Marki's Sump-less 40 Br Upgrade

[marki24]

I am in the slow process of upgrading to a 40 breeder tank from a 37 gallon. Not much of an upgrade but will definitely give me more space on the bottom and more light penetration to my corals. I am going continuing to go sumpless, cause i am a simple type of guy. Here is what i will have...

• 40 Breeder All Glass Aquarium Fish Tank
• Outer Orbit HQI/T5 Fixture 36" 2-150W HQI, 4-39W T5 & 18 LUNAR LIGHTS
• Fluval 304 (carbon and other media) -bi-monthly cleaning done.
• Lots of Live Rock not sure how much in lbs.
• Deltec MCE 300 Skimmer
• Ocean Direct Coribbean Live Sand 40 lbs.
• Custom Stand
• Corals, fish and invertabrates that are currently in my 37 gallon.
• Digital Thermometer (Tom Aquarium Products)
• AquaClear 70 heater
• 2x Hydro Koralia 1 powerheads

I should have pictures soon.........

to be continued...........

 

[marki24]

Here are some pictures.

 

[marki24]

Resevered for pics

 

[marki24]

Ok here are some updates on my tank.

I still have a long way to go.

 

[D1J8Z]

Does this mean you are moved in to levitown ?

Good luck

 

[marki24]

Yes i am 'officially' an long islander

 

[lazibonez]

Looks good so far. Keep us posted on progress. Good luck mr long islander.

 

[Hungriee]

The scape looks nice. post more updates..

 

[Lenny718]

Looks like your off to a great start!

 

[marki24]

I am planning for the Fluval 404 with carbon to run for at least a month and two powerheads, should i turn on the skimmer? How many hours of lighting should i set on for?

 

[fishguy23]

Mark, those are great lights, wish I had them on my 40...I'm running the Outer 150 10k w/ PC's & get dark spots on the corners, ur lights wont!! how are the clowns?

 

[marki24]

Thank you very much everyone for the kind words. The clownfish are doing good just the female is still beating up the male and sometimes she is not allowing him to eat, maybe her personality will change when she will find her new home.

 

[crox99]

Good start Mark.

 

[Deep Dive Coral]

looks good mark. IMO i would start your skimmer asap. and the powerheads. this way you get the flow started in the tank.

 

[marki24]

looks good mark. IMO i would start your skimmer asap. and the powerheads. this way you get the flow started in the tank.

Thank you. I was definitely thinking about the powerheads but wasnt sure about the skimmer. As soon as i fill it up with water i will turn the skimmer and powerheads on.

 

[marki24]

One day old tank.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Tank looks great! Just one Q for you how do you like the deltech MCE HOB skimmer?

 

[marki24]

Tank looks great! Just one Q for you how do you like the deltech MCE HOB skimmer?

Well its been only skimming for less than 24hrs but its really quiet and it seems to be skimming. Not much to skim since its a new setup. I heard good reviews about in on RC and decided to get it and also i heard its one of the best HOB skimmers out on the market now and i really need a HOB.

 

[georgelc86]

Thats a nice stand Marki, where did you purchase.

 

[marki24]

Thats a nice stand Marki, where did you purchase.

Thank you very much. Its custom made from real oak wood. If you are interested shot me an email and i can pass his info along. \he lives in Brooklyn.