Mvincent Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I recently obtained a 95-gallon cube display tank, after my brand new 75-gallon exploded while drilling the drain hole. Anyways, I finished setting up the new tank build this evening and wanted to share it with you all. The stand measures at 40x31x37 and was constructed out of fir. I also used deck screws all around and metal supports at the corners for stability. Soon I'll go around the outsides with a nice cedar trim, and put curtains on the sides that I left open for sump access. For now, since the majority of the stand is complete, all I need to do is finish adding water, and then wait for the s*** and sand to settle. Then I'll be taking pictures of what really matters! Cheers! Michael 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimusprime3605 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Looking good...love my cube!Please explain the last pic... Sent from my man cave while drinking Coors light! [emoji481] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanareef Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 My guess it's a poor man's sump and the smaller tank is the return area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 6 hours ago, wanareef said: My guess it's a poor man's sump and the smaller tank is the return area Oh wow, that completely makes sense. The little tank regulates the water height of the big tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mvincent Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 6 hours ago, wanareef said: My guess it's a poor man's sump and the smaller tank is the return area I'm actually going to be using some 1/8'' acrylic to separate things out. The small tank is for some breeder Darwinian Island clowns, and the rest will be sectioned off for a skimmer and return area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mvincent Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 6 hours ago, wanareef said: My guess it's a poor man's sump and the smaller tank is the return area 10 hours ago, Optimusprime3605 said: Looking good...love my cube! Please explain the last pic... Sent from my man cave while drinking Coors light! I'm actually going to be using some 1/8'' acrylic to separate things out. The small tank is for some breeder Darwinian Island clowns, and the rest will be sectioned off for a skimmer and return area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mvincent Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Here's see updates on the build. I got the new lights setup installed. I went with a t5 hybrid solution with x4 t5s and a Radion xr15 pro g4 with reeflink. Here's some new pics of the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mvincent Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 Here's the lighting schedule I'm currently trying out. It's essentially the new coral lab study template offered with Radion products. As well as my custom homemade skimmer until I get the tax refunds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mvincent Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 My plans for the next portion will be an actual skimmer, outfitting my sump with baffling and adding Chaetomorpha plus Dragons Breath macro, a Vortex MP40, and a Simplicity 240. More photos to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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