New tank ordered

[boostedvq]

Just put a deposit on a 54 x 40 x 20 AA l, peninsula style with external overflow! Can't wait. Turn around is going to be 2 months. No rush, since I'm on vacation anyway.

Going to reuse my
sump which is 49 x 22 x 20.
4 x 54w t5s (will switch 2 blue euroquatics LED times
3 kessil a360w
Cones co2 skimmer


I CANNOT WAIT!!!

And Happy New Year!

 

[kajung2k]

Can't wait to see the build thread!

 

[Roy Arena]

Sounds pretty sweet, Advanced Acrylics makes some nice tanks!

 

[scrapz]

Grats, sick demension.

If i i had to notpick, i would try to get at least 24 high, makes a huge differece imo.

 

[pga7602]

Grats, sick demension.

If i i had to notpick, i would try to get at least 24 high, makes a huge differece imo.

Huge difference in what??... wet sleeves?

 

[boostedvq]

Grats, sick demension.

If i i had to notpick, i would try to get at least 24 high, makes a huge differece imo.

Typo...its supposed to be 22 high.
I realize it's an odd depth to height ratio, but I'm a fan of shallow tanks.

 

[scrapz]

@tri
If i could have a tank new, it would be 26-28 high. Creates separtation for high/bottom dwellers, sps/lps mixed reefs and just gives the illusion of bigger than it is.

@boostedvq
Heh, just a little bigger than what you sold me.

Looking forward to the build thread.

 

[boostedvq]

Just a few updates.

Tank ETA is 5 to 6 weeks.

Picked up a 3rd mp40wes (non QD) for CHEAP

Also picked up 150lbs additional live rock, which I'll give an acid bath

Also picked up some wood to make my stand.

 

[Reefers4U]

sounds like you're making a build thread - do it do it do it! haha

 

[LessThanJaker1]

looking forward to your build!

 

[boostedvq]

Started playing around, trying to come up with rockwork ideas

Also started on the stand....but I forgot to buy screws

 

[CoralsAddiction]

I really like that rock structure.

 

[boostedvq]

Also playing around with possibly adding a rock wall. Not sure...

 

[boostedvq]

Fully acid dipped and dried rock, playing around with a rock wall.
The markings on the floor are tank dimensions, with the top of the egg crate representing tank height. Any opinions?

 

[calistyle]

congrats!! SO fun starting a new tank.

 

[boostedvq]

No photos at the moment (phone is acting up) but finally finished the skeleton for my stand using RocketEngineers DIY template. Ultimately I made the stand 32" tall, but being it's 40" deep I should theoretically have plenty of space to work under the tank.

I don't plan on adding a skin until I get the tank running, since the stand is heavy as hell. Now just waiting on the tank- 3 weeks left

 

[OG Reefs]

Looking good! tagging along!

 

[gveng]

Skin it before the tanks get here. Save yourself the headache later. Lol

 

[boostedvq]

No big deal. Just got a call from Advanced Acrylics and my tank will be ready next week!

 

[MrsReefK]

No big deal. Just got a call from Advanced Acrylics and my tank will be ready next week!

Congrats!