Will's 27G cube build - a very used tank

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William Lutman

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Ok so I picked up Jepp's old tank, it is dirty and scratched, but that just adds character.

Picked it up with wives Escape
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It is going in cutout in living room
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And I got some base rock from Tom
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Likely running on 5G sump, biopellets, and a eheim for now
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Looks great. If u want u can fit a 10g tank in the stand but it will have to b vertical and on ply wood . That's how I had it when I had the same tank.
 
I may go to two 5G one as refugium the other as sump.

Need to hook up biopellets add skimmer and heater

Still need to decide if I will drill or just use overflow (need to decide that quick)

This will be mainly SPS tank.
 
OK so lots of progress today, but few changes in plans as the 5G is just too shallow.

Matt at ShoTank drilled my overflow
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Mag 7 will push through these nozzels
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Start cutting pipes for mock-up, then off to the hardware
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Mount biopellet reactor and power strip
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Yes I am going to try a bucket sump
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yes it all fits, well need to place my skimmer still
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Do you put egg crate under your rock?
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Kessel is next! Plumbing has to drive overnight. Start filling and testing tomorrow.

Any thoughts on the rock would be great as I Su*k at that
 
Interesting setup! Gotta love the bucket sump... where'd you get the rock by the way? I'm looking to pick some up soon. As for aquascaping ideas... check out this picture :)

Well, it's something to aspire to at least...
 
Lookin' good and I love the sump :)

I noticed yoo have a lot of biopellets in your reactor. What type of pump are you using to tumble all that?
 
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