So this thread will be dedicated to the build of my new 150 Gallon Peninsula mixed reef tank in my Condo. Obviously with a condo I am facing unique challenges when it comes to space as well as sound. I do not have the ability to have a Fish room so I have to make due with what I have.
This hobby for me started out with a 55 Gallon tank I purchased used and fully running online.
I don't have many pictures of the first tank, but here it is.
I quickly wanted more and after everything was stabilized with my 55 Gallon I upgraded to a 150 Gallon. I purchased it used from a reefer online who had upgraded to a 150 Gallon setup. Unfortunately just after the cycle finished and my fish were in the tank disaster struck.
Here is a picture of what caused the flood
The cleanup was brutal, but even when I had no floors I was already planning my new setup. This time I was determined to do it right, I am going to build everything exactly the way I want it. Here is a picture of the floors out and my tape outline of where I would put the new peninsula tank, and the next image shows the tape back once my floors are back in. (notice the aquarium glow coming from the washroom
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I now have the new tank and have started to work with a local reefer to build me a custom stand. I have picked up a 150 Tall with a foot print of 48x24x30. Here is my drawing of the stand.
The stand is already in production and will be done soon, the tank is drilled I will be going with a beananimal style overflow.
I should also mention I was able to "save" most of the fish and transfer them into the 55 Gallon which still had a small amount of water in it. I started making more salt water to attempt to save the fish, but unfortunately most of them died within days after the accident. I still have a few left who are in my temporary tank which is setup on the washroom floor.
Stand by for more pictures of the progress as I continue on this project. :thumbsup:
This hobby for me started out with a 55 Gallon tank I purchased used and fully running online.
I don't have many pictures of the first tank, but here it is.
I quickly wanted more and after everything was stabilized with my 55 Gallon I upgraded to a 150 Gallon. I purchased it used from a reefer online who had upgraded to a 150 Gallon setup. Unfortunately just after the cycle finished and my fish were in the tank disaster struck.
Here is a picture of what caused the flood
The cleanup was brutal, but even when I had no floors I was already planning my new setup. This time I was determined to do it right, I am going to build everything exactly the way I want it. Here is a picture of the floors out and my tape outline of where I would put the new peninsula tank, and the next image shows the tape back once my floors are back in. (notice the aquarium glow coming from the washroom
.
I now have the new tank and have started to work with a local reefer to build me a custom stand. I have picked up a 150 Tall with a foot print of 48x24x30. Here is my drawing of the stand.
The stand is already in production and will be done soon, the tank is drilled I will be going with a beananimal style overflow.
I should also mention I was able to "save" most of the fish and transfer them into the 55 Gallon which still had a small amount of water in it. I started making more salt water to attempt to save the fish, but unfortunately most of them died within days after the accident. I still have a few left who are in my temporary tank which is setup on the washroom floor.
Stand by for more pictures of the progress as I continue on this project. :thumbsup: