40 breeder build

[PaReeferJ]

will be picking up a 75gal this weekend. Hopefully I can have that one up and running pretty quickly.

 

[R_C]

Your 40 looks great. You will definitely enjoy the extra room in that 75. Keep us posted on the progress.

 

[PaReeferJ]

Your 40 looks great. You will definitely enjoy the extra room in that 75. Keep us posted on the progress.

Thanks! And it's drilled so I won't have to have this HOB overflow.

 

[PaReeferJ]

Here it is. A lot of cleaning to do yet.

 

[PaReeferJ]

The overflow might not get cleaned. That stuff is welded on there

 

[Brew12]

The overflow might not get cleaned. That stuff is welded on there

I was in the same spot a few weeks ago. Got everything clean except the overflow. Tried covering it with paper towels soaked in vinegar and then CLR. Tried scouring pads. Tried a pressure washer. Got most of it off but finally gave up. Just wasn't worth the effort I was putting into it for something that was just going to get covered again anyway.

 

[PaReeferJ]

I was in the same spot a few weeks ago. Got everything clean except the overflow. Tried covering it with paper towels soaked in vinegar and then CLR. Tried scouring pads. Tried a pressure washer. Got most of it off but finally gave up. Just wasn't worth the effort I was putting into it for something that was just going to get covered again anyway.

I think that's where I'm going to end up.

 

[Bob Escher]

will be picking up a 75gal this weekend. Hopefully I can have that one up and running pretty quickly.

What size is that overflow in width by the way. I have a Tunze that is five in wide ( the part that is in the tank) I'm looking for a new one

 

[fishboys]

Nice job, and about the 40 breeder. Your restraint to not go to fast with stocking will save you plenty of money and lots of heartache.

That's what I have for my current display tank.

I did upgrade but havnt had time to set it up though.

 

[Joey waid]

Man that's a lot of cleaning, but it will be well worth it....

 

[PaReeferJ]

What size is that overflow in width by the way. I have a Tunze that is five in wide ( the part that is in the tank) I'm looking for a new one

I will measure when I get home.

 

[Bob Escher]

Thanks looking for 5 in or less

 

[PaReeferJ]

What size is that overflow in width by the way. I have a Tunze that is five in wide ( the part that is in the tank) I'm looking for a new one

Mine is 10.5in wide

 

[PaReeferJ]

Some pics of the 40 today.