dailydriven911
sps addict
Well after a 3 year vacation from the hobby I'm back with a new tank build...it's going to be a slow build this time around as it should be right? :biggrin1: Anyway we just moved into a new house so I'm trying to figure out the best location for the tank. We have a den downstairs that will eventually be an office so I'm torn between here and the living area. I guess I'll let my wife decide that one...
So on to the important stuff...
The Tank (Will be here Monday): The updated Current Solana high clarity 20"x20"x20" cube tank. This is a tank only no chambers to deal with and more space for corals and fish!
The Stand: I contacted Don of Don Wacker Woodworks one of the RF supporters to build the stand. I wanted an Elos style so I chose a similar look to some of the stands he builds for one of his customers. It will be white with a dark walnut door. When the door closes, it stays flush with the tank just like the Elos tanks. Pictures to come as it's being worked on as I speak.:smile:
The Lighting: Still undecided with this one...I want to do LED's but I'm torn between the AI Sol Nano fixture and the (18") Ecoxotic Panorama Pro. The AI fixture is white which would look great with the white stand, but I love the modular aspect of the Ecoxotic.
The Flow: Easy choice...Vortech MP-10ES
The Sump: This will be either a simple sump (5g aga) or something a bit nicer like a rimless glass 15"x15"x15" cube or similar. It will have a skimmer section, baffles, refugium and return section. I might decide to plumb from the garage so I can do a larger sump/refugium will see.
The Skimmer: Going with a cone style maybe the BM NAC3.5 or SWC mini or SC65 on Ebay that's only $80 shipped. Has great reviews on RC.
The Overflow/Plumbing: Still need to come up with something here...input appreciated! Herbie method corner style overflow most likely.
The Controller: Most likely the RK with DC4 or Aqua Controller Jr.
This is just the beginning of a long tank build! I hope to have things running around July sometime. Please share your ideas as I'm going to really plan this one out from top to bottom w/o cutting any corners. This will hopefully be a tank I'll actually keep around for awhile. I'm going for a modern look and want to use new technology with this build while also staying within a reasonable budget. :wink:
Thanks for looking! Pics to follow...here is a link to my old Solana build http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/f70/im-back-34g-solana-rimless-cube-31656/
So on to the important stuff...The Tank (Will be here Monday): The updated Current Solana high clarity 20"x20"x20" cube tank. This is a tank only no chambers to deal with and more space for corals and fish!
The Stand: I contacted Don of Don Wacker Woodworks one of the RF supporters to build the stand. I wanted an Elos style so I chose a similar look to some of the stands he builds for one of his customers. It will be white with a dark walnut door. When the door closes, it stays flush with the tank just like the Elos tanks. Pictures to come as it's being worked on as I speak.:smile:
The Lighting: Still undecided with this one...I want to do LED's but I'm torn between the AI Sol Nano fixture and the (18") Ecoxotic Panorama Pro. The AI fixture is white which would look great with the white stand, but I love the modular aspect of the Ecoxotic.
The Flow: Easy choice...Vortech MP-10ES
The Sump: This will be either a simple sump (5g aga) or something a bit nicer like a rimless glass 15"x15"x15" cube or similar. It will have a skimmer section, baffles, refugium and return section. I might decide to plumb from the garage so I can do a larger sump/refugium will see.
The Skimmer: Going with a cone style maybe the BM NAC3.5 or SWC mini or SC65 on Ebay that's only $80 shipped. Has great reviews on RC.
The Overflow/Plumbing: Still need to come up with something here...input appreciated! Herbie method corner style overflow most likely.
The Controller: Most likely the RK with DC4 or Aqua Controller Jr.
This is just the beginning of a long tank build! I hope to have things running around July sometime. Please share your ideas as I'm going to really plan this one out from top to bottom w/o cutting any corners. This will hopefully be a tank I'll actually keep around for awhile. I'm going for a modern look and want to use new technology with this build while also staying within a reasonable budget. :wink:
Thanks for looking! Pics to follow...here is a link to my old Solana build http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/f70/im-back-34g-solana-rimless-cube-31656/
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