Bobbyvelvet
Community Member
Hi All,
I just got back into the hobby after a 20 plus year break!! The spark was the recent the purchase of a 30 Gallon freshwater tank for my eight-year-olds birthday!! For the last three months I have been researching daily and sent myself back to reef school. I am now going to build a custom 240 gallon tank for the perfect spot in my basement, the set up will have the tank half exposed with access to the back, front and sides. I will have a mini fish room, with RODI and access to the tank. Dimensions are currently 72 X 24 X 30. After thorough research and looking at multiple manufactures and tanks in person. I am going to go the custom route, as the stand and canopy will be most pleasing to my better half, and better protection for the tank. I have narrowed it down to either a tank from Glass Cages or Custom Aquariums. Any feedback on either of those manufacturers would be great, especially CA. As I am leaning in that direction. Also have some questions about the H2O overflows and number of them needed for optimal flow. I am thinking for the CA tank of going with one Stealth boxes and H20 0verflows for a base of 3600 GPH. The tank is 200 gallons, sump 39, so I think this is sufficient for what I am trying to achieve.
Here is current build list
Tank CA or GC - 72 x 24 x30
1 X 3600 Stealthbox Overflow - if CA build
Custom Stand 30 inch/ 12 inch Canopy
Sump - Trigger Sapphire 44
2 x Siice 4.0 Return Pumps
3 x Vivaspectra 300 W
Skimmer - RSK 600
This is what I have made decisions on thus far. Any input on the black box light options would also be helpful. Since the build is going to be costly, I thought lights to be the one area I could save a few bucks on. Kessil set up is $1800 or more for this tank vs. $500 for black box's.
Look forward to everyone's feedback!!
I just got back into the hobby after a 20 plus year break!! The spark was the recent the purchase of a 30 Gallon freshwater tank for my eight-year-olds birthday!! For the last three months I have been researching daily and sent myself back to reef school. I am now going to build a custom 240 gallon tank for the perfect spot in my basement, the set up will have the tank half exposed with access to the back, front and sides. I will have a mini fish room, with RODI and access to the tank. Dimensions are currently 72 X 24 X 30. After thorough research and looking at multiple manufactures and tanks in person. I am going to go the custom route, as the stand and canopy will be most pleasing to my better half, and better protection for the tank. I have narrowed it down to either a tank from Glass Cages or Custom Aquariums. Any feedback on either of those manufacturers would be great, especially CA. As I am leaning in that direction. Also have some questions about the H2O overflows and number of them needed for optimal flow. I am thinking for the CA tank of going with one Stealth boxes and H20 0verflows for a base of 3600 GPH. The tank is 200 gallons, sump 39, so I think this is sufficient for what I am trying to achieve.
Here is current build list
Tank CA or GC - 72 x 24 x30
1 X 3600 Stealthbox Overflow - if CA build
Custom Stand 30 inch/ 12 inch Canopy
Sump - Trigger Sapphire 44
2 x Siice 4.0 Return Pumps
3 x Vivaspectra 300 W
Skimmer - RSK 600
This is what I have made decisions on thus far. Any input on the black box light options would also be helpful. Since the build is going to be costly, I thought lights to be the one area I could save a few bucks on. Kessil set up is $1800 or more for this tank vs. $500 for black box's.
Look forward to everyone's feedback!!
