PR_Reefer's 40 Breeder Build

PR_Reefers · Jun 6, 2011

Finally after a couple months of planning I've got some work done on my build! I'm psyched!!:tongue:

Equipment:
-40breeder tank (700gph glass-holes overflow)
-20long tank (diy custom sump)
-16" x 15" diy frag tank
-48"L x 19"W x38"H diy stand
-36" 4t5HO + reefbrite led strip (main tank)
-diy Led's for frag tank
-HY-7000 water blaster (return pump)
-reefoctopus xp1000sss skimmer
-vortech mp10ES
-aquamax nano calcium reactor + accessories
-Reefkeeper lite + modules

So far I've only worked on the stand, sump and tank drilling. I wanted the stand to be 48" so I could use the space underneath to fit everything nicely! This is my first diy wood work btw so keep that in mind for your critiques...lol... aside that I've learned a lot and I'm happy with the results!

skeleton

reinforced skeleton with inside stand for a future frag tank

working on the shell

before finishing the shell I finished my 20g long sump...this is what it looks like...

I wanted to simplify removal of the filter socks so I designed it that the water from the first compartment will overflow into the socks... leaving them completely accessible to quick removal for cleaning and placement

After painting the insides of the stand white, I placed the sump in position and finished the shell and some other details like the moldings

I separated a 6" space from the rest of the stand to use as a cabinet to hold all the electronics, controllers, etc.

after sanding and fresh staining this is what it looks like

I still need to work on the plumbing which i'm planning on doing next...! If your wondering about the stand doors... well... yes I still need to do that also but I'm leaving it for last since I'm low on funds and would rather finish the essentials of the system first :tongue: lol... thanks for looking, feel free to comment & hope you enjoy :wink:

JaysonPRreef · Jun 6, 2011

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaavvvvvvvvvvvvvvvaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa y monta eso ya.

hurry up man and put to run the thanks i want to se that whit water and corals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Troylee · Jun 6, 2011

Nice stArt keep them pics rolling in...

PR_Reefers · Jun 6, 2011

JaysonPRreef said:
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaavvvvvvvvvvvvvvvaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa y monta eso ya.

hurry up man and put to run the thanks i want to se that whit water and corals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm trying LOL.... but, you know how it is...:bigsmile:

PR_Reefers · Jun 6, 2011

Troylee said:
Nice stArt keep them pics rolling in...

Thanks!! I will..:bigsmile:.. just need to get more stuff done...lol

SaM · Sep 7, 2011

Subscribing

now get busy to finish this baby

Looks very good

PR_Reefers · Sep 7, 2011

SaM said:
Subscribing now get busy to finish this baby Looks very good

LOL... thanks man... yeah I do need to get busy, I started this a while ago and though I'd finish sooner but you know how in these projects little things can hold you back, and then I was running short on time to study for my step1 boards and therefore put it on hold. I still had to transfer one fully stocked reef to another house which seemed like a big project and I didn't want to loose anything so....i decided to wait. Anyways I have my test this month so hopefully next month it shall continue :bigsmile: