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smallreef
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buying piece by piece... getting my pump next payday and probably start on the stand after my visitors leave Memorial day weekend...
flower
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Originally Posted by smallreef http:///t/391433/50g-reef-tank-build/20#post_3474057
buying piece by piece... getting my pump next payday and probably start on the stand after my visitors leave Memorial day weekend...
Hi,
You will be needing a few pumps...if you have a sump you need a return pump. You will need at least two power heads and you should have another pump to churn your saltwater when you mix it for water changes, and to pump water to and from the tank during changes to save your back.
Have you made a list of equipment?
Add hoses and a tub for mixing water to the utility pump.
Don't forget pictures as you build the stand.
Originally Posted by smallreef http:///t/391433/50g-reef-tank-build/20#post_3474057
buying piece by piece... getting my pump next payday and probably start on the stand after my visitors leave Memorial day weekend...
Hi,
You will be needing a few pumps...if you have a sump you need a return pump. You will need at least two power heads and you should have another pump to churn your saltwater when you mix it for water changes, and to pump water to and from the tank during changes to save your back.
Have you made a list of equipment?
Add hoses and a tub for mixing water to the utility pump.
Don't forget pictures as you build the stand.
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smallreef
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yeah... I have a powerhead for mixing saltwater that Ive had for years, lol
Im looking at an Ocean runner 625 gph pump from the sump up to the display & a koralia ph for movement on the other side of the tank (hoping to do a loc line 2 way for the return from the pump)
Really the last things I need are plumbing parts, my return pump, a powerhead ( I have a koralia nano if I really need a second one), a RODI unit (have lots of chlorine in our water) and new bulbs for my light i bought...and of course to Build my stand, lol which Im going to try to start working on in a week or 2...
Im looking at an Ocean runner 625 gph pump from the sump up to the display & a koralia ph for movement on the other side of the tank (hoping to do a loc line 2 way for the return from the pump)
Really the last things I need are plumbing parts, my return pump, a powerhead ( I have a koralia nano if I really need a second one), a RODI unit (have lots of chlorine in our water) and new bulbs for my light i bought...and of course to Build my stand, lol which Im going to try to start working on in a week or 2...
flower
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Originally Posted by smallreef http:///t/391433/50g-reef-tank-build/20#post_3474147
yeah... I have a powerhead for mixing saltwater that Ive had for years, lol
Im looking at an Ocean runner 625 gph pump from the sump up to the display & a koralia ph for movement on the other side of the tank (hoping to do a loc line 2 way for the return from the pump)
Really the last things I need are plumbing parts, my return pump, a powerhead ( I have a koralia nano if I really need a second one), a RODI unit (have lots of chlorine in our water) and new bulbs for my light i bought...and of course to Build my stand, lol which Im going to try to start working on in a week or 2...
I have an Eheim 2000 on the 56g and an Eheim 3000 on the 90g...I like the brand, it's a well made pump and it has a dial to turn it up or slow it down as needed....super handy to have that feature. None of my tanks are drilled, i have the CPR overflows on both tanks. If I ever get a new tank I think I will go for drilled, and be free of the hassles of lifter pumps.
LOL...I mentioned the utility pump because it seems the moment you think you have everything you need, one more item goes on the list.
Originally Posted by smallreef http:///t/391433/50g-reef-tank-build/20#post_3474147
yeah... I have a powerhead for mixing saltwater that Ive had for years, lol
Im looking at an Ocean runner 625 gph pump from the sump up to the display & a koralia ph for movement on the other side of the tank (hoping to do a loc line 2 way for the return from the pump)
Really the last things I need are plumbing parts, my return pump, a powerhead ( I have a koralia nano if I really need a second one), a RODI unit (have lots of chlorine in our water) and new bulbs for my light i bought...and of course to Build my stand, lol which Im going to try to start working on in a week or 2...
I have an Eheim 2000 on the 56g and an Eheim 3000 on the 90g...I like the brand, it's a well made pump and it has a dial to turn it up or slow it down as needed....super handy to have that feature. None of my tanks are drilled, i have the CPR overflows on both tanks. If I ever get a new tank I think I will go for drilled, and be free of the hassles of lifter pumps.
LOL...I mentioned the utility pump because it seems the moment you think you have everything you need, one more item goes on the list.
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smallreef
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and I need to order and ASM skimmer... but that can wait a week or 2 after I set up the tank and finish cycling my rock....
I was looking at Eheim... they arent much more than the ocean runner... so hhrrmmm
I was looking at Eheim... they arent much more than the ocean runner... so hhrrmmm
snakeblitz33
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You wouldn't need a protein skimmer for months... and when your nitrate and phosphate start increasing above unacceptable levels and water changes aren't enough - add some macroalgae first!
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smallreef
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yeah... im gonna wait a while on the skimmer seeing as how I still have so much more to buy,. lol...
I just have to start getting started .... it just takes so long getting everything ordered when I have to limit myself...
I just have to start getting started .... it just takes so long getting everything ordered when I have to limit myself...
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smallreef
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just picked up a skimmer....
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smallreef
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I got a REALLY good deal on it.. only 6 months old 
My aquarium club is doing another group buy from BRS on the 5th so Im going to order my return pump and other misc. needs so HOPEFULLY i can get it going by the end of June.. other than the stand I need to build, lol
My aquarium club is doing another group buy from BRS on the 5th so Im going to order my return pump and other misc. needs so HOPEFULLY i can get it going by the end of June.. other than the stand I need to build, lol
snakeblitz33
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Im glad your rocking and a rollin'!
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smallreef
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I'm starting my build TODAY!
got all the wood, liquid nails, shower liner.....
Im going to start cutting my 4x4's and plywood
next,,,,,photos!
got all the wood, liquid nails, shower liner.....
Im going to start cutting my 4x4's and plywood
next,,,,,photos!
snakeblitz33
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Woohoo! Cant wait to see pics!
sweatervest13
Active Member
Quote:
Originally Posted by smallreef http:///t/391433/50g-reef-tank-build/20#post_3476391
I got a REALLY good deal on it.. only 6 months old
My aquarium club is doing another group buy from BRS on the 5th so Im going to order my return pump and other misc. needs so HOPEFULLY i can get it going by the end of June.. other than the stand I need to build, lol
Nice find on the skimmer.
I really need to find a reef club to join up here in Michigan, I would love to do group buys. I go to BRS at least once a week and say, "I would order this today if I did not have to pay for all the shipping".
Can't wait to see pics of the stand!!
Originally Posted by smallreef http:///t/391433/50g-reef-tank-build/20#post_3476391
I got a REALLY good deal on it.. only 6 months old
My aquarium club is doing another group buy from BRS on the 5th so Im going to order my return pump and other misc. needs so HOPEFULLY i can get it going by the end of June.. other than the stand I need to build, lol
Nice find on the skimmer.
I really need to find a reef club to join up here in Michigan, I would love to do group buys. I go to BRS at least once a week and say, "I would order this today if I did not have to pay for all the shipping".
Can't wait to see pics of the stand!!
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smallreef
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Yep...ordered salt, a pump, a new powerhead, a refractometer...geez i forgot how expensive it is to buy all new stuff,lol
got all of the 2x4's and 4x4's cut but need to pull out the table saw for the plywood...
got all of the 2x4's and 4x4's cut but need to pull out the table saw for the plywood...
snakeblitz33
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Reef! You mean woman! Lol.
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smallreef
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Ugh... I got all the wood cut but alas did not get anything put together as I got some bad new today...
but tomorrow when I get home from work Ill work on it a bit more...
but tomorrow when I get home from work Ill work on it a bit more...
acrylic51
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Originally Posted by smallreef http:///t/391433/50g-reef-tank-build/20#post_3477644
Yep...ordered salt, a pump, a new powerhead, a refractometer...geez i forgot how expensive it is to buy all new stuff,lol
got all of the 2x4's and 4x4's cut but need to pull out the table saw for the plywood...
I am assuming pressure treated 4x4's..........
Originally Posted by smallreef http:///t/391433/50g-reef-tank-build/20#post_3477644
Yep...ordered salt, a pump, a new powerhead, a refractometer...geez i forgot how expensive it is to buy all new stuff,lol
got all of the 2x4's and 4x4's cut but need to pull out the table saw for the plywood...
I am assuming pressure treated 4x4's..........
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smallreef
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NOOOOOO never pressure treated... the crap they use is actually harmful if it gets on your hand and you eat food,,, so god only knows what it would do if there was salt creep and it went back into the sump...