My Build

[6Bolt]

Hello Everyone,

I decided a few months ago to take the "plunge" and start my first salt water aquarium. I started researching roughly two years ago and set a budget for myself on what I wanted to spend vs. what it was going to actually cost. Originally I was looking at the all in one units, specifically the BioCube 32 and figured it would satisfy my needs. However after purchasing several books and surfing the web on this hobby, it was recommended that "Bigger is always better." Slowly I started looking at large tank sizes; 50, 60, 75, 80, 90 and eventually ended up with the tank you see here. I know everyone wants pictures so I will stop rambling on here. Picture Time!!

 

[Jason mack]

I think you forgot the photos

 

[6Bolt]

Found a used stand on Craigslist for super cheap, technically it never even been used. The person built it and was forced to move out of the State for work

 

[Jason mack]

Found a used stand on Craigslist for super cheap, technically it never even been used. The person built it and was forced to move out of the State for work

Very nice !!! I’m guessing you went with a 90g tank

 

[MaddyP]

Welcome to the forum! The stand looks great!

 

[6Bolt]

The problem I faced with this new stand was the depth of the cabinet. The previous owner built it for a shallower tank, the length and height were perfect for my set up. So I needed to modify it a little....

 

[6Bolt]

Very nice !!! I’m guessing you went with a 90g tank

A little larger

 

[Jason mack]

Welcome to the forum! The stand looks great!

dang .. how very rude of me !!!! Yes yes welcome to this amazing forum R2R ! And thanks for sharing your build thread !!

 

[Somuchflo99]

Welcome

 

[6Bolt]

Added the leveling foam ( Home Depot!), some paint, silicone, etc.

 

[Jaylivi1212]

Welcome to R2R, looking forward to seeing this progress.

 

[6Bolt]

Since I was waiting for the Display Tank to show up. I figured it would be a good time to keep myself busy

 

[Jaylivi1212]

Since I was waiting for the Display Tank to show up. I figured it would be a good time to keep myself busy

Did you purchase anything filtration wise yet? Skimmer, return etc

 

[6Bolt]

Test Fit

 

[6Bolt]

Did you purchase anything filtration wise yet? Skimmer, return etc

Did you purchase anything filtration wise yet? Skimmer, return etc

I did actually.....

 

[6Bolt]

Well the tank finally showed up.....

 

[6Bolt]

Let's see how it fits....

 

[6Bolt]

Thanks!

Welcome to R2R, looking forward to seeing this progress.

 

[Jaylivi1212]

Are those MP10s or MP40s?

 

[Oceanwave45]

HI and Welcome! So far so good!