swilliams2207
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Welp, officially starting a new build. This is a custom tank from glass cages measuring 36x36x28. It’s basically the same dimensions as the marineland 150DD tank. I was close to going that route but I’ve heard too many awful stories about the seams blowing. I’ve decided to pay more for quality and peace of mind from Joe and his team.
I toyed with the idea of going back to a cube for a long time. I have a shallow 70 peninsula at the moment and while I like it, I’ve decided I have a different vision and want to make a change based on everything I’ve learned from this tank.
I’m going to be building this tank into a built-in desk/cabinet in my office where my current tank is. This will get the tank out of the middle of the room and give us some space back. I think it will look more intentional and really become part of the room’s design. I was hesitant to permanently modify the room/desk for a tank but it’s going to make the actual transfer process so much easier. Plus I convinced myself and my wife that it would look really cool.
I don’t have another space in the house for a tank so this saves me having to break down my existing tank and moving to a temp setup in the basement while I rebuild the new one. Relocating the tank in the same room allows me to have both up at the same time literally 3 feet apart.
This build is going to be very simple. Centered back INT overflow into a 40 breeder sump. I plan on running 2 returns (dedicated UV pump/return), a Reefmat, and skimmer.
Tank is ordered and stand construction is underway. Progress pics attached so far. I basically had to cut out the current desk and build a cabinet style plywood base that fits exactly into the existing desk space. I braced it and screwed it into the frame so it’s very rugged and looks like it’s always been part of the desk. Still have to finish trimming, install doors, caulk, and paint. I’m still TBD on the top “canopy” design but thinking I’ll do crown molding to tie in the top and hide the tank rim/ lights.
I toyed with the idea of going back to a cube for a long time. I have a shallow 70 peninsula at the moment and while I like it, I’ve decided I have a different vision and want to make a change based on everything I’ve learned from this tank.
I’m going to be building this tank into a built-in desk/cabinet in my office where my current tank is. This will get the tank out of the middle of the room and give us some space back. I think it will look more intentional and really become part of the room’s design. I was hesitant to permanently modify the room/desk for a tank but it’s going to make the actual transfer process so much easier. Plus I convinced myself and my wife that it would look really cool.
I don’t have another space in the house for a tank so this saves me having to break down my existing tank and moving to a temp setup in the basement while I rebuild the new one. Relocating the tank in the same room allows me to have both up at the same time literally 3 feet apart.
This build is going to be very simple. Centered back INT overflow into a 40 breeder sump. I plan on running 2 returns (dedicated UV pump/return), a Reefmat, and skimmer.
Tank is ordered and stand construction is underway. Progress pics attached so far. I basically had to cut out the current desk and build a cabinet style plywood base that fits exactly into the existing desk space. I braced it and screwed it into the frame so it’s very rugged and looks like it’s always been part of the desk. Still have to finish trimming, install doors, caulk, and paint. I’m still TBD on the top “canopy” design but thinking I’ll do crown molding to tie in the top and hide the tank rim/ lights.
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