YOUR perfect 40 gallon breeder

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  1. Vizzle1717

    Vizzle1717 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Misleading title? Maybe a bit...

    But basically I want to know what everyone would use as far as stocking equipment for a 40 breeder with no sump. If you own a 40 breeder, feel free to tell me about it and what changes you would make...if you do not own a 40 breeder, it's all good!! Give it a shot anyway

    At 36inch X 16inch x 18inch, The 40 breeder is an outstanding tank that offers the hobbyist a chance to have a "moveable" system, while offering a large enough tank to handle most any common coral / fish

    So hit me. Light, skimmer, powerheads, filters, reactors, and the other odds and ends.

    After about three weeks of quality conversation, I will be running a competition on my website(link in signature)to win a 40 breeder
     
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  3. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    DIY full spectrum led, 48, every color is dimmable, plus a few TV spotlights.
    For stocking, I'd go with a large group of Randalls assessor (Forgot the name)
    20L display fuge with a mating pair of Synchiropus occidentalis
    Eheim compact 3000+ return, 3 way split at the top, no powerheads
    for corals, all aussie LPS and softies plus a few sps
    Hanna and red sea pro test kits
    Apex controller with all attachments + wifi, no screen
    Everything rimless and starfire glass or whatever it's called
     
  4. Vizzle1717

    Vizzle1717 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Anyone lol? I was thinking everyone would be chiming in here
     
  5. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    Do I win? :)
     
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  6. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Candy Basslet pair as well.
     
  7. sjnovakovich

    sjnovakovich Bristle Worm

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    2 MP10 wireless, 2 Gen 2 Radions,
    Life Reef sump/refugium
    danner 9.5 return pump

    Apex Lite with ATO kit to start

    Those are the basics... add whatever else you think.
     
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  9. Vizzle1717

    Vizzle1717 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    It's like everyone is missing the "no sump" piece of this thread !!!

    It's ok though, I have recieved some amazing ideas so far just not from my favorite reefers here at 3reef...

    Guess people hate free tank give-a-ways ;)
     
  10. DrewSk

    DrewSk Feather Duster

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    Well since there is no sump...
    Lights: DIY full spectrum, hooked to a full Apex system.
    Filtration: DSB and about 50lbs of Live Rock, possibly a canister filter of some sort.
    Skimmer: Reef Octopus BH100
    Powerhead: Jebao wp-25, hooked to the Apex
    ATO: taken care of by Apex, using Maxijet 1200
    Heater: Eheim Jaeger

    Stock:
    Fish- Pair B/W Ocellaris, Tail Spot Blenny, Shrimp/Goby combo, Chromis, and a Flasher Wrasse.
    Inverts: Emeralds, Fire Shrimp, Arrow Crab, Scarlet Cleaner, Coco worms, CUC.
    Corals: Torch, Frogspawn, Hammer, Duncans, Montis, Acans, GSP, Purple War Coral, Lobed Brains, Fungia, Superman Mushrooms, Zoas and Flowerpots.
     
  11. FatBastad

    FatBastad Zoanthid

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    having no sump sucks. i won't even consider it again.
     
  12. Vizzle1717

    Vizzle1717 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Please elaborate?