Current FTS
Been a while since I've built a tank. Moved states, got a new job and finally settled enough to start something new! Chose a 20g long because I've always loved the size and I can customize it like crazy without going out of budget. Also had this size twice before and it always works out great. Anyways on to the good stuff:
AGA 20g Long
Garage sale bookcase/stand
No brand HO 4 bulb T5
Dual T38 Bulbs from Rapidled
Tunze Osmolator ATO
Vortech mp10wQD
AC110 Sump
AC110 Fuge
Aquaticlife 115
35lbs LR from Reefkeepers
I cleaned up and stained the bookcase and added some nice hardware to it. It's super sturdy and could probably hold ten times this weight, no worries there. As for the lights, I went this route because it seems leds and t5 play very well together and I love the shimmer from leds. The par38s are in drafting lamps mounted on each side of the stand so I can position them wherever i need. They are run through separate dimmers as well so I can adjust them if it is too much light. I also built a heavy duty industrial mounting point for the t5 with some iron pipe and drift wood. I live close to the beach so it was easy to find great pieces.
Been a while since I've built a tank. Moved states, got a new job and finally settled enough to start something new! Chose a 20g long because I've always loved the size and I can customize it like crazy without going out of budget. Also had this size twice before and it always works out great. Anyways on to the good stuff:
AGA 20g Long
Garage sale bookcase/stand
No brand HO 4 bulb T5
Dual T38 Bulbs from Rapidled
Tunze Osmolator ATO
Vortech mp10wQD
AC110 Sump
AC110 Fuge
Aquaticlife 115
35lbs LR from Reefkeepers
I cleaned up and stained the bookcase and added some nice hardware to it. It's super sturdy and could probably hold ten times this weight, no worries there. As for the lights, I went this route because it seems leds and t5 play very well together and I love the shimmer from leds. The par38s are in drafting lamps mounted on each side of the stand so I can position them wherever i need. They are run through separate dimmers as well so I can adjust them if it is too much light. I also built a heavy duty industrial mounting point for the t5 with some iron pipe and drift wood. I live close to the beach so it was easy to find great pieces.
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