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Custom AIO long and shallow 4 gallon advanced acrylic reef.

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Jake95

Long enough title? :p

The tank dimensions are 36x8x6" High.

I still have to build the AIO section. still deciding on the size and style.


Equipment list so far,

Ranco temp. controller

ebo-jager heater ( if i can fit one)

Either a rapidled 24 led kit, or 3 LED-tric tri-color par38's. any opinions?

Thinking about going with a closed loop, can anyone reccomend any quiet external pumps, with about 125 GPH?

Going with a minimalistic scape, with 2 "bansai" formations on either side of the tank, giving plenty of open floor space.

Maxi-jet return most likely.

Any comments/opinions/suggestions are welcomed!




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This pic kind of shows the scale of the tank,
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Baxreefs

Baxreefs

That's a cool tank!

What are you going to keep? That will swing your light choice.

For flow I'd go with a low watt Korillia, too much heat from a CL.
 
J

Jake95

This is 1/2" acrylic, no bowing here Lol. I think the koralia will create a sandstorm in this tank, never thought about heat from a CL.. i have 4 micro tunze pumps here, but i think it might ruin the rimless look with all the wires coming out of the tank. only stocking this tank with zoas, palys, mushrooms, leathers, possibly a frogspawn or other lps
 
Brando457

Brando457

Mine is 1/2" as well from advanced acrylic and it bows bad. Mine is 24 x 20 x 8.... Just keep an idea on it

Sent from my mind.
 
J

Jake95

Well thats why Lol, 24x8 has more pressure than 8x6, I've already filled the tank and theres no bowing. Thanks for the heads up though.
 
onefish2fish

onefish2fish

i wouldnt do sand. it might be cool to put an overflow at one end with a powerhead at the other? anyways interesting tank dimensions
 
J

Jake95

I'm going to do sand, just becuase im going to have a minimal amount of rock in this tank, the extra Bio filtration will be needed, plus i never really liked the look of BB tanks. I need your guys' opinion.


Should i go with an led set up, or should i get a 36" coralvue 2x39w t-5 retrofit kit with ATI bulbs?
 
J

Jake95

Worked on the aquascape a bit, this isnt the final location. sorry for the low quality of the pictures, couldnt find the camera so i used my phone,
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mnat

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I know you asked this awhile ago, but I think your best option for lighting would be the t5s. Everything else would be a waste/ way to strong.
 
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