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I was going to set up my 33 gallon as a reef. I have decided to put this on hold for a little bit. I have the 33 gallon. I also have few other pieces, a 700 gallon overflow kit, a mag 7 pump, a reef octopus rated for 250 gallons(I know), and some other odds and ends. My new plan is to redo my 30 gallon freshwater tiger barb tank first. I will upgrade them to the 33 gallon with a smaller overflow kit and return pump. I will also get some much needed experience building a sump out of acrylic and drilling the glass on the 33 gallon. It will also be a heavily planted tank which will give me some experience in the lighting department, although not reef lighting I will still get to play with some. After this project which should take me the better part of a month or three then I can re asses my option and either set up the 125 as a reef or work on a different tank for a reef( I still like the look of a 33 gallon, and I know it is kinda small so maybe 125 first then 22 gallon). I hope I am still allowed to document the 33 gallon freshwater on here as I would love any advice possible on drilling the tank and creating the sump.

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Updated 01-11-2010 at 02:57 PM by melev

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  1. doomicon's Avatar
    I tihink it's cool that your going to do a test run on your fresh water tank. Upgrade but drilling for the overflow etc. That will definitely give you some hands on before trying to tackle something large (125g). Also I would check if there are any local reef clubs in your area, reef clubs are great for those taking the plunge for the first time. In our local reef club it's a great opportunity to get rid of stuff to those that can use it.

    My first salt tank was a 27g with Remora HOB skimmer. Ran PC lighting on that tank. Loved that tank. It doesn't hurt to start small! You don't need fancy plumbing or equipment to get a feel for Reefin'