Maggie's Mixed Reef Build V3, now a 75!

[Mhamilton0911]

Oh wow! I just started reading this thread and was only on page 4 but wanted to jump ahead and let you know that I’m loving reading about your adventure. I’m seeing a lot of myself in what you relate. I sit in front of my tank for hours, I’m a woman doing most of this on my own. I love seeing women in reefing. I love reading @JoJosReef reef builds also. Wish we all lived closer so we could give each other a hand.

I see by jumping ahead that you have got a fancy schmancy tank going up. I hope to be at that point in a year or so too.

Best,
Molly

Glad to have you! Yeah this "tank" started originally as a 20g long, then a 29g, then up to 75g (current) and the 'fancy schmancy' new one at 125g!

Is been a fun ride otherwise I wouldn't still be here. But I really have to attribute most of my success with my various coaches here on the forum. Absolutely essential to have a mentor or a collective to help with issues.

 

[Mhamilton0911]

REFUGIUM KIT - 55 gallon aquarium (protein skimmer /sump) | eBay

Refugium / Sump kit is for a55 gallon Long aquarium ( 48¼ x 12¾ x 21). - deluxe sump utilizes low flow to minimize sound and increase filtration. - great high-quality sump for an affordable price. We can build you a kit for any size aquarium such as,10 gal, 20 gal L, 20 gal H, 29 gal, 40 gal...

www.ebay.com

Saw this while looking, but thinking I'm going with the "refugium" version from Modular Marine. Simple with minimal baffles, yet still the bulkhead to sock situation.

Refugium Kit For 48" X 13" X 21" 55 Gal. Protein Skimmer Sump Aquarium Filter

This listing is for a Modular Marine refugium kit fitted for a 55 gallon aquarium (48" x 13" x 21"). *AQUARIUM NOT INCLUDED*****IF YOU CAN NOT FIND THE KIT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SEND US A MESSAGE. WE HAVE REFUGIUM, WET/DRY, and BASIC SUMP KITS FOR THE FOLLOWING SIZES- 10 gal, 20 gal L, 20 gal H...

modularmarine.com

 

[Steven Garland]

Just thought I would share !!! I'm thinking of using the MM overflow box. It is pricey,but its gorrrrrgeous !!!

 

[Mhamilton0911]

Just thought I would share !!! I'm thinking of using the MM overflow box. It is pricey,but its gorrrrrgeous !!!

No problem, and thank you!

I really like all their offerings, I first saw the kit on ebay, but looked for a site of their own and now see all their other pretty things.

 

[Mhamilton0911]

Who knew a box of plumbing parts was so exciting?

 

[Projects with Sam]

Saw this while looking, but thinking I'm going with the "refugium" version from Modular Marine. Simple with minimal baffles, yet still the bulkhead to sock situation.

Refugium Kit For 48" X 13" X 21" 55 Gal. Protein Skimmer Sump Aquarium Filter

This listing is for a Modular Marine refugium kit fitted for a 55 gallon aquarium (48" x 13" x 21"). *AQUARIUM NOT INCLUDED*****IF YOU CAN NOT FIND THE KIT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SEND US A MESSAGE. WE HAVE REFUGIUM, WET/DRY, and BASIC SUMP KITS FOR THE FOLLOWING SIZES- 10 gal, 20 gal L, 20 gal H...

modularmarine.com

they provide so many images of their kit it really leaves nothing to the imagination...

 

[Mhamilton0911]

they provide so many images of their kit it really leaves nothing to the imagination...

I know, right? They have listings on eBay too, which is where I originally found it, but this particular kit, that's the picture provided.

 

[Projects with Sam]

I know, right? They have listings on eBay too, which is where I originally found it, but this particular kit, that's the picture provided.

I'd be tempted to just get some acrylic and cut the baffles out on a table saw...

 

[Mhamilton0911]

I'd be tempted to just get some acrylic and cut the baffles out on a table saw...

I know. Have saw even. But time, however, is never a-plenty.

Plus by the time I bought the acrylic, cut wrong, and buy some again I'll be at the 100$ it'll cost for them to cut it.

The only thing I'm pondering though, is the kit says for a 13" fixed water level, is that what I need? Does that leave enough room for the water from the back flow when the pump is off? How do I know what I need?

 

[Projects with Sam]

I know. Have saw even. But time, however, is never a-plenty.

Plus by the time I bought the acrylic, cut wrong, and buy some again I'll be at the 100$ it'll cost for them to cut it.

The only thing I'm pondering though, is the kit says for a 13" fixed water level, is that what I need? Does that leave enough room for the water from the back flow when the pump is off? How do I know what I need?

should be fine provided you don't siphon off an inch from up top. 55 gallon is 24" high? that is way more then I have and I am running two remote tanks and all their full drain lines.

 

[Mhamilton0911]

 

[tbrown]

I know. Have saw even. But time, however, is never a-plenty.

Plus by the time I bought the acrylic, cut wrong, and buy some again I'll be at the 100$ it'll cost for them to cut it.

The only thing I'm pondering though, is the kit says for a 13" fixed water level, is that what I need? Does that leave enough room for the water from the back flow when the pump is off? How do I know what I need?

More than enough, yes. See my answer on the Café.

 

[tbrown]

should be fine provided you don't siphon off an inch from up top. 55 gallon is 24" high? that is way more then I have and I am running two remote tanks and all their full drain lines.

The tank she's got is 2.5" in sump per 1" in DT

 

[Mhamilton0911]

The tank she's got is 2.5" in sump per 1" in DT

Wut

 

[tbrown]

Wut

(Just smile and nod)

 

[Mhamilton0911]

 

[Projects with Sam]

Do I need to make a ParlaRoller XS for 20 gallon longs and 55 gallon tanks?

 

[Mhamilton0911]

Ok, not much to report. Ordered the Modular Marine baffles. Bought blue filament. Same blue as the handles for the valves so anything I need to print will be matchy matchy. Currently printing with the blue now, just some small screw-in angle supports I'm going to use to make the sump not move at all. I figured with plumbing going into the sump I want to make sure I never nudge it anywhere.

 

[Mhamilton0911]

Tiny progress...

 

[fishguy242]

Are you wet yet ?...