30g Low Profile Frag Cube build

30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by J.Davis Fri 25 Nov 2011, 4:47 pm

This was going to be a quick temporary set-up until I have my other one built, but it is turning out pretty nice.
The Start: 24x24x12
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Resealed & Rimless
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Rough Stand Build
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Installing sump & equiptment
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First Tank Shot
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Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by matt_longview Fri 25 Nov 2011, 5:01 pm

Sweet! You've made a bit more progress than I have! Haha.

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by J.Davis Fri 25 Nov 2011, 5:15 pm

Thx Matt, but I've got WAY too much LR! It is suppose to be a "Frag" tank.. looking more like a Reef.

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by ritter678 Fri 25 Nov 2011, 6:48 pm

Ha! I just got on here to post my setup and you have pics of yours. Yours looks way nicer than mine though. Very Happy

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by J.Davis Fri 25 Nov 2011, 11:08 pm

Beat ya to it Gabe..LOL Thanks for the compliment... anyone needing LR, LMK

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by J.Davis Sat 26 Nov 2011, 11:00 am

Having some plumbing issues, lookin' for help here. I start off using a Mag7, but it Quickly would drain the small portion allocated for the return section. Secondly, I'm using a Rio 1100 (382gph) but having surging issues and it never fills the tank properly. I don't have the internal overflow box built yet, merely draining through the stand pipe. The stand pipe it's self may be the issue. I'm typically going from 1" bulkhead to 1 1/4" stand pipe. Here I had to start with 3/4" bulkhead and only went to 1". Any thoughts?

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by matt_longview Sat 26 Nov 2011, 11:15 am

You could just put a valve on the output of the mag 7. It's not bad for the pumps, and actually cuts down the power used by the pump as well (more head pressure, slower RPMs). That would keep it from emptying that section so quickly. If you were planning on adding anything else like a reactor you could also split the output on the pump and run it to another piece of equipment.

The 3/4 bulkhead shouldn't be the problem or it would also cause problems on the mag 7 correct?

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by ritter678 Sat 26 Nov 2011, 12:15 pm

I think I still have that Rio 1700 laying around you could try if you want. Should work perfect for that drain and return size.

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by J.Davis Sat 26 Nov 2011, 4:11 pm

I've been thinking the same Matt. I'll re-install the Mag7 and add a valve. I'll keep the Rio1700 in-mind Gabe. Installing the overflow will keep the tank level constant.. that'll be nice.

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by Yeti Sun 27 Nov 2011, 1:04 am

Jason
Top right a blue/purple .... what is it?

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by J.Davis Sun 27 Nov 2011, 9:43 am

Yeti wrote:Jason
Top right a blue/purple .... what is it?

Giant waving-hand Anthellia. The lighting and Iphone are contributing to the colors. More pinkish/ flesh-toned in person. I'll give you a piece if you like, I have plenty.

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by grawlfang Sun 27 Nov 2011, 10:19 am

nice, colors are awesome. I am trying to convince the wife I need to build another tank like I had from scratch Smile

I think it will be a long convincing process. I finally convinced her I needed a quarantine tank and that took 3 months.

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by J.Davis Sun 27 Nov 2011, 10:39 am

Thanks Kevin... as for being a long convincing process, we all have "Bosses".

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by J.Davis Sun 27 Nov 2011, 6:17 pm

Ok, put the Mag7 back on with a cut-off valve. Still surging badly. Any other thoughts?

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by Yeti Sun 27 Nov 2011, 6:59 pm

Oh yes please.

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by J.Davis Sun 27 Nov 2011, 7:18 pm

Yeti wrote:Oh yes please.

When ever you make it into town... I'll give frags of this away "Free" to anyone who wants it. But, don't wait too long. I'll trying to sell the LR it's on.

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by matt_longview Sun 27 Nov 2011, 7:43 pm

Hmmm... So it's doing the same thing through either pump?

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by J.Davis Sun 27 Nov 2011, 7:54 pm

Yep, I'm thinking the overflow box will help.

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by Yeti Sun 27 Nov 2011, 9:18 pm

Ahh.. this is the marine Mount Rushmore rock..then I will make sure to get there this week

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by reileywatts Sun 27 Nov 2011, 9:54 pm

Jason, I'm gonna try and get over to ya this week. Probably Friday. I work in the area now! Office is in Kilgore, supposed to be in Shreveport all week.

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by J.Davis Wed 30 Nov 2011, 1:42 pm

Well no change in the "Surging" problem. I waiting on a friend to cut up some acrylic for me to build the overflow box. I did get a custom stand made though, I'm "REALLY" impressed! Got it painted up & I ready to start moving the sump/fuge over... ready to move everything on to it!
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Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by matt_longview Wed 30 Nov 2011, 4:54 pm

Sweet stand!!! :-)

Very nice bud!

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by J.Davis Mon 05 Dec 2011, 11:45 am

Well, I've crammed alot into the stand.

Cabinet Light, TLF Phosban Reactor w/MJ400, 10g Sump/Fuge, Mag7 Return, Coralife 65g SuperSkimmer, DYI ATO (dual float switches w/ Aqualifter) and 2 powerstrips. One with Digital Timer for the lights, and one for all water movement.
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Emptied tank contents into a temporary 20L so I could install internal overflow. Will change up the plumbing some while empty and dry.

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by matt_longview Mon 05 Dec 2011, 1:53 pm

I'm cutting the overflow tonight. Raining yesterday so I wasn't gonna put the table saw out in that.

Stand and setup looks awesome!!!

Re: 30g Low Profile Frag Cube build · by DonnieP Mon 05 Dec 2011, 3:13 pm

Very nice build Jason! I am impressed man the stand is perfect.

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