30G Tank idea

[Rob_Reef_Keeper]

OK latest brain storm.

30G Oceanic Cube / Stand - $300
Deltec MCE600 Skimmer - $500
Current USA 250W MH - $300
2-3 maxijets (OWN)
Litremeter for ATO (OWN)
100W heater (OWN)
Salifert test kits (OWN)
B-Ionic (OWN)

1 bag of Natures Ocean sand
20-30 lbs of LR

What do ya think? Missing anything

[Wiskey]

Sounds like a great plan!

Whiskey

[snow_man84088]

Sounds good!

[OneDummHikk]

Originally Posted by Rob_Reef_Keeper

OK latest brain storm.

30G Oceanic Cube / Stand - $300
Deltec MCE600 Skimmer - $500
Current USA 250W MH - $300
2-3 maxijets (OWN)
Litremeter for ATO (OWN)
100W heater (OWN)
Salifert test kits (OWN)
B-Ionic (OWN)

1 bag of Natures Ocean sand
20-30 lbs of LR

What do ya think? Missing anything

Sounds like a good plan from the start. No sump though?

[Rob_Reef_Keeper]

I know - no sump but what can I do?

[OneDummHikk]

Originally Posted by Rob_Reef_Keeper

I know - no sump but what can I do?

Drill it and put an overflow in it.
Run it sumpless.
Use an over-the-back weir type overflow.
See if they have a RR tank that size.

[Rob_Reef_Keeper]

They dont make a RR that size.
I dont like/trust the over the back overflows.
I thought about the drilling but I dont know how to or have the tools and that will just add to the cost of the system. Is there a huge need for a sump on this size tank?

[frankandmaura]

JMO...because I know you love my opinions

$500 for a skimmer is WICKED excessive (my opinion) for a 30 gal tank (if you had a sump you could buy a monster for that money and use it when you do upgrade) or couldn't you get away with something less...like this...and not give up much quality.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...ct~TZ5331.html

[frankandmaura]

Originally Posted by Rob_Reef_Keeper

Is there a huge need for a sump on this size tank?

It is always good to add water volume to the system, it is more forgiving that way.

[Loverotties]

Sounds nice!I'd add a top-off and a ph monitor , a timer and last but not least a RO/DI unit.

[Rob_Reef_Keeper]

The light comes with timers, I have a ph monitor and the Litremeter would be top off.

I dont know who would drill the tank for a overflow and how to make an overflow.

I never heard of that skimmer or heard much good or bad about them. The Deltec is supposed to be the cream of the crop.

[OneDummHikk]

Originally Posted by Rob_Reef_Keeper

They dont make a RR that size.
I dont like/trust the over the back overflows.
I thought about the drilling but I dont know how to or have the tools and that will just add to the cost of the system. Is there a huge need for a sump on this size tank?

The increased water volume is the main reason. That and to hide equipment out of site. A lot easier to stabilize 50 gallons of water than 30.

I have never used a weir box. I don't like them either. I have one that came with a 125G tank I bought and I will scrap it for parts.

As for drilling, don't if you aren't sure and don't have the tools to do it.

[OneDummHikk]

Originally Posted by Rob_Reef_Keeper

The light comes with timers, I have a ph monitor and the Litremeter would be top off.

I dont know who would drill the tank for a overflow and how to make an overflow.

You can try local glass shops but I wouldn't let them. They won't guarantee it and 90% of the time they will break it because they get in a hurry and aren't worried about the tank because they will tell you it might break.

[frankandmaura]

Maybe you could go for an in sump skimmer (save some dough for the next part - - - - - - - - - - >), and have a 30 gal (or other size) acrylic cube tank built for you that will come drilled and everything?!?! Outside the BOX! What do you think?

[Rob_Reef_Keeper]

Where is that? And with the furniture to match?