Cubano's new 65G build

Cubano32 said:
What do you run them on what power

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I use the dual controller and anti sync them at 50-75% for about 7-10 seconds on and then off 7-10. I run them just long enough to break up the wave in the tank. When you want export nutrients just turn them up and watch the s$&@ fly.
 
Another question guys the tank came with a plumbing kit should u use it or do my own setup?

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Did it come with a PVC return pipe with locline and durso standpipe? 2 holes with corner overflow? If it did, i would change it to a herbie. Not too difficult. Lots of info on web on how to do it.
In regards to the other plumbing, PVC or tubing, most people go with it being hard plumbed with PVC. I prefer the tubing with the barbed fittings. That is how i did my first tank and just got easy for me to with other tanks. You can go PVC on the drain then tubing on return.
Take a pic of all the plumbing or list what came with it. Other guys will chime in and help. Then you can find out what is best or what you may need for your setup.
 
fredfish13 said:
Did it come with a PVC return pipe with locline and durso standpipe? 2 holes with corner overflow? If it did, i would change it to a herbie. Not too difficult. Lots of info on web on how to do it.
In regards to the other plumbing, PVC or tubing, most people go with it being hard plumbed with PVC. I prefer the tubing with the barbed fittings. That is how i did my first tank and just got easy for me to with other tanks. You can go PVC on the drain then tubing on return.
Take a pic of all the plumbing or list what came with it. Other guys will chime in and help. Then you can find out what is best or what you may need for your setup.
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this is the kit it came with

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That is the regular durso standpipe-drain and return with locline. I am not a big fan of those. Some people might be. They always produce a gurgling noise. You can google durso and silencing them to see what issues people have with them.

With your overflow you should convert it to the herbie overflow. There is detailed and long post on RC with regards to this. Very good. One pipe would be the main drain and the other one the emergency drain. Then you have a your return come behind tank and over the top. Some people don't want to deal with all the extra work and parts and just use what was there. So if you want to just set up tank with freshwater and try the durso and see if you have any issues with the noise. Don't put sand or rock in it. Just run it with water. I had the durso and tried many ways to silence the noise and finally just gave up.

You will still have to decide if you want to have it hard plumbed or use tubing underneath.
 
I have used the durso on all my tanks and didn't have a problem with noise until the 2 I'm running now. I silenced the gurgling but now I have a slight waterfall noise. My upgrade will definitely be herbie if I get a RR tank. If I buy non RR then I'm doing bean animal. Your best bet would be the herbie though
 
fredfish13 said:
That is the regular durso standpipe-drain and return with locline. I am not a big fan of those. Some people might be. They always produce a gurgling noise. You can google durso and silencing them to see what issues people have with them.

With your overflow you should convert it to the herbie overflow. There is detailed and long post on RC with regards to this. Very good. One pipe would be the main drain and the other one the emergency drain. Then you have a your return come behind tank and over the top. Some people don't want to deal with all the extra work and parts and just use what was there. So if you want to just set up tank with freshwater and try the durso and see if you have any issues with the noise. Don't put sand or rock in it. Just run it with water. I had the durso and tried many ways to silence the noise and finally just gave up.

You will still have to decide if you want to have it hard plumbed or use tubing underneath.
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ok i'll have to look and read up on how to setup the herbie
 
So after going to the expo on friday and saturday and seeing all the cool stuff and amazing corals i want i decided i need to get my butt in gear and start building my stand lol. So went out to Home depot got all my lumber and MDF i need and went to work. Now before you guys judge me to hard this is my first time ever doing something like this on my own and didnt really have any template to go off of just kinda went with what i thought might look good.

Also you can see in my picture i used alot of lumber and have many big pieces laying on ground.. Lots of trial and error lol.

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Looks good! Only suggestion would have been to avoid the MDF since it's pretty much just extra hard cardboard, but just make sure you seal it well with primer to avoid water absorption.

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Spartanman22 said:
Looks good! Only suggestion would have been to avoid the MDF since it's pretty much just extra hard cardboard, but just make sure you seal it well with primer to avoid water absorption.

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Ok any suggestions in what kind

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I've always used Kilz primer and do 3-4 coats. May be excessive but IMO it's worth the added time because no matter how careful you are you WILL spill water at some point!

I'm using Kilz primer on my current project as well as building an acrylic try to line the inside. I don't need any spills ruining the floors!

You should be fine most store bought stands are mdf/composite board.

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Spartanman22 said:
I've always used Kilz primer and do 3-4 coats. May be excessive but IMO it's worth the added time because no matter how careful you are you WILL spill water at some point!

I'm using Kilz primer on my current project as well as building an acrylic try to line the inside. I don't need any spills ruining the floors!

You should be fine most store bought stands are mdf/composite board.

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Ok sweet can I find that at like home Depot or menards

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My personal preference would be to paint especially since it looks like you skinned with the MDF which won't stain well IMO. The whole point of staining is to expose the grains and patterns in the wood. Well MDF doesn't have that. Plus I'm not even too sure it it'd stain well at all. I'd recommend painting. If you'd prefer a stained finish I'd recommend replacing the mdf boards with a finish plywood (sanded birch - pretty cheap). This will look much better stained. Plus it'll like give you a more uniform stain with the trim pieces.

All different types of wood hold stain differently. Using the same stain on r different types of wood will likely result in 4 different blends of the stain. That's why when I intend to stain I try to keep all the exposed wood types consistent, I.E. oak plywood skin, oak trim.

My personal suggestion would be to paint, but that ultimately is a decision you'll have to make given your personal preferences.

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Spartanman22 said:
My personal preference would be to paint especially since it looks like you skinned with the MDF which won't stain well IMO. The whole point of staining is to expose the grains and patterns in the wood. Well MDF doesn't have that. Plus I'm not even too sure it it'd stain well at all. I'd recommend painting. If you'd prefer a stained finish I'd recommend replacing the mdf boards with a finish plywood (sanded birch - pretty cheap). This will look much better stained. Plus it'll like give you a more uniform stain with the trim pieces.

All different types of wood hold stain differently. Using the same stain on r different types of wood will likely result in 4 different blends of the stain. That's why when I intend to stain I try to keep all the exposed wood types consistent, I.E. oak plywood skin, oak trim.

My personal suggestion would be to paint, but that ultimately is a decision you'll have to make given your personal preferences.

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Alright yea i was thinking of painting. I don't want to take out all the mdf cause that would be waste of money so I'll just paint it. Thanks for advice

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Ya if you'd like to paint no point in wasting all that time and money. Couple coats of primer and top coat should be more than adequate to seal moisture out.

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