michaelg787
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17-gallon reef + 12-gallon Fiji Cube sump
This is my current 17g display tied into a 12g Fiji Cube sump. The goal with this build was stability and headroom rather than pushing the limits of an all-in-one.
Mixed reef with an emphasis on softies and LPS for movement and color, supported by a real sump for filtration, volume, and long-term consistency. The extra water volume has made a noticeable difference in stability compared to typical nano setups.
Flow and lighting are kept moderate and deliberate — nothing pushed hard. Corals are responding well, extension is solid, and growth has been steady rather than rushed.
Happy to answer questions on the sump layout, plumbing choices, or why I went this route instead of a standard AIO.
This is my current 17g display tied into a 12g Fiji Cube sump. The goal with this build was stability and headroom rather than pushing the limits of an all-in-one.
Mixed reef with an emphasis on softies and LPS for movement and color, supported by a real sump for filtration, volume, and long-term consistency. The extra water volume has made a noticeable difference in stability compared to typical nano setups.
Flow and lighting are kept moderate and deliberate — nothing pushed hard. Corals are responding well, extension is solid, and growth has been steady rather than rushed.
Happy to answer questions on the sump layout, plumbing choices, or why I went this route instead of a standard AIO.
