So first off we use metric in South Africa but will try to put both units in.
Around November last year i shut my tropical down after a CO2 dump into my tank killing most of my fish. It was either re scape for a discus only setup or convert to marine. After some twisting of my arm by some friends i decided to go marine.
Tank is currently filled with tap water to test flow. The only thing left in the display is the overflow boxes. I have the material but have to make up a form to mold the shape on. This build has alot of custom fitting due to limited space.
Tank is 2m x 0.5m x 0.65m (78.7 x 19 x 25.5 inch)
Current equipment being reused
Reef Angel controller
Jacod dosing pump
WP24 wavemaker
2 Ehiem 300w heaters
New Equipment
Reef Octopus Skimmer
2 Zetlight zt6600
Jacod DCT12000 return pump
solenoid valve for RO topup
2 Jacod SW15 wavemakers
DIY glass and acrylic sump 1.2m x 0.4m x 0.4m
All new plumbing.
Some pictures
Sump concept
Tank emptied
Cabinet removed
Old "Dry side" Electrical draw removed
Repainted inside and new base board made.
New sump layout
Lighting
Fabricating light stand. As i cant get behind the tank once full i made this stand adjustable and can be stripped to pieces if i need to remove it
Test fit with lights
Sump construction
Latest updates: Overflow chamber cover installed, outlet holes made bigger, still need to make up the branches.
Re purposed bed lamp with 700 lumen bulb for chaeto chamber
New dry side, still busy with the other 2 draws and front covers.
Around November last year i shut my tropical down after a CO2 dump into my tank killing most of my fish. It was either re scape for a discus only setup or convert to marine. After some twisting of my arm by some friends i decided to go marine.
Tank is currently filled with tap water to test flow. The only thing left in the display is the overflow boxes. I have the material but have to make up a form to mold the shape on. This build has alot of custom fitting due to limited space.
Tank is 2m x 0.5m x 0.65m (78.7 x 19 x 25.5 inch)
Current equipment being reused
Reef Angel controller
Jacod dosing pump
WP24 wavemaker
2 Ehiem 300w heaters
New Equipment
Reef Octopus Skimmer
2 Zetlight zt6600
Jacod DCT12000 return pump
solenoid valve for RO topup
2 Jacod SW15 wavemakers
DIY glass and acrylic sump 1.2m x 0.4m x 0.4m
All new plumbing.
Some pictures
Sump concept
Tank emptied
Cabinet removed
Old "Dry side" Electrical draw removed
Repainted inside and new base board made.
New sump layout
Lighting
Fabricating light stand. As i cant get behind the tank once full i made this stand adjustable and can be stripped to pieces if i need to remove it
Test fit with lights
Sump construction
Latest updates: Overflow chamber cover installed, outlet holes made bigger, still need to make up the branches.
Re purposed bed lamp with 700 lumen bulb for chaeto chamber
New dry side, still busy with the other 2 draws and front covers.