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This will be my second tank build but my first build thread.
I have a 20L FOWLR that has been running for over a year now and I am ready to upgrade to a 40B. I am in the process of curing 15lbs of pukani that I plan to add to the 20lbs of Reef Saver from my 20L.
My Eshopps Eclipse large overflow is scheduled for delivery tomorrow so after that I will attempt drilling a tank for the first time.
I plan on transferring the rock and block of marine pure from my 20L to the new system and I am hoping to be instantly cycles because I dont really have room to run both tanks at once. Does that sound like a realistic goal? I could also through some sponge in my AIO to harvest bacteria prior to the move if needed. I also think I will be going barebottom but could put some sand in a media bag to help cycle the new system.
I like the look of sand (crushed coral) but I admit that I have never been good about vacuuming it which is the reason I am thinking about going bare bottom.
I am open to suggestions on sump size and layout. I bought a 20L with the intention of using that but already put it in service for my figure 8 puffer brackish tank ;-) So I will probably wait for the next $1 per gallon sale to buy a sump. I am not looking to run filter socks but want room for a skimmer, a good sized refugium, and a return chamber.
I will be researching 40B build threads here for a while. If you started one or know of a good one let me know and I would love to check it out.
Stay tuned I will update as things come up.
I have a 20L FOWLR that has been running for over a year now and I am ready to upgrade to a 40B. I am in the process of curing 15lbs of pukani that I plan to add to the 20lbs of Reef Saver from my 20L.
My Eshopps Eclipse large overflow is scheduled for delivery tomorrow so after that I will attempt drilling a tank for the first time.
I plan on transferring the rock and block of marine pure from my 20L to the new system and I am hoping to be instantly cycles because I dont really have room to run both tanks at once. Does that sound like a realistic goal? I could also through some sponge in my AIO to harvest bacteria prior to the move if needed. I also think I will be going barebottom but could put some sand in a media bag to help cycle the new system.
I like the look of sand (crushed coral) but I admit that I have never been good about vacuuming it which is the reason I am thinking about going bare bottom.
I am open to suggestions on sump size and layout. I bought a 20L with the intention of using that but already put it in service for my figure 8 puffer brackish tank ;-) So I will probably wait for the next $1 per gallon sale to buy a sump. I am not looking to run filter socks but want room for a skimmer, a good sized refugium, and a return chamber.
I will be researching 40B build threads here for a while. If you started one or know of a good one let me know and I would love to check it out.
Stay tuned I will update as things come up.