M-Six Hundred's 34 Gallon Solana Build Thread

[m-six hundred]

I guess I'm back in... I purchased a 34 gallon Solana 3 sided super bright tank a week ago.

I decided that the light was just not going to cut it. I like where it positioned but I wanted to add a sump, skimmer and phosban reactors. I ended up drilling the tank. I purchased a glass-holes Super Nano con Dientes Overflow Box and a return. I am going to match it up with a Sicce 1.5 or 2.0 return pump.

I'm painting the back black so you cannot see the plumbing.

And I am matching it up with this stand. I got the idea from another Nano build. I purchased it from Ikea for $69 and I am going to reinforce it with 1"x6"'s on the inside for support.

I also purchased a Bubble Magus 3.5 and an AI SOL Blue.

Tomorrow after the paint dries, I will bring the tank in. Set the over flow and return. Reinforce the stand and drill some holes for plumbing. I will post more pictures tomorrow of my progress.

 

[AaronFC]

annnnnd HE'S BACK! duhh. this guy cant stay away!

 

[m-six hundred]

Aaron you have been waiting a whole week to say that huh lol

 

[Merrell056]

Subscribed! What are your plans for the lighting?

 

[DcgReef]

Impresionant work! I never venture me do the hole

 

[bugs713]

I got first dibs on the tank when you sell this one.....:frog:

Looks really nice Mark!

 

[m-six hundred]

Subscribed! What are your plans for the lighting?

I picked up a sweet deal on a used 6 month old Aqua Illumination Sol Super Blue LED light.

http://www.aquaillumination.com/sol/index.html

I got first dibs on the tank when you sell this one.....:frog:

Looks really nice Mark!

LMAO Thanks Phil, where is that macro?

 

[AaronFC]

Hahaha well I couldn't say it publicly cause I'd spoil the thread! But I'm surprised it took you a week to post it!!

 

[m-six hundred]

The drilling just went down tonight. It took me an hour! I am using Arag Alive Indo Pacific Black/White sand like at RC. I do not know if I should Keep the 1.5 inches that I have or make it 3 inches deep. Its larger grain sand, I think I will have to vac it.

 

[ZombieExistence]

I say 1.5-2"

3" is a weird depth for a sand bed IMO. Not enough for layering zones, but deep enough to cause weird problems.

 

[m-six hundred]

Better pic of tank on stand. The bulk heads and overflow box are not installed yet. Waiting for the paint to fully cure.

 

[kb3777]

Looks Great!

 

[Shrimpcity]

Looks fantastic i have 34 solana it is my fav tank

 

[jimlundborg]

Looks good. Have you already reinforced the stand? If so will you post a picture? I would like to see how you did it.

 

[drtrash]

Very nice, great choice in light, make sure you have updated program in controller

 

[m-six hundred]

Looks good. Have you already reinforced the stand? If so will you post a picture? I would like to see how you did it.

I used 1"x6" pieces of wood. I used my finishing nail gun and tacked them in from the top, bottom and sides. The stand by its self is very sturdy, with these braces I will not have to worry about it at all.

The pictures do not show but I have drilled three 3 1/2" holes across the back top. One on each side to allow the drain and return hoses to come in and out. The center hole is for an exhaust fan.

 

[jimlundborg]

Nice. Looks clean.

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[Weyrman]

Nice.

That sump looks like it was custom built just for that stand it fits so snug.

 

[Kluver]

Nice.. Following with you

 

[m-six hundred]

And it has water in it! I am using 1/2" conduit for the arms to hang the AI SOL from. They will be painted flat black and will also have caps on the ends to cover the holes in the pipe. The water level is 1" below the rim.

Right now the water just dumps into the sump. The 1" PVC pipe fits into one end of the bulk head on the sump but does not fit into the other side. Any one know why? It is about 1 mm off

Picture of the back. I am using a 3.25" Eco Pro fan to remove moisture from the stand.

The overflow and pump are really quiet.