My first reef tank is a Crystal Dynamics 250 gallon build.

[toybox22]

Not trying to be dumb but where’s your over flow box?

Its got a synergy reef ghost overflow installed in the center. Hard to see, but that's what its supposed to do!

 

[Tommy McDonald]

I wanna new tank now lol

 

[flyfish]

Super clean and great looking setup, I dig the paint color in the fish room

 

[Don Lidtke]

Very Very Very Impressive. Looks like a scaled down state aquarium exhibit is being constructed. Fantastic Job!

Thank you TTV! I hope I can continue to live up to this!

 

[Don Lidtke]

Very nice! This is almost exactly what I have planned for my next tank! I have the Clarisea SK-5000 on my current set-up and have decided that the Geo's Roller sumps are the way to go on my next build. Looks fantastic!

I don't think you'll be disappointed in a Geosreef sump. It's a very impressive design and build.

 

[Don Lidtke]

Very inspiring build! You have given me some great ideas to upgrade my low-tech 240 gal. I look forward to following along!

Thanks SJ Blane! I'm glad that my build has given you some ideas for your build. We are in this together, to be sure.

 

[Don Lidtke]

Man, this is no small endeavor. You are living the dream!

Thanks Sean Fitz! I certainly am enjoying the dream so far.

 

[Don Lidtke]

Your tank looks amazing. I love my CDA tank. I just set it up a few weeks ago and it's amazing

Thanks raultsu! It's encouraging to hear about other CDA tanks. They are amazing tanks. The more I work on mine, the more I know I made the right choice.

 

[Don Lidtke]

Not trying to be dumb but where’s your overflow box?

No worries Tommy McDonald, the photo is not the clearest because of the lighting. Maybe this shot will give you a better idea....

 

[Don Lidtke]

Super clean and great looking setup, I dig the paint color in the fish room

Thanks flyfish! I will be sure to tell my wife this since it was her suggestion. My Love really has a much better color sense than I do.

 

[Don Lidtke]

Its got a synergy reef ghost overflow installed in the center. Hard to see, but that's what it's supposed to do!

toybox22, your explanation is spot on, thanks! I added another picture using a flash to hopefully shows things a bit better.

This is a perfect example to what I love about this group. Other members are willing to step up and explain things. I am looking forward to input from others of the R2R family.

 

[Lowell Lemon]

Enjoy watching your new tank develop. Nice quality products and I am looking forward to the results!

 

[Don Lidtke]

Enjoy watching your new tank develop. Nice quality products and I am looking forward to the results!

Thank you Lowell Lemon. I appreciate you coming along to the ride.

 

[Don Lidtke]

With the tank in full operation there was a rather significant problem with noise. As in the downstairs was only useful if you were looking WHITE NOISE relaxation...lol. The soothing sounds of a waterfall. This did not win any points with My Love or my son, who is working on his EE degree from his bedroom. Now that is one great use of the internet. He’s studying at Arizona State University and living with us in Utah.


So it’s time to do more research. I noticed several sumps that specifically call attention the having piping add to the drains so that the water exit while under the water. Time to make some modifications!

 

[kamla]

Looking good

What do you plan to keep ?

 

[jporter17]

This is a great build thread. The attention to detail is great and it's going to be a nice return on the time. JP

 

[antrageous]

Very nice build. I have the same tank dimensions ordered from CDA too. Following along and curious on your noise situation.

 

[Don Lidtke]

Looking good

What do you plan to keep ?

Thanks kamla!

I am going for a mixed reef, for right now. I am not sure if I will turn into a stick head or not down the road.

 

[Don Lidtke]

This is a great build thread. The attention to detail is great and it's going to be a nice return on the time. JP

Thanks for the encouragement JP!

 

[Don Lidtke]

Very nice build. I have the same tank dimensions ordered from CDA too. Following along and curious on your noise situation.

Thanks!

You won't be disappointed by the tank from CDA. They are simply gorgeous.

I have the system shutdown right now because of the rock work being worked on. Once that is done I will know more about how my noise treatment worked and I will update things here.