Tavio Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Hey Guys, (for those who know me) I not to long ago decided to take a break from the hobby. I knew it would'nt last to long before I would decide to get back in. I've been working on a little project for the the past few months, just a little something to scratch that little itch. I picked up a 30 long and build an intergrated biological filtration system into it. I guess kinda like a Bio Cube. A few details about the tank. To the left are 3 chambers, First: overflow chamber where I'll drop my media( sponge, live rock, charcole, ect..) Second: is where ill be dropping in the skimmer and or heater. Third: made for the return pump and also the top of chamber. The back of the tank is where I plumbed 2 SCWD wavemakers for the return. In the tank are 4 1/2 in Lok Line flares and a little see thru chamber in the middle of the tank. Just wanted to get yall's opinion. I've never done anything like this before so dont be too harsh. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medi Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Looks great. Awesome work. Though I am curious why you didn't just drill the glass and put all the plumbing on the outside of the tank. That way you save valuable tank space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad and Belinda Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 Welcome back!!! Awesome. Can't wait to see it set up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 very nice, (may want to upgrade the skimmer though) http://socaltropicalfishoutlet.com/catalog/tunze-9002-skimmer-p-103.html http://socaltropicalfishoutlet.com/catalog/aquaticlife-skimmer-p-163.html http://www.reefshops.com/bubble-magus-bmqq-protein-skimmer-with-pump-for-300l.html dont know the size of the spot but here are some more http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/coralifesuperskimmermodel65.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted July 20, 2010 Share Posted July 20, 2010 awesome! oh, and no need to upgrade anything! that skimmer is the shiznit! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tavio Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 Thanks Guys. Yea I had considered a different skimmer but the whole thing really wasn't all that well thought out. It was just an idea tumbling in my head that got thrown into play. At first I was just going to set up a 10 gl w/ an Aqua Clear but did'nt like the idea of somthing so simple, that and i was trying to stay away from things poking out of the back or the top of the tank. I was also scared of drilling so many holes in the tank. I keep telling myself I'm not going to overstock the tank in hopes that I wont need a new skimmer. Those are some good suggestions though, thanks Will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 that is sweet, gives me thoughts of a new project. But just a lttl chnges. That is realy an awesome job. u gonna fill the dead space in the back /middle of tank with live rock or make an islandwith it open? Any ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tavio Posted July 21, 2010 Author Share Posted July 21, 2010 Thanks. I'm thinking a little live rock in there. I'd like to leave most of it open. I think it's kinda cool that I can see through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 that would be cool, Island with a leg of rock stopping just underneath that spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tavio Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 Well I knew it would happen, it would just be a matter of time. I need to go bigger! One of 2 things. 1 I gut the SQWDs and the back piece of plexy OR I just sell it and buy another tank, decisions decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 keep the SQWDs!!! youre not going to get your moneys woth out of it. just sell the tank. you will probably take a small loss, but i think it will be less of a loss if you try and sell the SQWDs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tavio Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 Corey why am I not surprised to see you post that right after me, lol. I know Im gonna hear from Dan shortly too. I think Im swingin twoards ripping out the false wall and the plumbing and keeping the 3 chambers on the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Yeah that sounds good. You can still have a sweet aio set up with just that. Just make sure when you sell it and post the dimensions, you post the correct dimensions this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 take what is behind the fake wall and hang it over the back....you can move the fake wall back against the glass as far as you can and then you get more room without losing the SWDSs and returns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tavio Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Well,.... thats exactly what I did, but not really. ripped out the fake wall and all the plumbing back there and left the chambers on the left. I plumbed 2 returns from pvc . 1 Return on the left y'd w/ loc line brought down and across the tank to the bottom right for another return w loc line. Ill post pics soon. I didnt think it came out to bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tavio Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 Heres some pics. I wanted to show yall the return pipe before I put everything in but I didnt have the camera at the time, but Im sure yall will get the idea. Looks like I might be upgrading the skimmer. Ive been giving the Mame Skimmer some serious though. Dont mind the glass ornament my son chuncked them in there when I wasnt looking and I felt bad pulling them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 lookin good!! I know Tanner adds stuff to our freshwater tanks sometimes and I feel guilty if I have to take them out and then he asks about them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 ooooooh boy.. what do we have over there to the bottom left?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tavio Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 Those are a new species of starfish : ) Glassius Ornamentus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tavio Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 Found this in there today, NOW I wont feel so bad when I take em out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 haha sweet nem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 lets see how the tank is doing!! pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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