Another 50g Cube build/resurrection....

Lbrdsoxfan · Aug 12, 2022

Well as we all know in reefing, life happens! I've had this fairly ancient 50g sca setup up previously and I think it may be here to stay! It was initially setup as a temp tank while my 120g was being resealed but I think I'm gonna keep it.... It's gonna be my budget build. Maybe go with some sps finally!

Specs:
50g SC aquariums cube 24x24x20
10g aqueon tank as sump (no chambers)
Jebao scp 70 gyre (vertical)
No name AC return pump
No name skimmer
Bubble magus filter roller (small)
Nicrew 50w reef light (need to upgrade)

Current look:

Previous iteration: Pre 120g upgrade

blaxsun · Aug 12, 2022

Looks great! And I won't even rat you out to the tang police...

fishface NJ · Aug 12, 2022

Nice! Any idea on what fish you'll put in it?

Lbrdsoxfan · Aug 12, 2022

blaxsun said:
Looks great! And I won't even rat you out to the tang police...

I was wondering how long it would take for someone to notice that

. They will be back in the 120g once the wall behind the aquarium is painted (few weeks at most). That disaster is in my main build thread. May leave the little sailfin in there until he grows out, may not.

Lbrdsoxfan · Aug 12, 2022

fishface NJ said:
Nice! Any idea on what fish you'll put in it?

Dunno yet... A pair of evil clowns to start (I'm fond of cinnamon or lightning maroons) and some more peaceful fish. May try a copperband again. I don't want to run a lid, so whatever won't jump!

Lbrdsoxfan · Aug 15, 2022

Not much to report so far. Plunged on a higher wattage light since the 50w wasn't cutting it.... Was considering a kessil a360, but the price can't be beat for the smatfarm light. Figure the 24x24x20 footprint will be ok.

Need to start peroxide soaking some rock that was pulled from the 120g, figure it's gonna be used for the 50g rescape, when I get the 120g restarted (hopefully next week).

chk4tix · Aug 15, 2022

Looks good, seems like we are both making slow progress

Lbrdsoxfan · Aug 15, 2022

chk4tix said:
Looks good, seems like we are both making slow progress

The tanks running with about 75% of my 120g fish in it. I plan to kick it off a bit more after the 120g is back up and running.

Lbrdsoxfan · Aug 18, 2022

Not much to report, got the smat farm light installed. After reading reviews and etc... The light is legit for the price!! I saw a lot of complaints about the light bracket, but it worked ok for my 3/8 rimless glass.

Jcbueno · Sep 6, 2022

i might look into that light fixture, looks nice.

Lbrdsoxfan · Sep 6, 2022

Jcbueno said:
i might look into that light fixture, looks nice.

I'm loving the smat farm fixture. For the price it can't be beat. May use them instead of the ali express bars on my 120g. It's a clean install with the new style bar.

ifarmer · Sep 17, 2022

so bluetiful

Lbrdsoxfan · Sep 28, 2022

Not much to report, still deciding what I'm going to do with it.

Did just receive 20 lbs of rock, so the soak begins!

Lbrdsoxfan · Sep 28, 2022

Edit: Double Post!

Lbrdsoxfan · Oct 1, 2022

I did get around to placing the rock a bit, still deciding on what's next. May put a simple pair of clowns in or something.

Lbrdsoxfan · Oct 4, 2022

Better shot post water change and some actual glass cleaning. My importer has a pair of pink skunks for sale, so gonna check them out tomorrow.

bakbay · Oct 4, 2022

Lbrdsoxfan said:
Better shot post water change and some actual glass cleaning. My importer has a pair of pink skunks for sale, so gonna check them out tomorrow.

Outstanding— looking great. Here is my cube upgrade (36x36x24) from the 24x24x24. It’s still a WIP but the goal is to be 100% SPS (and maybe a few chalices).

Lbrdsoxfan · Oct 5, 2022

bakbay said:
Outstanding— looking great. Here is my cube upgrade (36x36x24) from the 24x24x24. It’s still a WIP but the goal is to be 100% SPS (and maybe a few chalices).

I'm considering some beginner sticks...

bakbay · Oct 5, 2022

Lbrdsoxfan said:
I'm considering some beginner sticks...

I hear ya. My PC Rainbow, Blue Voodoo, and Cali Tort are the fastest grower in the tank — but the other sticks (Hawkins Echinata, YellowTips, etc) are taking forever to take off! I wish I have a few full colonies by next year.

How is your flow - are you happy? Will the vertically-mounted gyres be enough? I’m still not very happy with mine….

Lbrdsoxfan · Oct 5, 2022

I'm Ok currently with the flow, I haven't put in anything yet. If I go all in with sps, I have a pair of mp40's sitting around along with a pair jebao slw20's. So I can get some random higher flow if necessary.

I'm also running a single vertical gyre in my 120g (softie dominated) and in happy with it.