New 56g Build

[Mountain Climber]

So about two weeks ago my biocube 29 front glass got cracked, and I had to quickly put together another tank for the livestock in old one. I was already looking to upgrade, but didn’t want to do it in a rush. I wanted to take my time and build my new tank from scratch, and have every detail just how i wanted. Well I guess life doesn’t work that way. A friend of mine helped me find something close to what i wanted that day. This thread is about my new setup. feel free to make suggestions for improvements.

 

[Mountain Climber]

The tank is a 56g tall tank, and it came with stand, hob overflow, Eshopps rs-100 sump, and a bubble magnus curve 5 skimmer. Before doing the transfer I drilled two 3/4 holes in the rear glass, and installed the bulkheads. One is for the drain line and one is for the return. I know i should have done 1’ holes but the 3/4 were all i had, and I didn’t have time to wait due to cracked tank. The sump is not big enough for fuge and skimmer so right now I’m just running skimmer and filter socks.

 

[Mountain Climber]

Some Improvements

I have made a couple of to the setup in the last week or so. First I build a canopy for the tank for a couple of reasons. There was too much evaporation happening, debris and dog hair was entering the system, and light spill was bright when trying to watch tv. I build the canopy frame out of 1x1 oak, and the exterior panels out of birch. I left the back open for air but covered with egg crate to prevent carpet surfers. I also took down my hanging brackets for the light, and mounted my Reef Breeders LED light fixture in the canopy. I also installed a switch board to the right side of the tank. The board has 4 separate switches, and controls my return pump, skimmer, small pump for ro top-off water, and light inside the stand (to make it easier to see inside sump during maintenance work.t

 

[scason]

What LEDs are you running ? Has has growth been ?

 

[bknapp]

Looks good for having to move and act quickly.

Fish are great jumpers and can jump through egg crate, may want to consider making screen tops instead.

Welcome to MTRC.

 

[Volitans67]

Looking good!