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Reefahholic's New 25/G "Sumped" Frag Tank Build!!! (1 Viewer)

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Coming soon!

This tank is already ordered, lighting is already ordered, overflow is being custom built now, and construction will begin shortly!

Tank is custom from Advanced Acrylics:Tank: 30"L x 20"W x 10"H (No holes or overflow, black bottom and back) (I'll be drilling the tank and doing overflow myself)

Overflow is custom by Zac at TxHolyRocks.com:
(Black Acrylic- Beananimal/Ghost hybrid)
Internal box:12"L x 1.25"W x 4"H
External box: 12"L x 3"W x 5.5"H
(2x 1" bulkheads will connect the boxes to the tank. 3x 3/4" drains and 2x 1/2" returns)

Sump: Custom 1$ per Gallon Sale Aqueon 20/L DIY by me. Lol

Lighting: GrowBright 24" 6x24W T5's I didn't go ATI because this is really gonna be a Holding/QT/Hospital tank. However this lower end fixture does have it's perks.

The fixture puts out 144W's and 12,000 Lumens, has Solid State Electronic Ballast, Posished Aluminum Reflectors, and Aluminum Housing. Measures 24 3/8"L X 19 3/4"W X 2 1/4"H
(Matches tank dimensions pretty well.)

Stand: DIY
 
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1) CD-85052 True Union PVC Ball Valve 3/4" Slip x 3/4" Slip (Mfg# 704560)

Quantity: 1
Price: $27.99
Total: $27.99


2) CD-70441 Synthetic Sea Salt Instant Ocean 200 gallon mix (box)

Quantity: 1
Price: $39.99
Total: $39.99


3) CD-911552 Flexible Ball Socket Joint Tubing and Accessories G. Ball Socket Tubing;1/2" (6")

Quantity: 1
Price: $4.69
Total: $4.69


4) CD-85020 Loc-Line Modular Plumbing Part 2-1/2" Flare Nozzle for 1/2" (Mfg# 914090)

Quantity: 2
Price: $3.69
Total: $7.38


5) CD-85016 Loc-Line Modular Plumbing Part 1/2" MPT Connector (Mfg# 914060)

Quantity: 2
Price: $1.69
Total: $3.38



 
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Money spent so far: Not including paint, glass sump baffles, etc.



Marine Depot: (bulkheads for return [1/2" Thread x Slip] )
$11.97

Lowe's: (plumbing, wood for DIY stand, nails, silicone, cement, etc.)
$166.45

Advanced Acrylics: (30 X 20 X 10" frag tank)
$299.95

HGT Supply: (T5 fixture)
$182.70

TxHolyRocks: (Overflow w/ 5 bulkheads)
$130.00

Foster & Smith: (+GF+ true Union ball valve, Loc-Line, & Salt.)
$83.43
 

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Great price on the tank.

So no power head in the tank? Return will create all the flow in the tank?

External overflow? I kept mine simple with a 1.5" elbow.
b31d69047e82f360ed873117103f2307.jpg



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Great price on the tank.

So no power head in the tank? Return will create all the flow in the tank?

External overflow? I kept mine simple with a 1.5" elbow.
b31d69047e82f360ed873117103f2307.jpg



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Nice tank! Love the blue background.

I'll have two jebao WP 25's in the tank. Or maybe just one. I think two might be overkill.
 
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Ball valve for main drain. I'm not using gate valves anymore. They have issues purging water at start up. Ball valves tend to do a little better. However, loosing the precision of a gate valve sucks.


I love these George Fischer valves though. Talk about good quality-smooth-easy adjustment valves.


 
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The tank has arrived! Not impressed at all with how Advanced Acrylics packaged this tank for shipping. Super surprised it wasn't damaged.






Bottom of tank exposed. Especially the corners. The tank itself was sitting on bubble wrap but gezz.





30x20x10






Light made it too.





 
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