The Reef Central Corner Club Thread

[dutchbros1]

where did you find the black regal? I have never seen one or even heard of one. very cool!!

[jenghes]

I got him on saltwaterfish.com. I had ordered it as a regular regal tang (small)

[Sk8r]

Here's my 54 just after fragging the big hammer coral.
Equipment and params in my sig.

[Michael]

beautiful sk8r, different and beautiful, I don't think ive seen your tank for quite a while, very nice.

[naprestsleep]

dats a lota hammer frags...

[Sk8r]

Thanks! It's a lot 'airier' with the ball broken into long-stemmed bits. Light gets through, and the little fishes I favor have a good time with the caves.

I also got the azure damsel---I love damsels for their color and activity, and the azure is pretty mild and not so big as some. I'm hoping the azure/chromis pairing will be active but that nobody will fight. Also, since only one per school tends to be high color, maybe with no competitors but each other, both will be. I'm also trying my hand at acans. I'm having such great luck with the euphyllias, thought I'd see what I can out of that fellow in the far corner.

[msr224]

Ok so here's the question. I have a 54g corner bowfront. A common tank in this thread only, hahahahaha. I am using a sump with a hang on Coralife (junk) skimmer. I would like to upgrade to a higher quality skimmer. I really am tight on space under there as many of you know. Here is a pic of the space under my tank and my current setup. What suggestions for brand and setup does everyone have.... I want a GOOD skimmer........

Thanks

[SueAndHerZoo]

It looks like you're doing a good job making use out of the tiny space under the corner tank - what size sump is that? I'm actually going to tag along to find out what people think are "good" skimmers because I really don't know. I always assumed if it pulls a lot of scum, continues to work reliably and is moderately quiet, then it's a "good" skimmer. I'm very happy with the two skimmers I have (Aqua C Remora: one in-sump for my 92 gallon corner tank and one HOB for my 46 gallon bowfront) but since those are the only two I've ever had I don't have anything to compare them to.
Sue

[Fredy]

Originally Posted by msr224

Ok so here's the question. I have a 54g corner bowfront. A common tank in this thread only, hahahahaha. I am using a sump with a hang on Coralife (junk) skimmer. I would like to upgrade to a higher quality skimmer. I really am tight on space under there as many of you know. Here is a pic of the space under my tank and my current setup. What suggestions for brand and setup does everyone have.... I want a GOOD skimmer........

Thanks

Check these out. I have one and love it! By far the best bang for your buck.

http://www.reefspecialty.com/virtuem...xtreme-xs.html

Fredy

[dutchbros1]

I would look into the tunze skimmers. They have a small footprint and you might be able to get it into your sump. They are high performance skimmers as well.

[msr224]

Originally Posted by Fredy

Check these out. I have one and love it! By far the best bang for your buck.

http://www.reefspecialty.com/virtuem...xtreme-xs.html

Fredy

Originally Posted by dutchbros1

I would look into the tunze skimmers. They have a small footprint and you might be able to get it into your sump. They are high performance skimmers as well.

Unfortunately there is not room for an in sump skimmer. There is barely room for the pump that drives my coralife. The return pump section is 6 by 9 by 11 inches deep. VERY VERY SMALL.

[msr224]

Originally Posted by SueAndHerZoo

It looks like you're doing a good job making use out of the tiny space under the corner tank - what size sump is that? I'm actually going to tag along to find out what people think are "good" skimmers because I really don't know. I always assumed if it pulls a lot of scum, continues to work reliably and is moderately quiet, then it's a "good" skimmer. I'm very happy with the two skimmers I have (Aqua C Remora: one in-sump for my 92 gallon corner tank and one HOB for my 46 gallon bowfront) but since those are the only two I've ever had I don't have anything to compare them to.
Sue

Sue, Thanks. I love the fact that I painted it. One of the first ideas I got off of RC. I'll never have another dark area under my tanks again.....

The Sump is a used one I found at LFS it's 9 wide by 20 long and 18 high. I haven't bothered to figure out the total volume of the water.

At some point I am going to order a spectrapure top off and run an RO line to it which will take up a little more of the non exisitent room in the sump..... LOL

[Fredy]

msr224,

If you go back to the link for ReefSpecialty check the menu on the left and look at the HOB skimmer line. A nother option would be to run a skimmer outside of your sump plumbed in line. You would be able to use that space where your sprite bottle is.

Fredy

[msr224]

Originally Posted by Fredy

msr224,

If you go back to the link for ReefSpecialty check the menu on the left and look at the HOB skimmer line. A nother option would be to run a skimmer outside of your sump plumbed in line. You would be able to use that space where your sprite bottle is.

Fredy

Excellent. I didn't see that the first time. Thanks for the info....

Now where am I gonna keep my Sprite??? hahahahaha

Seriously though I am willing to do a lil more plumbing and go inline if I can get a well designed skimmer in a configuration that works.

Initial plan is to replace with a better skimmer in the same configuration as my current setup.

[tarpon12]

I have the exact same tank with the same problems. This is what i did. I bought a 14 tall from walmart and made it a sump. It fits perfectly and houses this skimmer which is awesome. http://www.aquacave.com/reef-octopus...immer-749.html.

[The_Codfather]

I have a 92gl corner bow front with one 600gph over flow drilled in the tempered bottom ( so i can't touch that) the two side's of the glass are not tempered and i would like to add two more over flows so i can have more of a turn over ( more returns and no powerheads) and just have one pump running the whole thing (reeflo hammerhead) due to the size and shape of the tank i would have to lay the tank on one corner to have the sides of the tank horizontal.. I could make some kind of a support so it don't rock but i think it's still a lot of stress still setting on the corner even with a support.. Has anyone here ever done a vertical drilling or is this as simple as a two man job one drilling and the other person holding the hose for water cooling?

TIA

Sid

[Michael]

Originally Posted by msr224

Ok so here's the question. I have a 54g corner bowfront. A common tank in this thread only, hahahahaha. I am using a sump with a hang on Coralife (junk) skimmer. I would like to upgrade to a higher quality skimmer. I really am tight on space under there as many of you know. Here is a pic of the space under my tank and my current setup. What suggestions for brand and setup does everyone have.... I want a GOOD skimmer........

Thanks

A deltec mce300 is a good choice for a 54, and a mce600 for a 92, by the look of your sump, you may squeeze one on the side if your lucky

http://www.theaquariumsolution.com/mce300-skimmer

[Michael]

Originally Posted by NhocCuteGirlz

Michael - I will check out your link soon. The pick you posted looks great though! Very nice and clean tank! And congrats on the almost 2nd split!!!! I was around for the first one, and am excited about the 2nd, and 3rd, and 4th............how long till we get our own sticky?!?!?!?!







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I think there has been 3 or 4 splits up until now, and due to Reef Central staff reprogramming the site software I believe splits won't occur from now on, as for the sticky, Ive asked once or twice in the past and had no Joy, The reason is they can't give a sticky for every tank build and a corner tank is Just a tank, I understand that and I suppose it's right, I suppose it is up to us to keep bumping it up to the top of the forum so new members who need us can get our help.

[Michael]

I forgot to mention, we are lucky enough to have 2 moderators as members of our little 80 member strong and growing club here, so Just a heads up if new members need assistance but are a little shy to post here when first new.

[gawf4fun]

Hey guys/gals, I too have a corner aquarium (180 gallon) see avatar at left. knowing the problems associated with finding suitable space in the stand/cabinet for sump, skimmer, reactors, fuges, etc. I foind the Deltec TS skimmers to be awesome. I was running a TS1250 in my sump and have just upgraded to a dual pump model TS1060. In any case, I've just posted the single pumps model in the equipment for sale forum, so here's a link if anyone's interested.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1964163

Thanks,


mark

[spbk84]

hello everyone.. I have a 54 gallon that i am transfering to a 92 gallon. What color background do you use in your tanks?

[Michael]

I use blue now, but have used black and a rock type background as well.

[zippodcr]

In my 92 I have painted the glass black, with black sand and a rock background... I think it looks neat and the brightly colored cichlids really "pop". I painted my 90bow with lt. blue and I'm not really happy with that - especially since it has a megaflow in it. that really stands out now. i should have done dark blue on that one.

[spbk84]

Can you post some pics Michael and Zippodcr?

[bennylab]

despite (or maybe because of) the challenges that i've read about corner tanks in this thread, i decided to purchase a 200g corner. I'm playing with equipment while waiting for the cycle to end. thanks for everyone who has shared information.