20 gallon setup from the ground up

[Mrc8858]

Ya I was thinking of just leaving the back off of it because it is gonna be against a wall anyways for the humidity issue but this is more or less a practice build for my corner tank that I plan on starting in a few months.. since I'm new to SW better off making mistakes at this level you know lol

 

[Wy Renegade]

Indeed if you are going to make them, how is the time to do it. As for the back being off, I think that will depend on how close to the wall its going to sit. You certainly don't want mold or salt creep all over you wall. I have seen similar sealed stands done successfully with a fan exhaust system set up inside them to pull the humidity out. In fact one I saw had a plant set next to the exhaust fan that thrived because of the humidity.

 

[Mrc8858]

Ya if I enclosed it I was probably gonna rig up some pc fans that I got laying around (which ill have to get more then cause I know that ill have 2 fans in my canopy) but thanks for the advice though... on another note before I even start the plumbing would anyone have some advice on a good size sump.. I'm thinking about a 15 gallon setup

 

[RedFlame]

Man, that looks awesome. I wish I could build something other than a perfect sub : ). Looks good, I even liked it before the panels were added, but that might be my minimalist side.

 

[Mrc8858]

Man, that looks awesome. I wish I could build something other than a perfect sub : ). Looks good, I even liked it before the panels were added, but that might be my minimalist side.

Thank you

 

[Mrc8858]

What do you guys think about covering the glass seems with the corner trim... I think it'll give it a real simplistic look

 

[andresdeo]

It looks good, my only concern might be if it will take away a half an inch of viewing space. Its going along nicely, congrats.

 

[Mrc8858]

*update* Went out and got some live and lace rock to start cycling while I work on building a sump for it... hopefully ill have the sump built and running in the next 2 weeks

*was referred to a little lfs about a half hour away from a co worker and it turns out to be the best lfs around... they've got live rock and corals on hand along with about 20-25 SW tanks..and not to mention about a foot and a half wide tortoise that just roams the shop haha

 

[Wy Renegade]

What do you guys think about covering the glass seems with the corner trim... I think it'll give it a real simplistic look

Looks nice, but attachment might be an issue, unless you're going to use glue.

 

[Mrc8858]

Looks nice, but attachment might be an issue, unless you're going to use glue.

It would be just a super tight fit between the canopy when I make it so I can just jam it in lol... I don't think I'm going to though but who knows.. if I do atleast I could just POP them in and out

 

[Bryceguam]

Great craftsmanship! I like the trim a lot.

 

[Mrc8858]

Just found a deal on Craigslist today for a 24" coralife t5 lamp with extra bulbs brand new in the box for $50..needless to say I'm pumped lol.

 

[Wy Renegade]

No doubt, excellent find!

 

[Mrc8858]

So the tank is going on hold for another week or two due to my GFs Christmas present...guess it don't hurt to keep cycling my tank longer lol

 

[Mrc8858]

Ok we need a name so far I'm stuck on Logan and ruxon...leaning more towards Logan as in wolverine