So I got annoyed by my 29g Tall I had been using for a grow-out tank and happened upon an extremely good deal from Brian at IAP on a new tank. This was obviously built as a sump, but is ideal for grow out because it has more water volume, low sides for easy access, and chambers for various soon to be discovered uses.
It also is pre-plumbed with a BH so that I can expand it later. And yes, the bottom is blue acrylic...
It is 22.5" x 48.5" x 10" giving it a total volume of about 47g. I estimate that it is actually holding about 40g based on my water level. So not a huge difference but a better layout. I will have to do something about lighting as well. Although snails don't really need good lighting, I want to have enough for growing macro, and the ability to switch to reef lighting should I need to QT corals in this tank at some point too.
The 29g will either be set up as a sump for this tank, or kept isolated as a true hospital tank.
I still have the twin top-off float switches, one for RO/DI and one for display system water. There is a small heater but since my tank room stays between 78F and 80F, that may never come on. I also transferred over the Prizm, and I know some of you are shaking your heads, but this skimmer has done well for the past year and will be fine with the low bio-load. I can easily upgrade if needed.
Top down:
And some snail eggs that appeared over night after I set the tank up:
