My new 5x2x2 (warning lots of pics)

[Snowsurfer]

Finally started my new project, time to upgrade from my Aqua Medic Chromis to my new 5x2x2.

This was my old tank

A big thanks to my dad for coming round my flat to help put the stand together. (He had already cut all the pieces at thier place)

Getting a few bits and pieces together.

New Giessman 2x 250w + actinics.

Base and Top of stand (2 of) made from 3x2

Stand with base added. Legs made from 3x3

 

[Snowsurfer]

Top and bottom compleat.

Adding bracing triangles.

Stand compleat from back.

Stand in place.

Still nothing too exciting stand all varnished up and added poly.

 

[Snowsurfer]

Ok the tank has arrived its led on its side at the moment as i need to paint the back, sump arrives tomorrow so we are in buisness.

Here is the difference between the glass as the front pane is starfire.

NEARLY THERE !!!!! Just need to sort out the return.

Have filled and tested with tap water all went well, now filling with RO. Was using a temp sump return in these pics.

 

[Snowsurfer]

All salted up, sand added and mud in the sump. Just need to add the sump light and then start making the sides and front for the stand. Still a little cloudy at the moment though.

Got 20kg's of live rock today so have added that, have another 22-24kg's from my other tank that as i strip down will be adding to the right hand side also.

Not sure i like the aquascaping yet, but it will do for now.

 

[Snowsurfer]

Here is a full tank shot, bit cloudy again as im just starting to get brown on the sand, so just skimmed the surface of the sand.

The water has cleared now and some of the corals look better.

Click here for my little tank video

Current stock list=

1 yellow tang
1 Indian Ocean Sailfin
1 Regal Tang
2 Clowns
2 Chromis
2 Neon Gobies
1 Cleaner Wrasse
1 Labouti Wrasse
1 Yellow Clown Goby
1 Bi colour blenny
1 Yasha Goby

 

[gregr]

Allow me to be the first to congratulate you
The setup looks superb and if your Dad has some free time I could use his help in a couple weeks

 

[steve68]

Cool
cant wait to see shots 5 months from now.
great job.

 

[zenya]

Not sure i like the aquascaping yet, but it will do for now.

I don't know about you but I love the end result, personally.
And, after your dad finished helping Greg I can sure use his help as well.

 

[t5Nitro]

How many gallons is that tank? Awesome job by the way!

 

[fishdave739]

I agree that is going to be an awesome system in a few months, congrats!

 

[DebsSisterFlo]

personally I love your aquascaping, that is my favorite setup with the two peaks and open between them... that is how I'll set up my 125g (years from now when I get it!) Beautiful job!

 

[ericb]

Great looking stand and tank. I love seeing the in-progress pics of DIY projects.

 

[Snowsurfer]

Thanks for all the nice comments.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8208237#post8208237 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by t5Nitro
How many gallons is that tank? Awesome job by the way!

With the sump its around 170 Gallons.

 

[makoJ]

Very nice, keep us updated!

 

[Glove]

Snowsurfer
Very clean, nice job! The aquascaping looks good.
Lots of open room compared to the old tank.

Cool your pops came over to help- sounds like he supports your addiction.
Sort-of looks like you built it right where it was going to set.

 

[da6d2003]

Beautiful setup.

 

[joseh]

Very NICE

 

[syddakyd]

real nice setup

 

[reef211]

Wow, Really nice. I love your setup.

 

[WarEagleNR88]

Pictures 1 through 13 I'm kind of like... Mehhh. "Another start up thread of tank pictures."

PICTURE 14 is awesome. What a great camera do you have to take a picture like that? I don't think I've ever seen a picture quite like that. How close were you and what type of camera were you using? You can actually see the grain on the starfire glass where the builder cornered it.

And that's awesome your father is helping you out on that. My dad is just amazed that it's possible to actually keep saltwater fish and corals alive for so long. He's like "Are jellyfish corals?"