HexaReef Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Upgrading to a 40 breeder from my 35g hexagon. It will be completely diy Custom ware and HOB overflowCustom sump with fugeCustom return. Inhabitants will be Softy dominate with some stoniesTypical clean up crewSome fish Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmas_one Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 40b has an awesome footprint for a display tank, I think you are going to like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexaReef Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 Minor setback. Built the stand for the tank and not the sump! So now the sump i had custom built wont fit!. So i bought a little 10g and threw some baffles in it. Middle will be a fuge spot.Btw... im horribly messy with silicone. I should've used masking tape for cleaner linesSent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmas_one Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Sump looks good, you could probably tumble chaeto in that center section. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennywise Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Hey,Function over fashion.looks good to me👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexaReef Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Sump looks good, you could probably tumble chaeto in that center section. Thats the plan!Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexaReef Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Today i finished the build. First thing first. Used 3 inch pvc pipe and cap, and used a router to cut my overflow 'were' (2. Built the 'fail proof' overflow out of 1" pvc and used 3/4" for the return.3. Mixed 40 lbs of black sand with 2 lbs of with for a little pop.4. Built stand5. When i built the stand, i built it too tight for my 20g sump, so i built a simple 10g sump with fuge in middle.6. Finished plumbing and started it up.Equipment:- jeabo rw8 wavemaker and hydor 425 powerheads- QuietOne 3000 return pump- Random 150w Heater- Gealth led Marine lights (company was only around for 6 months. Nice lights though) Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Looking good! I'm intrigued by the overflow design. Too bad the original sump didn't work out... looks like you put some time into it. Hate when you forget to measure something before building a stand (skimmer height comes to mind 😞) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexaReef Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 Two month update.. things gave been doing well. Getting my ATO on Thursday! Here is a video. Sorry about quality.. :( https://youtu.be/7yDAhLqMgcI Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 That is a super nice job looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexaReef Posted January 4, 2019 Author Share Posted January 4, 2019 Tunze Ato installed! Used a food grade 5 gallon bucket as my reservoir. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexaReef Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 So awesome to see the growth in these corals over a couple of months. Everything has nearly doubled in sizeSent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisriverfisherman Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Looking great, nice job on the growth of your corals! It's nice to see what happen when things settle in and get happy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramy Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 I like what you have done with the HOB overflow to allow for surface skimming did you by chance drill and holes lower in the outer tube in case the wier gets clogged to allow it to still pull water from the tank? Nice over all set up love me some DIY projects! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexaReef Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 Ok! Finally got my new lights set up after building the light hanger frame. Lights are DsunY popbloom LEDs and the frame is made from aluminum. Corals are loving the lights after day one!Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_Terik Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Nice fab work on the light mount. Looks really sharp and well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexaReef Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 Nice fab work on the light mount. Looks really sharp and well done. Thank you. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexaReef Posted April 2, 2019 Author Share Posted April 2, 2019 Got the sump light in todaySent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexaReef Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share Posted April 7, 2019 Beer night!Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexaReef Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 Update! Corals are really taking off since the addition of the new lights. Installed a new return pump. Old one was noise. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorW Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Looking good! Sent from my BLU R1 HD using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexaReef Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 Got a bunch of new corals and making the switch from Red Sea Coral Pro, to Fritz RPM salt. RS has been great, but really puts a dent in the wallet. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 Very nice additions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexaReef Posted June 13, 2019 Author Share Posted June 13, 2019 Changing camera settings can give you some vivid images without lensesSent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HexaReef Posted November 15, 2019 Author Share Posted November 15, 2019 Been 6 months since i posted an update. Tank is still going strong. Glass was a tad dirty, but these are from tonight. Lots of growth since June. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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