Reef tank build in Japan

[takane]

Hey guys!
I just recently set up a 53-gallon tank and migrated from a 20-gallon tank!

Decided to start a build thread for it here.

It’s gonna be a mixed reef, mostly SPS with a few LPS corals thrown in.

Equipments​

Equipment type	Manufacturer
Skimmer	Maxspect MJ-SK 400
Lighting	Orphek Natura iCon
Layouts（Rocks）	Marco Rocks
Wave Pump	・Volxjapan Vesta Wave 04A ・AI Nero 5
Return Pump	SAFF Design HSBAO DEP-8000
ATO	Frozen ATO

Threads​

• Starting with this tank
• Built Sump for this tank
• Hit the 3-month mark with this tank!

I hope you enjoy this thread!

3-Month After​

 

[MegabiteOG]

Nice scape. Good luck with the tank!

 

[Eagle78]

Hi, nice aquascape, do you plan adding more light?

 

[takane]

Hi, nice aquascape, do you plan adding more light?

Thanks!! Yes I do.
I’m gonna stick with one light for now until I get some more corals in there!
It feels like that’s gonna take a while, but once the tank fills up a bit more, I’m thinking of adding another Orphek Natura iCon or maybe an OR4 iCon Reef Day Plus.

 

[takane]

The first thing I had to do was clear out my 60cm (20gal) tank.
Once that was out of the way, I got the frame, tank, and sump set up.

Main tank (53gal)
900 × 450 × 500


I already had a pretty clear vision of how I wanted it to look. I’m thinking about adding a sub-tank on the side sometime soon, too.

 

[code4]

@takane I like the idea of a second tank. Great beginning. Look forward to watching.

 

[takane]

@takane I like the idea of a second tank. Great beginning. Look forward to watch

Thank you! I'm happy to hear that.

 

[kevgib67]

Scape looks great, well done!

 

[maroun.c]

Looks great already
Can't wait to see it filled up with corals. Congrats

 

[takane]

Looks great already
Can't wait to see it filled up with corals. Congrats

TYSM!!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Following along!

 

[takane]

Following along!

Omg thank you so much!!!

 

[Euphylliaphyle]

The first thing I had to do was clear out my 60cm (20gal) tank.
Once that was out of the way, I got the frame, tank, and sump set up.

Main tank (53gal)
900 × 450 × 500


I already had a pretty clear vision of how I wanted it to look. I’m thinking about adding a sub-tank on the side sometime soon, too.

What will be in the sub tank?

 

[takane]

What will be in the sub tank?

I’ve been thinking about doing a trimmed-up Acro frag tank, or maybe even an anemone setup—could be pretty cool!

 

[psidriven]

Interested to seeing your build using Japanese reef equipment and methods. Any idea why Japanese tanks use pipe within pipe overflows vs western box overflows?

 

[AaronFReef]

Following along! Looks great.

 

[Genvid]

Very interesting—I'll be following along for the updates. Please post more photos.

 

[The deepwaterhorizon reef]

Nice Build! What setting / program are you running the Orphek Natura's on? I have them too and wanted to hear from others

 

[takane]

Interested to seeing your build using Japanese reef equipment and methods. Any idea why Japanese tanks use pipe within pipe overflows vs western box overflows?

Thanks! That means a lot!

I think the reason why pipe-within-pipe overflows are still the go-to in Japan is just that they’re cheaper and there’s way more gear available for them.
Plus, for the longest time, REEFER was pretty much the only real choice if you wanted a box-style tank.
But lately, some more affordable western-style box options have finally hit the market, so I feel like the tide is definitely starting to turn!

 

[takane]

Very interesting—I'll be following along for the updates. Please post more photos.

Thanks!! I'll be sharing photos little by little to introduce the tank system!