29g biocube drilled with sump build!

[vida]

whats up guys, I just turned this biocube into a biobeast! haha, i had the back glass drilled and made about a 15 gallon acrylic sump for it, using a Mag 3 return pump, and a Reef Octopus 125g skimmer, overkill? NEVER. im also going to add a phosphate 110 reactor as well! let me know what ya think and ill be adding more pic when everything cleares up and the tank gets some additions!

sorry for the last 2 pics, for some reason my computer wouldnt let me rotate them..
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[greggreenberg]

Looks nice

 

[franciscosalazar]

Please post a diagram of the plumbing and setup in the 3 chambers. I am considering doing the same. Thanks for inspiring.

 

[vida]

haha cool! i tried to make a diagram using paint on the sump pic let me know if you can see it.

the blue line is the drain into the sump from overflow

the red line is the return to the tank

and the green is the direction the water flows.

its a pretty simple sump set up but it should work pretty good, ive just got to add more live rock and all to it
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[ruadh]

I've always wanted to do this! Looks pretty sweet! Did you remove the chambers in the back of the tank?

 

[vida]

Thanks! All i did for the back chambers was take the bioballs out im using the filter that comes eith it in the back of it because its so easy to change and all, and some microbubble filter in the sump

 

[lagunareef]

This is great...:thumbs: Excellent to see you back and although it won't make up for the 120 you previously had, I'm sure this will take care of that 'salwater itch' for quite some time. Are you planning to strip the hood for open top look, or mod for LED's? Let us know, and from the sump/skimmer combo, this will be good,

 

[vida]

haha yea man, my plan is to see how crazy i can get this little tank! but as far as the member mod led, not to talk bad about them but before i got did this build i had a regular biocube 29 with a mm led over it and had some insane algae and stuff so im kinda staying away from led atm, might not have been the leds but everytime i use those led that seems to happen! right now ive just got a little coral, a 6 line wrase and a bamboo shark thats about 3-4 inches!

 

[lagunareef]

Is bamboo shark very same one I saw as an egg sack? If so, very impressive but I'm sure you know already, it will outgrow 29 very soon. I'm sure you have plans to go bigger to accommodate, but if you are looking to 'donate' it, I've seen of a shark wrangler hereabouts (hint: EpauLuke). I'm sure he would love a new addition,

 

[vida]

Nah its not the same one but yea i wont be able to keep it very long haha but hes awsome so i figured why not while hes so small!

 

[winschuc]

Very nice! Just did a similar build on an IM tank. Just not enough room in the back of these AIO nanos to add all the fun stuff!!

 

[vida]

just got a new addition! picked up a vortech mp10 and its going a great job, i had a lot of detritus and its all gotten blown away, and the controller is awsome! might never own another tank without one of these!

 

[vida]

Still have this tank and dont want to!! Ill take $150 for it all

 

[slickwill613]

Including the mp10? Lol. I kinda figure not but if you're selling it too pm me.

 

[vida]

Nah the mp10 isnt included haha i replied to the wrong post i ment to put that reply on the post where i put it for sale! And also just noticed that post is closed..

 

[slickwill613]

Oops. Yeah Ida been all over that just for the mp10.