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My new cube

sgarron

sgarron

NJRC Member
I got the go ahead to start up a small tank. She won't let me have another 180 :mad:. So, I have decided on a 30x30x24 (about 90g).I can't seem to find anyone who sells this size besides custom places, so I'm building it myself.

For lighting I picked up a full size Lumenarc, 400w Lumatek ballast, and a 20k Radium.

Got a good deal on a BK mini 180 skimmer and an AC Jr.

Will be using a 20 high as a sump and a 25 as a refugium.

I would love to get a couple vortech's but will probably go with a pair of Tunze 6045's. Also still have to pick up a return pump and various other odds and ends.

Lots of pics to follow...very soon.
 
Phyl

Phyl

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Nearly time to change that sig again, huh? Shhhh, don't tell her that it is harder taking care of a smaller tank... ;D
 
sgarron

sgarron

NJRC Member
I know. I'm going to try to get as much water volume as I can with the sump and fuge. I may even make the stand oversized to use bigger tanks below.
 
ricwilli

ricwilli

danthemanj said:
No, its a virus. It spreads and consumes its host until there is nothing left but itself.......
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Why can't all wives get this virus????? All though I think my wife has it. She has giving me the OK to get a 215 gallon tank when we move in to the new house.
 
Phyl

Phyl

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I saw 265 this weekend. It was very nice. ;D

I'd be looking at the new line of wider tanks though!
 
sgarron

sgarron

NJRC Member
Unfortunately, it's going to be a slow process. I just ordered the glass today to build the tank, should be ready in 2 weeks. Once I build the cube, I want to let the silicone cure for at least 2 weeks. With a little luck I'll be cycling by the end of the summer.
 
sgarron

sgarron

NJRC Member
I picked up my glass today ;D. WOW, that stuff is heavy. The 5 pieces weigh about 190 lbs. I hope to get it all taped up between tomorrow and next Thursday and put it together next Friday.
 
J

Jf2381

When building the tank please do not forget the most important part......Pictures tons and tons of pictures. :D

This is a virus, I was supposed to break down at the begining of the summer but only got far enough to sell my corals, and 3 months later the tank is still running.

Good Luck.
J
 
M

mheaven

ill tag along with this. in the future i plan on building my tank also. please post pics of the tank build. And good luck.
 
Phyl

Phyl

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LOL... Jose you're too funny.

Steve, I still want to know how building your own tank is less consuming than leaving the one you already had up and running... RUNNING!
 
sgarron

sgarron

NJRC Member
Phyl said:
Steve, I still want to know how building your own tank is less consuming than leaving the one you already had up and running... RUNNING!
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It's really not time consuming, at least not at home. I'm building the tank at work where I have plenty of help to hold the glass and and keep it straight while it gets taped or clamped. The stand will also be built at work, we have a full carpentry shop as well as electrical, plumbing and sheet metal.

With the tank only being 30" I can pass it off as a small tank. ::)
 
sgarron

sgarron

NJRC Member
Some assembly required...

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Now we wait...

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It's should cure enough over the weekend to move and then put in the overflow cover. I also think I'm going to euro-brace the top. This thing is alot bigger than I thought... ::)
 
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