SPS Shallow Reef Tank Build Thread

[cpreefguy]

Update this baby on MAAST!!!

 

[143gadgets]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11370631#post11370631 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
When I first saw that, I thought it was a cute little clam tank on an acrylic stand. How cool would that be?! :lol:

Did you make it yourself?

LOL!!! Naw it was custom built.

 

[143gadgets]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11371788#post11371788 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jay24k
Wow 1.25" for that size lol. Looking forward to this build. I'm building me a 3'x3'x12" prop tank. Well it is already built but getting all the equipment in.

Thanks! Sounds awesome! Is it gonna be rimless?

 

[143gadgets]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11368984#post11368984 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ClownReef®
NICE!!

I was impressed with the size of my 30x3015.. Its quite spacious!! Especially with the corner overflow..it looks pretty sick.

Thanks! I know what you mean. When I saw it I couldn't believe how much bigger it looks versus my old 24"x24"

 

[ClownReef®]

Yeah, its a VERY nice size..Im VERY pleased with it.. Just waiting on the stand..

 

[ClownReef®]

Well the stand is here..!!!!!

 

[hobogato]

you big tease! show us a pic!!

 

[mikee68]

Yeah, more pics. Looks this going to be a great set-up.

 

[Tajjo]

Looks sweet

 

[143gadgets]

Yeah!!! Where's the pics!

 

[ClownReef®]

Putting the finishing touches .. Will post pics soon..

 

[|233F gee|<]

Clown

Clown

Hey man nice work so far, I can totally relate with the shock, my shallow 17 is very spacious as well, and I love the ability to now to do top down shots with my NIKON D40X.:smokin: hehe

I never really had a problem with Glasscages, they were a bit slow on the build time, but honestly my tank is made very very well. Solid construction and well siliconed seams, I did however trim my seams of any excess silicone, was a bit hair raising as I thought I might have cut too much off, but its holding water just fine.


I have been building my tank for the last 4 months, staining, sanding, painting, epoxying, etc... Now I am under the stand doing all the electrical work, and plumbing is done, water is flowing and the refugium despite a minor leake ( even though I leak tested) is now ok ( thank god for weldon 16)

I didn't mean to hijack your thread, I truly apologize.

I just think we are on the same path here, sadly the corals and paired clowns I purchase got sent to my old address by ( i wont name the supplier) because they were too lazy to read my order and my new address... :rolleye1:

I'm going to go species specific when it comes to SPS. sans an anenmone for my clowns.

well cheers man keep the pics comming!
David

 

[makoJ]

Where are pic's man!! lol can't wait to see it

 

[jay24k]

IF you can't post pics, I'm gonna report this thread to the mods as a thread without pics!

 

[tcmfish]

lets see those pics

and makoJ any updates on your tank?

 

[ClownReef®]

David,

Thanks man..I completely love this project!!

CooterJ,

Hey brotha!.. Im off to Lowes..ugh..plumbing wont be fun!!!..Ill post some pics as soon as i get back..

 

[makoJ]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11396467#post11396467 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by tcmfish
lets see those pics

and makoJ any updates on your tank?

Tanks doing really good I will be posting a big update in January as it will be 1 year old then

 

[tcmfish]

awesome i read your thread the other day and noticed you haven't updated in a while but had been posting so i was wondering how it was doing glad to hear everything is good and look forward to pics

 

[Reefaquariumnut]

any pics?

 

[Reefaquariumnut]

any pics?