Deep blue 34 gallon rimless build

cody125g · 02/02/2017, 03:12 AM

Hey guys my names cody I'm from St Louis. I've been keeping saltwater tanks for about 10 years now. I've been without a tank for the past year and a half. Exited for this build my plan is a 50/50 mixed reef some sps. mainly birds nest and pocilipora and some montiporas to keep maintenence lower on the tank.

Deep blue 34g rimless 36 x 18 x12
Sump 20 gallon breeder
Carbon reactor
Swc 301 protein skimmer
Jeabo dc4000 return pump
Jeabo wp 10 x 2 circulation pumps
Lighting is 6 x 24w t5 diy 2 channel
10 3w led moon lights
200w heater
Reef keeper lite controller with ato, temp,pH probes

I just now decided to start this build thread after the tank has been cycled for 2 months. Started the tank with 40 lbs dry rock from bulk Reef supply and 20 lbs Fiji pink substrate. Wanted a minimal aqua scape lots of holes and lots of flow.

1 month

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1 1/2 months

2 months

Today

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cody125g · 02/02/2017, 03:14 AM

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cody125g · 02/02/2017, 03:19 AM

Live stock list

3 green chromis
1 occ clownish
Porcupine puffer
Engineer goby
Clean up Crew

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timnem70 · 02/02/2017, 05:50 PM

Nice. What's the light in the fuge growing?
Lots of coral for so new a tank IMO. But... it looks good so far.

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cody125g · 02/03/2017, 02:09 AM

I did have some cheto down there but it kept breaking up and clogging my pump

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cody125g · 02/03/2017, 02:11 AM

As for corals I keep a good eye on tank parameters and all corals are happy so far.

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timnem70 · 02/03/2017, 02:09 PM

Well they look great man. Keep up the good work.

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cody125g · 02/04/2017, 01:08 AM

Thanks

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cody125g · 02/05/2017, 07:01 PM

I know it's a little early for a nem but they were on sale for 35 so I couldn't help my self lol..

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dcom · 02/07/2017, 12:55 PM

Nice process... Hope your tank is going well.
I may start my own journal here... hopefully soon!

cody125g · 02/10/2017, 06:35 PM

Just bought a redsea pro test kit so I got some tank parameters.

Calcium 450
Alk. 7.8
Mag 1300
Sg 1.025
Po4 undetectable
No3 10 ppm

And I wasn't getting the flow I wanted so I rearranged the rock. Corals are still a Lil unhappy with the move but still good.

Better pics up soon!!

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cody125g · 02/10/2017, 06:37 PM

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cody125g · 03/02/2017, 02:39 AM

Update
Kh 8-9
Calcium 480

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cody125g · 03/02/2017, 02:49 AM

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BigBearMD · 03/16/2017, 07:28 PM

Looks good.

I literally just brought this tank home. How's you set up your overflow and return?

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cody125g · 03/24/2017, 02:41 PM

Sorry for the late reply I have it raised up pretty high in the overflow box to keep noise down that drops straight down to the sump return has 3 valves and a union

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cody125g · 03/24/2017, 02:42 PM

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rum3002576 · 03/25/2017, 04:48 PM

I like it

Crimson · 10/03/2017, 12:01 PM

I am going to give you merda for having that puffer in that 34 gallon. They grow to be a foot plus long. Also, I am surprised that puffer hasn't eaten that clown yet maybe hes busy with your cleanup crew for now.

02/02/2017, 03:12 AM	#1
cody125g Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st louis Posts: 164	Deep blue 34 gallon rimless build Hey guys my names cody I'm from St Louis. I've been keeping saltwater tanks for about 10 years now. I've been without a tank for the past year and a half. Exited for this build my plan is a 50/50 mixed reef some sps. mainly birds nest and pocilipora and some montiporas to keep maintenence lower on the tank. Deep blue 34g rimless 36 x 18 x12 Sump 20 gallon breeder Carbon reactor Swc 301 protein skimmer Jeabo dc4000 return pump Jeabo wp 10 x 2 circulation pumps Lighting is 6 x 24w t5 diy 2 channel 10 3w led moon lights 200w heater Reef keeper lite controller with ato, temp,pH probes I just now decided to start this build thread after the tank has been cycled for 2 months. Started the tank with 40 lbs dry rock from bulk Reef supply and 20 lbs Fiji pink substrate. Wanted a minimal aqua scape lots of holes and lots of flow. 1 month [IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170202/d3e371e55d83b2338db80ef7f1cf9e87.jpg[/IMG 1 1/2 months 2 months Today Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk __________________ Can't polish a turd Current Tank Info: im nuvo 38 mixed reef. with im skimmer, refugium in one baffle in back, reef breeders 120w led fixture, mainly lps coral, a few sticks

02/02/2017, 03:14 AM	#2
cody125g Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st louis Posts: 164	Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk __________________ Can't polish a turd Current Tank Info: im nuvo 38 mixed reef. with im skimmer, refugium in one baffle in back, reef breeders 120w led fixture, mainly lps coral, a few sticks

02/02/2017, 03:19 AM	#3
cody125g Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st louis Posts: 164	Live stock list 3 green chromis 1 occ clownish Porcupine puffer Engineer goby Clean up Crew Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk __________________ Can't polish a turd Current Tank Info: im nuvo 38 mixed reef. with im skimmer, refugium in one baffle in back, reef breeders 120w led fixture, mainly lps coral, a few sticks

02/03/2017, 02:09 AM	#5
cody125g Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st louis Posts: 164	I did have some cheto down there but it kept breaking up and clogging my pump Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk __________________ Can't polish a turd Current Tank Info: im nuvo 38 mixed reef. with im skimmer, refugium in one baffle in back, reef breeders 120w led fixture, mainly lps coral, a few sticks

02/03/2017, 02:11 AM	#6
cody125g Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st louis Posts: 164	As for corals I keep a good eye on tank parameters and all corals are happy so far. Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk __________________ Can't polish a turd Current Tank Info: im nuvo 38 mixed reef. with im skimmer, refugium in one baffle in back, reef breeders 120w led fixture, mainly lps coral, a few sticks

02/02/2017, 05:50 PM	#4
timnem70 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 462	Nice. What's the light in the fuge growing? Lots of coral for so new a tank IMO. But... it looks good so far. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

02/03/2017, 02:09 PM	#7
timnem70 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 462	Well they look great man. Keep up the good work. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

02/04/2017, 01:08 AM	#8
cody125g Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st louis Posts: 164	Thanks Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk __________________ Can't polish a turd Current Tank Info: im nuvo 38 mixed reef. with im skimmer, refugium in one baffle in back, reef breeders 120w led fixture, mainly lps coral, a few sticks

02/05/2017, 07:01 PM	#9
cody125g Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st louis Posts: 164	I know it's a little early for a nem but they were on sale for 35 so I couldn't help my self lol.. Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk __________________ Can't polish a turd Current Tank Info: im nuvo 38 mixed reef. with im skimmer, refugium in one baffle in back, reef breeders 120w led fixture, mainly lps coral, a few sticks

02/07/2017, 12:55 PM	#10
dcom Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 28	Nice process... Hope your tank is going well. I may start my own journal here... hopefully soon!

02/10/2017, 06:35 PM	#11
cody125g Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st louis Posts: 164	Just bought a redsea pro test kit so I got some tank parameters. Calcium 450 Alk. 7.8 Mag 1300 Sg 1.025 Po4 undetectable No3 10 ppm And I wasn't getting the flow I wanted so I rearranged the rock. Corals are still a Lil unhappy with the move but still good. Better pics up soon!! Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk __________________ Can't polish a turd Current Tank Info: im nuvo 38 mixed reef. with im skimmer, refugium in one baffle in back, reef breeders 120w led fixture, mainly lps coral, a few sticks

02/10/2017, 06:37 PM	#12
cody125g Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st louis Posts: 164	Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk __________________ Can't polish a turd Current Tank Info: im nuvo 38 mixed reef. with im skimmer, refugium in one baffle in back, reef breeders 120w led fixture, mainly lps coral, a few sticks

03/02/2017, 02:39 AM	#13
cody125g Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st louis Posts: 164	Update Kh 8-9 Calcium 480 Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk __________________ Can't polish a turd Current Tank Info: im nuvo 38 mixed reef. with im skimmer, refugium in one baffle in back, reef breeders 120w led fixture, mainly lps coral, a few sticks

03/02/2017, 02:49 AM	#14
cody125g Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st louis Posts: 164	Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk __________________ Can't polish a turd Current Tank Info: im nuvo 38 mixed reef. with im skimmer, refugium in one baffle in back, reef breeders 120w led fixture, mainly lps coral, a few sticks

03/08/2017, 02:03 AM	#15
cody125g Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st louis Posts: 164	Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk __________________ Can't polish a turd Current Tank Info: im nuvo 38 mixed reef. with im skimmer, refugium in one baffle in back, reef breeders 120w led fixture, mainly lps coral, a few sticks

03/15/2017, 01:51 PM	#16
cody125g Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st louis Posts: 164	Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk __________________ Can't polish a turd Current Tank Info: im nuvo 38 mixed reef. with im skimmer, refugium in one baffle in back, reef breeders 120w led fixture, mainly lps coral, a few sticks

03/16/2017, 07:28 PM	#17
BigBearMD Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 83	Looks good. I literally just brought this tank home. How's you set up your overflow and return? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03/24/2017, 02:41 PM	#18
cody125g Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st louis Posts: 164	Sorry for the late reply I have it raised up pretty high in the overflow box to keep noise down that drops straight down to the sump return has 3 valves and a union Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk __________________ Can't polish a turd Current Tank Info: im nuvo 38 mixed reef. with im skimmer, refugium in one baffle in back, reef breeders 120w led fixture, mainly lps coral, a few sticks

03/24/2017, 02:42 PM	#19
cody125g Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: st louis Posts: 164	Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk __________________ Can't polish a turd Current Tank Info: im nuvo 38 mixed reef. with im skimmer, refugium in one baffle in back, reef breeders 120w led fixture, mainly lps coral, a few sticks

03/25/2017, 04:48 PM	#20
rum3002576 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 61	I like it

10/03/2017, 12:01 PM	#21
Crimson Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: South Jersey Posts: 421	I am going to give you merda for having that puffer in that 34 gallon. They grow to be a foot plus long. Also, I am surprised that puffer hasn't eaten that clown yet maybe hes busy with your cleanup crew for now. __________________ -Paul New years resolution... staying out of the lounge. Current Tank Info: 36x18x12 AIO Peninsula, T5's 2x Kessil a160we