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- Oct 18, 2012
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Hope its ok I start a build thread here. This will be my first attempt at keeping a ceph and want to do it right. I have recently purchased a used 50g breeder that is predrilled with (2) bulkheads. The bulkhead placement are at the far left and far right of the tank several inches below the rim. The first thing I would like to tackle is I can tell from the saltline that the water is about an inch below the rim. I honestly feel like this is going to bother me and have been thinking of ways to overcome this. My first thought is to build a coast to coast internal overflow/weir so that the water has to go almost to the top. I would do this ONLY if I decide to go with the BeanAnimal design but that would force me to buy a new stronger pump.
The second option and most budget friendly is to keep the bulkheads where they are and use my existing Taam rio 1100 pump. I am going to assume this will be somewhat noisy as I dont think I will have enough waterflow to completely fill 1inch or even 3/4inch pvc. Opinions on this would be greatly appreciated.
My current equipment list is as follows
29g Dt cycling about 7-10 days now
Super nano kit from glassholes.com
Taam rio+ 1100 pump
20g sump with Upflow algae scrubber, tufa rock, refugium section for chaeto or w/e
aqueon 1250 gph powerhead
50 lbs base rock from reefrocks.net
7lbs live rock from LFS
50g breeder empty
10g nano with marineland led hood and hob filter (been cycling about 2 weeks)
300 watt heater
(2) clip on lamps from HD
4w led bulb true daylight (50 watt equiv)
7w led bulb daylight (for Upflow Algae scrubber)
2 more questions come to mind
1. What do you guys do to cover powerheads so they dont become blenders? Links for materials used would be great.
2. How do you incorperate your carbon into your sump build? I was thinking of just putting it in my filter sock.
Sorry to post so much but expect more to come lol. I want to be sure things are done right the first time. Thanks again
The second option and most budget friendly is to keep the bulkheads where they are and use my existing Taam rio 1100 pump. I am going to assume this will be somewhat noisy as I dont think I will have enough waterflow to completely fill 1inch or even 3/4inch pvc. Opinions on this would be greatly appreciated.
My current equipment list is as follows
29g Dt cycling about 7-10 days now
Super nano kit from glassholes.com
Taam rio+ 1100 pump
20g sump with Upflow algae scrubber, tufa rock, refugium section for chaeto or w/e
aqueon 1250 gph powerhead
50 lbs base rock from reefrocks.net
7lbs live rock from LFS
50g breeder empty
10g nano with marineland led hood and hob filter (been cycling about 2 weeks)
300 watt heater
(2) clip on lamps from HD
4w led bulb true daylight (50 watt equiv)
7w led bulb daylight (for Upflow Algae scrubber)
2 more questions come to mind
1. What do you guys do to cover powerheads so they dont become blenders? Links for materials used would be great.
2. How do you incorperate your carbon into your sump build? I was thinking of just putting it in my filter sock.
Sorry to post so much but expect more to come lol. I want to be sure things are done right the first time. Thanks again