20 Long Reef Build

[Schism]

What brand of heater do you all use?

Jager's are great heaters, one of the more reliable ones.

 

[Rhino]

Well good news today! I got my bowfront sold today! A state farm agent bought it today for their reception area. Now I have a nice empty space in my living room. What's better is its right between the two seats I use consistently. Even better yet is the wife is saying she is not sure a 20 long will fill in the space to her satisfaction. So I am now working my magic, aka begging with all my might and promising many pairs of shoes, for a larger tank.

 

[Rhino]

On a side note, why did my picture flip?

 

[AquaRick]

Well good news today! I got my bowfront sold today! A state farm agent bought it today for their reception area. Now I have a nice empty space in my living room. What's better is its right between the two seats I use consistently. Even better yet is the wife is saying she is not sure a 20 long will fill in the space to her satisfaction. So I am now working my magic, aka begging with all my might and promising many pairs of shoes, for a larger tank.

Nice! have you decided what size tank to ask\beg for yet!?

 

[Rhino]

Nice! have you decided what size tank to ask\beg for yet!?

Perhaps a 40 breeder.

 

[AquaRick]

That's a nice size. Big enough for a dwarf angel if you go that route

 

[Rhino]

That's a nice size. Big enough for a dwarf angel if you go that route

I have a planted 40 breeder now and I love it. The dimensions were great.

 

[AquaRick]

Nice looking tank!

 

[Rhino]

Nice looking tank!

Thanks! I hope I am as pleased with my reef tank as I am my planted.

 

[spoonman]

Looks to me like a 4' 75 gallon would fit there. Just sayin'........

 

[Rhino]

Looks to me like a 4' 75 gallon would fit there. Just sayin'........

It totally would fit there. I have, unknown to my wife of course, scooted the furniture down some to make more room for a larger tank
Still reviewing my budget though. Holding out on all other supplies in hopes of 4th of July sales.

 

[AquaRick]

+1 on the 75g. Really a good size to start out with. It can house a few species of tangs.

 

[Rhino]

Small update. After talking with my wife, reviewing my budget, and considering how I want the tank to turn out, I decided to stick with the 20 long. Waiting for the $1 a gallon sale to buy that. Bought 2x4s yesterday. Going to start the stand build soon. Going to the bank later today to deposit the money I got from selling my tank. Then tonight ordering my light and some other supplies.

 

[Rhino]

Going to order my light fixture later today. I just want to get some final thoughts before I do. I almost ordered a DIY led kit from aquastyleonline.com. However, I am not a huge fan of the reflections led's throw into the tank. I am going to get the 30" Fishneedit fixture (4 bulb) with 2 10k and 2 actinics. I just want to make sure this is not to much light since the tank is only 12" deep. Thoughts?

 

[AquaRick]

That light will be fine. So are you starting out with the 20L then getting a 40g at the petco 1$/G sale? Sorry bit confused.

 

[Flreefer]

Hey Rhino,man, that's the one thing I miss, not having my halides anymore, is the glitter lines.
That will be quite a bit of light if it's only 12" deep, but not too much. You may have to position any soft corals in dimmer areas ( mushrooms), but it should be fine.

 

[Rhino]

That light will be fine. So are you starting out with the 20L then getting a 40g at the petco 1$/G sale? Sorry bit confused.

I am just going to stick with the 20 long for now. May upgrade in a year or two once I see how it goes.

 

[200 gallon reef]

What type of skimmer are u planning on running?

 

[Rhino]

What type of skimmer are u planning on running?

For now none. Just doing weekly pwc. I might get a tunze later on though.

 

[Rhino]

Hey Rhino,man, that's the one thing I miss, not having my halides anymore, is the glitter lines.
That will be quite a bit of light if it's only 12" deep, but not too much. You may have to position any soft corals in dimmer areas ( mushrooms), but it should be fine.

What if I just raised the fixture a little