40 gal Reef Build (SeaClear System II)

[jaysauce]

Just starting my first reef tank. Did a lot of research and bought Chichas01's SeaClear System II setup. I had a 29 gallon glass and was planning on doing a HOB refugium but then I saw his acrylic tank and how he did the refugium in the back of the tank and wanted to do the same.

Tank has been up and running for a week. Move everything from my 29 gallon to the 40 gallon SeaClear successfully.

Equipment:

40 gallon SeaClear II acrylic tank
(1) Koralia 2
Remora protein skimmer with Maxi-Jet 1200
Coralife Aqualight, 2x96 watt PC's (Actinic/10,000k)

Will post pics soon....

 

[Chichas01]

hey Jay, good to see ya on the boards! One thing I had considered with this tank was re-plumbing it with a larger fuge in the bottom of the stand. Would take some drilling if you are feeling that adventurous. Another guy here did basically the same thing with a larger 70 gallon system II I believe. Let me know when your ready for some chaeto.

 

[TJL]

Modified System II

Hey Jay,

I'm that other guy. I have a Seaclear 75g System II that modified the plumbing on. I wanted a large sump/fuge to maximize overall gallons in system so HOB skimmer and media all in back of DT and nearly 35g in a 40g sump tank with over 30g as a fuge. I have a thread in 'Tank Design' forum under "Modified 75g System II" I started out w/o a skimmer using Miracle Mud but have since added a Eshopps HOB skimmer. Your welcome to come up and check it out before doing any drilling and purchasing of supplies.

Todd

 

[jaysauce]

Thanks for the replies guys. I'm just gonna stick to the integrated refugium for no. Chichas01 you free tomorrow for me to get that chaeto?

I am planning on lighting it on a reverse daylight cycle with this...
http://www.jbjlighting.com/prod-nano-glo.html

 

[Chichas01]

I'll be around this evening if you want to stop by. Let me know. I like that that light has a magnetic holder. Will it provide enough coverage? It almosty looks like you might need 2, but I really can't tell for sure.

 

[jaysauce]

I'm looking around for a nice MH/T5 combo fixure if anyone can suggest a good light for less than $400 because I am planning to add corals into the tank.

 

[CMD504]

Im looking to do someting like this.... Im so impressed.