20H build thread- plans and progress

[Newreeflady]

Hi all! Since a lot of this is DIY, I figured I should start a build thread

Tank: 20H drilled for CL. I also cut a weir in the top for an external overflow, and I have built that box. This weekend I'm going to test for leaks (I'm nervous!!)

CL: will be plumbed to an OM squirt with two outlets. The pump will be Eheim 1262.

Sump: Will be a 10g tank (as soon as I find one; might have to buy it new:/) I will partition the sump either with glass or the movable divider (haven't decided.) One part will be for the skimmer, one for the return, one for chaeto.

Lighting: 2 bulb T5 24" fixture by Nova Extreme. Plus actinic LED and LED moonlight.

Rock: 25lb fiji premium from Drs F&S is currently curing.

Other: -
-skimmer: Tunze Nano Doc.
-Chiller: JBJ arctica 1/10hp.
-Doser for 2-part is a peristaltic pump,
-top off is JBJ ATO, and
-Fish-to-be are my black & white Ocellaris and orange Ocellaris pair.

Progress: Currently I'm building the canopy for the tank and I'm waterproofing the stand. Well, more accurately, I'm trying to cut an accurate 45 degree angle without a proper work bench; it's not working out:/

I just bought a little microSD for my phone so I'll take lots of pix this weekend and post them up by Monday. In the middle of all of this I'm also moving; whew, hectic!


I'm really excited about this one- it's my first drilled system!!! Also, I'll have lots of room inside with the external overflow box (not to mention, of course, lack of pumps inside!

Input always welcome.

 

[reefscape15]

Sounds good Angela! I'm looking forward to the pics, and i am all too familiar with trying to make miter cuts with a circular saw and 2 sawhorses! Not all that easy, but it can be done. I've made about 4 boxes/cabinets for storage around out house, and 2 of them all have 45 degree mitered edges that I made with my circular saw and a straight edge. They are very simple and basic, but the mitered edges look so much better than if you don't do it! The only thing that I would keep an eye on is having a pair of Clowns, and one single. There may be some terratorial issues down the road. Get the pics coming!

 

[Newreeflady]

Yeah, Jim, it's a project for sure. I'm gonna build a little guide today- I'll let you know how it goes

Oh, no, it's just the two clowns- one orange, one black- they are a pair. Sorry for the poor explanation

-Angela

 

[reefscape15]

ok I got ya now. Good luck with the build!