10gal AIO bored lockdown build

[1000rrstunna]

MOVED FROM AIO FORUM SINCE THIS WILL BE A JOURNAL 

 

 Soooo we are locked down in Chicago so I started making some. AIO 10 gallons inspired by the 365 challenge which I can’t sign up for any longer so I just decided to get one going. 
 

I made one from all the good stock I had which has the big fancy canopy and stand and I made another for a friend and his son out of left over wood that should still be pretty bad ass when it’s stained and varnished. 

had mostly everything laying around 
 

plans for tanks 

 

My tank :

mj1200

hydor nano pump if needed 

hydor nano slim skim

reefbrite led strips x2 12”

50 watt heater 

custom made AIO insert from a member by the name of : this guy is extra salty
ceramic bio media 

 

friends tank( suprise  gift )

 

50 watt heater 

mj1200

z100 zetlight (had laying here ) with custom welded canopy mount had to dis assemble and cut /fab some stuff up 

custom simple stand/canopy 

custom AIO insert from board member by the name of this guy is extra salty
ceramic bio media  

 

[1000rrstunna]

Friends tank 

 

[This guy is extra salty]

That is pretty bitchin!

are you planning on doing a stain finish? 

[1000rrstunna]

20 hours ago, This guy is extra salty said:

That is pretty bitchin!

are you planning on doing a stain finish? 

 Finished the practice piece. Came out nice. Learned a few things on to mine now 

[debbeach13]

Any reason to start a new tank is a good reason. Good luck with your new tank.

[1000rrstunna]

Getting some varnish on mine today 🙂 what do you guys think? 

[1000rrstunna]

Since I’m getting crazy with it I’m debating what light to use... was thinking hanging mount ai prime 16 should be able to screw it up in the canopy....  or kessil a80 but will that be to weak ? 

[This guy is extra salty]

4 minutes ago, 1000rrstunna said:

Since I’m getting crazy with it I’m debating what light to use... was thinking hanging mount ai prime 16 should be able to screw it up in the canopy....  or kessil a80 but will that be to weak ? 

I used a prime over a 2.5g tank and had some nice growth for softies but I think it was too much for hard corals I did have it mounted about 10" above the water line. 

[1000rrstunna]

Getting somewhere. Finished stain and varnish... mounted the two 8” lumi light pro Strips in the canopy.  Fitted the AIO box and did a few mods to the filter basket to make it a lil more to my liking.  Had to trim the inner rim of the tank to get the box in. Then silicones and sealed it in place.  Looking good so far hopefully water test tomorrow and curbside sand pickup at the lfs. I’ve had two chunks of rock brewing for three weeks in my 180 sump for the lil guy so it should be ready to rip! 

[debbeach13]

Great craftsmanship. I really like that the hood allows access. Very well thought out. The AIO came out nice and clean. I made a mess just trying to silicone plug the hole between display and AIO. Looking forward to seeing it wet.

[1000rrstunna]

On 4/12/2020 at 6:10 AM, debbeach13 said:

Great craftsmanship. I really like that the hood allows access. Very well thought out. The AIO came out nice and clean. I made a mess just trying to silicone plug the hole between display and AIO. Looking forward to seeing it wet.

Thanks I’ve had lots of practice.  I use blue tape for the silicone on the sides. After I apply the bead and smooth it with my finger I remove the tape and the lines are super clean.