Seano's 29g FOWLR to a full reef build[UPDATE 2/10/11]

Not a problem.

I have a Glass Holes Super Nano Overflow box. It is rated at around 300-600gph. It needs a 1" PVC line(which is what I have)that goes down the the sump.

I will be using a Mag Drive 7 for the return pump...should be about 450gph, at 4' of head pressure, with the 1/2" return line.

 

and you see enough flow with that one i was lookin at getting the 700gph one

 

That amount of flow should be plenty for my tank. You'll want the system turnover to be about 10X the volume of your DT. I'm not sure whether this turnover includes the volume of your sump? That never occurred to me...

What size tank do you have? If the 700gph overflow is too much, you could always turn it down with a ball valve in the return side. But never dial down the OF line.

 

i was looking at doin a 29gal because i just dont have the rooom for my 75gal at this time and i can get a 29 gal off cl for about $80 with a stand than just get a tank for the sump like a 15gal (if it will fit)

 

That sounds good. For a 29g, I would go with this one. It's the same one I got.

This one doesn't have teeth, but I don't see that as being a problem. There is one availible with teeth for just $10 more.

Super Nano Overflow Kit - Glass-Holes.com dope aquarium stuff

 

No real updates as of yet...just lots of planning.

Pretty frustrated that I can't fond my glass drill bit. Lowes doesn't sell new ones either. I already checked.

While doing research for my science project(PAR ratings with LEDs on PS reefs), I found these two images of a very natural looking SPS reef. I love it. It's definitely the look I am trying o replicate.

left side


Right side

...minus all the equipment showing in the back of the tank...

 

I love the look too of the sps tanks. Maybe not as crowded but a lot of acroporas. I like some caves and overhangs as well, that do not have acropora growing around them.

 

I like the crowded & somewhat unorderlyness of it. When the colonies get big, like above, it makes for some nice caves/hangovers.

 

Wehn are you gunna get this thing going man!?!? ive been waiting for some reef pictures.

 

lol. When I get money to finish..Hopefully by Jan.