My Tank Build 55 Gal

[FishNFrags]

Ok question for all you experienced Reefers. I'm going to use a 20 Gal long for my sump. I can't decide how to set it up. I'm thinking Skimmer, 35lbs live rock and Bio Pellet Reactor, dosing pumps and ATO set up. I should be ok with this set up right? I'll be keeping all types of corals and reef safe fish in the tank. Would I be better off doing it a different way? Just looking for opinions.

 

[bknapp]

Personally I would keep the rocks out of the sump, yes they will harbor more room for bacteria to grow but they also become detritus traps. Everything else sounds great. There are quite a few members running ecoBAK pellets successfully, including myself.

 

[mi_chael3]

Agree with bknapp the LR in the sump will eventually become more of a hindrance than a help. Everything else sounds good!

 

[FishNFrags]

Well I was hoping for some extra filtration from sump. So maybe I leave the rock out and go with Algae Turf scrubber? But if you do that I don't see the need for Bio pellets.

 

[Dowtish]

If you keep a powerhead in the sump it will keep the detritus stirred up. That is what I do on my 30gal frag tank with a 20l sump.

 

[bknapp]

Well I was hoping for some extra filtration from sump. So maybe I leave the rock out and go with Algae Turf scrubber? But if you do that I don't see the need for Bio pellets.

I use both pellets and ATS, seems to be working well for me.

 

[Dowtish]

option, option, and more options!

 

[bknapp]

option, option, and more options!

Yup, there's more than one way to skin a cat. Just got to find the way that works best for you.

 

[Zef004]

If you keep a powerhead in the sump it will keep the detritus stirred up. That is what I do on my 30gal frag tank with a 20l sump.

Agree with this 100%
Or you can go old school and go with a tumbling cheto.

 

[FishNFrags]

Well I decided on sump set up. I'm going with skimmer, ATS and Bio pellet reactor for filtration. lol and maybe two live rocks in sump for Pods..I get my over flow box on Sunday so I start posting Pics as I go. It will take me a few weeks to complete. I have to finish stand and hood yet.

 

[6272862829]

Well I decided on sump set up. I'm going with skimmer, ATS and Bio pellet reactor for filtration. lol and maybe two live rocks in sump for Pods..I get my over flow box on Sunday so I start posting Pics as I go. It will take me a few weeks to complete. I have to finish stand and hood yet.

Great choice on filtration

 

[navila06]

sounds like a solid plan.

Ok question for all you experienced Reefers. I'm going to use a 20 Gal long for my sump. I can't decide how to set it up. I'm thinking Skimmer, 35lbs live rock and Bio Pellet Reactor, dosing pumps and ATO set up. I should be ok with this set up right? I'll be keeping all types of corals and reef safe fish in the tank. Would I be better off doing it a different way? Just looking for opinions.

 

[FishNFrags]

Worked on Stand today. Flooring in. Tomorrow I should have All sheeting and access holes for plumbing done. If I'm lucking I might also get canopy done tomorrow and paint. For those of you that think it's looks a little big for a 55 Gallon, your right it is...lol I'm making it so if I upgrade to a 60" X 24" X24" tank next year I will not have to rebuild a new stand. :) I'll post more pictures as I move ahead on build.

 

[braincandEE]

That's what I'm talking about!! Why did you decide to go with chip board for the bottom?

 

[Duffam3434]

Looks good so far!! Cant wait to start the build for my tank!! Hope to see more Updates Soon!

 

[schooleyosis]

Good idea on the stand. FYI... I run bio pellets and chaeto in the sump. I run the lighting for the sump on a reverse photo period from the display tank.

 

[FishNFrags]

That's what I'm talking about!! Why did you decide to go with chip board for the bottom?

Cause I had lots of it....lol Plus I'm spraying it with a rubber coating. :bigsmile:

 

[Volitans67]

Stand looks good, way to plan ahead for the inevitable upgrade :bigsmile:

 

[dwilliams87]

Nice, looks really good.

 

[FishNFrags]

Well the progress today was not good. :sad: Just an FYI guys I was told today that most of your major aquarium glass companies (Aqueon, Marineland and Tetra) are now only making 55 Gals out of all tempered glass including all sides. I found that out very quickly today while trying to drill my 55. I have drilled many glass aquariums before, maybe like 30 times, so this wasn't my first rodeo. So now I have to decide how to proceed with my build because 55 doesn't seem to be an option anymore. Unless I want to use hang on the back overflows and returns. Which I don't! Here's todays result.