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Very nice set up you’ve got over there.

Nice tank! I also want to see what’s in the back.

This is getting funnier with each post. I hope no one got in trouble!

Welcome! You will surely meet lots of good and knowledgeable people here.

Happy birthday!

Thank you ! it’s good to be back! I am fortunate to find good friends here.

Thanks! The nice aquascape is only temporary. Corals will eventually cover it all. At least that’s what I hope.

I did a lot of research before my final decision on the reefer 425. Your build thread helped me a lot. Thank you!

Testing the waters first! Probably changing the sell strategy second.

Thank you! The little antennas are just the extra wire for the hydra 32s so they can be adjusted in height. I left it longer for now until I figure out how hight to keep them above the water.

Thanks Dan!

Thank you! I remember we met when you came to my apartment back than and got some corals.

Hello reefers! After some time out of the hobby due to house remodel and a new baby, I finally decided to put some extra weight on my new floors. And what better way to start, but with an awesome deal from Jeff with a new Red Sea Reefer XL 425. Thanks Jeff! As I very well remember this community is filled with amazing and helpful people, thing that can only make it easier and better for this hobby. I am looking forward to share and be a part of this reefer community as already has been proven to be amazing. And now some photos as I know we all like. Got Saltwater?

I have a controller I don’t need PM sent

How do you like those lights? How are the corals doing? I can’t wait to get my hands on a tank and get some sticks as well.

I have a 40 breeder turned into a sump. I don’t know if you’re interested it that.

Hello reefers, I have a few things to sell before I get back into reefing again IM fusion Nuvo 40 - SOLD Still have a few things to sell and more to come 40 gallon breeder turned into a sump - $55 Tunze 9004 Skimmer - $100 CustomCaddy With new sponges - $30 2 x SpinStream Flow Nozzle - $15 ea 150W aqueous heater - $10 Sorry I don’t know how to put up the pictures from my iPhone so they are visible. IMG_5888.HEIC IMG_5886.HEIC IMG_5879.HEIC

I have a Tunze Comline 9004. Just cleaned up and it works like a charm. I used it on IM nuvo40.

Looking great Dan. Once this virus run is over I’m looking to get back into it too.

I was referring to the overflow I designed. If you don't plan to add a dump later on, than the all in one tank is the way to go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I like the glass. It doesn't scratch as easy and it is really clear. Modern look and the perfect size for a nano. The more water volume the better so if you can get a glass tank with a different overflow system do it.Mine works great but still... It's not ideal. Thanks for the bump. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes, I finished the sump and added it to the tank with no problems. The system works very nice and it is dead quite. In fact all I can hear is the refrigerator . I will add pictures when I can as I am extremely busy with my job at this point.

So like I said in the previous post I will add a sump on the other side of the wall. I was working on a dead silent diy pvc overflow, I would say fail proof since I am adding a aqua-lifter and a second typical overflow to handle the extra water. I made the main overflow out of 1" pvc. The modifications I have done to the typical diy overflow makes it completely silent. Imagine a herbie overflow but this one is hanging on the back instead of the bottom. I raised the T to where I wanted my water level to be when pump is off. Than I removed the U that comes to the surface to skimm the surface. That's not needed because the back chamber acts as a surface skimmer already. Instead of letting the air get sucked in I added a 5/8 tube that will start a full siphon when the return pump starts and reaches the 5/8 tube. The tube is small enough to be able to break the full siphon when power goes out or for maintenance, however the flow will start again because the small 5/8 tube is short enough and let's air in when pump goes off. I also have another overflow for the extra water and to handle the flow in case the full siphon stops working for any reason. Here is a photo with the idea spread on paper. And a video with my testing. The return pump is quite one 4000. It can push 10 feet and max flow is 1000+ gph I dialed the pump to 50% because I won't need more flow that 500gph. I also tested the pump on maximum and I opened the valve of the main overflow to max and the pump couldn't keep up. I hope I am not too confusing. https://vimeo.com/151217935 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I am planning to add a sump on the other side of the wall, in the garage, and use it as a frag thank / refugium, More live rock, larger skimmer and reactors. I think a 40 gallon breeder would do it. For the overflow I am currently testing a diy pvc overflow and it works. Of course I will have float switches and aqua lifter sucking the air that can accumulate with time in the tube and stop the siphon. I will post as I do it. But for now it will be the planning, than the doing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks. I will come with some updates next year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk