new 5x2x2 predator fowlr build

[SWSCJ]

12"-14" on those. We are looking to build a 2200g reef /fish tank and a 1500g lagoon for the aggressives in 2 years when we build our new house.

 

[AusAaron]

12"-14" on those. We are looking to build a 2200g reef /fish tank and a 1500g lagoon for the aggressives in 2 years when we build our new house.

Nice. Yeah tad big for me

 

[AusAaron]

Painted tank background black, put plumbing together and threw in the pump to give it a test run today

Full tank shot



Return pipes



Overflow



Large overflow: skimmer side



Small overflow: ref



Return pump



Sump




How exciting it is to watch everything you have pieced together work even though i nearly flooded the shed when i turned the pump of and water siphoned through it :/ might need a one way valve of some sort.. But other than that i got the pump/overflow in tune with each other. So all good. Unfortunatly off to work for a month tomoz so have to wait to get the tank up and running inside till get back. Soon see if it leaks. Then i get to work out the skimmer. Exciting

 

[SWSCJ]

Put a check valve on your pump. Tank looks awesome !

 

[AusAaron]

Put a check valve on your pump. Tank looks awesome !

A check valve. No problem... Ill see what i can get hold of when i get back. Thanks. Yeah im quite happy with it. Cant wait to get it inside and start cycling

 

[AusAaron]

I'm thinking I might put a couple of maroon clowns in this tank. I only have a four bulb t5 fixture to go on at the moment. What lighting would u guys suggest to keep a nem

 

[Terryc]

Iv got 2 maroon clowns hosting a bubble tip, I think they are a beautiful fish. Iv got 150w metal halides on mine but my dads got a bubble tip under t5's and its doing fine.

 

[AusAaron]

Iv got 2 maroon clowns hosting a bubble tip, I think they are a beautiful fish. Iv got 150w metal halides on mine but my dads got a bubble tip under t5's and its doing fine.

Yeah i love them.. And they are a bit bigger and more aggressive which will suit my tank. Not sure what nem ill get. Have to see whats around when it happens.The light that came with it is a 4 tube t5. Not sure what specs. Have to see. Just doubt it will b enough as the tank is pretty deep. Have to check it properly. A 4 foot halide t5 moonlight combo has popped up for sale cheap down here so i might just grab it if its not gone when i get home to b safe.. 5foot would b better though.. Thanks for reply

 

[SWSCJ]

My 12" RBTA likes the 400W MH it's under. You don't need much light for a FOWLR tank, but you'll need good light for the Nem. Jump on the deal.

 

[AusAaron]

My 12" RBTA likes the 400W MH it's under. You don't need much light for a FOWLR tank, but you'll need good light for the Nem. Jump on the deal.

That looks awesome.. Will try. Cheers

 

[AusAaron]

This is the light. Anybody know if it would b good enough..

 

[AusAaron]

Making some progress today. Everything ready to go. Just need more rock

 

[AusAaron]

Got some rock to pick up tomoz

 

[Boolay1978]

Are you getting live rock?

 

[AusAaron]

Are you getting live rock?

Bit of both. Got some base but need more. Plus some live

 

[AusAaron]

Rock in. The wait begins

 

[Mr. Crabs]

Oooooooooohhhhhhhh!

That looks good. I like what you've done there.

 

[AusAaron]

Oooooooooohhhhhhhh!

That looks good. I like what you've done there.

Thanks... Might need just a lil bit more rock. C how it goes. Wanted to keep it fairly open for a lion

 

[Boolay1978]

How many litres is it? Have you got a sump with live rock?

 

[AusAaron]

How many litres is it? Have you got a sump with live rock?

566 sounds familiar... Or close... 5x2x2... Yeah sump with refuge. Bit of sand and rock. Plus macro