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Figured I would start a build thread to keep track of all I’ve done. I’ll warn you off the bat, that this isn’t going to be one of those threads where I bury you in posts over a few days and end with an updated FTS full of colonies (I love those threads). My tank isn’t here yet, but I’ve got it all pretty much planned out in my head.
I have a 74”x34”x24” custom tank and wood-wrapped steel stand on order from CDA. I placed the order mid January and I was told to expect a 16-18 week build time.
One thing that I think is a bit unique with this build, is I’m planning on keeping the back clear without any pumps or cables along the back. I love the look of a clear back panel. It really opens up the reef to me, and makes it feel much more natural. This obviously makes everything else more challenging as it affects placement of pumps, plumbing, light mounting, cleaning, fan cooling, almost everything!
Let’s start with the basics:
It will be rimless with 3/4” starphire glass on the viewing panels. There will be reinforced vertical seams, starboard reinforced bottom. It will be a corner tank, with the external overflow on the left side with a clear back panel.
It’s going to go in this corner.
I have a 74”x34”x24” custom tank and wood-wrapped steel stand on order from CDA. I placed the order mid January and I was told to expect a 16-18 week build time.
One thing that I think is a bit unique with this build, is I’m planning on keeping the back clear without any pumps or cables along the back. I love the look of a clear back panel. It really opens up the reef to me, and makes it feel much more natural. This obviously makes everything else more challenging as it affects placement of pumps, plumbing, light mounting, cleaning, fan cooling, almost everything!
Let’s start with the basics:
It will be rimless with 3/4” starphire glass on the viewing panels. There will be reinforced vertical seams, starboard reinforced bottom. It will be a corner tank, with the external overflow on the left side with a clear back panel.
It’s going to go in this corner.