Had to come back to the cube club! ML 150g DD

diablomaster9045 · Feb 4, 2020

Silent said:
I like the removable panels cause the look will match your canopy. Have you put the rock in to see how you like it?

not yet. was planning on doing that sometime this week.

Silent · Feb 4, 2020

Are you going to be using filter socks?

diablomaster9045 · Feb 4, 2020

Silent said:
Are you going to be using filter socks?

just for the first few weeks. then I plan on removing them. With the overflow in the far back corner its going to be a real pain for changing filter socks every 3-4 days. I will just siphon out anything that builds up in the sump.

Silent · Feb 4, 2020

That's what i was concerned about. Was think you might want to rotate it either 90 or 180 for ease of maintenance.

diablomaster9045 · Feb 4, 2020

Silent said:
That's what i was concerned about. Was think you might want to rotate it either 90 or 180 for ease of maintenance.

hmm that may be an idea. I am kinda worried that a long horizontal overflow run may hinder the performance of the overflows. Have you see others with similar setups?

Silent · Feb 4, 2020

I have a trigger emerald 34 below a 150dd. The ATO and dosing containers are behind it and a advent marine zeo reactor is in front of it on the right side. The front middle and front left is open for future stuff. Quite a bit of room under there due to the depth.

Silent · Feb 4, 2020

Cube Build - I couldn't say no

If I can stop myself I only want about 35 sps total. Tight fit? My system is about the same size. I’m concerned about the grow out.

www.reef2reef.com

Post #43 show some of my plumbing. The horizontal lines are short so it does not effect performance.

MERKEY · Feb 4, 2020

Looking good so far!

Cant wait to see that bad boy filled up!!

diablomaster9045 · Feb 4, 2020

MERKEY said:
Looking good so far!

Cant wait to see that bad boy filled up!!

Thanks! Yah is kinda a slow process but, that is how you get good results in this hobby. Taking time and doing it right!

diablomaster9045 · Feb 4, 2020

So here is a new sump layout. What do you think?

diablomaster9045 · Feb 4, 2020

And got a cabinet from IKEA for my Apex setup.

Silent · Feb 5, 2020

I think that set up will work out better for you. I love the cabinet to match your stand and canopy.

PacoPetty · Feb 5, 2020

diablomaster9045 said:
Also! PVC lined the bottom of my stand for extra guard from getting the floor wet.

The old thermostat had a nasty pumpkin orange color under it.

Test fitting the lights in the hood skeleton.

I absolutely love DIY builds and this one looks amazing! Also, I love the Zen Reef heater holder and have added it to my wish list!

Super Fly · Feb 6, 2020

diablomaster9045 said:
So here is a new sump layout. What do you think?

Nice build, following! Curious, I assume the acrylic container w lid is an ATO reservoir, what's the small glass aquarium sitting on box for?

diablomaster9045 · Feb 6, 2020

Super Fly said:
Nice build, following! Curious, I assume the acrylic container w lid is an ATO reservoir, what's the small glass aquarium sitting on box for?

the small aquarium is going to be a acclimation tank for brining in finicky eating fish. I love leopard wrasses and they are very hard to get to eat. I use a seperate tank that I let build up with pods so I have some buffer room to get them eating prepared food. Once they are eating frozen they go into the main tank.