disaster999
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just want to start another build thread since im starting fresh. the tank started out as a frag tank before, but i recently tore it down, sold all the corals and moved back home to hong kong. I took my tank with me since the whole thing, top to bottom, was hand built by me.
fedex was really generous and decided to give my tank and sump a nice crack on the corners. it was fixable. i didnt mind the sump since i would be staring at it much, but the display tank is kind of an eyesore.
i had trouble finding a place to put the tank since everything at home was stained a dark brown color, and my stand is maple with walnut inlays. finally found a spot outside my parents room and start setting up my tank.
heres a picture of the tank and its final resting place
right now, the tank is only running with tap water and a quiet one 3000 pump. according to my oven thermometer, my tank is staying at a constant 30C or 86F with nothing but the pump running. i gotta get a chiller
also, i have condensation problem inside the cabinet. there isnt enough room for the moisture to escape, so i drilled 2 holes for 2 60mm computer tank to draw out the air.
this build is going to be along one. I just started a new job and need to start saving up. im thinking before i start doing anything, i need a chiller to bring down my temps before i start adding rocks and sand. then im going to get a 4x24w T5HO light similar to this one and paint it black.
for the skimmer i'll be using the tunze 9002, for mechanical filtration ill be using filter pads and add carbon. i cant wait till my next pay check so i could get this show on the road.
fedex was really generous and decided to give my tank and sump a nice crack on the corners. it was fixable. i didnt mind the sump since i would be staring at it much, but the display tank is kind of an eyesore.
i had trouble finding a place to put the tank since everything at home was stained a dark brown color, and my stand is maple with walnut inlays. finally found a spot outside my parents room and start setting up my tank.
heres a picture of the tank and its final resting place
right now, the tank is only running with tap water and a quiet one 3000 pump. according to my oven thermometer, my tank is staying at a constant 30C or 86F with nothing but the pump running. i gotta get a chiller
also, i have condensation problem inside the cabinet. there isnt enough room for the moisture to escape, so i drilled 2 holes for 2 60mm computer tank to draw out the air.
this build is going to be along one. I just started a new job and need to start saving up. im thinking before i start doing anything, i need a chiller to bring down my temps before i start adding rocks and sand. then im going to get a 4x24w T5HO light similar to this one and paint it black.
for the skimmer i'll be using the tunze 9002, for mechanical filtration ill be using filter pads and add carbon. i cant wait till my next pay check so i could get this show on the road.
