New tank plans

[reefaddict]

Possibly should be in DIY but it is about my new tank so I posted here:

I've made a start on my new 5x2x2, built a stand, got my sump, 2 ocean runner 3500's, twin 250w mh unit, 30kg of LR bubbling away in a tub of water ready to go in when the tank arrives in September. I've been buying bits since last year to spread the cost a bit!

Here's some progress piccys:










(sorry about the crap on top!)




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(30kg of LR)


(twin mh unit)

More pictures to follw as I progress!

Mark:biglaugh:

[atlantic reefer]

Very Nice Work. How many watts will the halides be?

[reefaddict]

Thanks.

It'll be 500w in total with 2 x 40w actinics. Gonna hang them this weekend hopefully.

cheers,

Mark

[reeffish]

Nice craftsmanship reefaddict

[atlantic reefer]

By the way the tank is about 150Gallons if that helps

[Alex9421]

Very nice job, excellent post.

[Kirin1]

Very Nice!
I am curoius as to why you chose to divide the under-stand area. Why not just have it all open?

[reefaddict]

Thanks for the comments guys.

I divided the stand so that I could have all the electrics in the end cupboard, just thought there would be less chance of anything getting wet. I've left a 7" shelf at the front of the sump to stand things on like the phoshphate reactor/calcium reactor etc.

cheers,

Mark

[JTMAC]

Now thats how you plan out a tank!!! patiance is everything!!

[phlounder]

Nice looking stand. Well thought out and great craftsmanship. I am wondering how you got the sump in there though - or how you will get it out? Looking forward to seeing this up and running.