YHSublime January 30, 2013 Share January 30, 2013 So starting polishing up the tank tonight. Still have yet to clean the back, but I threw in some egg crate, and started playing with some of the rock I've been soaking. I really want to put some time into my aquascaping this time around, if anybody has any advice, let me know. Prepare for the slowest build ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallreef January 30, 2013 Share January 30, 2013 Looking good so far....you may want a little more height for variations and to keep some corals away from others... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime January 30, 2013 Author Share January 30, 2013 Thanks. I want more height, but that's all the rock I have atm. I have been looking at tanks the same size, and seeing how they worked their rocks. I like this one I found: Granted it's already covered in beautiful corals in pristine looking water and sand, but I like the "shape." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowlr January 30, 2013 Share January 30, 2013 Nice, I started a 45 cube build 2 weeks ago. Just finished my cycle on Dr. Tims using dry BRS reefsaver rock. Clean up crew on the way (although I didn't have any algae bloom/growth during the cycle). What are you going to use for flow/filtration/lighting? I'm trying to decide between a Tunze 6095 run w/an Apex or 2 MP10's. As far as skimmer, I'm thinking Avast CS1, but wonder if it's overkill. Radion pro for lighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin January 30, 2013 Share January 30, 2013 that tank has a lot of fish in it. so what overflow are you going to put on that tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime January 30, 2013 Author Share January 30, 2013 Nice, I started a 45 cube build 2 weeks ago. Just finished my cycle on Dr. Tims using dry BRS reefsaver rock. Clean up crew on the way (although I didn't have any algae bloom/growth during the cycle). What are you going to use for flow/filtration/lighting? I'm trying to decide between a Tunze 6095 run w/an Apex or 2 MP10's. As far as skimmer, I'm thinking Avast CS1, but wonder if it's overkill. Radion pro for lighting. Flow, filtration, up in the air. Lighting: 36x3watt leds. 18 cool whites and 18 royal bkues. Separate power so I can independently turn on and off each color using 90 degree optics. Will hang them from the ceiling, just waiting on the kits. that tank has a lot of fish in it. so what overflow are you going to put on that tank? Open to suggestions, aka, I have no idea yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowlr January 30, 2013 Share January 30, 2013 Not to hijack in any way - but wanted to show you my rockscape to give ideas in case you were looking for some. I really like the low rocks (all of my front rocks are low) but I agree that its good to have one taller one in the back to give height and allow for variation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime January 30, 2013 Author Share January 30, 2013 Not to hijack in any way - but wanted to show you my rockscape to give ideas in case you were looking for some. I really like the low rocks (all of my front rocks are low) but I agree that its good to have one taller one in the back to give height and allow for variation. very cool. similar to my nano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin January 30, 2013 Share January 30, 2013 are you going to drill another return hole for emergencies? adam ad artfully acrylics can probably design and build you a nice custom overflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin January 30, 2013 Share January 30, 2013 Not to hijack in any way - but wanted to show you my rockscape to give ideas in case you were looking for some. I really like the low rocks (all of my front rocks are low) but I agree that its good to have one taller one in the back to give height and allow for variation. those are really nice rocks. are they pukani? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime January 30, 2013 Author Share January 30, 2013 are you going to drill another return hole for emergencies? adam ad artfully acrylics can probably design and build you a nice custom overflow. I hadn't planned on it. This is amateur hour, I'm glad I'm getting all this feed back early. I've seen Adams work, it's nice, I wonder if I can afford it. What does another return hole for emergencies do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy357 January 30, 2013 Share January 30, 2013 I am pretty sure he meant to say an emergency drain hole. That way if your main drain gets stopped up for any reason or simply cannot keep up with the return then the emergency drain will kick-in and make sure you do not flood your place or drain your sump and have the pump running dry and getting damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlin January 30, 2013 Share January 30, 2013 oops, i meant drain. you can also use both those holes as drains and get a u pipe for a return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime January 30, 2013 Author Share January 30, 2013 I'd rather not do any drilling. I'd really like to see examples of what we're talking about. I'd like to keep it simple and effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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