Hey Guys,
As we all know, reefing is an addiction, and the urge to resist having more tanks is weak for most of us, especially me. So to start 2020 off, and failing one resolution immediately, I am starting another reef aquarium, but this time with a twist. I am going sumpless. Why? Because I can't be bothered drilling the glass for an overflow and I already have all the equipment needed to run a setup like this. Plus my sump on my other aquarium will overflow given a power outage (...I should invest in emergency shut off solenoids...)
The aquarium measures 91x38x45cm (3x1.25x1.5ft), and is 155 litres (41 gallons). It's an odd size, but that is what was available at my LFS for cheap. And I like the challenge of maintaining such a small water volume.
The Equipment:
The main thing with this tank will be maintaining stability, good water quality, and husbandry. As long as those three are kept in check, I only hope for success! It will be SPS dominant, with a big focus on branching and plating growth habits. I hope you enjoy this build, as much as I will enjoy filling it and growing some pretty nice corals (I am remaining optimistic)
Kind regards,
Callan
As we all know, reefing is an addiction, and the urge to resist having more tanks is weak for most of us, especially me. So to start 2020 off, and failing one resolution immediately, I am starting another reef aquarium, but this time with a twist. I am going sumpless. Why? Because I can't be bothered drilling the glass for an overflow and I already have all the equipment needed to run a setup like this. Plus my sump on my other aquarium will overflow given a power outage (...I should invest in emergency shut off solenoids...)
The aquarium measures 91x38x45cm (3x1.25x1.5ft), and is 155 litres (41 gallons). It's an odd size, but that is what was available at my LFS for cheap. And I like the challenge of maintaining such a small water volume.
The Equipment:
- Seachem Tidal 110 Hang on Back Filter
- Tunze Comline DOC 9001 Skimmer (a bit small, but will be fine for low bioload)
- 2x Kamoer WIFI single dosing pumps
- Aqua One Auto Top Off
- 200w Heater
- 6x39W T5 fixture (unbranded, but works great) 2xBlue Plus, 1xPurple, 2xCoral Plus, 1xActinic
The main thing with this tank will be maintaining stability, good water quality, and husbandry. As long as those three are kept in check, I only hope for success! It will be SPS dominant, with a big focus on branching and plating growth habits. I hope you enjoy this build, as much as I will enjoy filling it and growing some pretty nice corals (I am remaining optimistic)
Kind regards,
Callan