50g Lowboy Frag Tank

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Hello All!

Im 17 years old and setting up a 50g Lowboy frag tank which will be plumbed to my main 90g tank. The stand was built by me and measures at 48 X 24 X 33. I built this with 2x4, 2-1/2” exterior screws, and the top plywood is 1/2” sande plywood. I used a miter saw to cut the 2x4 for clean cuts

As this will be plumbed to my main display, I am using a Ecotech Vectra M1 as a return pump. 1” drain pvc and 3/4” return pvc. This project is still a work in progress. Alot more needs to be done but I will continue to give updates!

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Solid looking stand! I just built a lowboy system myself, love the shallow tank and top down views. Check out my build thread if you want some ideas and feel free to offer ideas to me as well
 
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Looks good! Is this tank going to strictly be frags or what's your plan?
Thank You! As of now just frags but that might change because I always wanted a lagoon style tank lol. Alot more work still needs to be done so I have time to figure it out
 

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looking good!! i built my current tank and drilled/plumbed it. i haven't dabbled in making stands just yet, but may dive in as i want to have my DT higher.
 
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Hey All! Sorry its been a while but I officially got it up and running!!

I got 2 Gyre 350 wave makers. 1 under the overflow and the other on the other side up high for surface agitation.

I also added a 300w Heater for extra heat just in case
 

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Hey All! Sorry its been a while but I officially got it up and running!!

I got 2 Gyre 350 wave makers. 1 under the overflow and the other on the other side up high for surface agitation.

I also added a 300w Heater for extra heat just in case
Great build.
Would you mind sharing any more pics of the plumbing? Do you have a gate valve on the drain?
 

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Gyres are the best way to go in those tanks, I make some pretty cool 3D printed egg crate holders for rimmed tanks that will definitely help you get the most of the space! Send me a PM and ill send you some info, I use them in all my tanks so I can take full advantage of space.
 

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