Fluval Flex 32.5 Build - Drilled!

My sump...... It's mostly done for now. Have a look.........
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Try and ignore my silicone job. If you'll recall, this is a repurposed Fluval Evo. Much like the Flex it sits under, the built in filtration baffle was removed. I cut new baffles out of black food grade HDPE (on the left) and I also used scraps to make two supports for the light - which is also the stock light for the Marine version of the EVO.

From left to right:
You'll notice the return pumps (two of the stock pumps for the Flex32(123L) on the left.

A media section that has Seachem Purigen, Seachem denitrate, and a bag of Fluval carbon I threw in for now - just to use it up.

Refugium section with some Chaeto, bio bricks (can't remember the type), two matched heaters, the original Evo marine light, and an Eshopps Cliffhanger R that receives the drains from the Eshopps Eclipse on the back of the display tank.

Here's a close-up of the Cliffhangar R:
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Here's the tank as it currently sits - but ya nothing has changed. I've got a lot of catching up to do for sure.

Got a few frag plugs in here, nothing special. Some GSP, Zoas and something else (IDK I'd have to go and look at my bill again).

I'm currently sitting amongst a pile of rocks I'm using to build the reef scape. Nearly done - finally.

The white and black female Gladiator clown is chillin in the sump right now. This Orange Storm clown is new to the tank which replaced the one that croaked. The Gladiator was bullying this orange storm a bit. I'm going to re-introduce her AFTER I put the new reef-scape in. Hopefully she'll chillout if she feels she's on all new turf.

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WHAT PART OF LIVING WITH A REEF TOOK YOU BY SURPRISE?

  • How much space the supplies and equipment take up

    Votes: 9 52.9%
  • Salt creep, spills, and cleanup outside the tank

    Votes: 2 11.8%
  • Planning trips or finding someone to care for the reef

    Votes: 6 35.3%
  • How attached I’d get to individual animals

    Votes: 2 11.8%
  • Making decisions when there’s no clear right answer

    Votes: 3 17.6%
  • How much the reef affects everyday household life

    Votes: 5 29.4%
  • Nothing in particular, I felt well prepared

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 1 5.9%
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