My 20g Long

[cj_basser]

After several minor and major setbacks, i finally got my new, customized, 20g long. It will be predominatly SPS/Clam, with a few zoos in the low light areas.
it is still going through its cycle, so mind the algea. It has been a very light cycle, with ammonia topping out at .25
-20g Long Perfecto
Custom internal overflow, 3/4 in. hole for drain

-175w 20k XM, DIY ballast and reflector
-Custom Acrylic sump, holds approx. 15g half full
-EuroReef CS5-2
-MAG 7 return pump
-SCWD plumbed into return line

15lbs. PhishyBusiness LR
20lbs fine sand mixed w/ arganite

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CJ

[fred says]

very nice, how did you get the overflow in the 20 gallon?

[CPT. MURPHY]

looking good cj ! :)

[cj_basser]

I made the overflow out of black acrylic. It is 5" by 5". I used this website to help me make the notches:
http://www.melevsreef.com/acrylics/teeth.html

Thanks for your kind comments. The open space in the right center is where the clams will go. I am planning to put a monti cap on the right or left side of where the opening is on the back. it will be epoxied

[fred says]

you did a great job

[cj_basser]

thanks. I cant wait until i get my first batch of SPS. I will probably order the SPS package from PhishyBusiness.com

[shadofax69]

How is the Mag7 wprking a a return with the SCWD. I am setting up a 29 and am going to use a SCWD but was thinking about a Mag 9.5 or 12 for get the proper flow. Do you have a problem with the SCWD and the head height cutting down on alot of the flow.

[loyalty]

looking good so far...i think 20 longs are the perfect size tanks unless you want to step up to a 75. good luck with it, and i can't wait to see some clams

[sprite]

i use a mag 7 with only bout 2 ft worth of head on my 20 long and i think a 9.5 would actually be beter for sps....as a matter of fact i want to upgrade to a 9.5

and this is through a swcd

[cj_basser]

The MAG 7 with the SCWD is blowing the sand all around in the front and sides of the tank. I think i will be good with the MAG 7. In fact, right return pushes the water so powerfully, i can hear more water get pushed into the overflow. It is a really neat sound, but it got kinda anoying. My cat really likes it, though!