SchnitzelReefs AA Frag Tank

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How's it going everybody. I don't post on here too often, but I thought I would share my new frag tank. This is my second frag tank this month. Lol. I bought a 24"x24"x12" AIO from advance acrylics, but then decided I wanted to change the dimensions.

My new tank is 30"x20"x12" with a built in corner overflow. It's made out of 3/4" acrylic. I also had john build me a 24"x16"x16" sump. The sump wasnt exactly what I wanted, but john gave me a smoking deal, and made it out of 1/2" acrylic. I had john add a 7" sock holder, so that way I didn't have to have 2 different size socks. (I already have like 50-7" socks from my 180g)

Equipment:
I'm using the Reef Breeders value fixture. I had planned on building a DIY led light, but after I planned it out I realized it would have cost me more $ to DIY. That was a no brainer

Pump is an Eheim compact 1000. I originally was using a Mag 2 (250gph), but it was too loud. This pump is silent and pushes out more flow than the mag 2.
For now I'm using a koralia 1400. Eventually I'm gunna get the WP25.

For right now I'm just running a filter sock, DSB, mangroves, and a carbon filter.

As for fish, right now I have 2 clowns and a powder blue. Eventually I will probably get a melanurus wrasse and maybe a tiny yellow tang. ( The clowns are for sale, and I want to put the powder in my 180)

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Also thought I would share that the light is hanging on a wooden shelf bracket I found at lowes. It's in their closet section, and it's espresso so it matches the stand. Inside the wood is a metal support that is bolted to the wall. I think I paid $15. Thought it looked nicer then the reg metal brackets that most people use.

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This is my original 24x24 AIO tank
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I will also be adding a DJ strip and clean up those wires down below.


My Great Dane chillin on his bed.
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I changed things quite a bit. Never updated

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It's now a 30"x20"x12" 3/4" acrylic, with an overflow and a sump

Ati 6 bulb with 2 bulbs removed and 28-3w luxeon LEDs
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Hot Dogs are GOOD!
 
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Looks really good man! Quick question, the leds you mentioned you did luxeon leds, was that through rapid led? Thanks for sharing, everything had a clean nice look. Corals especially~
 
Great job and sweet corals!
 
Little update. Tanks doing really good
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I put some zoos in there and they weren't doing that great. I don't know if it was too low nutrient, or high flow mixed with high par. Either way, it's all SPS now
 

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