Miles' 40 gal build thread

[dMiles]

Going to upgrade my man cave tank from a RSM 130 to a 40 gal breeder. This will probably be a very slow methodical build. So any input or criticism will be welcome. This is my equipment list.

☆Tank - Aqueon 40 gal breeder
Lights - 2 Hydra 26's
☆Skimmer - SWC 120
☆Sump - NextReef
Overflow - Eshopps Eclipse M
Return pump - Skimz Quietpro 4.0 dc
Stand - Lowes Edsal metal shelf. Halved and skinned
Sand - Caribsea Fiji pink
Rock - Caribsea LifeRock

What am I missing?

 

[James M]

Your missing pictures , lol

 

[dMiles]

Maybe I shouldn't have started a build thread until I started to actually started to build.. I bought the take just yesterday and the skimmer and sump is on the old tank. I promise pictures when I actually do something.

 

[James M]

Maybe I shouldn't have started a build thread until I started to actually started to build.. I bought the take just yesterday and the skimmer and sump is on the old tank. I promise pictures when I actually do something.

That’s how the build threads start . You Start when the tank and then put everything together . It looks like you have everything you need to get started

 

[jdpeters]

Going to upgrade my man cave tank from a RSM 130 to a 40 gal breeder. This will probably be a very slow methodical build. So any input or criticism will be welcome. This is my equipment list.

☆Tank - Aqueon 40 gal breeder
Lights - 2 Hydra 26's
☆Skimmer - SWC 120
☆Sump - NextReef
Overflow - Eshopps Eclipse M
Return pump - Skimz Quietpro 4.0 dc
Stand - Lowes Edsal metal shelf. Halved and skinned
Sand - Caribsea Fiji pink
Rock - Caribsea LifeRock

What am I missing?

We love pictures looking forward to your thread

 

[dMiles]

Well finally got the tank an did a little drilling today. Nervous the 1st hole but after that it was a breeze. If any one is on the fence about drilling do it.

 

[dMiles]

Will be painting the back black and doing the plumbing tomorrow .

 

[count krunk]

is that a derimmed or custom breeder?

 

[James M]

Looks good

 

[dMiles]

is that a derimmed or custom breeder?

GlassCages 40 breeder rimless.

 

[dMiles]

Started the plumbing today. Coming along slowly between work and the weather. Almost can't seem to find the time.

 

[dMiles]

And this is what it evolved to instead of the opening equipment.


☆Tank - Glasscages 36×18×18
Lights - AI Hydra 26's (Yet to be purchased)
☆Skimmer - SWC Xtreme 120
☆Sump - Bashsea Smart Series 30x15x16 Sump - RED
☆Overflow - Synergy Reef Shadow 16" overflow
☆Return pump - Reef Octopus VarioS 6
☆Power head - Jebao CP-25
☆Stand - Lowe's metal rack & plywood stand.
☆Return - Glass-Holes return kit
☆Sand - Caribsea Fiji Pink 40 lbs
☆Rock - Real Reef Rock

Future upgrades

♤Coralbox Doser
♤AI Nero 5