Dedicating my build to my late Father - DIY shallow tank build

[TheShallows]

I've been really wanting to get into Saltwater aquariums for a long time now but have had a lot of things that prevented me from doing that. I Lost my dad to cancer who was my best friend in 2020 and it really broke me - He and I did everything together and this is really the first time I'v talked about it other then to my direct family. I feel like I'm ready to start my build and kinda want to dedicate this build to him. I'm honestly not sure what I'm doing and decided to start a youtube channel for the tank itself. I don't have any of the supplies yet other then the tank and I built a stand that I'll detail later. I been lurking and just joined and this is my first post!

That's really it as I've been putting this off for the last 6 months and honestly getting choked up just writing this all - thanks for any reading of this and this post kinda helps me keep going and to help post things and work toward a goal - slow as it may be

Plans thus far:
The plan is for a 35" x 19" x 13"
kessil lighting
canister filer
macroalga / mantis tank
rodi

 

[Reefing102]

Welcome! Looking really good and sorry to hear about your dad

 

[TheShallows]

Welcome! Looking really good and sorry to hear about your dad

Thank you, Should be a fun build

 

[JohnL]

Welcome to Reef Central. I'm looking forward to seeing the tank progress.

 

[TheShallows]

Welcome to Reef Central. I'm looking forward to seeing the tank progress.

Thank you!

 

[griss]

Sorry to hear about your Dad. Looks like you've got a good start and I'll definitely follow your progress.

 

[TheShallows]

Managed to get building this weekend - tank is built. needs a lot of clean up work as the silicone kinda got all over. I'll let it cure for now then clean it up! getting close

 

[Reefing102]

Looks like it’s coming along great!

 

[Uncle99]

Condolences.
Welcome to Reef Central!
Looks great!
Time to take everything he taught you.
Have a wonderful journey….

 

[TheShallows]

Looks like it’s coming along great!

Condolences.
Welcome to Reef Central!
Looks great!
Time to take everything he taught you.
Have a wonderful journey….

Thank you so much - I'm hoping to have it in the living room this weekend, as long as the vinegar smell is gone and cleaned up

 

[TheShallows]

Seems came out pretty good too - minus the clean up I'll need to do

 

[TheShallows]

Got around to the second video and got my canister filter today so much to happen soon!

 

[TheShallows]

Since this will be a shallow macro algae tank - this is going to be the main filtration

 

[Reefing102]

Nice! I know another user on here will be using an Oase filter too

 

[TheShallows]

Nice! I know another user on here will be using an Oase filter too

Yeah I keep seeing them pop up on youtube so I thought I'd go for it

 

[Reefing102]

Never used one myself but I’ve seen plenty of tanks use them successfully

 

[gratefulbean]

Good luck to you.

 

[pheinzig]

I'm going to give the Oase a shot myself and use glass Lilly pipes for in/out in order to lower the profile distraction.
I really like I can put the heater into the canister, the less I show in the DT the better.

 

[pheinzig]

PS, I know its a little too late now.

This guy shows how to build your own aquarium via the injection method.
Stronger and cleaner seal from what I understand.

 

[TheShallows]

thats a good video!