Brandonmw Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Well I took the plunge a while back and decided to up my game to a significantly larger tank then my 10g nano. The new tank is a 90g with a 40g sump. It’s been a process as it was cut custom built from the ground up but thought I would post a few pics as it finally ready for sand, rock and water. 5 Quote Link to comment
I'm Batman Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Did you build the stand?? Quote Link to comment
Brandonmw Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 1 hour ago, I'm Batman said: Did you build the stand?? I did, custom made for the tank and sump. There are doors for it also just haven’t put them on yet as I was still working on tying up cords and finishing the plumbing. 1 Quote Link to comment
I'm Batman Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 What wood did you use? I’m having a heck of a time getting everything plumb for my 48”x24” tank Quote Link to comment
Brandonmw Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, I'm Batman said: What wood did you use? I’m having a heck of a time getting everything plumb for my 48”x24” tank Frame is made of 2x4 and 2x6 then the outside was skinned with 1/2” exterior grade fir plywood so that it would stand up to evaporation and a bit of moisture. The top is 3/4 ext for plywood. Then I cover the sides and face with 5/8 mdf to give a nice smooth surface to finish. 1 Quote Link to comment
Brandonmw Posted March 14, 2021 Author Share Posted March 14, 2021 Hard scape and water added. On to fine tuning and installing the stand doors. 1 Quote Link to comment
tk-it-ez Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Looks great. good luck 👍 1 Quote Link to comment
Brandonmw Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 Auto top-off installed and finally finished the set up! Just need to install the doors on the stand and when the time comes hang the fuge light. 2 Quote Link to comment
Brandonmw Posted March 21, 2021 Author Share Posted March 21, 2021 Thought I would also share some pics of my 10g have taken a pic of it in quite some time Quote Link to comment
Brandonmw Posted April 1, 2021 Author Share Posted April 1, 2021 Well I’ve hit the uglies, on the home stretch. Some starter Clean up crew soon, If and when we get any at our lfs’s 😩 Quote Link to comment
Brandonmw Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 First fish in! One of my absolute favourites Lyretail Anthias. Quote Link to comment
Brandonmw Posted April 20, 2021 Author Share Posted April 20, 2021 In with the bugs! As my kids like to call them. First dose of pods into there new home. Any recommendations on the next batch? Was thinking apex for the next batch. Quote Link to comment
Brandonmw Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Just added my second species of fish 3 days ago. Things are coming along great. fish are looking fantastic! Quote Link to comment
Brandonmw Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 First coral added, loving the colour on this guy the picture doesn’t do if justices. It’s a very bright orange with blue tip plate coral. Though I think I have to adjust his placement a bit as it’s getting a touch to much flow. Quote Link to comment
Brandonmw Posted November 13, 2021 Author Share Posted November 13, 2021 Just a quick update. Be in a war with hair algae for the last 3-4 months but finally after many pain staking hours of manual removal and some additional clean up crew and fish help it’s finally gone. Here are the newest additions; starry blenny, coral banded shrimp, skunk cleaner shrimp, 2 strawberry conch, purple fire fish , 2 Mexican turbo snails and a bicolour angle 1 Quote Link to comment
Brandonmw Posted October 29, 2022 Author Share Posted October 29, 2022 Well long over due update and things are starting to really come alive as the tank matures more and more. 1 Quote Link to comment
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