I have been in the hobby for 17+ years and, while I have always wanted to build my dream tank, I have been unable to due to my career moving me every 2-3 years. So, I have only had smaller tanks just to keep the "fever" alive.
I recently moved to Tampa and will be staying stationary for a long time...it made for the perfect time to finally build my dream tank.
I had three priorities in building this tank:
1) Size - Size matters, right? I have always stayed around the 40-50 gallon range (because of my moving for work). But this has limited the amount of corals and fish I could have. I love fish and have always wanted a bigger tank with the capability of stocking 20-25 fish.
2) Depth - I wanted a tank that was deep, rather than tall. I love the look of a tank that appears as if you can look through it and still not see the back of the tank.
3) Simplicity - While I admire the many tanks that utilize all of the bells and whistles with technology, gadgets and electronics, I have always subscribed to the thought that simpler is better. But, I did not want to sacrifice quality. I wanted a tank that utilized great technology but as little of it as possible.
With these three MUSTS, the tank is as follows:
TANK - Custom 263 Gallon (60L x 39D x 26H). Starphire on three sides. 3/4" glass with 3" eurobrace. Black Silicone. External Drain and two Internal Returns. The tank was made by Coast to Coast Aquariums out of New Jersey and all I can say is that they did an incredible job and were 100% professional throughout the entire build.
Tank delivered
Just another extra feature on the type of work Coast to Coast does attesting to their superior quality of work. Your name is etched into the glass on three areas of the tank.
Top down view of exterior overflow. 12L X 12H X 6D
Dual custom returns with 3/4" Flow Accelerator
I recently moved to Tampa and will be staying stationary for a long time...it made for the perfect time to finally build my dream tank.
I had three priorities in building this tank:
1) Size - Size matters, right? I have always stayed around the 40-50 gallon range (because of my moving for work). But this has limited the amount of corals and fish I could have. I love fish and have always wanted a bigger tank with the capability of stocking 20-25 fish.
2) Depth - I wanted a tank that was deep, rather than tall. I love the look of a tank that appears as if you can look through it and still not see the back of the tank.
3) Simplicity - While I admire the many tanks that utilize all of the bells and whistles with technology, gadgets and electronics, I have always subscribed to the thought that simpler is better. But, I did not want to sacrifice quality. I wanted a tank that utilized great technology but as little of it as possible.
With these three MUSTS, the tank is as follows:
TANK - Custom 263 Gallon (60L x 39D x 26H). Starphire on three sides. 3/4" glass with 3" eurobrace. Black Silicone. External Drain and two Internal Returns. The tank was made by Coast to Coast Aquariums out of New Jersey and all I can say is that they did an incredible job and were 100% professional throughout the entire build.
Tank delivered
Just another extra feature on the type of work Coast to Coast does attesting to their superior quality of work. Your name is etched into the glass on three areas of the tank.
Top down view of exterior overflow. 12L X 12H X 6D
Dual custom returns with 3/4" Flow Accelerator
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