 Media Reactor running carbon, & Tunze Osmolator ATO

Reef Octopus SUPER SRO 1000INT Skimmer:

Some plumbing pictures:

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butts182 · Jan 23, 2014

Sweet doors Eric (Mattb - PBMAS). Great idea along with the ATO container

Aceone · Jan 24, 2014

Looks good!

revhtree · Jan 24, 2014

Ummm wow! This tank is more like an art piece in your house! Please keep us updated and more pics! Your photos are great!

ReeferEric · Jan 24, 2014

Thanks, my tank is completely different from what you see now. I've changed out a few things and made improvements on others. Coral growth in the last month or so has been ridiculous.

Davesgt · Jan 24, 2014

This build is amazing!!!

Dowtish · Jan 24, 2014

Awesome build! Lets see some updated pics!

Lidofishieboi · Jan 24, 2014

Very nice setup you got there bro, keep it up!

Wesley42079 · Jan 24, 2014

Nice build. What are the dimensions of your tank?

revhtree · Jan 24, 2014

There are 64 members and 622 guests currently looking at your tank build! HA!

Vidofner · Jan 24, 2014

amazing!

EdansClownHouse · Jan 24, 2014

ReeferEric said:
It's been a long time since I've started one of these! Allow me to introduce myself, I'm Eric and this is my reef tank. A majority of the info is old and just copied from another forum, but we all know where its at now!

I'll be updating this thread as the tank progresses. Trust me, plenty of good stuff to come.

56g Reef Savvy Display Tank
ATI Powermodule 6x39w Fixture
Neptune System Aquacontroller Jr.
Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES
Vortech Battery Backup
Trigger System CRYS30E Sump
Eheim 1262 Return Pump
Eheim Jager 150w x2 Heaters
Tunze Osmolator ATO
Reef Octopus SUPER SRO 1000INT Skimmer
Bubble Magus BM-TM01 Dosing Pump - BRS 3-Part
NextReef MR1 Media Reactor - Running Carbon
ViaAqua PolarBear Chiller 1/10hp

Full Tank

Current Fishes

If you have any questions or comment, feel free to post and I'll do my best to answer things.

STUNNING WATER CLARITY!!! How do you get that clarity? I always have little specs constantly in my tank so when I take pictures it looks like lots of crap floating around.

Thanks for any input you can provide :smile: