65 Gal in wall w/30 gal DIY sump/refugium - display tank has a 340 degree view.

[Fishinwall]

I did get a wave started...but my tank isn't up and running yet, so I really haven't played with it much.

 

[Fishinwall]

ok finally moving forward again on the cabinet tank build. Thanks for your patience.

Still working on the bottom cabinet. Got the top cut and set in place, still need to stain and varnish. The top is 2" solid oak! Super sweet. More photos to follow.

 

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that's Gracie, our new kitten. She can't wait either!

 

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http://youtu.be/Qqi8NilKDqk

 

[Fishinwall]

My DIY Overflow. I designed it in a manner that if one of the overflow tubes gets blocked, there's a second one to take its place. I created a "y" design. And should that fail, I have a sensor that if the water level should hit it, it would turn off the return pump.
So here's some photos. The tank is shut down now, in order to construct the cabinet...so water level has dropped and the tank is covered in Saran Wrap to keep debris out of the tank.

 

[Fishinwall]

Now we are getting somewhere!
Cabinets done!

Ordered my sand today...Tropic Eden mini and ReefFlakes to mix. 60lbs dry, 20 lbs live.
Added shelves to my cabinets and did some plumbing work.

Here we go!

 

[Fishinwall]

65gal in wall reef tank, ecotech Radion pro, Vortechs, Reef Octopus skimmer, DIY overflow, Eheim 1250 return pump, https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114242

 

[knukles55]

great looking tank it came out great good job

 

[Fishinwall]

Thanks now I can't wait to get stuff to live in it!.....cycling cycling...


65gal in wall reef tank, ecotech Radion pro, Vortechs, Reef Octopus skimmer, DIY overflow, Eheim 1250 return pump, https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114242

 

[Fishinwall]

Ok got this worm living in my sump so far...along with some pods. Came from my one piece of live rock.


65gal in wall reef tank, ecotech Radion pro, Vortechs, Reef Octopus skimmer, DIY overflow, Eheim 1250 return pump, https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114242

 

[Edzo]

That cabinet makes such a difference, the whole thing is really clean. Nice job

 

[Fishinwall]

That cabinet makes such a difference, the whole thing is really clean. Nice job

Thank you. I'm amazed myself how it makes a little 65 gal into a centerpiece. And I love how much it contains the noise...huge difference from before the doors were added. The only thing I hear now is the Vortech when at 95% reefcrest or tidal surge.


65gal in wall reef tank, ecotech Radion pro, Vortechs, Reef Octopus skimmer, DIY overflow, Eheim 1250 return pump, https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/sho***read.php?t=114242

 

[Fishinwall]

So once my diatoms show up, then what next?
What do I do to keep algae from growing and how do I get the nutrients down to near zero?


65gal in wall reef tank, ecotech Radion pro, Vortechs, Reef Octopus skimmer, DIY overflow, Eheim 1250 return pump, https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/sho***read.php?t=114242

 

[Fishinwall]

So are these diatoms that are forming?

65gal in wall reef tank, ecotech Radion pro, Vortechs, Reef Octopus skimmer, DIY overflow, Eheim 1250 return pump, https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114242

 

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Just cycling....with my fake fish.


65gal in wall reef tank, ecotech Radion pro, Vortechs, Reef Octopus skimmer, DIY overflow, Eheim 1250 return pump, https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114242

 

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Frame installed around the dining room view side.

65gal in wall reef tank, ecotech Radion pro, Vortechs, Reef Octopus skimmer, DIY overflow, Eheim 1250 return pump, https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114242

 

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Only two Emerald Crabs so far.