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Hello TCMAS- I am looking for some ideas on a sump design that has room to accommodate a spot for skimmer, fuge, and frag tank. I have been searching all over the place and can't find anything i like. I am building a 180g tank with a 75g sump and determining best way to maximize my space in the...

It's official, I'm starting a new build thread. Many of the details are decided on but I could use a little help on some and yes there will be photos. First thank you to Cypho for watching my most prized possessions for the last 2 months successfully! All of my corals and fish are now in an 80...

Hi TCMAS!, I am super excited and could not wait to get a thread started for my new build. I was finally able to convince the girlfriend it was time to upgrade. I am upgrading from a 4' x 24" x 18 75g acrylic aquarium. to a 6' x 24" x 18" 125g. I am hoping to be able to ask questions along the...

I figured it was about time to start a build thread for my 90 gallon upgrade from my 55 gallon. I have my stand frame built. I need to finish the paint and install the plywood base for the 40 breeder sump. I am mimicking cbwaters trim style (link below) but in an espresso color to match my...

Hey TCMAS! This is my third reef tank I will be doing in a year, BioCube 14 to BioCube 29 to this 37 Column! I like the looks of the biocube but I was tired of mods and I want a tank that is EXACTLY how I want it. Thats how this 37 Column was born! I custom build the stand and that turned out...

Hello to all fellow reefers/ addicts. My name is Mike. Some of you might have seen me Drooling over Coral and Fish at some of the great LFS of the Twin Cities. I grew up and was taught all about the reef husbandry when I worked at LFS by the name of Premier Pets. It was in Ramsey for many years...

Getting started on the build! :banana: This tank is going to be SPS dominant with a few LPS/Zs/Ps. I will post updates as frequently as necessary. Feel free to blab all you want in this thread (Related to thread ;)) because THIS IS A FUN THREAD!!! Muahahaha...

So I'm finishing my sump and just had a few questions on some minor details. I have a 20 tall with three chambers; ATS/intake, refuge, and return. I'm ordering a mag 5 pump from Fragtastic Reef and the DT is a 46 gal bow front. I'm going to have a DSB and some cheato in the fuge, the ATS...

I was looking to make an automatic top off but I would rather not drill the sump and I don't want it to be powered by electricity. I was thinking about making a reservoir above the sump (which I would have to have a hole in the bottom of) and run a line to a float valve in the sump so that the...

I'm planning a sump right now and I'm trying to decide which direction I want to take with it. I plan on 3 chambers, one where the water enters, a refugum with a DSB and a HOB filter, and the final chamber will be for the return pump. One of the questions I had was whether I should put the 3...

Just got my new 40 breeder home from Aaron's (Scubaspew's) house I absolutely LOVE the dimensions on this tank, here it is all cleaned up and ready for me to get my butt moving on building the sump, and canopy. Thanks a million buddy for the awesome deal on the tank!