Xenon's 45G SPS Build Thread *Pics*
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Dartolution
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Lovely!
xenon
Owner of Canada Corals
It's not cheap when it comes to dry-rock but will be worth the premium for some people.
$5.69/lb CAD.
jroovers
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I would consider the premium, looks great
xenon
Owner of Canada Corals
Considering how much we spend on other things like equipment and coral, I totally agree.
It's the basis of the entire look of the tank.
burton14e7
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What is keeping the top from falling into the tank? I need to build something similar and like the look of yours. Although mine will be to keep cat paws out of the tank.We got some more progress done on our build!
We decided a top was needed to prevent fish from jumping out of the tank. There are plans to add designer wrasses and we all know how much they love to jump.
The frame is made of aluminum so rust wont be an issue.
xenon
Owner of Canada Corals
Those are just small clear acrylic tabs used for bookshelves.
I siliconed them onto the glass and its crazy strong.
burton14e7
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Oh, very cool idea. Thanks!
xenon
Owner of Canada Corals
I finally have anther update for you guys.
I've been having the worst luck with acrylic fabricators. The first guy that built the sump ended up making a mistake with the measurements and my return pump would not fit.
The 2nd guy I had build the sump ended up building a mirror image of the sketch I sent him. He made me another sump the correct way but did not water test the sump and I ended up with 5 gallons of water on my wood floors. I had to fix 2 separate leaks with Weldon 16.
Fast forward to today... The sump is in, the plumbing is done and she's wet!
I dosed pure ammonia to the system and now its a waiting game.
I also added a Maxpect Gyre XF-120 for flow. Set at 50-60%, it will move more than enough water to keep everything suspended.
This is how it looks with the 2.5L dosing containers.
I've been having the worst luck with acrylic fabricators. The first guy that built the sump ended up making a mistake with the measurements and my return pump would not fit.
The 2nd guy I had build the sump ended up building a mirror image of the sketch I sent him. He made me another sump the correct way but did not water test the sump and I ended up with 5 gallons of water on my wood floors. I had to fix 2 separate leaks with Weldon 16.
Fast forward to today... The sump is in, the plumbing is done and she's wet!
I dosed pure ammonia to the system and now its a waiting game.
I also added a Maxpect Gyre XF-120 for flow. Set at 50-60%, it will move more than enough water to keep everything suspended.
This is how it looks with the 2.5L dosing containers.
SneekaPeek
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Love where this is going, so clean and fresh. Way to do it right from the very beginning!
