40 gallon breeder

[jwilkey2468]

Hey guys, I am new to the saltwater world. I currently have 2 freshwater tanks and want to build a beautiful reef tank out of a 40 gallon breeder. I am building this tank on a budget and do not want to break the bank. I am currently interested in the Fiji cube 40 gallon insert but they are sold out everywhere, does anyone know if they will be in stock soon? Looking to alternate methods of filtration I could do a sump but I don’t want to drill my tank. Does anyone have any alternate filtration methods?

 

[KC's CNC Creations]

i've drilled countless 40 breeders (after confirming they aren't tempered), but if you are insistent on not drilling, use a HOB overflow.

 

[Glenner’sreef]

If you’re not going to drill, then a canister like a Fluval fx4 could do the trick. Clean it at least every 2 months. Water changes are a must monthly at least. You should be fine until the Reef Pandemic hits you and you will realize that there is a sump and larger tank in your future. Good luck!

 

[NC_Reefer]

Hey guys, I am new to the saltwater world. I currently have 2 freshwater tanks and want to build a beautiful reef tank out of a 40 gallon breeder. I am building this tank on a budget and do not want to break the bank. I am currently interested in the Fiji cube 40 gallon insert but they are sold out everywhere, does anyone know if they will be in stock soon? Looking to alternate methods of filtration I could do a sump but I don’t want to drill my tank. Does anyone have any alternate filtration methods?

Fiji cube is currently working on the 4th generation insert. You can pre order them now at a discount and should be ready to ship by the end of October / early November according to the website. These won't have the magnets or clamps so you will have to silicone it to the tank. Just be careful silconing acrylic to glass. Hope this helps!