Rockerpeller

bigger is better. but if you can, go into redwood and have a look at the sizes and see which one works best for you.

bingo. :lol:

pros can do it, but it would cost a mint as some places take the tank to bits. easier option if you go for that tank, would be an overflow box if you really want to run a sump.

doesn't show anything about what glass is being used. redwoods will know.

i know of 1 person in akl with a corner marine tank. get the right reflector and you'll only need 1 250watt+ metal halide. it looks really good too. getting a tank drilled depends on whether its tempered glass or not. don't bother if it is. otherwise all that money you spent on it will be a waste as it will shatter...

see if you can get eggcrate (lighting diffuser). saves a whole lot of drilling if you can. other then that it looks good.

lose your bed. :lol: just kidding. fair enough when it comes to space. it would be cheaper getting a custom set-up so you can run the overflow. or find out whether those tanks can be drilled... make sure it can be before even thinking of drilling it.

go for a 2nd hand sump, tank, n stand. there's a couple in chch on trademe. just checked that now. there's a 5'x2'x2' with rimu stand and sump which looks fairly decent. also a 4'x2'x2' with stand and hood. both tanks would be an excellent start to a marine system and they both have overflows.

maybe he wants to minimise all the gear in the main display tank or increase water volume? if these are the reasons check out melevsreef.com. plenty of info on sumps etc. check out the acrylic section

discuss on here how you will be setting it up (overflow type, returns etc) and the guys here can give you info on how it'll work or if it can be done better. its better to get this all organised before getting a custom tank made up. nothing worse then going back to get something done that would've been easier (and often cheaper) getting it done the 1st time.

sand the pipe and silicone some gravel or something to the outside. would look interesting covered in java or xmas moss...

the tanks looking good Oliver.

I'm using the same set-up. i have noticed that stuff float past the intake but most of it gets caught. I'm using a jebo 819 filter which has 1200lph. i also direct the flow to the surface for agitation.

some people use pvc pipe in saltwater tanks to prop up liverock to make it seem like there's more rock in the tank. don't see why it wouldn't work in a freshwater set-up for plecos.

did you check the tubing? often they do get clogged up and need a clean. well mine do anyways. :-?

when was the last time is was cleaned out?

Sounds good mate. A ball valve would help if you're running the refuge. It will help you control the flow through that tank.

there are a few things that need to be done to it. will need to lower the salinity a bit and possibly raise a few things like calcium, mg, and alkalinity etc for a reef tank.

for heat distribution I'd lean towards copper or brass (they heat up fairly quickly). but the fact they're copper or have copper in them would be the reason i'd veer away from them too. brass will take longer to heat up but should hold the heat for longer then straight copper. Should be right running tubing around them provided the tubing doesn't melt from the heat generated (thats if you're planning on using plastic, and if it should get that high). Anyone know if titanium leeches anything into the water? that would be the next option I'd pick but thats pretty pricey . can just run the water thru the pipe, under the light, then back to the tank if it doesn't leech.

just got mine now

welcome to the forums ripping

I only have a 70mm. but it either needs a longer drill or a drill with a big chuck. you can borrow it if you want.

awesome mate. looks like you'll be adding livestock ages before me . Have you got a holesaw to drill the stand?

time for updated pics. new sump: FTS:

Very well :lol: