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Yes, it is a pretty solid desk, so the ~100 lbs of a 10 gallon tank isn't as much of a concern for me as potentially the moisture and splashing of the water. It is a HOB filter on this little guy, so there is always a little spray. I already have acquired a majority of the pieces I need. I do have an ATO (Tunze Osmolater that will eventually be transitioned to the bigger DT down the line). Part of the reason the desk spot is so appealing is because the foot area is deep enough with a back opening that I could store my 5 gallon jug of RODI for the ATO out of site and run the line up and behind. It is a tempting location, but I am nervous about ruining my nice desk. Might set it up, and worst case will have to empty and move during the cycle process, which wouldn't me to worst thing in the world with only a 10 gallon.Rudz,
If I’m not mistaken, that’s a solid oak desk and should be more than capable of holding the weight of a ten gal.
Your restriction would be height for a light but there a a bunch of LED options for for a tank that size that should work without breaking the bank and transition more than adequately to a QT tank.
If you serious about your plan of moving up to a 75+ gal, then I would highly suggest looking into an Apex and an ATK and DOS now. The DOS will do automatic water changes from and too the holding tank of your choice. The ATK will do an auto top off from a fresh water reservoir. They will be able to then be put on your larger tank when you get it. Randy can definitely hook you up with the correct path.
Innovative marine makes a nice looking glass holding tank in either 5 gal or 15 gal. The 15 is like $100-150.00 not too bad. They can be hidden pretty easily or left out as they are not obtrusive and look “classy” if you keep your plumbing neat. I got two of the 5s right before they came out with the 15s. Now I use Brute 44 gal cans but they probably wouldn’t work in your decor.....lol
Automation is a lot of fun!
Hope this helps, now it’s time to run to ARC and spend too much money (can’t help myself, they have great stuff!)
Kevin
I am really excited to check out these other LFS as time permits. I will say that I tend to try and gravitate towards one location for things to develop that relationship and familiarity. Pros and cons to this for sure.