Reef Aquaria

Introduction

In July of 2007, I started investigating reef aquaria.

Mark I

• 55 Gallon tank
• PVC overflow 'box'
• Hagen Aquaclear 802 + garden hose 'sump'
• Two plastic containers from Lowes Hardware

Mark II

• Added PVC disconnectable unions between the sections
• Attempted to double size of skim and grow containers by gluing two containers together.
  • Polypropylene doesn't glue. Fresh water test failed after 4 hours.
• Added control valves to regulate sump flow (1/2" CPVC - perfect fit to garden hose!)

Mark III

• Larger containers from Ikea hold 5 gallons instead of 2!
• No leaks!