Sold4JC 60 Gallon Reef

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Instagram: Officereef760

I am excited to share with you about my 60-gallon reef tank, which I upgraded from a 20-gallon office tank almost a year ago. The tank has been up and running for almost a year now, and I'm thrilled with how it's progressing. Its an Aqua Japan (36"x24"x16") 60-gallon reef tank with an external overflow.

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Under the Tank
One of my main goals for this upgrade was to invest in a quality sump system that would allow me to maintain a healthy and balanced environment for my fish and corals. After researching various options, I decided to go with an Advanced Acrylic Hybrid PVC sump, fuge, and frag tank. This system has proven to be an excellent choice for me, as it provides ample space for my equipment, easy maintenance access, and flexibility in how I set up my filtration and refugium.
One of my goals for the tank was to try to hide the plumbing and wiring. I didn't want my reef tank to look cluttered or unsightly. While it's not perfect and took some time I'm happy with the look.

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Tank Contol

I use a full Apex system from Neptune Systems to keep an eye on my tank's parameters and control my equipment. Additionally, I use the Apex Trident to monitor my alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium levels. To maintain my levels, I use a Neptune Systems controlled dosing with a DoS to keep major traces elements in check.
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Flow
I use a combination of equipment to ensure adequate circulation in my 60-gallon reef tank. Two Ecotech MP 40s and an Ecotech MP 10 provide in tank flow of about 6,400 GPH. While a Cor 15 and a Varios 2 are used for the return pumps. I have been especially surprised by the output of the Varios 2 pump, which feeds the right side tank return and the fuge. The return flow is monitored by Neptune System flow meters. The flow in the sump is about 5xs tank turnover.

Equipment
Clarisea SK-5000
Royal Exclusive BK 160 Mini
AquaUV 25-watt (285 GPH flow rate)
Helio Temperature Controller with BRS heaters
GHL SA2.1 4 head doser
Simply fan for cooling

Lighting
Main display

3 XR 15 Gen 4 Pros
1 AI Prime
2 Quanta Meso blue light bars.
Frag tank
12" AI Blade Grow
12" AI Blade Glow
Refugium
AI Fuge Light

Livestock

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In an effort to reduce the number of fittings and create a clean and streamlined look, I used a unique method to bend the PVC piping for my tank. I packed the PVC with sand and heated it with a heat gun, which allowed me to form the pipe to the desired angle while maintaining its shape. This approach allowed me to create custom curves and angles without the need for additional fittings, resulting in a cleaner and more polished look for my tank.

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Beautiful system. Really like your approach on the plumbing that came up so clean and flows well.

Definitely have to try that next system I have to plumb.
 

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Dang, super clean!!! One of the cleanest tanks I’ve seen. And bending PVC? That’s next level attention to details. The tank is gorgeous. And the sump is a work of art. Great job! But it looks like you need to upgrade tank size already. And where are the fishes, LOL.
 
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Can I ask what this is?



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not my tank but that's the controller for neptune's cor return pumps, if you have an apex controller you can program them in their app but they have that controller because they work without a whole apex setup.
 
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Sweet setup!
Gotta know...who constructed that stand? I would like something similiar in the future.
I built the stand and source T slot from Tnutz.com.

Dang, super clean!!! One of the cleanest tanks I’ve seen. And bending PVC? That’s next level attention to details. The tank is gorgeous. And the sump is a work of art. Great job! But it looks like you need to upgrade tank size already. And where are the fishes, LOL.
I have 15 fish in the tank, and for some reason, they decided to hide when the camera came out. Thanks for the encouraging compliments.

I love how clean that tank is. Runs some super powerful lights as well.
I've been impressed by the Reefi Uno 2 pros. I'm glad I went with them. I've seen improvement in coral coloration since I installed them.
 

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