imisky Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 ** I am going to reserve this first post as a TOC for when I update anything and also with a FTS. Post 2 offically the start of the build! Hope you guys enjoy this. This line of text will stay here until a FTS is available. Table of Contents 1. 30G custom tank build (2007-2011) 2. Sticks and Colors (2011-2013)*TOTM2012 3. Glass is here 4. Tank built and ready to go! 5. Plumbing 6. Water, salt, corals, fish in! Link to comment
imisky Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 The start! It's pretty fun to be able to... in a way, rebuild this tank 3x now. Going from sumpless with all HOB equip to a tank with a 20g sump and now I get to do it again. A little bit bigger but the best part is being able to take everything I liked or didnt like about the previous system and fix it this time around...hopefully for the better. So lets start with the glass, this tank will be built with 10mm glass panels, front starphire, and the rest just normal float glass. The tank now measures 36"L x 16"W x 14"T which puts it at about 35 gallons. with a sump at about 1/2 full the total volume without rocks should be just a little over 45 gallons. Not to mention I get 4" more to play with front to back compared to the old tank. Pile of Glass by ECSuyu, on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecsuyu/9696231757/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecsuyu/9696231757/'>Sheets of Glass by http://www.flickr.com/people/ecsuyu/'>ECSuyu, on Flickr Link to comment
Giga Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Looks like you got a plan! Link to comment
imisky Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 Looks like you got a plan! nah not quite, Im debting over the smallest of details now lol... The overflow box is a total pain at this point, I want to see what everyone thinks about this. I am making the overflow only about 3.5" wide, and between 2" deep to 2.5" deep. is the 1/2" saving worth it for the lack of serviceability to the overflow. In my mind I'm saying I would rather be able to service it if algae and etc. ever grows. But the other is 1/2" of space...what do you guys think. Link to comment
Asureef Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I'm sure it will look good with whatever you decide, but have you looked into the Xaqua’s Xinout? If I ever upgrade, my tank will have these for sure. Link to comment
Giga Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 make sure you can get in the overflow-i've made that error in some of my past builds and its a PITA! but yes Xaqua's is the way to go! Link to comment
imisky Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Awesome guys this is exactly what I was looking for. Unfortunately the tank is already drilled, I saw the xaquas they look very nice! But not the look I'm looking for. I think Ill sacrifice 1/2in of space for ease of maintenance Link to comment
imisky Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 The tank is built. The overflow now only measure roughly 3.5" x 2.5" big. Its not installed into the tank yet but as you guys can tell its very much like the previous tank. I wonder how well the starphire glass will be for taking photos. Assembled tank by ECSuyu, on Flickr Link to comment
Deleted User 4 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Looks good man, Link to comment
imisky Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Looks good man, thanks, been thinking how I should do the plumbing now, but it sucks I wont be able to work on it for a good 2 weeks until I get back from NYC for an event. Link to comment
Toybuddha Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 We're did you get your glass? Nice clean edges. Link to comment
imisky Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 We're did you get your glass? Nice clean edges. that is simply just a polished edge on the glass. there are many different types of edge finishing, but normally its either ground edges which feels and looks like it has been sanded with sand paper. Then there is polished edge which is what this is. There are plenty other types of finishes but those are the 2 generally found on aquariums. I got mine through a big glass manufacture that my company has connections with here in BC. Link to comment
Giga Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Lookin good! Whered you get the overflow Link to comment
imisky Posted September 15, 2013 Author Share Posted September 15, 2013 Lookin good! Whered you get the overflow Laser cut the overflow on the laser cutter I have for my business. So I guess its custom made Very nice bro! thanks Link to comment
imisky Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 Alright back from NYC and can focus on getting the switch over to happen. Heading to grab the plumbings tomorrow and do a test fitting Link to comment
imisky Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 Didnt get the plumbing today as something came up...but I have a photo of the tank.....sitting on the ground. I guess whats good is that the overflow is installed, but just look at all that room! http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecsuyu/10012333466/'> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecsuyu/10012333466/'>Overlow by http://www.flickr.com/people/ecsuyu/'>ECSuyu, on Flickr Link to comment
Rehype Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Looking good man can't wait to see what you do this time around. Link to comment
imisky Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 Im excited for this tank..but at the same time this might just be the last tank I will be keeping as well. Link to comment
Rehype Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Im excited for this tank..but at the same time this might just be the last tank I will be keeping as well. I know the feeling this will probably be my last tank as well. Link to comment
imisky Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 ya, have plans to move into a new home that's an apartment..if it happens I'm going to have to part with reef keeping for a while. Either that or pass it onto my brother who owns a tank as well. It'd be a nice upgrade for him. Link to comment
imisky Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Alright..What a long day...but I got her done! Been at it since 2PM...but Im about to add water back into the tank and do all the fun stuff....I'll post a photo once I have everything scaped. Plumbing by ECSuyu, on Flickr Guts by ECSuyu, on Flickr New Tank by ECSuyu, on Flickr Link to comment
imisky Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 Its all set!. The new tank is now running with a 1" wave give or take a bit. I'm liking the new flow pattern, the fish are reacting a little differently to the wave then they were on reef crest mode, it's kind of unique actually. I've opted to go for a BB until I decide to add sand in, which I will still do..just didnt want to use the sand I was using. After I finalize everything in terms of coral placement, it's time to set it and forget it and let nature do its thing. FTS by ECSuyu, on Flickr Link to comment
jedimasterben Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Can I get a 'AWWWW HELL YEAHHHH' Link to comment
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