28g cube modification

[reeferdude]

I got rid of the ever to small sump area on my jbj and drill 2 holes in the back for a sump and built a killer custom stand here are a few pics of the project i should be up and running this weekend.View attachment 9592View attachment 9593View attachment 9595View attachment 9594

 

[m.miller1547]

Really nice job! My bc is drilled on bottom and the false wall still there. I like your sump. Nice setup. What's your plans for this tank? Lighting?

 

[Lil BamBam]

Looking good!!!

 

[reeferdude]

dual 36 watt pc's the side with skimmer is going to be the fuge.going to use one pump for return and skimmer. I'm using a kent turbo venturi for skimmer. It's going to be a christmas present for my brother.

 

[m.miller1547]

I would expect a loss in efficiency from the skimmer with a shared pump. You should get some LEDs . Pc bulbs are old school. Not to offend anyone.

 

[reeferdude]

well have to c its a rio hyper flow 12 that i am going to start with with control valves both ways much better then the stock maxi jet any way. i think the pc's will be ok i dont like leds i think there just a fad. I have the pc's on my 29 and everyone is happy

 

[reeferdude]

here is a pic of mine with 2 65 watt pc's the corals are spreading and the coraline growth is incredableView attachment 9597

 

[m.miller1547]

well have to c its a rio hyper flow 12 that i am going to start with with control valves both ways much better then the stock maxi jet any way. i think the pc's will be ok i dont like leds i think there just a fad. I have the pc's on my 29 and everyone is happy

Lol. Why not be cool. Oh... Higher par, no bulb replacement, smaller footprint, better color combo, and dimmable. I like to grow corals rather than coraline.

 

[reeferdude]

i cant control my coral growth my frag tank is maxed out right now. My friend took his vho bulb off his 125 and replaced them with those expensive leds and his coral stoped self fraging. its allive but not growing like it was very disapointed. I'll stick to what we all know works.

 

[reeferdude]

only thing good i have noticed since the led came around is lower priced on the rest of the bulbs

 

[m.miller1547]

Self fragging? If you remove t5 and blast em with LEDs you are asking for problems. Each tank is different and corals all respond to many factors. I know and have seen many tank with LEDs and you cant discount them. This is a local reefers. He has 70 something LEDs. Cant argue with his growth.

 

[Herbie]

Beauty of the hobby: many paths to the same destination. Nice build.

 

[reeferdude]

that does look good. what size tank?

 

[m.miller1547]

That's a 125. Many dream of a tank like this. It's not my tank. Guys name is Bartek.

 

[chiblackhawks4]

Nice looking tank. ever thought of messing with a halide over this guy?

 

[Jwblocal701]

Nice looking I love drilling those
Jbj tanks