theMerchant (aka Alan) 150g Mixed Reef

theMerchant

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I finally picked the perfect tank for me. I live very close to SC Aquariums and was able to hand pick this tank and stand.

SC Aquarium Tank dims 60x24x24
Custom overflow by Exotic Marine Systems , custom made to 48"
-using Bean Animal drain with 1.5" pipes
SC Aquarium glass sump , modified baffles for 3 chambers (first chamber refugium, skimmer then return)
Ecotech marine Vectra L1 return pump
Ice Cap Gyre 3K



removed the stock over flow and drilled holes 2 inch bulkhead and return lines


drill some holes and added water resistant LED strip





Over Flow



added a magnetic switch to door, so when I open the door lights come on automatically

 
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added some cable management, magnetic child proof locks and fans


Modified Bean animal drains



Brackets Installed for support




Returns

 
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finished up returns and mounted the Emperors Aquatic UV using the same conduit brackets from Lowes.
For the UV supply, I added a flow meter and gauge




 
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Any benefits to having the secondary drain where you have it? Shorter PVC run? I plan to run the emergencies just like you have them, but was going to run the primary and secondary drains to the sock section in my sump.
 

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Any benefits to having the secondary drain where you have it? Shorter PVC run? I plan to run the emergencies just like you have them, but was going to run the primary and secondary drains to the sock section in my sump.
this is plumbed like a bean animal with the emergency high on the middle section of sump
 

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Quick word of advice, the clear flex tubing you have will get algae build up in it and clog, can you switch it for black?
 

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Yeah I realize that... wondering about the secondary but I guess it doesnt matter where it dumps in the sump?
from my interpretation, the secondary handles about 5-10 % compared to the primary. So i just had it dump into the first chamber. BTW Im not running socks so that could be the difference for others.
 
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How are small animals not going to get sucked into those slots on the overflow box? Also, with those drains as they are, seems like you will get a ton of noise and splashing resulting in excessive salt creep....and loudness. haha.
 

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2 weeks into cycling


decided to build my own canopy to house the 4 Hydra 52 HDs.
Will be using the HMS rails and mount so I can side and turn the lights
 

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