JDigital's 75G RR. (Updated)
 

Hey all,

I have been going through countless tank journal threads, and they are so inspiring I couldn't help but start my own.

However I never planned to do a journal so my pics will be starting from the time I already had water in the tank. :lol:

Anyways, I am running the following so far:

Standard LFS 54G 36"x18"x18"
2x Koralia 3 Powerheads
30lbs Aragonite Sand
20lbs Caribsea Live Sand
Instant Ocean Salt
T5HO Lighting 2x39W 18000K (Lighting will be getting revamped now that I have done more reading this weekend. haha Any suggestions would be great)
Whisper60 with LR Rubble.

I am waiting until next weekend to add the LR.. Looking at about 50-60lbs.

With Flash:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...nk/SWReef1.jpg

Without Flash and T5 18000K.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...nk/SWReef2.jpg

Thanks for Looking!
Josh.

I have the exact same T5 unit you do. It does the job. :) I have a Giesemann AquaBlue+ and a Giesemann Actinic+ in my fixture, and I think it looks really good. I've tried a few different bulbs in it, and I'm happy with the current bulbs.

Not a huge update at all, but decided to reinforce the stand that I am using. Now I just need some black cloth to wrap the stand in. Its an eye sore! Haha!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...nk/SWReef3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...nk/SWReef4.jpg

If my better half saw one of her pots next to my tank she would beat me with it! lol

Looks good so far, be sure to keep updating!

LOL. I don't have a better half to keep happy, so I am pretty safe.

Added the first batch of live rock on thursday, was 16-17lbs worth. Really nice porous stuff. Was a bit of work to get it down to the glass, I think my sand might be a bit deep.. haha.

Murky Tank Shot.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...nk/SWReef5.jpg

After it had settled.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...nk/SWReef6.jpg

Picked up another 17# batch of LR today and an Actinic bulb to swap out with one of my 18K bulbs. So running 1x18K and 1xActinic T5s... Really like the new color of the tank with the Actinic light!

I changed my aquascape today after getting the new rock home... I like it ALOT better. Still got some more to add next weekend.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...Tank/Reef7.jpg

Well.... my sumpless build is coming to a screeching halt!! After a discussion this weekend with a friend who is a running a 90G setup, and basically getting ripped a new one about not running a sump, my plans have changed. (sucks to be a newbie... even when you do as much researching/reading as you can)

So....... I had pondered the idea of a Herbie style overflow system after some discussion with the guys at Red Coral.. and had decided on going that route, but I didn't like the idea of the external overflow.. and I got directed towards this style instead, and its the way I am gonna go.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1310585

I prefer the internal overflow to save external room around the tank, should allow for alot more surfacing skimming (24" across 4" at either end) compared to the screened bulkheads required for the herbie style.

Picked up the acrylic tonight, and got my pieces cut to size. Cutting acrylic is something I don't want to do again!!

4 Panels
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...20Tank/4pc.jpg

And the mess that is creates... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...0Tank/mess.jpg

Tomorrow..... Silicone!

Well... after countless headaches trying to figure this out to add a overflow/sump, and hitting numerous roadblocks.... I have caved.. I went to a LFS today, to look at some 23-29G tanks for a sump, and saw a 75G RR (Single Cornerflo) tank tucked into the corner (even comes with some of the plumbing hardware)...... So......... I bought it (lay away till the weekend).. :razz:

75G will be the new display tank, 54G will be a sump/fuge.

In the end, i think it will only be a difference in cost of about $50 more... which in mind will be worth it, bigger display, no worries about drilling my 54, no headaches trying to add an overflow... etc etc. I think I will be much happier with this setup.

EDIT:
If your curious what I am gonna do with the "wasted" acrylic... I am gonna build myself a viewing box for my camera. :D

Did you cut that acrylic with a knife?!!!

Yea.. It's made for scoring plastics and acrylic sheets. 1/4" max thickness.

You score it down about 1/16" then set it along a solid straight edge... grip, and SNAP it...

Like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzHnjo2K3Nw