65 gallon mixed reef build

[blackwater]

its strong but i think i could have made it look better. next time im gonna buy quality wood. i cheaped out and used ply wood that had one side sanded and clean. it didn't cut nice. off topic, but i noticed some of the people i used to talk to have been banned. i don't know anything about banning's as this is the only forum i am apart of. what does it mean? what limitations are imposed? will they be back? i ask because i valued their info and had a lot of good laughs with them.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

This post from Travis (the owner of RS) will give you some insight on why some members were banned... it's hard to get banned on RS, in over 3 years as a Mod, I have never banned anyone but spammers...

http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/suggestion-box/81916-attn-all-members.html

 

[blackwater]

wow...i think i missed a LOT while i was gone.

 

[blackwater]

for those of u using a sump on a tank that is drilled on the back glass.
1 hard plumbed to DT or soft?
2 to above why?
3 how do u do your water changes?(do u need to shut the sump down,do u take water from DT or sump, add water back in through DT or sump)

i ask because once again i can't make up my mind. my gut tells me i will regret using a canister instead of a sump. thinking i could probably do a small sump instead(20gallon or so)

 

[blackwater]

wow i should really have reviewed my thread before posting pics. i already posted pics of the stand when it was just a frame lol. :smack:

 

[blackwater]

Bump

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

for those of u using a sump on a tank that is drilled on the back glass.
1 hard plumbed to DT or soft?
2 to above why?
3 how do u do your water changes?(do u need to shut the sump down,do u take water from DT or sump, add water back in through DT or sump)

Hopefully someone can advise...

here one really great site on sumps... if it's of any help

Melevsreef.com | Acrylic Sumps & Refugiums

 

[blackwater]

thanx i read that. just thinking of may be a very basic sump setup. "keep it simple stupid" i know im gonna drill my tank but if hard plumbed how would u disconnect it if u move?

 

[blackwater]

also if u have drilled your DT for drain and return would one of those Glass Holes overflow box kits be ideal. if so how do u choose which one u need? they r all rated for different amounts of low. would u buy one rated as the same as the return pump?