Diy half moon 20 gallon

[Lazhar]

Whats up guys?

I saw this half circle 20 gallon aquarium at petsmart and couldnt leave with out it. I made everything for it, the overflow, refugium, sump, led lights, stand, canopy well everything but the tank itself. Its been lots of fun and I think it came out pretty desent.
Let me know what you think.

 

[TheAquatard]

That's really cool. Are all those circut boards drivers?

 

[Cymonous]

Looks cool. Where is this sump you speak of? I hope that stand is well sealed. I wouldn't want any spilled water to leak onto any of those electronics.

 

[Lazhar]

That's really cool. Are all those circut boards drivers?

Thank you, the ones on top are the led drivers. The relays to the right control the auto top off and kalkwaser.

 

[Lazhar]

Looks cool. Where is this sump you speak of? I hope that stand is well sealed. I wouldn't want any spilled water to leak onto any of those electronics.

Thank you, the sump is in the back of the tank, is an outside overflow box, sump and refugion. Almost as big as the back of the tank. As for the water, i dont think it will be a problem. It is mostly low voltage.

 

[flamethis]

Very nice! What's the tube in the stand? Top off container?

 

[peppie]

It is always nice to see something a bit different.
You did a great job.
Now that you have built one system, what are your plans for the next one??? LOL
I know I couldnt stop at just one.

 

[nanomania]

kool..... u got any pics of the back sump? its pretty kool......

 

[Lazhar]

Very nice! What's the tube in the stand? Top off container?

Thats the kalkwaser reactor, I ran a water line to it inside the wall from my ro filter the also feeds another tank. It also has two valve to control where the ro water goes. If the PH is high it gets ro and kalk when the ph is low. That system works really well. I had it on another reef I kept for 7 years. The coraline algae would form ledges. This tank has been running for 4 weeks and I already see coraline algae forming on the rocks.

 

[Lazhar]

It is always nice to see something a bit different.
You did a great job.
Now that you have built one system, what are your plans for the next one??? LOL
I know I couldnt stop at just one.

Yes I know, you are like me always looking for a project. I already have two tanks in my living room, if it was for me I will have more. But I live in small house and even tho my wife likes to see me happy and entertain with my projects, she also likes a desent looking house. So no more tanks for me at least not for now. Know that I think about it how about one for my bedroom. Lol

 

[rovster]

I hate the finish on the stand, but absolutely LOVE everything else, LOL! Great job

 

[Lazhar]

I hate the finish on the stand, but absolutely LOVE everything else, LOL! Great job

Thank you, what can I say the wife picks the colors, it actually looks a lot better in person and fits well with the rest of the furniture. But you are right, same thing I said "green" oh well she knows better about does things. :wave:

 

[Showtime1]

Sometimes if you want the tank you gotta abide by their rules

 

[Lazhar]

Sometimes if you want the tank you gotta abide by their rules

Amen, Those are the words of a wise men!

 

[NanoReefWanabe]

Amen, Those are the words of a wise men!

or of a man who should have been wiser....LAMO

great job on the tank...would love to see the HOB sump/fuge combo..

 

[Lazhar]

kool..... u got any pics of the back sump? its pretty kool......

or of a man who should have been wiser....LAMO

great job on the tank...would love to see the HOB sump/fuge combo..

LOL, Thank you guys, I dont have pics of the filter not installed. But this is what it looks like.

 

[Showtime1]

my mom has a 30 gallon half moon ide like to try to recreate something like this for her thanks for the ideas!

 

[Lazhar]

my mom has a 30 gallon half moon ide like to try to recreate something like this for her thanks for the ideas!

Cool, glad I could help.

 

[nanomania]

kool man...... really liked ur design.....

 

[sk8ter20art]

I am interested in your led driver design.