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Well I figured I would start up a thread so I could track my new build! (Kinda figured this would be more for myself!)
Well to start, I have built a 40 Gallon Nano Tank and loved every moment of it. I did Battle with a few things being a small tank but the joys you get from a nice tank out weigh the negatives most days. I plan to use most of my old equipment as I overbuilt my small tank knowing that ONE DAY I would build a bigger tank. Fast forward a couple years and I got married, bought a new house and so I figure, with all the other new comes a new tank!!
In the past I have had a 55 Gallon Fresh water for a long time when I was in my 20's, then just built my first Nano reef 2 Years ago so I have been into fish for a while but continue to learn every time I come on here! I am so thankful for this community and I am very excited to be able to build my new tank. (saltwater fish just seem to need more space and now I can provide it to them) I know its not a 100+ gallon, but maybe someday I can get there.... For now, 75 Gallons will have to do!
Stay tuned for pictures and my journey into this build as I am hopeful that it will turn out to be a beautiful build in my home office that I can be very proud of for many years to come!
Any and all input is welcome so feel free to drop me a line or give me your thoughts.
What we are planning for:
That is what I can think of, I will continue to edit this post as I update the build. Thanks guys/gals for the support!
Well to start, I have built a 40 Gallon Nano Tank and loved every moment of it. I did Battle with a few things being a small tank but the joys you get from a nice tank out weigh the negatives most days. I plan to use most of my old equipment as I overbuilt my small tank knowing that ONE DAY I would build a bigger tank. Fast forward a couple years and I got married, bought a new house and so I figure, with all the other new comes a new tank!!
In the past I have had a 55 Gallon Fresh water for a long time when I was in my 20's, then just built my first Nano reef 2 Years ago so I have been into fish for a while but continue to learn every time I come on here! I am so thankful for this community and I am very excited to be able to build my new tank. (saltwater fish just seem to need more space and now I can provide it to them) I know its not a 100+ gallon, but maybe someday I can get there.... For now, 75 Gallons will have to do!
Stay tuned for pictures and my journey into this build as I am hopeful that it will turn out to be a beautiful build in my home office that I can be very proud of for many years to come!
Any and all input is welcome so feel free to drop me a line or give me your thoughts.
What we are planning for:
- Custom Built Stand/Bookshelf unit in Office
- 75 Gallon Tank w/ 20 Gallon Custom Sump
- Algae Scrubber on 16 Hr Cycle
- Will run small Skimmer 24 HR's Day
- Active Carbon Filter Waterfall (Like to remove the smells)
- APEX Controller
- 2000 GPH in Flow (Will be adjusted through day, with a night schedule)
- 4 Jebao RW-4's
- 2 Overflows that move 600 GPH Each (DYI System)
- Total of 2600 GPH of Flow
- 3 AI Hydra Lights (Yes the old ones) Controlled by APEX
- 2000 GPH in Flow (Will be adjusted through day, with a night schedule)
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