Planning a New Tank (29G)

[Alanna102499]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R. Lots of knowledgable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[BitReef]

Thanks everyone. I’m really excited to get this tank started. I’ve been wanting to take the next step for a while now.

 

[NashobaTek]

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[sp1187]

might find this helpful.
http://gmacreef.com/reef-aquarium-sump-tank-design/

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[harrylikesfish]

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[Reefnman2]

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[SCReef'n]

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[LiveWire]

Welcome to the REEF!!

 

[jk_s124]

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[PTXReef]

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[Chopstikz]

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[Dw79]

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[RobB'z Reef]

Hi all. I’m new to reef2reef (but not new to saltwater tanks). I’ve had a 20G long tank for years. Pretty simple setup. No sump, no skimmer, just a HOB filter, live rock a custom ATO and water changes. I have a couple of fish, some zoa and mushrooms ( and quite a bit of bubble algae at one time).

I am planning to upgrade to a 29 gallon (same footprint, but 6” taller). Physical space is my biggest limitation. I want to build a custom 10 gallon sump, with a nano skimmer and a refugium with chaeto. I’d like to upgrade to a Tunze ATO and upgrade my lights. My goal is to finally have some lps and maybe a few sps.

Right now my cabinet has a large Rubbermaid tub as my ATO reservoir. Not very space efficient. So I’m going to replace it with an acrylic reservoir to make room for the sump.

I’ve been reading a lot about sumps and plumbing, but still have lots of questions.

I’ll post updates of my progress as I go.

welcome and good luck with your build!