Empire's 80

[Empire]

Hey, I'm upgrading my packed DB 30g rimless to a DB 80g, 48"x24"x16", with a custom 44"x16"x16" sump.

Equipment-
WB 2000 return
Reef Octo DCS 150 Skimmer
ATI Sun Power 8x54w
4 x MP10wES
2 x BRS Reactors

Still trying to find the right controller for me. I'll be using my RKL for now.

Sump-

Platform to raise the tank--I had a problem with my 30 being so shallow. DB stands are not talk enough.

Tank-

 

[Classklown90]

Awesome man. Whats the plan with the old setup

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[Empire]

Breaking it down and selling it! 30g with custom 20"x20"x15" sump, g1 radion, eshopps s120 economy cone skimmer..it's a sweet setup but I would rather see it go to a good home than sit in storage.

 

[Classklown90]

Breaking it down and selling it! 30g with custom 20"x20"x15" sump, g1 radion, eshopps s120 economy cone skimmer..it's a sweet setup but I would rather see it go to a good home than sit in storage.

If only I had room. Thats a sweet setup

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[jgraz]

Looking good. Especially that sump. That's Purdy, care to share some info and more pics of it.

 

[Empire]

Thanks! It's built by Custom King, I don't think he's on this forum. This is my 4-5th sump he built for me. The only thing I don't like about it is that horrible cheap white egg crate which has been replaced with black egg crate. No leeching in my tank!

 

[Empire]

halfway there with water. it's taking me about 2 hours to get 5 gallons of mixed saltwater in the tank. this sucks! lol

 

[NikkiT]

LOL, you are on your way! It will be full before you know it.

 

[jgraz]

I was gonna have a sump made by him as well. Opted for a glass one made by another Manhattan reefs member. Great guy but the sump cracked in less then a month. No fault of his I'm sure. I think I'll get in touch with Jeff for my next one.

 

[Empire]

This is my third sump I got built from him. I always go with thicker acrylic. Anyways..

And then there was light.

This sucker is bright. I'm thinking I will hang it at least 12" off the water. I think I should have gotten the 6 bulb instead...

 

[Empire]

I realized that I cannot mount my light rail with my tank placed on the platform. I completely took over the living room.

 

[Hockeynut]

Your living room looks like my LFS lol

 

[Empire]

I was gonna have a sump made by him as well. Opted for a glass one made by another Manhattan reefs member. Great guy but the sump cracked in less then a month. No fault of his I'm sure. I think I'll get in touch with Jeff for my next one.

Oh i misread this. My apologies. Def worth getting a custom job. This way you can have it anyway you please and get better dimensions. You should def go with thicker acrylic, and black baffles

 

[Empire]

Your living room looks like my LFS lol

Lol I can't wait to clean it up

 

[Empire]

Update:

1. sprayed the inside of the stand with rubber sealant.

2. added 2 fans inside the stand. 1 exhaust, 1 intake.

3. My light mount FINALLY came in.

Sand will be here around the 17th. Rock and the 2 remaining mp10wES's-hopefully soon.

 

[jose7878]

Looking good. I bet the wife is happy to have the livingroom back.


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[Empire]

thanks! no wife yet. im still in school(pursing my mba), i live at home. but mom is very happy to have the tank back. she hates having 2 tanks in one room lol

 

[Classklown90]

thanks! no wife yet. im still in school(pursing my mba), i live at home. but mom is very happy to have the tank back. she hates having 2 tanks in one room lol

Looks great. What university do you attend?

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[Empire]

Thanks, Seton Hall.

 

[redfishbluefish]

Update:
1. sprayed the inside of the stand with rubber sealant.

Don’t know what that is…..could you provide details….brand, etc. I’m curious.

Update:
2. added 2 fans inside the stand. 1 exhaust, 1 intake.

Counter productive. Make both fans blowing in or both blowing out and just provide a hole to relieve pressure.

thanks! no wife yet…..

Good move….keep it that way and tank changes go a lot smoother.