40g Breeder w/ 30g DIY Sump

reefertj

reefertj

New Member
K...I finally found the freakin' "New Thread" Button
BTW this sight has tought me quite a bit.
'' I'm also on just every reefing site online as "ReeferTJ"
So.. Ive been keeping FW and BW aquariums for . . .close to 6 years and I have done a descant amount of studying and I'm more than ready to take the plunge..

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Equipment (So Far :p)
40 Gallon Breeder AGA
CPR 300gph Overflow w/ Aqua lifter pump
30 Gallon AGA to be used as Sump
Marineland In-Sump Protein Skimmer
***(DIY Stand ? )
Lighting
I still dont know what the brand is.. as it givin' to me by a friend
Anyway its a
250w 15k MH
4 25w Antic T5s
8 Moonlight Blue LEDs
Built-in Cooling Fan
Its Dimensions are 30" Long x 18 Wide x 4" Tall
So its a fairly powerful light..
I plan on SPS in the middle and LPS on outskirts.
Pictures Coming Soon!
 
reefertj

reefertj

New Member
Pictures:
40g Breeder Empty


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30g Empty Sump


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Lighting (in my messy ass room)


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Adorable Dog Not Included
 
acrylic51

acrylic51

Active Member
Nice start ReeferTJ.....Welcome to the site as well!!!!!! I'd suggest purchasing a good skimmer rather than trying to DIY......
 
btldreef

btldreef

Moderator
Welcome.
40G Breeder's are some of my favorite tanks for reef setups. I also agree that buying a good skimmer is a better idea than a DIY. With the 30G sump, you might actually be able to get away without a skimmer, at least short term if you can't afford a good model right away.
Good luck.
 
acrylic51

acrylic51

Active Member
I only suggested purchasing a skimmer vs DIY for 1 simple reason. It's not an easy DIY project.....There is a lot more to building a skimmer than putting pieces together....For them to be efficient and work properly there is a science or a lot of toying with sizes of bodies, necks, and pumps that go into the process.
 
reefertj

reefertj

New Member
Hey thanks for the welcome. As far as getting a skimmer i got one from a friend brand new its a "Marineland In-Sump Protien Skimmer" I personally havent heard anything about it. But hell is a freebee. Its rated for 100g so I've got high hopes for it. Got the CPR Overflow on the way with the Aqua-Lifter Pump, they should be here on Jan. 6th .....Ooh Me and a friend are building the stand for my tanks this weekend (weather permitting) So yeah that's weekly update....Ill get a pic of the skimmer tomorrow
 
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