70 gallon cube build.

[Shaunk1978]

Ok guys/ladies.... Had the 93 cube hardware Ideas thread going and some of you helped out.
Well switched it up a bit and bought the last 70 gallon Marineland cube on earth I guess heres some pics....

 

[Shaunk1978]

Well a couple pics of the hardware going to see if can get couple days vacation for Thursday, Friday. We'll see if we can get this baby running.... More pics to follow.

 

[Crystal A]

Cool can't wait. I'm such a fan of the whole cube shape and style.

 

[Shaunk1978]

I know this is an after thought but should I worry about weight on my floor?

 

[Crystal A]

That I don't know about I'm no engineer. Lol

 

[Shaunk1978]

We'll see..................lol

 

[Phranque]

Following along on this one.... love the look of that tank. You starting an all new system, or moving the nano stuff over?

 

[obscurereef]

Looks good already . It's not upstairs is it? I think it should be fine. I have my 75 gallon on the second floor and it's fine. As long as it's not a 100 year old house (exaggerating) then it should be fine!

 

[Beengirl]

I like the looks I that tank! Can't wait to see it set up!! Keep us updated. And don't forget the pics!

 

[Shaunk1978]

I like it too, I was going to do the 93 but then I saw this, I like that its shallower and wont require as much light to get to the sand bed. It will bee easier to clean too.

 

[Shaunk1978]

In the long run the livestock from the nano will end up in the 70, the nanos moving and going to be a QT tank

 

[Shaunk1978]

All right, one last piece of equipment left to buy..... The skimmer. Any suggestions? Don't want spend a fortune, but want something nice.

 

[Sniperhank]

I think the reef octopus skimmers are great for the money. I run one without major issues, they only arise from my weekly brownouts lol.

 

[Ingy]

Regarding the weight, yes it can be an issue. About 1000lbs over 3 or 4 floor joists. Will the tank be against a load bearing wall? Is it on the bottom floor with a crawl space perhaps? Will it be sitting above a large room in the center?
Fish tanks have more weight per sq ft than an old style tv or waterbed.

 

[Shaunk1978]

Ok, trying to get the last few things together for this build. I want to start my wiring and plumbing but need my sump pump and skimmer. This skimmer thing is a hard choice to make. Any other Ideas on skimmers? I think I would like to keep it out of sump to keep room for live rock/ macro. 70 gallon cube RS-100 sump.

 

[Shaunk1978]

Also, how many GPH should I be moving on 70 tank with 20 gallon sump?

 

[Daniel Fishy]

I run a mag 7 on a 75 wide opened. Good flow and not ripping through the sump. A mag 9is larger and you will have to dial it down with your check valve, use more power and a little louder. That why I went with the 7.Whatever you use go with a mag.

 

[Shaunk1978]

Thanks...

 

[Daniel Fishy]

Forgot to mention 20 long sump so about same set up.