60g First Build

Redfoxtang · Aug 23, 2020

Been a couple months since I’ve updated this thread so here is a couple top down shots!

Redfoxtang · Nov 7, 2020

So the pictures above were from August. Growth looks pretty good!

SeZMehK · Nov 13, 2020

I have a few questions about that tank and stand combo. I own the same tank/stand combo. Currently it's FW. I plan to drill it and plumb it to make it a reef tank. How would you say the integrity of the stand with all the sand and rock plus a sump underneath? What is the size of the sump? Thanks!

Redfoxtang · Nov 13, 2020

It’s been a solid tank and stand since buying brand new. I’ve had absolutely no issues whatsoever. Even adding more rock and drilling the tank still has been great. For the sump, I actually custom built the sump as you know underneath the stand there is no room at all.

SeZMehK · Nov 13, 2020

I see that you moved the center brace of the stand. Any other modifications that was made? Is it possible to see a picture of in the stand? Sorry for the annoying questions.

Edit: Oh, I was wondering how much rock and sand you have in the tank?

Redfoxtang · Nov 13, 2020

No other modifications besides drilling the tank! I sure can take some pictures and show the stand and sump! Giving this is an estimate I believe I have around 80-100lbs of sand and probably around the same for the rock. It does look like quite a bit of rock as those branching rocks look big.

SeZMehK · Nov 13, 2020

Thank you so much. I've been wanting to convert the 60g to reef since last summer. The only thing holding me back was building a stand or using the current one. Eventually, that went on hold due to the pandemic. I don't want to go shopping for wood in store now. D:

Redfoxtang · Nov 13, 2020

I would say that if you are crafty you can definitely make that stand work just fine.

SeZMehK · Nov 13, 2020

I am not that handy. Haha. I think I have enough wood on hand to reinforce the stand.

Redfoxtang · Nov 13, 2020

I did manage to get a 10g under the stand but I wanted something bigger so definitely had to modify a sump!!

SeZMehK · Nov 20, 2020

Which overflow set did you use on the 60g?

Redfoxtang · Nov 20, 2020

I used the Eshopps Eclipse medium! Also here is the pictures I forgot to post of the stand. It is a bit messy but it gets the job done!

SeZMehK · Nov 20, 2020

Thank you. That is not messy. What I have currently under both my tanks is a mess. I see that is Vectra pump?

Redfoxtang · Nov 21, 2020

Yessir that is a Vetra S1! Works great I’m actually about to re plumb the return to soft tubing about 18” to get rid of the elbow. Not sure why I put that in there lol

SeZMehK · Nov 24, 2020

Sorry for the many questions. Your return is over the top or drilled? Since I have the same tank, I just wanted to make sure I do it similar to yours. I will be making my stand since I never liked the stand that it came with.

Redfoxtang · Dec 5, 2020

SeZMehK said:
Sorry for the many questions. Your return is over the top or drilled? Since I have the same tank, I just wanted to make sure I do it similar to yours. I will be making my stand since I never liked the stand that it came with.

Wow sorry I just now saw this!! I drilled the tank through!!