EricReefer05 Posted January 20, 2018 Report Share Posted January 20, 2018 So, I'm new to this whole reefing scene and recently made the investment in a 60g gallon cube. Now that I am getting closer to actually setting it up, I thought why not make a build thread. So, here are my specs. -Deep Blue 60 rimless cube - Maxspect Gyre xf230 -Trigger Systems 20 Ruby sump -Reef Octopus 152s skimmer -Reef Octopus Varios 4 return pump I still have to buy some things (lights, ca alk solution, ect), but let me know what you think and I will post updates as this build progresses. Here are some pics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentNight1793 Posted January 21, 2018 Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 I have the exact same tank. I ran a single XR30w Pro over it and had great growth from my corals. The only issue I ran into is rock scape. I went off what I seen others do and stacked it up against the overflow in the corner, but corals and nems would move and disappear behind the rocks. it would also create some dead spots. I haven't though about using a gyre to increase water circulation though. I will be following along to see how yours turns out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricReefer05 Posted January 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2018 How was the coral color with the radion and what did you use for supplementing calcium and alkalinity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentNight1793 Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 I ran the coral lab sps phx14 template. I liked the growth I got out of all the coral and especially the nems I had in the tank. There is another preset that I like better for the color which is the reef creation. I manually dosed Aquavitro for alk, calcium, and mag along with water changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentNight1793 Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Here is a pic with the coral lab template. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricReefer05 Posted January 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Wow, will defiantly look look into the radion and Aquavitro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentNight1793 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 As far as dosing cal., mag., and Alk. There are a bunch of different brands. I have just been using the aquavitro since I had won a big bundle of the stuff from a frag swap. I think most people will use kalkwasser or use the ESV as they come in jugs that you dilute or even 5g buckets. Budman just runs kalkwasser in his ATO and his tank looks great and has great growth on his corals. Just do a little research and talk to others and get some input. Like I said there are a lot of different companies with additives and choices on salts as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricReefer05 Posted January 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Ok, thanks for advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CzNik2 Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Exciting times Eric... I am in the process of setting up a 90 gallon... I hope to have water in it this weekend... You will have to keep posting pics of your progress... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricReefer05 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Yep, will defiantly post some updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefNewby82 Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 This a great start to a build Eric! Hope to see some more pics and updates...i really like that trigger cube and the octopus skimmer lineup. Wife has same sump and a classic 110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricReefer05 Posted January 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 Thanks, the cube sump is defiantly one of the highlights of my system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricReefer05 Posted February 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 Just got in a shipment of Reef Saver Rock from Bulk Reef Supply, about ready to start aquascaping the tank. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricReefer05 Posted February 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Just finished the stand with my dad, took forever, but in the end it is solid as a rock. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentNight1793 Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 That stand look like a grade A job. Great job on the stand build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefNewby82 Posted February 25, 2018 Report Share Posted February 25, 2018 Yeah that stand is a beast. You can build a house on top of that when you move out Eric ;v) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricReefer05 Posted February 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 Thanks guys! Also to everybody, I am planing to have water in the tank by the end of March, so stay tuned to this thread for more updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricReefer05 Posted March 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Just got my BRS 5 stage RO DI unit, this build is really coming along! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricReefer05 Posted March 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 Got started on the stand's exterior this weekend. Also I siliconed the inside so if I spill any water it will be contained in the stand. Next weekend I will paint the inside, do molding with my dad, and hopefully stain it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricReefer05 Posted March 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 Today I painted the inside of the stand white and patched all the holes from all the nails with wood putty. Here is a picture, Oh, my dad and I also did the corner molding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBugmaster Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 Looks like a sturdy stand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefNewby82 Posted March 10, 2018 Report Share Posted March 10, 2018 Wow looking good Eric...nice job and a project for you and your dad too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricReefer05 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 Thanks @ReefNewby82 and @MrsBugmaster! This weekend I sanded the stand till is was smooth as butter with 400 grit sand paper. Today we did the first two coats of stain, but we still have a lot more coats to go to get it to the deep reddish brown my family wants it to be. Here are some pictures, Oh and I forgot, we also made the doors and got two coats of stain on them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted March 12, 2018 Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricReefer05 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2018 Thanks, here are some pictures of the cabinet doors, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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