35 gallon hexagon reef build

[HexaReef]

Ok, so Currently this is what I have. The tank is a little over 2 weeks old and yes it is cycled (used Fluval Bio-Floc added ammonia 1 week later, waited 24 hrs, water parameters were on point!)

• 35 gallon Hex
• 1 Hydor 425 gph
• 1 Aqua Clear 70 powerhead (Soon to be another Hydor)
• Aqua Clear 300 hang on back filter
• Original light hood with two 40w LED 5,000k bulbs

Much of this will be replaced as i'm in the process of building a sump and my own overflow.

What my plans are:

• 35 gallon hex
• 2 hydor wave makers with controller
• 20" Current Orbit Reef LED's or Ocean Revive t247
• Custom Sump/Refugium(don't really plan on running a skimmer) <------ will start build thread
• Custom Overflow <---- will start build thread

Here is the current pic

 

[hybridazn]

Welcome to r2r! I look forward to see how you make the overflow

 

[HexaReef]

Welcome to r2r! I look forward to see how you make the overflow

thanks.. yeah, I'll start on it this weekend and keep ya'll updated

 

[HexaReef]

Got the new lights and wave maker installed.

Lights: Gealth 30x3w 90w LED
Wave Maker: jabeo rw-8

 

[HexaReef]

Any ideas why my water is still a bit cloudy looking? Water parameters are on point.

 

[HexaReef]

8 month update.

Since I've started last December, Ive experimented a bit and switched salts from Instant Ocean to Red Sea Coral Pro, tried 3 different lights, and with my DIY overflow, sump, and return, I've flooded the house several times. Not to mention, i had to battle Dinoflagettes as well. Now i finally feel like im getting the hang of it.. lol

This is what it looks like now

 

[HexaReef]

A little walk through of my $200 reef system.

 

[HexaReef]

Update on my 35g hexagon reef tank

 

[Fishwife]

How is your hex doing now? I have a freshwater one just like yours, that I'm thinking about converting to saltwater.

 

[miranda19]

How is your hex doing now? I have a freshwater one just like yours, that I'm thinking about converting to saltwater.

Have you done this? I have a 50 gallon hex I’m looking to make saltwater. There’s not much info on hex saltwater tanks lol