37 Gallon Extra High/Tall build

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Hello Fellow reefers!!

I have started my build for my 37 G XH ,

I will also be making YouTube video ,, so tag along and help me through as i build this reef tank.

Follow me on IG @ ABzReef

Also subscribe to mt Youtube channel @ ABzReef
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSyC1MwPlkoBCz5fr8bdSA

Below are all the specs,

Tank : 37 Gallon XH

Over flow: Eshops Eclipse S

Stand : Aluminum stand

ATO: Tunze Osmolater 3155

Light: coral life T5 quad w lunar led (2x 10k, 2x Actinic)

Refugium: HOB CPR M w rio 180 pump,

Reactor: Two little fishies Phosban 150

Fuge light: 3 x fluval nano Led light 6.5w

return pump : Mag 5

Wave maker : 2 Jebao pp4

Rock : 25lb of dry pukani, 12 lbs of reef saver and 5 lbs of live pukani

Subtrate: mix of bahamas oolite, fiji pink and Reef Sand. (There will be a video soon comparing all these 3 grades)

Sump: 20 long made my me,

Skimmer: Bouble Magus Curve 5

UV sterlizer ; The Green Killing Machine S

All the plumbing , drilling or any type of work is done by me.

Here is my first video,
Where you can see why i chose this size tank and my plans,



I have already build my 20l sump,

The plumbing for the tank is done,

It has been leak tested,

Rocks are curing now!
Below is my link for the video i did on the live and dry rocks !!



Please follow me on IG @ ABzReef

And dont forget to like share and subscribe my youtube channel!!

Welcome to my journey!!

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That’s a cool set up!
Mad pluming skills(that I do not possess). Lol.

Good luck!!
 
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That bottom in the sump, i am gonna keep a pair of clown,

As i have 2 hob fuges
 
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Can someone help me out where???
I have over 15 plugs, idek why,

2 puMps for hob fuge
1 return pump
3 for my DT light,
3 for my fuges
1 for my bottom tank section
1 skimmer
1 heater
1 ato
2 jebao wave makers

Havnt even added a light to frag tank,

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3 video is guys, please like share and sub!!!
 
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Something for now till i get an apex in the future,
 
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I promise you this is very organized, even though it dont look organized

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Not quite finished but you can get an idea.


Thanks for everyone that helped me choosing the magnets and liquid nail

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Two little fishies phosban 150 is up,


For the media i chose chemi pure blue,

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Phosban 150 reactor has been added, not sure what to add in it lol,



added a third light for the fuge to help the cheat
 
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2 month mark today!

Ammonia is finally zero,

Nitrite and nitrate are zero still,


Mag is at 1375
Calc 460
Alk 9.4

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Moved some rocks around, took some out,

Made some room on the left for some Eyphillias ,

And zoa in the front,

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