cube tank build log

[mmike1992]

i have taken down my 75qallon tank and my basement sump area. i am recieving a cube from socalcreations tommorow tank size 24*24*20 high drilled for a close loop and with a external overflow. it is going to have three viewable sides and built into the wall.most of what i learned about this hobby was thru these logs. i hope to get some new advice and to give some. i finally know how to post pics so there will be plenty thanks here is a pic of tank from socal. all comments are welcome this weekend i will be building the stand picsd to follow thanks,mike

 

[nanoreefer22]

Cube tanks are really nice IMO. Can't wait to see some progress.

 

[jhale]

looks like a very well made tank so far. cubes are cool.

 

[mmike1992]

here is a equipment list
om squirt
panworld 50pxx(closed loop)
panworld 40px (circulation)
sunlight supply reef optix lll pendent (250watt)
bluewave three ballast
phenoeix 14k bulb
tunze osmolater
tunze kalk dispenser
neptune controller with dc8
2 18" vho atnitics with aro electronic ballast
homemade sump
all this stuff is sitting in my basement waiting for me to have the time to put it in

 

[zahner]

hey fellow cubist to be, that is gonna look awesome. do you have a link for the actinic rig you got? I've been wavering back in forth on whether to include actinics in my hood when I finally get around to building it.

 

[mmike1992]

i got the 18" atnitics from champion lighting and i got the ballast and end caps from hellolights

 

[zahner]

cool tks for the info!

 

[mmike1992]

forgot to add i also have a deltec mce600 hang on skimmer

 

[mmike1992]

pics of sump

 

[mmike1992]

 

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[mmike1992]

pics of stand it is going to built in two pieces it is going to covered in green board. i have access to some really good stuff at my job i covered the bottem with a two part epoxy that we use for coating the inside of our saltwater pipes.

 

[mmike1992]

 

[mmike1992]

 

[jackson6745]

here is a equipment list
om squirt
panworld 50pxx(closed loop)
panworld 40px (circulation)
sunlight supply reef optix lll pendent (250watt)
bluewave three ballast
phenoeix 14k bulb
tunze osmolater
tunze kalk dispenser
neptune controller with dc8
2 18" vho atnitics with aro electronic ballast
homemade sump
all this stuff is sitting in my basement waiting for me to have the time to put it in

Mike, I like your choices in equipment but I see one problem.

WHERE'S THE FREAKIN SKIMMER?

 

[mmike1992]

rich , i got a deltec mce600 hang on

 

[jackson6745]

rich , i got a deltec mce600 hang on

LOL, OK I feel better now. This tank is going to rock! Looking forward to more pics.

 

[spykes]

rich why are you always holding on to those skimmers :p

 

[jackson6745]

rich why are you always holding on to those skimmers :p

Because they are the liver to a reef system.

 

[GREATMIKE]

Looks great .its going to be better than your 75 gallon tank.good luck.you lok like you are very skilled and handy.