My 65 reef build, updated 9/6 NEW PICS

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  1. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    The bean overflow is THE ONLY WAY TO GO. You wont have any complaints there.

    I also am running a 20 high for my sump as well. It isnt what I REALLY wanted. But it does work nonetheless.

    The stand looks pretty good. Don't see anything wrong with your design. Wish I would've went with that design instead of the way I built mine, but you live you learn.
     
    insanespain, Jul 31, 2011
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  2. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    Welcome to the 65g club! Looks good so far. Looks like you planned everything out really well.
    im waiting for updates.
     
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  3. Matt Rogers

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    This is a great build. Very nice work.
     
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  4. droopymatt

    droopymatt Bristle Worm

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    Thanks everyone! so last night i had my first real disaster, I was water testing my sump and apparently my acrylic was a bit too snug and as it expanded, it shattered the tank, so im back to square one on the sump:-[. Now some of you may be curious about the expansion and why...I used hot water to test everything, i read somewhere to do this so that in the event of expansion due to hot water from a failed heater or something like that you'll know if your tank will blow out...got my answer:p... I guess its all just a learning experience!
     
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  5. droopymatt

    droopymatt Bristle Worm

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  6. insanespain

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  7. droopymatt

    droopymatt Bristle Worm

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    thanks for getting me in the right direction on my overflow
     
    droopymatt, Aug 1, 2011
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  8. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    No problem. I had to learn a lot of this stuff during my build too. It helps when youu can get resonses from people when you post, that's why I try to help whenever I can. You are definitely going the best route for your setup. I couldn't be happier with how mine turned out.

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    insanespain, Aug 2, 2011
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  9. droopymatt

    droopymatt Bristle Worm

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    heres what i run now, cant wait to get all these into the big tank! Not the best pic, its a top view, maybe if you want more i can do better, but this tank is what started this obsession ;D
     

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  10. droopymatt

    droopymatt Bristle Worm

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    just a small update, ive finished the stand to the point where i just need to build and finish the panel doors (no hinges). The DT is nicely resealed, and tonight ill be placing the overflow so that next week i can water test it and make sure it holds:worried2:, today ill be headed to my lfs for a new 20 gal for my sump since last week the one i had built shattered...anyway heres some pics of my progress
     

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