Hi everyone. I started my first reef in a converted 29 planted (That I upgraded to a 55) on a friends advice. Bad idea. I did it all wrong, no sump, poor info, etc etc and dealt with out of control (I believe) bryopsis.
I decided that large tanks arent my thing and Im breaking down the 55, going back to a 29 planted and making the reef a 20 long. Im using the already beat up 29 (current reef) as an oversized sump for the 20. Im drilling the 20 and going for (what Im told) is a herbie setup. Heres an artist mockup I made with the supplies I Bought.
From other forums Im leaning now to flip that strainer overflow upside down and move it higher (there will also be a screen on the 45 as the emergency overflow).
Anyway, just introducing myself and wish me luck!
I decided that large tanks arent my thing and Im breaking down the 55, going back to a 29 planted and making the reef a 20 long. Im using the already beat up 29 (current reef) as an oversized sump for the 20. Im drilling the 20 and going for (what Im told) is a herbie setup. Heres an artist mockup I made with the supplies I Bought.
From other forums Im leaning now to flip that strainer overflow upside down and move it higher (there will also be a screen on the 45 as the emergency overflow).
Anyway, just introducing myself and wish me luck!
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