Great news! Looking good.
MD’s 45 Gallon Frag Tank
- Thread starter MarcosD
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Actually looks pretty good from the picture.
They are looking lovely! WowTorches doing good
MarcosD
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Replacement Simplicity ATO came in. Seams are perfect on this one, no bubbles! It was kind of a long process to get the replacement but it was over the holidays and I had to send the old one back before they sent the replacement so can’t complain too much I guess. I love how light these acrylic ATOs are. A lot lighter than the IM 15 ATO for the display that’s for sure!!
Current sump layout. Just kinda threw everything in there for now. Will need to shut everything off when the ReefMat 500 I ordered comes in and I can install the return gate valve as well.
Will need to figure out another heater situation. I need two Eheim Jager 200W heaters to be able to mantain the temp, I tried with two 100w and also one of each but it couldn’t keep up. Problem with the 200W is they’re super long! They fit now because they’re positioned at an angle but that won’t work once the ReefMat is installed. I’ve been considering the Innovative Marine Helio PTC heaters for the display tank. They’re like half the height of these glass heaters… but also a lot more expensive
Also still need to build the doors for both stands. Plan is to countersink magnets into the frame and door panels.
Current sump layout. Just kinda threw everything in there for now. Will need to shut everything off when the ReefMat 500 I ordered comes in and I can install the return gate valve as well.
Will need to figure out another heater situation. I need two Eheim Jager 200W heaters to be able to mantain the temp, I tried with two 100w and also one of each but it couldn’t keep up. Problem with the 200W is they’re super long! They fit now because they’re positioned at an angle but that won’t work once the ReefMat is installed. I’ve been considering the Innovative Marine Helio PTC heaters for the display tank. They’re like half the height of these glass heaters… but also a lot more expensive
Also still need to build the doors for both stands. Plan is to countersink magnets into the frame and door panels.
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MarcosD
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Finally got the ReefMat installed and also did the gate valve install. Man that was a pain. When I put together the sump baffles, I didn’t account for the corrugated tubing that connects to the drain pipe. Worst material ever… not easy to work with. I had to play around with the tubing to make a perfect cut otherwise it wouldn’t fit. The Reefmat was supposed to be installed front facing but I ended up installing it sideways because it was the only way it’d fit. Will be a little annoying switching out rolls, will have to remove the skimmer cup every time but hopefully upsizing the Reefmat to a 500 instead of the recommended 250, I won’t have to change the roll that often.
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MarcosD
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Torch racks getting full Still a few more I want to get. More of the brighter yellows and greens. I’ve been waiting on a 24K torch from an LFS that I traded my Red Sea Max E-170 setup to but at this point I think I got scammed and not getting it… so will be on the lookout for one lol
Still a few more I want to get. More of the brighter yellows and greens. I’ve been waiting on a 24K torch from an LFS that I traded my Red Sea Max E-170 setup to but at this point I think I got scammed and not getting it… so will be on the lookout for one lolAttachments
Mr. Seahorse
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I love torches but their too much for my budget.