8 Gallon budget build

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So I have a 8 gallon that as been sitting around cycling for about a month. as of right now all it consists of the tank, pump, heater. I haven't done anything with this except let it cycle. to make this an operational system I will need to build a light system, figure out filtration, aquascape. I will be doing this on a budget so most everything will be DIY. I have a few ideas of what i would like to do for the aquascape. lights are unknown at this point. well I will start updating you all on the build as I go thanks
 
Budget builds are great! Can't wait to see it come together!!
 
I would so take a 120 over an 8g!!! LOL I have a 15x15x7 (maybe 5,5G) at work that I would gladly break down and bring home if it ment I was able to have a bigger tank here. Currently have a 48x12x12 (33L w/20L sump) Really want a 180!!! But even when I was setting up my work tank I had a lot of fun doing so because that too was a budget build. Now Im growing some nice SPS and looking to add more soon. Good luck with the build!!!
 

IF YOU HAD TO OPERATE EVERYTHING ELSE MANUALLY, WHICH AUTOMATED SYSTEM WOULD YOU KEEP?

  • Auto top-off

    Votes: 55 57.9%
  • Automated dosing

    Votes: 6 6.3%
  • Mechanical filtration / roller filter

    Votes: 4 4.2%
  • Automated water testing

    Votes: 3 3.2%
  • Automatic feeding

    Votes: 1 1.1%
  • Lighting schedule

    Votes: 17 17.9%
  • Controller and remote monitoring

    Votes: 4 4.2%
  • Leak detection and emergency shutoff

    Votes: 1 1.1%
  • Automatic water changes

    Votes: 3 3.2%
  • None. I prefer to operate everything manually

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Something else (explain in the comments)

    Votes: 1 1.1%
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