fishkeeprian
Active member
Abit of background information;
The tank was originally an EA Marine 900 with an in-tank sump. This was stripped out and I was running the tank with a HOB filter and in tank Skimmer. Unfortunately, the tank failed and the structural seal was compromised. I believe this happened because the EA Marine stand was not adequate enough to support the load causing stress on the seams. I sold off all my livestock and decided to take a break from the hobby for a while I made decisions on how I would proceed with a new build.
I knew the new build had to have a bottom sump, so whatever direction I was going to take this was a must. I decided on a ghost type overflow, to free as much space in the tank as possible for aquascapping etc.
I decided on the Eshopp Large overflow because of the overall quality of build and price, and the design would allow me to install the "œBean Animal" type drain with ease.
I know I had to decide which way I was going with the tank. The size of the EA 900 was perfect for space I have got and realistically I already have the majority of the equipment to support this size system without having to upgrade all my equipment.
I had quotes for a new tank, and quotes to repair my existing tank. I made the decision to have my old tank repaired. The repair consists of a full strip down all holes drilled for the Overflow and returns and resealed and tested, and the pictures attached a some of that process.
I have made some modifications to the original stand after getting some very much needed guidance from people on here (you know who you are), I will upload the picture of the stand shortly of the mods I did to improve the overall integrity of the stand.
Lighting wise, I was originally running a Maxspect Razor with good success, but I was not getting the desired results with my SPS. I have taken the plunge of investing in an ATI T5 39w x 8 bulb unit which I bought at a steal. This unit is actually overkilled for my system, and the first bulb and last bulb would overhang my tank, so again I sort for some guidance on here and got some really good help and instruction how to modify the unit into a 6 bulb unit.
I will post some more pictures shortly of the upcoming build and equipment.
The tank was originally an EA Marine 900 with an in-tank sump. This was stripped out and I was running the tank with a HOB filter and in tank Skimmer. Unfortunately, the tank failed and the structural seal was compromised. I believe this happened because the EA Marine stand was not adequate enough to support the load causing stress on the seams. I sold off all my livestock and decided to take a break from the hobby for a while I made decisions on how I would proceed with a new build.
I knew the new build had to have a bottom sump, so whatever direction I was going to take this was a must. I decided on a ghost type overflow, to free as much space in the tank as possible for aquascapping etc.
I decided on the Eshopp Large overflow because of the overall quality of build and price, and the design would allow me to install the "œBean Animal" type drain with ease.
I know I had to decide which way I was going with the tank. The size of the EA 900 was perfect for space I have got and realistically I already have the majority of the equipment to support this size system without having to upgrade all my equipment.
I had quotes for a new tank, and quotes to repair my existing tank. I made the decision to have my old tank repaired. The repair consists of a full strip down all holes drilled for the Overflow and returns and resealed and tested, and the pictures attached a some of that process.
I have made some modifications to the original stand after getting some very much needed guidance from people on here (you know who you are), I will upload the picture of the stand shortly of the mods I did to improve the overall integrity of the stand.
Lighting wise, I was originally running a Maxspect Razor with good success, but I was not getting the desired results with my SPS. I have taken the plunge of investing in an ATI T5 39w x 8 bulb unit which I bought at a steal. This unit is actually overkilled for my system, and the first bulb and last bulb would overhang my tank, so again I sort for some guidance on here and got some really good help and instruction how to modify the unit into a 6 bulb unit.
I will post some more pictures shortly of the upcoming build and equipment.
