Dubber's 40 Gallon Breeder Mixed Reef

iadubber · 02/22/2012, 08:28 PM

The time has come for me to retire my 72 gallon bowfront. I have hated that tank from day one. I will move the minimal livestock and corals I have to this tank and sell or trash the bowfront.

I picked up a 40 breeder, stand, canopy, and DIY LED halide canopy.

Inside the canopy is:

-250w radium
-Galaxy select a watt ballast
-12 Cree royal blue 3w led
-Mean well LPC-35-700 driver
-Large bat wing reflector
-2 12v fans and transformer

Tank is drilled 1" in the center with a strainer. I may redrill and put my Glass Holes 700 kit in it. Has a drilled 3/4" return on the left. Came with a nice top frame with netting as well. And some other various tidbits. I need to find a way to hang the light canopy up about 6" off the water.

Plans are to move my clown pair and chromis here. Add in a goby and blenny and a coral beauty eventually. Also to make it a mixed reef.

IMG_4557 by iadubber, on Flickr

IMG_4558 by iadubber, on Flickr

IMG_4559 by iadubber, on Flickr

Pic of the leds and halide on at 175 watts.

IMG_4561 by iadubber, on Flickr

iadubber · 02/29/2012, 07:44 AM

An update. Last week I was getting ready to clean up the coralline out on the patio. I was walking backwards out the door, slipped, and the back glass went right into the storm door handle. Cracked!

So I pulled the top and bottom rims and removed the glass. The piece should be ready today for $20. I now plan on moving my GH 700gph overflow to the 40 breeder from my 72 and drilling two 3/4" returns in either side. Hopefully I can get this nice and sealed back up. I wanted to do black silicone but can't find it anywhere.

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kaxt · 02/29/2012, 10:55 AM

Man, that really bites. At least now you can put the overflow and returns exactley where you want them. Good luck getting it put back together.

iadubber · 03/01/2012, 04:49 PM

New glass panel and full reseal. Also drilled the two new returns. Still need to get the overflow off my 72 so I can precisely drill that hole. Will water test tomorrow. I know its a lot of work for a 40b but they aren't easy to come by around here and the dollar per gallon is far off!

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kaxt · 03/01/2012, 06:42 PM

Looking good, glad that broken glass didn't slow you down too much. You fixed that pretty quickly.

MrineLfRlz · 03/02/2012, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iadubber

An update. Last week I was getting ready to clean up the coralline out on the patio. I was walking backwards out the door, slipped, and the back glass went right into the storm door handle. Cracked!

So I pulled the top and bottom rims and removed the glass. The piece should be ready today for $20. I now plan on moving my GH 700gph overflow to the 40 breeder from my 72 and drilling two 3/4" returns in either side. Hopefully I can get this nice and sealed back up. I wanted to do black silicone but can't find it anywhere.

Untitled by iadubber, on Flickr

my 40 breeder cracked while i was drilling it im replacing the side panel how did you get the braces off of it?

iadubber · 03/02/2012, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrineLfRlz

my 40 breeder cracked while i was drilling it im replacing the side panel how did you get the braces off of it?

Lots of patience! I used a carpet cutting knife and made alot of passed on the inside and outside of the glass. Then I used a very thin flexible putty knife and kind of jammed it up the outside of the trim. Be careful doing that the trim is fragile. It probably took me a half hour to get the trim pieces off. The bottom was way easier.

iadubber · 03/03/2012, 08:06 PM

Got everything transferred over and setup today. That was a chore that I don't want to do again anytime soon!

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My friend is making me some brackets to raise up the light canopy about 6" off the water. Currently running the MH at 150w on the select-a-watt to keep heat down. So far I haven't had any trouble with the light heating the water.

Now to save for an MP10.

Current stocklist:
1 Blue Green Chromis
2 O. Clowns
Hammer
Candy Cane
Small frag of zoas
small CUC

I'm pretty open to stocking and haven't made any decisions in that regard yet.

sps_reefer · 03/03/2012, 09:00 PM

looks good with a new panel and water! fyi, i have 2 mp40s on my 40 breeder running 50 percent so i hope the mp10 will do everything you want

jbm421 · 03/04/2012, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sps_reefer

looks good with a new panel and water! fyi, i have 2 mp40s on my 40 breeder running 50 percent so i hope the mp10 will do everything you want

2 MP40's on a 40b... That is overkill you can easily get away with 1 on there. I would say 1 MP10 might not be enough but does do a pretty good job. I personally have 2 MP10w ES on a 40b but found that a MP20 is perfect for this size tank if your on a budget otherwise if your not just go with 1 MP40 it will be plenty.

iadubber · 03/04/2012, 06:55 AM

I was planning to buy one 10 and add another later on. Would the tank do ok with one mp20 instead?

iadubber · 03/04/2012, 10:35 AM

Here are better pics. I'm having no luck with extension tubes. I guess I'll have to bite the bullet on a Tamron 90mm Macro or a Canon 100mm Macro.

Here are better pics. I'm having no luck with extension tubes. I guess I'll have to bite the bullet on a Tamron 90mm Macro or a Canon 100mm Macro.

IMG_1493 by iadubber, on Flickr

IMG_1498 by iadubber, on Flickr

IMG_1470 by iadubber, on Flickr

Sonny408 · 03/04/2012, 10:53 AM

The tank look nice.

iadubber · 03/12/2012, 12:54 PM

Got a macro lens another softie and some sps from a local reefer this weekend. Here are the results. I am still waiting for my Koralia 550 PH from MD. Should be here in a day or two.

IMG_5430 by iadubber, on Flickr

IMG_5427 by iadubber, on Flickr

IMG_5416 by iadubber, on Flickr

IMG_5414 by iadubber, on Flickr

IMG_5413 by iadubber, on Flickr

IMG_5411 by iadubber, on Flickr

IMG_5408 by iadubber, on Flickr

IMG_5431 by iadubber, on Flickr

jwoyshnar · 03/12/2012, 08:11 PM

Nice tank but I think I would have waited a little while before I added corals

ange062 · 03/12/2012, 10:18 PM

Not a nano, but looks like you are off to a good start.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1582993

iadubber · 03/13/2012, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ange062

Not a nano, but looks like you are off to a good start.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1582993

If a mod wants to move it they can. I had it moved here because I believe I had it in the wrong forum before. I read about a lot of 40 breeders in here.

secrest · 03/13/2012, 01:12 PM

Looks really nice so far.

iadubber · 03/13/2012, 03:09 PM

Went to Menards and spent $20 and extended my canopy down to cover three sides. The back is still open and spills alot of light that way, but at least I won't be blinded when I'm relaxing in my recliner anymore. What should I seal the inside of the wood with?

IMG_5435 by iadubber, on Flickr

IMG_5434 by iadubber, on Flickr

02/22/2012, 08:28 PM	#1
iadubber Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Farley, IA Posts: 224	Dubber's 40 Gallon Breeder Mixed Reef The time has come for me to retire my 72 gallon bowfront. I have hated that tank from day one. I will move the minimal livestock and corals I have to this tank and sell or trash the bowfront. I picked up a 40 breeder, stand, canopy, and DIY LED halide canopy. Inside the canopy is: -250w radium -Galaxy select a watt ballast -12 Cree royal blue 3w led -Mean well LPC-35-700 driver -Large bat wing reflector -2 12v fans and transformer Tank is drilled 1" in the center with a strainer. I may redrill and put my Glass Holes 700 kit in it. Has a drilled 3/4" return on the left. Came with a nice top frame with netting as well. And some other various tidbits. I need to find a way to hang the light canopy up about 6" off the water. Plans are to move my clown pair and chromis here. Add in a goby and blenny and a coral beauty eventually. Also to make it a mixed reef. IMG_4557 by iadubber, on Flickr IMG_4558 by iadubber, on Flickr IMG_4559 by iadubber, on Flickr Pic of the leds and halide on at 175 watts. IMG_4561 by iadubber, on Flickr

02/29/2012, 07:44 AM	#2
iadubber Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Farley, IA Posts: 224	An update. Last week I was getting ready to clean up the coralline out on the patio. I was walking backwards out the door, slipped, and the back glass went right into the storm door handle. Cracked! So I pulled the top and bottom rims and removed the glass. The piece should be ready today for $20. I now plan on moving my GH 700gph overflow to the 40 breeder from my 72 and drilling two 3/4" returns in either side. Hopefully I can get this nice and sealed back up. I wanted to do black silicone but can't find it anywhere. Untitled by iadubber, on Flickr Untitled by iadubber, on Flickr

03/12/2012, 10:18 PM	#16
ange062 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 3,223	Not a nano, but looks like you are off to a good start. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1582993 __________________ JBJ NC28, Radion, MP10, HOB-1, Mini Arctica, 2LF Phosban 150's - MARSH May 2012 TOTM JBJ 3g Picotope, Panorama Pro, AC70 29g AGA Planted FW

02/29/2012, 10:55 AM	#3
kaxt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 340	Man, that really bites. At least now you can put the overflow and returns exactley where you want them. Good luck getting it put back together.

03/01/2012, 04:49 PM	#4
iadubber Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Farley, IA Posts: 224	New glass panel and full reseal. Also drilled the two new returns. Still need to get the overflow off my 72 so I can precisely drill that hole. Will water test tomorrow. I know its a lot of work for a 40b but they aren't easy to come by around here and the dollar per gallon is far off! Untitled by iadubber, on Flickr Sent from my iPad 2 using Tapatalk HD

03/01/2012, 06:42 PM	#5
kaxt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 340	Looking good, glad that broken glass didn't slow you down too much. You fixed that pretty quickly.

03/03/2012, 08:06 PM	#8
iadubber Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Farley, IA Posts: 224	Got everything transferred over and setup today. That was a chore that I don't want to do again anytime soon! Untitled by iadubber, on Flickr My friend is making me some brackets to raise up the light canopy about 6" off the water. Currently running the MH at 150w on the select-a-watt to keep heat down. So far I haven't had any trouble with the light heating the water. Now to save for an MP10. Current stocklist: 1 Blue Green Chromis 2 O. Clowns Hammer Candy Cane Small frag of zoas small CUC I'm pretty open to stocking and haven't made any decisions in that regard yet.

03/03/2012, 09:00 PM	#9
sps_reefer Moved On Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 69	looks good with a new panel and water! fyi, i have 2 mp40s on my 40 breeder running 50 percent so i hope the mp10 will do everything you want

03/04/2012, 06:55 AM	#11
iadubber Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Farley, IA Posts: 224	I was planning to buy one 10 and add another later on. Would the tank do ok with one mp20 instead?

03/04/2012, 10:35 AM	#12
iadubber Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Farley, IA Posts: 224	Here are better pics. I'm having no luck with extension tubes. I guess I'll have to bite the bullet on a Tamron 90mm Macro or a Canon 100mm Macro. Here are better pics. I'm having no luck with extension tubes. I guess I'll have to bite the bullet on a Tamron 90mm Macro or a Canon 100mm Macro. IMG_1493 by iadubber, on Flickr IMG_1498 by iadubber, on Flickr IMG_1470 by iadubber, on Flickr

03/04/2012, 10:53 AM	#13
Sonny408 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 103	The tank look nice.

03/12/2012, 12:54 PM	#14
iadubber Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Farley, IA Posts: 224	Got a macro lens another softie and some sps from a local reefer this weekend. Here are the results. I am still waiting for my Koralia 550 PH from MD. Should be here in a day or two. IMG_5430 by iadubber, on Flickr IMG_5427 by iadubber, on Flickr IMG_5416 by iadubber, on Flickr IMG_5414 by iadubber, on Flickr IMG_5413 by iadubber, on Flickr IMG_5411 by iadubber, on Flickr IMG_5408 by iadubber, on Flickr IMG_5431 by iadubber, on Flickr

03/12/2012, 08:11 PM	#15
jwoyshnar Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: 18441 Posts: 1,531	Nice tank but I think I would have waited a little while before I added corals

03/13/2012, 01:12 PM	#18
secrest Tired Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,148	Looks really nice so far.

03/13/2012, 03:09 PM	#19
iadubber Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Farley, IA Posts: 224	Went to Menards and spent $20 and extended my canopy down to cover three sides. The back is still open and spills alot of light that way, but at least I won't be blinded when I'm relaxing in my recliner anymore. What should I seal the inside of the wood with? IMG_5435 by iadubber, on Flickr IMG_5434 by iadubber, on Flickr