Cubicle upgrade build!

[Mebeknob]

Thought I'd share this process of my tank at work.
Currently have a small planted tank.

Upgrading to SW.
Current equipment list
-Aquamaxx 9.1 cuboid
-DIY AIO insert and media towers
-Kessil A80
-Sicce 1.0 main
-2 Jebao DC 1200 closed loop (Apex controlled)
-Neotherm 50 watt
-Classic Neptune Apex
-Neptune ATK
-Jebao doser (might change this)
-aragalive fiji pink sand
-"Liferock" by caribsea

Need to buy/build
-ATO/dosing containers
-Lid
-testing/ maintenance stuffs

 

[Mebeknob]

Here is the current tank I'm replacing.
I think I'll give it to a coworker so I can still see it grow out.

First [emoji403] from marinedepot

Doi.... ordered the wrong A80. Had to send it back to get the tuna blue one

Very impressed with the tank. Still haven't unwrapped it.

Testing the jebao doser. I was quite impressed actually. Think I'll still do the BRS dosers or the DOS so I can have more control when I'm not at work.

Waiting to finish the AIO insert so I set up the apex to start programming and blah blah.

Found out main Variable ports are shot... so had to get VDM to control kessil and jebao pumps

 

[rompininphx]

not sure you need a doser on that size tank. just do a few gallon water change regularly

 

[Mebeknob]

Trying to figure out the pump setup. I really didn't want Power heads, so this is my compromise. Hopefully I can fit it all behind the AIO wall.

Got the rock work sorted.

Got the QT/curing tank setup.

Got the QT tank and stand (never used) for $120 on CL. Couldn't be happier. Stand will go under my desk, but if I ever need to, I can use this as the stand.

Starting to get the apex all setup and mounted to hide cords and such.

Now to get some goodies setup!

 

[Tuffyyyyy]

Always a fan of cubicle builds. Excited to see where it goes!

 

[Mebeknob]

not sure you need a doser on that size tank. just do a few gallon water change regularly

This is true. I'm debating using it as an auto water changer.... do like 1/10 gallon everyday.

 

[Mebeknob]

Just my luck. The PMUP from the ATK I purchased is being finicky.

Customer service trying to help me figure it out but still annoying.

 

[TangingOut]

Following along.

What do your coworkers thing about your obsession? Also do you manage to get any actual "work" done? I know I probably wouldn't.

 

[Mebeknob]

What do your coworkers thing about your obsession? Also do you manage to get any actual "work" done? I know I probably wouldn't.

My coworkers like seeing my fish. I think they will be more impressed when I finally put in the saltwater one. My boss actually had tanks growing up so he keeps asking me how the build at home is going!
I just hope I don't change jobs right after I get it installed

 

[TangingOut]

Oh, so you're actually building it at home and then moving it to work? I thought the pictures looked homey. That's why I asked about the coworkers and getting work done. I thought all of that was at your work.

 

[Mebeknob]

Oh, so you're actually building it at home and then moving it to work? I thought the pictures looked homey. That's why I asked about the coworkers and getting work done. I thought all of that was at your work.

Yes this is currently taking over my laundry room!

 

[Mebeknob]

Cycling the rock in the QT. Was able to add some fish after a week because of the rock I used and MB7.

Finally sent the acrylic to me buddy to have him but the AIO wall.

 

[Mebeknob]

Finally got the CNC acrylic back!

Need to cut some more pieces and do a little bending before I can get this installed.

 

[Mebeknob]

Bam!

 

[Velcro]

This is so cool.

 

[TangingOut]

Bam!

That's nice work. Very original. Who needs to buy an AIO when you can build one to your specs right? I for one would have to, because lack of skill and/or patience. Lol

 

[Mebeknob]

That's nice work. Very original. Who needs to buy an AIO when you can build one to your specs right? I for one would have to, because lack of skill and/or patience. Lol

Thanks! It's quite a lot of work, but I do enjoy it. Just wish it was faster.
If there was an AIO that fit my desk... I would've purchased I think...

 

[Mebeknob]

Got the tank temporary setup at home. Have a hang on filter to help with the sand storm.
Been about a week and I have a fish in there and some zoa frags.
Should be able to take to work in the next week or two

 

[Mebeknob]

Added the auto water change. I'll do about 1 gallon a week. The 5 gallon on the right is my ATO.

 

[Mebeknob]

Yay for ich!
Got this tang and clown on a trade. Knew tang would only be in here for a few months.... and of course it gets ich.