5 gallon ocean cube build

[ynnhoj86]

i set this up a couple of weeks ago and collected some pictures for a build thread.

5 gallon oceanic cube tank with built overflow back chamber.
Coralife 12" fixture with dual 18w 50/50
Maxi jet 900 for the return pump
Rio Nano skimmer
DIY aqua clear refugium with PC grow light
Stealth heater
10 lbs of Crib sea sand
4 lbs of LR
Cant forget-Mini mag float

Started off by putting all the equipment on the tank and testing them out.

By ynnhoj86, shot with FE20,X15,C25 at 2009-12-01

After everything checked out, i moved it added some saltwater, chateo (to get the critters started) and rock.

By ynnhoj86, shot with FE20,X15,C25 at 2009-12-01

Top view

By ynnhoj86 at 2009-12-01

side view

By ynnhoj86 at 2009-12-01

Back View

By ynnhoj86, shot with FE20,X15,C25 at 2009-12-01

The skimmer doing work

By ynnhoj86, shot with FE20,X15,C25 at 2009-12-01

 

[ynnhoj86]

Added a couple more rocks to the tank. Decided to do a Bonsai Tree effect so i drilled some holes in the rock. Im using chopsticks to hold the stack together for now, then going to find an acrylic rod

By ynnhoj86, shot with FE20,X15,C25 at 2009-12-02

By ynnhoj86, shot with FE20,X15,C25 at 2009-12-02

Later added some simple corals in the tank

By ynnhoj86, shot with FE20,X15,C25 at 2009-12-07

By ynnhoj86, shot with FE20,X15,C25 at 2009-12-07

XXL Purple Power shrooms (these things are so big)

By ynnhoj86, shot with FE20,X15,C25 at 2009-12-07

 

[ynnhoj86]

My plans are to cover the floor with mushrooms, and on the rock, put some plating monti's becuase of the higher flow up on the tank. The center piece will be the Palythoa Grandis!

 

[ynnhoj86]

So today, i decided to upgrade the refugium light. i went out and bought this 9w light and used a electric box to house it. (my friends idea-he's a mastermind about this stuff) Im gonna paint the box black but was a little lazy.

By ynnhoj86, shot with FE20,X15,C25 at 2009-12-08


Then i went out and got some corals heres the tank now

By ynnhoj86, shot with FE20,X15,C25 at 2009-12-08

By ynnhoj86, shot with FE20,X15,C25 at 2009-12-08

Left side

By ynnhoj86, shot with FE20,X15,C25 at 2009-12-08

Right Side

By ynnhoj86, shot with FE20,X15,C25 at 2009-12-08

 

[Sir Romey]

You, my friend are the king of shrooms and leathers.

 

[KimminauReef]

Hell yeah, checked this baby out tonight and its coming along. I swear I must be the only person who sucks at rockwork. I hope my red shroom does well for you. Recently it dropped two babies so I would guess (because of the new slightly diff parameters) it will drop a few more for you.

 

[ynnhoj86]

thanks for the kind word Romey, when are you gonna come pick up your Tyree blue chalice?

Brian, if you ever need a rock drill to make a stack, lMK, my roomate has a HILTI. he says its the best thing to drill rock, and tanks for the red mushroom.

added some moonlights tonight:

By ynnhoj86, shot with FE20,X15,C25 at 2009-12-08

 

[mjolinir]

tank is looking awesome! i got a few hitchhikers with that tank I got from you. they are looking good in my 30. one looks like a purple bulb or something. the other is a scallop. i wil send ya a pic see if u know what the purple thing is

 

[KimminauReef]

Hell yeah, I actually might need one come soon. I was thinking of using a drill press, but that could be problematic in situations. I like checking out your tanks because each one has some sick stuff in it.

 

[Sir Romey]

Softball is just around the corner, i'll be seeing you every Sunday Johnny. Be prepared to dominate.