Mikey thebanker's 50G "Cube" (rectangular prism)

thebanker · 02/06/2012, 12:38 PM

So it begins, for real this time. It's Lee-Mar 50G Rimless starphire, ahem, "cube", (24"x24"x20").

My plans:

Build a sump
Plumb the tank
Buy the AI Sol light
Move most of the rock & coral from my existing tank
???
Profit

DRC69 · 02/06/2012, 12:47 PM

Nice setup. Now that tank is cool.
Did you build the stand?
What kind of return pump are you thinking of using?
Any info is great.
Thx

thebanker · 02/06/2012, 12:56 PM

Thanks for the compliment. I did not build the stand, it's all Lee-Mar built, good solid stuff.

For a return pump, I'm thinking of using an Eheim 1262, but I'm really trying to keep the cost down overall so a "pre-loved" pump might be in order.

GTR · 02/06/2012, 01:15 PM

Where's the old tank, did you set it back up after you moved?

DRC69 · 02/06/2012, 01:17 PM

I wish I would of bought a Lee-Mar stand, instead of the Advance Aqua unit.
Not very well made.
I was thinking of a Eheim 1260 for my setup. I started with a Rio HF12, waaay to much flow. I had a Rio 1700 "plus" just the right amount of flow for me.
I may have to buy a new 1700, 33 watts only.

thebanker · 02/06/2012, 01:18 PM

Old tank is still at Old house, and Old lease expires at the end of the month.

The goal is to get New tank up and running, and start moving LR into New tank ASAP.

gofor100 · 02/06/2012, 02:05 PM

Looks fun!

The Eheim Compact+ series has been pretty good to me, so you might want to look into one of those (and they're not too pricey) for your return pump. They're quiet and low wattage... a win-win.

-Chad

bullitr · 02/06/2012, 02:16 PM

Looks good
I am in the process of starting a thread for my 30x30x20 rimless

DRC69 · 02/06/2012, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullitr

Looks good
I am in the process of starting a thread for my 30x30x20 rimless

Great. Any pics of it yet?

bullitr · 02/06/2012, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRC69

Great. Any pics of it yet?

Just the rock work

I got the tank from George ( thanks again)
But the stand won't fit my expedition so I left it there
And so I will just build one .

gemini aquarius(t) · 02/06/2012, 03:13 PM

Like awesome buddy. Can't wait to get started on this one

DRC69 · 02/06/2012, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullitr

Just the rock work

I got the tank from George ( thanks again)
But the stand won't fit my expedition so I left it there
And so I will just build one .

That was a nice tank.

thebanker · 02/06/2012, 04:37 PM

Purchased PVC cutters and some bushings to make sure my plumbing works.

I need a sump that is under 22 inches wide. This might be difficult.

thebanker · 02/06/2012, 05:06 PM

Also bullitr, it looks like you chalked off the area where a fish tank died.

bullitr · 02/06/2012, 05:37 PM

Yup
The same floor where I murder all those angel and large tangs

gemini aquarius(t) · 02/07/2012, 01:52 AM

This tank is going to be the bee's knees!!!

thebanker · 02/07/2012, 01:56 AM

UPDATE: I moved the tank about 1 foot to the left.

That is all.

Xavier, thank you for all the help in planning this little beast.

The sump is going to be interesting, that's for sure.

gemini aquarius(t) · 02/07/2012, 02:12 AM

"I wanted to thank reefcentral for this nomination for TOTM, and I would like to give a shout out to Xavier for the great sump idea that solved all of our hobbies problems and questions!"

BeanMachine · 02/07/2012, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebanker

Thanks for the compliment. I did not build the stand, it's all Lee-Mar built, good solid stuff.

For a return pump, I'm thinking of using an Eheim 1262, but I'm really trying to keep the cost down overall so a "pre-loved" pump might be in order.

I think the 1262 would be a little overkill for your new tank. I use one on my 120. Great pump but save yourself some electricity.

thebanker · 02/07/2012, 01:46 PM

Bean you are right about that, which is the same advice Gemini and username gave to me. I'm probably going to go with something that produces 300-500 gph in flow. I think a slow sump flow might be better, since I plan on hooking up a couple Koralias on a wavemaker.

thebanker · 02/08/2012, 01:10 PM

Allright. Made some progress!

Here's gemini aquarius(t) helping a brother out

Sand, pre-seeded sand from my old tank, 25g of water, and a Koralia.

Now for the rest of the plumbing. 22 days until the coral has to be out of my old tank.

GTR · 02/08/2012, 07:34 PM

Nice Tank!

gemini aquarius(t) · 02/10/2012, 03:08 AM

Tank looks great man, can't wait until you get some live rock in there!

thebanker · 02/10/2012, 12:20 PM

The sump is in, with return and skimmer. Now I just need to plumb it so I can start running the overflow.

I can haz Bubble Magus?

First live rock in, from my old tank. Let the ~~pest algaes~~ biodiversity begin!

So that's good right, time to start adding tangs?

Beaun · 02/10/2012, 12:51 PM

I like the aquascaping

02/06/2012, 12:38 PM	#1
thebanker Moved On Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 2,315	Mikey thebanker's 50G "Cube" (rectangular prism) So it begins, for real this time. It's Lee-Mar 50G Rimless starphire, ahem, "cube", (24"x24"x20"). My plans: Build a sump Plumb the tank Buy the AI Sol light Move most of the rock & coral from my existing tank ??? Profit

02/06/2012, 12:47 PM	#2
DRC69 Oh Well Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: RSM, CA Posts: 3,430	Nice setup. Now that tank is cool. Did you build the stand? What kind of return pump are you thinking of using? Any info is great. Thx __________________ Thanks, D Current Tank Info: "A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have" ----- Thomas Jefferson

02/06/2012, 01:15 PM	#4
GTR Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Twin Falls, ID Posts: 7,152	Where's the old tank, did you set it back up after you moved? __________________ AKA, Riff

02/06/2012, 01:17 PM	#5
DRC69 Oh Well Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: RSM, CA Posts: 3,430	I wish I would of bought a Lee-Mar stand, instead of the Advance Aqua unit. Not very well made. I was thinking of a Eheim 1260 for my setup. I started with a Rio HF12, waaay to much flow. I had a Rio 1700 "plus" just the right amount of flow for me. I may have to buy a new 1700, 33 watts only. __________________ Thanks, D Current Tank Info: "A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have" ----- Thomas Jefferson

02/06/2012, 02:05 PM	#7
gofor100 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,225	Looks fun! The Eheim Compact+ series has been pretty good to me, so you might want to look into one of those (and they're not too pricey) for your return pump. They're quiet and low wattage... a win-win. -Chad __________________ "FISH ARE FRIENDS, NOT FOOD" Current Tank Info: Tank Build in Progress

02/06/2012, 12:56 PM	#3
thebanker Moved On Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 2,315	Thanks for the compliment. I did not build the stand, it's all Lee-Mar built, good solid stuff. For a return pump, I'm thinking of using an Eheim 1262, but I'm really trying to keep the cost down overall so a "pre-loved" pump might be in order.

02/06/2012, 01:18 PM	#6
thebanker Moved On Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 2,315	Old tank is still at Old house, and Old lease expires at the end of the month. The goal is to get New tank up and running, and start moving LR into New tank ASAP.

02/06/2012, 02:16 PM	#8
bullitr broke but happy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: stevenson ranch, ca Posts: 14,053	Looks good I am in the process of starting a thread for my 30x30x20 rimless __________________ Lawrence SFVR member 435 gallon display in wall see through no more hyposalinity... Current Tank Info: 96x36x29 inwall

02/06/2012, 03:13 PM	#11
gemini aquarius(t) Always Learning Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 5,099	Like awesome buddy. Can't wait to get started on this one __________________ -Xavier Blue Thumb Aquatix @BTAquatix

02/06/2012, 04:37 PM	#13
thebanker Moved On Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 2,315	Purchased PVC cutters and some bushings to make sure my plumbing works. I need a sump that is under 22 inches wide. This might be difficult.

02/06/2012, 05:06 PM	#14
thebanker Moved On Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 2,315	Also bullitr, it looks like you chalked off the area where a fish tank died.

02/06/2012, 05:37 PM	#15
bullitr broke but happy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: stevenson ranch, ca Posts: 14,053	Yup The same floor where I murder all those angel and large tangs __________________ Lawrence SFVR member 435 gallon display in wall see through no more hyposalinity... Current Tank Info: 96x36x29 inwall

02/07/2012, 01:56 AM	#17
thebanker Moved On Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 2,315	UPDATE: I moved the tank about 1 foot to the left. That is all. Xavier, thank you for all the help in planning this little beast. The sump is going to be interesting, that's for sure.

02/07/2012, 02:12 AM	#18
gemini aquarius(t) Always Learning Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 5,099	"I wanted to thank reefcentral for this nomination for TOTM, and I would like to give a shout out to Xavier for the great sump idea that solved all of our hobbies problems and questions!" __________________ -Xavier Blue Thumb Aquatix @BTAquatix

02/07/2012, 01:46 PM	#20
thebanker Moved On Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 2,315	Bean you are right about that, which is the same advice Gemini and username gave to me. I'm probably going to go with something that produces 300-500 gph in flow. I think a slow sump flow might be better, since I plan on hooking up a couple Koralias on a wavemaker.

02/08/2012, 01:10 PM	#21
thebanker Moved On Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 2,315	Allright. Made some progress! Here's gemini aquarius(t) helping a brother out Sand, pre-seeded sand from my old tank, 25g of water, and a Koralia. Now for the rest of the plumbing. 22 days until the coral has to be out of my old tank.

02/08/2012, 07:34 PM	#22
GTR Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Twin Falls, ID Posts: 7,152	Nice Tank! __________________ AKA, Riff

02/10/2012, 03:08 AM	#23
gemini aquarius(t) Always Learning Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 5,099	Tank looks great man, can't wait until you get some live rock in there! __________________ -Xavier Blue Thumb Aquatix @BTAquatix

02/10/2012, 12:20 PM	#24
thebanker Moved On Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 2,315	The sump is in, with return and skimmer. Now I just need to plumb it so I can start running the overflow. I can haz Bubble Magus? First live rock in, from my old tank. Let the ~~pest algaes~~ biodiversity begin! So that's good right, time to start adding tangs?

02/10/2012, 12:51 PM	#25
Beaun It's pronounced Bone Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Hampton, NY Posts: 1,967	I like the aquascaping __________________ -Tyler "The only legitimate use of a computer is to play games." -Eugene Jarvis Current Tank Info: None