This will be done very slowly so I hope you will follow along and help me get this setup right. I am trying not to cut any corners as this will be my main DT in my apartment.
I currently have a column style 56g running: 60lbs LR, with Flame Angel, B/W Clown, Yellow belly Damsel, Firefish, Yellow Goby (MIA), Pistol Shrimp (MIA), Skunk Cleaner, 4 Assorted Hermits, 1 Queen Conch, 2 Astrea Snails, 2 Nass Snails and a bunch of soft corals, zoas, palys, etc.. All will be transferred when this setup is ready.
I will be running my plan in Phases and will plan each Phase as I finish the previous Phase...
Phase I = Concept, Design, Initial Equipment purchasing
The idea is to have a corner tank setup that will have a sump in the stand. The tank will be drilled with corner overflow through the back panels. The sump will house the skimmer and there will be an external return pump. A ultraviolet sterilizer and media reactor will also be plumbed inline inside the stand.
The live rock will be transferred from the existing tank as well as much of the sand as possible (if easily possible?). All the current inhabitants will also be transferred with some new CUC members.
I purchased the tank and stand from a member and had it delivered. I will be getting the stand ready in the next Phase.
The design is ready for the sump. A 10 gallon will just fit into the space and leave some room for other equipment. I can also stack another 10 gallon on top and run it the other length of the stand, but we will see on that. I may also add an Aquafuge small refugium that I already have for additional refugium space.
The sump is basic: Skimmer, baffles, return. I will add a short piece and screen the return off so I can possibly use that section for macro and sand.
Stay tuned for more...
I currently have a column style 56g running: 60lbs LR, with Flame Angel, B/W Clown, Yellow belly Damsel, Firefish, Yellow Goby (MIA), Pistol Shrimp (MIA), Skunk Cleaner, 4 Assorted Hermits, 1 Queen Conch, 2 Astrea Snails, 2 Nass Snails and a bunch of soft corals, zoas, palys, etc.. All will be transferred when this setup is ready.
I will be running my plan in Phases and will plan each Phase as I finish the previous Phase...
Phase I = Concept, Design, Initial Equipment purchasing
The idea is to have a corner tank setup that will have a sump in the stand. The tank will be drilled with corner overflow through the back panels. The sump will house the skimmer and there will be an external return pump. A ultraviolet sterilizer and media reactor will also be plumbed inline inside the stand.
The live rock will be transferred from the existing tank as well as much of the sand as possible (if easily possible?). All the current inhabitants will also be transferred with some new CUC members.
I purchased the tank and stand from a member and had it delivered. I will be getting the stand ready in the next Phase.
The design is ready for the sump. A 10 gallon will just fit into the space and leave some room for other equipment. I can also stack another 10 gallon on top and run it the other length of the stand, but we will see on that. I may also add an Aquafuge small refugium that I already have for additional refugium space.
The sump is basic: Skimmer, baffles, return. I will add a short piece and screen the return off so I can possibly use that section for macro and sand.
Stay tuned for more...