SPS Shallow Reef Tank Build Thread

[Jester]

Good to see that the sump os back up and running....

 

[Jester]

Good to see that the sump os back up and running....

 

[ZooZ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11681269#post11681269 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
Congrats. Don't break it again, okay?

hopefully there will be no need to touch the sump when you do a leak test!

 

[ClownReef®]

Hehe Zooz..i just look at it..

Well, filling it up as we speak.. cross your fingers..

 

[ClownReef®]

ITS ALIVEEEEE!!!

Finally..its working at 100%..no leaks anymore..

Ok, on to the next step?...whats next..i forgot..LOL

 

[makoJ]

Great to hear!

 

[ZooZ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11691936#post11691936 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ClownReef®
ITS ALIVEEEEE!!!

Finally..its working at 100%..no leaks anymore..

Ok, on to the next step?...whats next..i forgot..LOL

Glad to hear its running again. Keep an eye out for leaks never-the-less but lets hope that was the last time.

Next step.....lighting?

 

[ClownReef®]

Lighting...ugh..Im about halfway done hooking them up.. They are a HEMORRHOID to hang.. Its a PITA.. I hate it!!..

Ill post some pics in a bit..let me wrap it up..

 

[ClownReef®]

Ok, finally done..

Now waiting on Reefer Madness to mail me the bulbs i bought a while back. I havent heard a single thing in about 3 weeks or so.. hmmm..

Anyways, the finished product. I don't want to do it ever again..LOL

 

[melev]

You said "It's alive" and yet I don't see a drop of water. Well, not enough drops anyway. Fill 'er up so we can see the dry floor around the tank.

Glad to see the lights hung, and I hope you get your bulbs soon.

 

[ClownReef®]

Marc,

Well, i drained it so i could hang the lights without any risk..

Ok..on the list:

-RO Unit
-Salt
-Sand
-Heater
-Live rock

And then we're in business..

 

[cpreefguy]

Diego, I think the tank would look really good about 2 inches to the left. LOL :lol:

 

[Jester]

good job... I like the looks of the hanging lights...

 

[kzoo]

Nice tank but don't know about putting it in the corner, you have cut in half your side viewing area.

 

[makoJ]

looking good!!!

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

Why not position the tank so the overflow is in the unviewable corner?

 

[ClownReef®]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11711338#post11711338 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by LobsterOfJustice
Why not position the tank so the overflow is in the unviewable corner?

Well, we dont have a lot of space to work with..so the way the dining room is set..this was the best way possible. We tried to play around with the setup..but this was the best position..

 

[ClownReef®]

...I stared at my lights for hours today..and decided to switch them..so the cord can be facing towards the wall.. The actually look WAAAAY better

What do ya'll think?

 

[suppressivefire]

this is going to be sweet when its filled with livestock. great work!

 

[reefarchitect]

Definately better with the lights mounted in that orientation.