Hey guys so I have a 24 nano DX and around the forums I see people with what they call a 40 breeder. Now what is the difference between this and say, any other smaller sized tank? What kind of equipment do you use for those of you that have one? Use a sump? What kind of lighting? I like the size of it and might take one up. Thanks all in advance, any information about your own tank is awesome.
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40 Breeder?
- Thread starter fantom555
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For lighting I've seen...
and combinations in between.
For sumps, I've mainly seen 20g, but a few will go up to another 40B. (Jerzsky here comes to mind.)
For flow... a strange affinity for the Quietone 4000 series pumps on the return with vortechs/powerheads/closed loop for the main tank flow.
When in doubt, buy for a 65g because it has the same size footprint.
- 4 through 8 bulb 36" T5 setups
- a single 250 MH (with and without actinic support)
- dual 150 MHs
and combinations in between.
For sumps, I've mainly seen 20g, but a few will go up to another 40B. (Jerzsky here comes to mind.)
For flow... a strange affinity for the Quietone 4000 series pumps on the return with vortechs/powerheads/closed loop for the main tank flow.
When in doubt, buy for a 65g because it has the same size footprint.
Here's 2 links for various 40 breeders w/ picts, equipment lists, etc. Also just check the members aquariums section on www.nano-reef.com tons of 40 breeders builds there.
Love the size of a 40 breeder, it will be the next tank I setup
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=126351&hl=
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=207490
Love the size of a 40 breeder, it will be the next tank I setup
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=126351&hl=
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=207490
Like most others, the footprint and dimensions of the 40 breeder is what makes it so popular.
On mine I was running a 250W SE MH w/ 2 VHO actinics.
For plumbing I had a lifereef overflow leading to a 20G tank with a euroreef skimmer and two fluidized reactors, one for carbon, one for GFO.
Return was driven by a panworld pump (major overkill) through a SCWD. I also had several maxijets on a wavemaker.
What I would have done differently would have been to have an internal overlow installed, to reduce my risk of floods and just make the tank look cleaner. I would have gone with a moderate rate return pump. In addition I would have looked into having the back panel drilled for a close loop in hopes of getting good circulation, and minimizing hardware in the tank.
I have seen some really amazing 40G B on reefcentral, many of which are pretty simple setups, and wish my tank could have looked nearly as good as those.
For plumbing I had a lifereef overflow leading to a 20G tank with a euroreef skimmer and two fluidized reactors, one for carbon, one for GFO.
Return was driven by a panworld pump (major overkill) through a SCWD. I also had several maxijets on a wavemaker.
What I would have done differently would have been to have an internal overlow installed, to reduce my risk of floods and just make the tank look cleaner. I would have gone with a moderate rate return pump. In addition I would have looked into having the back panel drilled for a close loop in hopes of getting good circulation, and minimizing hardware in the tank.
I have seen some really amazing 40G B on reefcentral, many of which are pretty simple setups, and wish my tank could have looked nearly as good as those.
I have a 40 breeder. it is on my kitchen island. I use no equipment whatsoever.an aquaclear 110 as a refugium and a couple power heads . you can check it out in tale of the tank under my 40 breeder.those pictures are a few months old ,lately my tank has been exploding w life. anyone who has seen it has been blown away by lack of equipment and abundance of health.you are welcome to stop by and check out how simple reefkeeping can be .
heres a pic from this morning. Up in the left corner is an urchin I caught last night ,have to bring him to the lfs today. he was eating my coraline.Ive raised him since he didnt exist.now 4 inches.he was cool but has to go. anyway this pic is only 5 min after lights on so not that impressive but you can get an idea. I use pc lighting.