DIY 80 gallon shallow peninsula tank

[immafishguy]

Just thought I'd share my most recent build:
running since: 8/25/16
80 gallon shallow reef:
(48.5 x 25 x 16.5)- Starfire glass of course
External overflow
(3) 1.5" drains
(2) 3/4" returns
full 24" overflow

sump:
(45 x 18 x 17)
drain down chaimber
(3) 4" filter sock tray

Had the glass cut, but everything else is all DIY: drilled, glued, and plumbed everything!

And just in case I'm worrying some of you with the fish I have in there, it's all part of a bio load experiment. They will be going to a much larger system in the very near future.

 

[TheEngineer]

Nice! Have you built tanks before?

 

[immafishguy]

Nice! Have you built tanks before?

Yup, been doing it for a number of years now

 

[mhaun]

Wow. Nice work! Beautiful set up. Super clean seal job there.

I'd love some tips. My sealing could use some serious help.

 

[mhaun]

Do I see 3 xr15's or 30's on that rms mount? I run 15's on my DB 80 is why I ask.

 

[immafishguy]

Wow. Nice work! Beautiful set up. Super clean seal job there.

I'd love some tips. My sealing could use some serious help.

Best advice I can give is to use masking take to get cleanliness then use way to much silicone. It's a lot easier to create a good seam when you have more to work with, then when you smooth it out, the excess will peel off on the masking tape

 

[immafishguy]

Do I see 3 xr15's or 30's on that rms mount? I run 15's on my DB 80 is why I ask.

Ya, 3 XR30s

 

[mhaun]

Best advice I can give is to use masking take to get cleanliness then use way to much silicone. It's a lot easier to create a good seam when you have more to work with, then when you smooth it out, the excess will peel off on the masking tape

Great idea. Little prep work pays off in the end result. I like it. Again, very nice!

 

[Coral Frenzy]

Great build!

 

[Antics]

Looks great! I love the stocking! I know you said its temporary, but its still looks great.

 

[immafishguy]

Thanks coral frenzy!

Antics-
Ya, me too, haha. I know they aren't all in the picture, but there's about 16 tangs in there and 2 large wrasses

 

[Goby-won]

Question: Is that in your bedroom? I would never go to sleep - just keep swimming...just keep swimming!

PS - awesome build - very beautiful!

 

[immafishguy]

Question: Is that in your bedroom? I would never go to sleep - just keep swimming...just keep swimming!

PS - awesome build - very beautiful!

Yup its at the foot of my bed. Decided to do with another tank instead of a TV haha

 

[exactlyobp]

I would not leave this bedroom.. And you get to wake up to that!? Awesome build.

 

[immafishguy]

I would not leave this bedroom.. And you get to wake up to that!? Awesome build.

Thanks, ya sometimes it's hard for me to leave and go to class [emoji23]

 

[visioned]

i love shallow tanks! any jumpers?

 

[immafishguy]

i love shallow tanks! any jumpers?

Nope not so far

 

[Quinn]

Great looking tank! If you don't mind me asking what was your cost of the glass?

 

[immafishguy]

Great looking tank! If you don't mind me asking what was your cost of the glass?

Spent about $300 for the sump and display.

 

[reef heaven]

So pretty. Love it.