Extreme 50 breeder Build

ProInvert · 07/11/2010, 08:17 PM

I thought I would share my first tank build, I call it my " Science Project ".
Just practicing for my next build, It will be a 300DD
I started small with a 50gal Breeder and wanted to have enough flow just in case I wanted a few SPS.
I do not like the looks of Tunze, Koralia type equipment, so I went with a closed Loop system.

The pump for the Closed Loop is a ATB 1500 Flowmaster that feeds ( 7 ) 1/2" Bulkheads.
There is ( 2 ) additional 1/2" Bulkheads for the Return.

This tank was going to be enclosed in a cabinet. So valve accessibility was a necessity.

Version #1

Version #2

ProInvert · 07/11/2010, 08:18 PM

Final Version #3

greech · 07/11/2010, 08:21 PM

Someone likes PVC

Wow!

ProInvert · 07/11/2010, 08:22 PM

Now for the different versions of the Rock Work

ProInvert · 07/11/2010, 08:24 PM

After finding enough Rock that I liked,
I created this

greech · 07/11/2010, 08:27 PM

Looks great. Love the Haitian rock! Where did you get it if you don't mind me asking?

nicknguyen · 07/11/2010, 08:28 PM

I like the final rock work. very nice shape and placement. what kind of rock is that?

ProInvert · 07/11/2010, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Where did you get it if you don't mind me asking?

I have been picking it up over the last year from Local Stores & Hobbyist.

ProInvert · 07/11/2010, 08:30 PM

Quote:

I like the final rock work. very nice shape and placement. what kind of rock is that?

Haitian.

ackerman · 02/12/2011, 12:10 AM

Any updates?

ProInvert · 02/12/2011, 08:08 AM

Updates ?
Sorry for not updating this thread.
The Tank is up and running.

Lighting
Presently T-5,

Fish List:
Yellow Tang
Coral Beauty ( Pair )
Clowns ( Pair ) Sea Quest Wide Bar Gladiator
Yellow Watchman Goby ( Pair )

Corals
Zoas / Palys
Chalice
Favia

I still do not like the Coral selection and how it looks in the tank.
The Lighting may change and the Tank may become a SPS Dominated.

I will try to get pictures up this weekend.

Reef or Die · 02/12/2011, 08:12 AM

Wow. That is some serious plumbing! Nice job on the closed loop.. looks great

username in use · 02/12/2011, 09:30 AM

Im so glad you didn't go with the first plumbing design.

ackerman · 02/12/2011, 10:30 AM

Hows the closed loop working out for you? Im downsizing my 180 to a 50 and was thinkin of doin something like this.

ProInvert · 02/12/2011, 11:56 AM

The Closed loop is working great.
The ATB 1500 is almost a little to much flow for a 50breeder.
I am glad I can adjust very outlet or I would not be able to keep the substrate on the bottom.

Updated pictures are coming later today.

ProInvert · 02/12/2011, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by username in use

Im so glad you didn't go with the first plumbing design.

The First design was going to be installed in a 3 sided Cabinet and I needed to have easy access to all of the Valves.
And the Closed Loop Pump was going to be located on either side and not behind the tank.

ProInvert · 02/12/2011, 12:25 PM

Here are a few updated pictures.

The Corals in this tank will be changed.
I am leaning towards SPS.
Mostly Encrusting, I am trying to keep the look of the Rock Work.

Fretfreak13 · 02/12/2011, 12:30 PM

Coraline growth, ftw. =O What a beautiful tank!

ackerman · 02/12/2011, 04:51 PM

Looks really good. I like the rockwork

Now just try to update more than every 7 months

Dejavu · 02/12/2011, 08:53 PM

Looken good John! Glad to see you finally got her up and running.

ProInvert · 02/12/2011, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dejavu

Looken good John! Glad to see you finally got her up and running.

Thanks Brian.
Now that it is up and running, I want to change it.
As soon as I find room in my other tank for all of the Corals.
I will be looking for a some SPS.

Quote:

Now just try to update more than every 7 months

Better later than never

Now I will have to start another thread.
My New SPS Tank

07/11/2010, 08:27 PM	#6
greech Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 3,133	Looks great. Love the Haitian rock! Where did you get it if you don't mind me asking? __________________ ~Graham Current Tank Info: Tank: 40 breeder; 20H sump w/SWC 120; Sicce 3.0 return; Vortech MP-10; Sundial T5, DIY Actinic LED (3W Cree). Livestock: Pair of Black & Whites; Midas Blenny; Firefish; Yasha/pistol; Black Leopard Wrasse; LPS and SPS

02/12/2011, 12:10 AM	#10
ackerman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 286	Any updates? __________________ Were? Current Tank Info: 180 reef, 55g sump, diy leds with cat 4101 drivers, vortech mp40w, RKL, diy calc reactor, super reef octo 5000 ext skimmer

02/12/2011, 09:30 AM	#13
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	Im so glad you didn't go with the first plumbing design. __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house

02/12/2011, 10:30 AM	#14
ackerman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 286	Hows the closed loop working out for you? Im downsizing my 180 to a 50 and was thinkin of doin something like this. __________________ Were? Current Tank Info: 180 reef, 55g sump, diy leds with cat 4101 drivers, vortech mp40w, RKL, diy calc reactor, super reef octo 5000 ext skimmer

02/12/2011, 12:30 PM	#18
Fretfreak13 I am not a boy! Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,114	Coraline growth, ftw. =O What a beautiful tank! __________________ ~Kali Just keep swimmin'

07/11/2010, 08:17 PM	#1
ProInvert Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 97	Extreme 50 breeder Build I thought I would share my first tank build, I call it my " Science Project ". Just practicing for my next build, It will be a 300DD I started small with a 50gal Breeder and wanted to have enough flow just in case I wanted a few SPS. I do not like the looks of Tunze, Koralia type equipment, so I went with a closed Loop system. The pump for the Closed Loop is a ATB 1500 Flowmaster that feeds ( 7 ) 1/2" Bulkheads. There is ( 2 ) additional 1/2" Bulkheads for the Return. This tank was going to be enclosed in a cabinet. So valve accessibility was a necessity. Version #1 Version #2

07/11/2010, 08:18 PM	#2
ProInvert Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 97	Final Version #3

07/11/2010, 08:21 PM	#3
greech Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 3,133	Someone likes PVC Wow! __________________ ~Graham Current Tank Info: Tank: 40 breeder; 20H sump w/SWC 120; Sicce 3.0 return; Vortech MP-10; Sundial T5, DIY Actinic LED (3W Cree). Livestock: Pair of Black & Whites; Midas Blenny; Firefish; Yasha/pistol; Black Leopard Wrasse; LPS and SPS

07/11/2010, 08:22 PM	#4
ProInvert Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 97	Now for the different versions of the Rock Work

07/11/2010, 08:24 PM	#5
ProInvert Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 97	After finding enough Rock that I liked, I created this

07/11/2010, 08:28 PM	#7
nicknguyen Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: katy, Tx Posts: 134	I like the final rock work. very nice shape and placement. what kind of rock is that?

02/12/2011, 08:08 AM	#11
ProInvert Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 97	Updates ? Sorry for not updating this thread. The Tank is up and running. Lighting Presently T-5, Fish List: Yellow Tang Coral Beauty ( Pair ) Clowns ( Pair ) Sea Quest Wide Bar Gladiator Yellow Watchman Goby ( Pair ) Corals Zoas / Palys Chalice Favia I still do not like the Coral selection and how it looks in the tank. The Lighting may change and the Tank may become a SPS Dominated. I will try to get pictures up this weekend.

02/12/2011, 08:12 AM	#12
Reef or Die Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 393	Wow. That is some serious plumbing! Nice job on the closed loop.. looks great

02/12/2011, 11:56 AM	#15
ProInvert Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 97	The Closed loop is working great. The ATB 1500 is almost a little to much flow for a 50breeder. I am glad I can adjust very outlet or I would not be able to keep the substrate on the bottom. Updated pictures are coming later today.

02/12/2011, 12:25 PM	#17
ProInvert Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 97	Here are a few updated pictures. The Corals in this tank will be changed. I am leaning towards SPS. Mostly Encrusting, I am trying to keep the look of the Rock Work.

02/12/2011, 04:51 PM	#19
ackerman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 286	Looks really good. I like the rockwork Now just try to update more than every 7 months __________________ Were? Current Tank Info: 180 reef, 55g sump, diy leds with cat 4101 drivers, vortech mp40w, RKL, diy calc reactor, super reef octo 5000 ext skimmer

02/12/2011, 08:53 PM	#20
Dejavu ReefKeeping Mag staff Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,423	Looken good John! Glad to see you finally got her up and running. __________________ Brian June 2013 TOTM Current Tank Info: 270 Starphire by Miracles in GlassBK 250 InternalSequence Blackfin 1800(2) 6105 Tunzes Streams(3) 400 watt Blueline E-Ballast400w 20k Radiums(3) Lumanarc IIIGEO 624 Ca ReactorTunze OsmolotorPM SR45 and TLF PhosBan Reactor 150Apex

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