Tank build tab updated 11/28/2023!
I debated putting this in the frag tank section but I don’t know if I can resist the temptation of building it out into a lagoon or something.
Current situation:
-Saw a lowboy on a custom steel stand at LFS. I love shallow tanks, had to have it.
-bought the tank, $160. SCORE!
-the stand was $600- #%?* THAT!
-went down YouTube rabbit hole of DIY stand building. Built wooden stand out of framing 2x4 lumber. Think it turned out nice so far. Planning to spray paint black.
-bought 40 breeder for sump. Side note: petco price was $120 in store, $60 if you order online for pickup. Ordered it online while looking at the $120 price tag and walked out with it for $60
-I’ll keep a tab of $ spent in the spirit of at least semi-DIY.
To do:
-drill tank for drains and returns
-spray paint bottom of tank black
-carry everything upstairs (or figure out a new spot - I'm getting cold feet on having this ~90 gallon system upstairs...
-decide what lights and pumps I want. Will probably get another kessil AP9x because I love the one on my display. Leaning towards maxspect gyres for flow, they seem really efficient for shallow tanks
HELP ME:
-CHECK MY WISH LIST AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK!
-WHAT SHOULD I ACTUALLY DO WITH THIS TANK?
CURRENT TAB:
![IMG_2773.jpeg IMG_2773.jpeg](https://www.reef2reef.com/data/attachments/3274/3274014-4bfd7827dfd6f81d1a77798220f411d3.jpg)
I debated putting this in the frag tank section but I don’t know if I can resist the temptation of building it out into a lagoon or something.
Current situation:
-Saw a lowboy on a custom steel stand at LFS. I love shallow tanks, had to have it.
-bought the tank, $160. SCORE!
-the stand was $600- #%?* THAT!
-went down YouTube rabbit hole of DIY stand building. Built wooden stand out of framing 2x4 lumber. Think it turned out nice so far. Planning to spray paint black.
-bought 40 breeder for sump. Side note: petco price was $120 in store, $60 if you order online for pickup. Ordered it online while looking at the $120 price tag and walked out with it for $60
-I’ll keep a tab of $ spent in the spirit of at least semi-DIY.
To do:
-spray paint bottom of tank black
-carry everything upstairs (or figure out a new spot - I'm getting cold feet on having this ~90 gallon system upstairs...
HELP ME:
-WHAT SHOULD I ACTUALLY DO WITH THIS TANK?
CURRENT TAB:
![IMG_2757.jpeg IMG_2757.jpeg](https://www.reef2reef.com/data/attachments/3274/3274007-37937792ec5b18166bd2e975e541b523.jpg)
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![IMG_2766.jpeg IMG_2766.jpeg](https://www.reef2reef.com/data/attachments/3274/3274009-c09e11c44371a10998b59dfd90060153.jpg)
![IMG_2774.jpeg IMG_2774.jpeg](https://www.reef2reef.com/data/attachments/3274/3274010-8c015e4914fc987a851d0bbd20d60a68.jpg)
![IMG_2775.jpeg IMG_2775.jpeg](https://www.reef2reef.com/data/attachments/3274/3274011-2f6c6b498e2ade90b066a6add5dcf43c.jpg)
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![IMG_2773.jpeg IMG_2773.jpeg](https://www.reef2reef.com/data/attachments/3274/3274014-4bfd7827dfd6f81d1a77798220f411d3.jpg)
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