ChristianReefer
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48 Gallon Rimless Cuboid
Hello reefing community! I want to document and share with you my 48 gallon saltwater reef system. I’m not a pro by any standards. I’m just your average guy doing his best to keep a piece of the reef in my living room. This (as you all know) is a challenge even for seasoned reefers. So, in the hopes of learning how to keep my fish alive, grow stunning coral, and keep water in the tank and not the floor, I’m going to make my reef aquarium public.
System specs
Tank
48.2 Gallon AquaMaxx Premium Cuboid Low-Iron Rimless Aquarium.
Dimensions L35.5" x W17.8" x H17.8"
Stand
Custom wood stand.
Dimensions L37” x W19” x H43”
Sump
Trigger System Emerald 26
Dimensions: 26″ long x 13″ wide x 15″ high
Lights
ATI Sunpower 6 X 24W T5 Light Fixture
2x sBar Supplemental Actinic Bar Light 24” (Cree 450nm Royal Blue, Epistar 420nm Violet. 3x 450nm Royal Blue to each 1x 420nm Violet).
Controller
APEX JR CONTROLLER
EB4 ENERGY BAR 4
Flow
Reef Octopus VARIOS-2 CONTROLLABLE DC PUMP (792 GPH).
Jebao RW8 Series Wavemaker with Controller
Jebao RW4 Series Wavemaker with Controller
Heating
Cobalt Aquatics 150W NEO-THERM SUBMERSIBLE HEATER
Mechanical Filtration
4” Filter sock
Foam block in baffles between section 3 and 4 of sump.
Biological Filtration
49lbs of Assorted Dry Rock:
Chemical Filtration
N/A
Note: not sure if the items in the filtration list is in the right category. Would appreciate some help here.
Plumbing
Bean Animal Overflow
MODULAR MARINE'S 800 gph LOW PROFILE OVERFLOW BOX
3/4 return with ball valve and manifold with three 3/4 gate valve.
1/2 main drain with gate valve.
1/2 secondary drain with gate valve.
1/2 Emergency drain.
Note: 1/2 drains was not my idea. The tank was already drilled in the left corner. I did not want to cover holes with bulk heads and drill new holes and buy a new overflow box. I spoke to a few knowledgeable people and said it would be fine.
RO/DI
Bulk Reef Supply 6 STAGE DELUXE PLUS RO/DI SYSTEM
I purchased this system as a package deal on craigslist for 1,000 bucks. Everything but the heater and live sand was included for this price. Retail for this setup was in the ballpark of $2,800. So, not to bad of a deal.
Please post any questions, comments, or concerns. I would love to hear what you think and learn from your input.
Next post will be DAY 1: How I cured and cycled my rock.
Hello reefing community! I want to document and share with you my 48 gallon saltwater reef system. I’m not a pro by any standards. I’m just your average guy doing his best to keep a piece of the reef in my living room. This (as you all know) is a challenge even for seasoned reefers. So, in the hopes of learning how to keep my fish alive, grow stunning coral, and keep water in the tank and not the floor, I’m going to make my reef aquarium public.
System specs
Tank
48.2 Gallon AquaMaxx Premium Cuboid Low-Iron Rimless Aquarium.
Dimensions L35.5" x W17.8" x H17.8"
Stand
Custom wood stand.
Dimensions L37” x W19” x H43”
Sump
Trigger System Emerald 26
Dimensions: 26″ long x 13″ wide x 15″ high
Skimmer Section: 8.25″ x 10″
Center/Refugium Section: 7.75″ x 12.5″
Return Pump Section: 5″ x 12.5″
Total Water Volume: 20.4 gallons
Skimmer Water Level: 7″ to 9.5″ adjustable
Drain Input Fittings: 1″ (x1)
Filter Socks: 4″ (x1)
Center/Refugium Section: 7.75″ x 12.5″
Return Pump Section: 5″ x 12.5″
Total Water Volume: 20.4 gallons
Skimmer Water Level: 7″ to 9.5″ adjustable
Drain Input Fittings: 1″ (x1)
Filter Socks: 4″ (x1)
Lights
ATI Sunpower 6 X 24W T5 Light Fixture
2x sBar Supplemental Actinic Bar Light 24” (Cree 450nm Royal Blue, Epistar 420nm Violet. 3x 450nm Royal Blue to each 1x 420nm Violet).
Controller
APEX JR CONTROLLER
EB4 ENERGY BAR 4
Flow
Reef Octopus VARIOS-2 CONTROLLABLE DC PUMP (792 GPH).
Jebao RW8 Series Wavemaker with Controller
Jebao RW4 Series Wavemaker with Controller
Heating
Cobalt Aquatics 150W NEO-THERM SUBMERSIBLE HEATER
Mechanical Filtration
4” Filter sock
Foam block in baffles between section 3 and 4 of sump.
Biological Filtration
49lbs of Assorted Dry Rock:
About 15lbs Of Pukani
15lbs of Marcorock
a few pieces of shelf-rock
and 1 piece of coral skeleton (my fave).
80lbs of CaribSea Arag-Alive Special Grade Sand.15lbs of Marcorock
a few pieces of shelf-rock
and 1 piece of coral skeleton (my fave).
Chemical Filtration
N/A
Note: not sure if the items in the filtration list is in the right category. Would appreciate some help here.
Plumbing
Bean Animal Overflow
MODULAR MARINE'S 800 gph LOW PROFILE OVERFLOW BOX
3/4 return with ball valve and manifold with three 3/4 gate valve.
1/2 main drain with gate valve.
1/2 secondary drain with gate valve.
1/2 Emergency drain.
Note: 1/2 drains was not my idea. The tank was already drilled in the left corner. I did not want to cover holes with bulk heads and drill new holes and buy a new overflow box. I spoke to a few knowledgeable people and said it would be fine.
RO/DI
Bulk Reef Supply 6 STAGE DELUXE PLUS RO/DI SYSTEM
I purchased this system as a package deal on craigslist for 1,000 bucks. Everything but the heater and live sand was included for this price. Retail for this setup was in the ballpark of $2,800. So, not to bad of a deal.
Please post any questions, comments, or concerns. I would love to hear what you think and learn from your input.
Next post will be DAY 1: How I cured and cycled my rock.
