Wildisme
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So back on the first I posted that I would be starting a new build. This will consist of 2 93g marineland cubes side by side. Each tank is 30"x30"x30" making the setup a total of 30"x60"x30". The tanks will sit so that both overflows are in the center back part of the setup.
Equipment currently will be a custom acrylic sump I've had for a long time. The sump measures 30"x14"x18". It runs 2 filter socks, then into a protein skimmer chamber, then into an extra wide bubble trap section where the heaters sit, and finally into the return pump area.
The protein skimmer is one I have had for years rated for 300g. The heaters a both new titanium 300w heaters with digital controllers. Both pumps are 750gph and each tank will have its own return pump.
A separate 20g long will accompany the sump as an ATO tank working with a JBJ ATO.
I am debating on running a Carbon and GFO reactor that I already have as well as a mini biopellet reactor. I have never honestly noticed a difference running the carbon and gfo in a fluidized reactor vs just having bags in the sump. I have also never used the biopellet reactor as it was for a small 16g that cracked top to bottom 2 weeks after I bought the reactor. I doubt it would have much of an impact with this water volume.
Both tanks will have an MP10w running on the back walls for internal flow.
Lighting currently will be handled by 2 Aqua Illumination Sol Super Blue fixtures. One over each tank diagonally controlled with the old style knob controller.
Stocking will be a full reef in one tank. Current stock is a pair of Black Ice Snowflake clowns, a dottyback and some corals that Trackfast has been holding for me ever since the 16g broke back in march.
New stock will most likely add a pistol shrimp goby combo, 1-2 tangs, and a small group of fish which is undetermined yet (chomis, fire, bangaii, anthias)
The other tank will be a few pairs of H. erectus Seahorses, a pair of Banded pipe fish, and possibly a few other tank mates. This tank will also be stocked with many leathers and macros.
The stand and canopy will both be home made and will most likely be drywalled in with trim stained to match the same color theme in the house.
As of today I have both tanks picked up and in the house. We are still waiting on furniture to come in. Until then, I will have no updates as we need to make sure it will all fit into the livingroom with the sectional we ordered. If not this may get transferred into the office in the front side of the house. However I am trying to avoid this as I'd rather have the tanks in the livingroom where it is visible from there, the breakfast area, and the kitchen.
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Equipment currently will be a custom acrylic sump I've had for a long time. The sump measures 30"x14"x18". It runs 2 filter socks, then into a protein skimmer chamber, then into an extra wide bubble trap section where the heaters sit, and finally into the return pump area.
The protein skimmer is one I have had for years rated for 300g. The heaters a both new titanium 300w heaters with digital controllers. Both pumps are 750gph and each tank will have its own return pump.
A separate 20g long will accompany the sump as an ATO tank working with a JBJ ATO.
I am debating on running a Carbon and GFO reactor that I already have as well as a mini biopellet reactor. I have never honestly noticed a difference running the carbon and gfo in a fluidized reactor vs just having bags in the sump. I have also never used the biopellet reactor as it was for a small 16g that cracked top to bottom 2 weeks after I bought the reactor. I doubt it would have much of an impact with this water volume.
Both tanks will have an MP10w running on the back walls for internal flow.
Lighting currently will be handled by 2 Aqua Illumination Sol Super Blue fixtures. One over each tank diagonally controlled with the old style knob controller.
Stocking will be a full reef in one tank. Current stock is a pair of Black Ice Snowflake clowns, a dottyback and some corals that Trackfast has been holding for me ever since the 16g broke back in march.
New stock will most likely add a pistol shrimp goby combo, 1-2 tangs, and a small group of fish which is undetermined yet (chomis, fire, bangaii, anthias)
The other tank will be a few pairs of H. erectus Seahorses, a pair of Banded pipe fish, and possibly a few other tank mates. This tank will also be stocked with many leathers and macros.
The stand and canopy will both be home made and will most likely be drywalled in with trim stained to match the same color theme in the house.
As of today I have both tanks picked up and in the house. We are still waiting on furniture to come in. Until then, I will have no updates as we need to make sure it will all fit into the livingroom with the sectional we ordered. If not this may get transferred into the office in the front side of the house. However I am trying to avoid this as I'd rather have the tanks in the livingroom where it is visible from there, the breakfast area, and the kitchen.
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