Steelerfan's 46g cube

[Steelerfan747]

Hey guys and gals, I have been a member here for a bit now and have been wanting to post my tank but only recently learned how to post pics. Let me start off by listing the rig and equipment I am using, what I started off with and where I am now. I have a beautiful 46G 22" cube made by what I would consider to be the best tank manufacturer (Reefsavvy)


This is the tank upon completion of the build before bringing it home

The quality of these tanks is second to none, the lines and silicon work is just perfect. My only regret is not having gone bigger

Had the back of the tank drilled as I decided to have the tank against a corner. Went with a overflow box by glass-holes.com and used a couple of penductors to increase flow.

I had the stand custom built but never took into consideration just how small the opening for the stand would be and if I would ever do it again I would include side doors.

 

[wysiwyg]

wow very nice start pls keep us updated as you progress on your tank

 

[Steelerfan747]

I forgot to mention that the tank is made of low iron starphire glass on the front and both sides. The back is blacked out using nylon.

I decided to use these magic sliders that I purchased at HD to make moving the tank easier.

The finished product

While they do work, when I go to start up my next build (which is currently in the planning stages) I feel I will go with heavy duty wheels as the sliders made moving the tank easier but not as easy as I would have liked.


I decided to go with this styrofoam to place under the tank for leveling

and here we are cut to size

And here are a few pics of the tank sitting upon it's new home upon arrival

Sorry for not completing all the posts but its late and I'm tired. Will post more tomorrow

 

[Steelerfan747]

Heres a pic of my daughter in the tank for no other reason than you can never start up a tank without taking a pic of one of your kids or your entire family (if big enough) inside the tank.

and the obligatory pic of the packages at the door :bigsmile:

Decided to go with a Tunze 6055 controllable pump for added flow. I just love Tunze. They are sooo quiet and dependable

I love opening boxes. It makes me feel like a kid in a candy store :tongue:

 

[Steelerfan747]

Went with the I-tech 100 skimmer

Which comes with a Tunze inner pump

 

[Young Frankenstein]

Very nice ..... I am following this thread

 

[Steelerfan747]

Couple more boxes of goodies....

Picked up a Tunze 7095 multi controller for the 6055

Went with the Eheim 1260 pump

And a few other goodies....

and before I was able to finish looking at everything, I find this......

I dont know if she wanted to play or eat.....

 

[Steelerfan747]

Went with this Azoo led light as I originally planned on using a hob refufium and felt this light may work out well plus I really want to go as green as possible

there pretty bright for being such minimal wattage

 

[revsgirl]

I really like the little girl coral!! :tongue:

 

[Steelerfan747]

Zoom forward a few days and more packages. Got my lights and my hob refugium....

I went with the Current Nova extreme pro 20" 108 watt T-5 fixture

Its a 2 stage light fixture. Here is the 1st stage with only 2 actinics

and here it is with all the lights on

They are really bright but I was not thrilled with the color as it's a bit too white. Decided to send out for new lights to give it more of a 15k look instead of the stock 10k.

Sorry guys but its Heat time. Will try and post more after the game

 

[BarbH]

Looking great will be following along.

 

[Steelerfan747]

I really like the little girl coral!! :tongue:

Thank you that's really my favorite and most expensive purchase

 

[revhtree]

Looks great man! Love the little frag you had in the tank!

 

[fsu1dolfan]

Steeler - Sweet looking new tank and tons of new toys. Looking forward to seeing it all come together. BTW your daughter is absolutley adorable!!

 

[Reef Breeders]

Nice setup! love the tank, and great equipment shots, just like I was opening the boxes my self :tongue:

 

[Steelerfan747]

Steeler - Sweet looking new tank and tons of new toys. Looking forward to seeing it all come together. BTW your daughter is absolutley adorable!!

Thank you, I think shes pretty cute too. The tank is actually already complete I had just never knew how to post the pics you'll recently so I will try to post more tonight when I get home

 

[Steelerfan747]

Nice setup! love the tank, and great equipment shots, just like I was opening the boxes my self :tongue:

Thank you so much. That was actually the idea. I love to see detailed builds so I try to incorporate that

 

[Steelerfan747]

Looks great man! Love the little frag you had in the tank!

Thanks, you should see her now. Shes practically a mother colony lol

 

[Young Frankenstein]

I am looking forward to see this tank in person, great equipment.

 

[k2parkstar]

Sweet tank! Reef Savvy makes amazing tanks! I've got a 45g cube (not from reef savvy) and I love it! Thats a nice light setup, I'm a big fan of T5's. ATI make's great bulbs. I'd get at least 1 bulb of the purple plus. It'll make your pinks, reds, and purples really stand out. Keep the pic's coming!