Tank2379 Frag Tank build

[Tank2379]

OK back in November I wanted to start another Frag Tank. So I called up my Anthony at Nano Sea creations to build me a 36"X24"X12". The price was right for a custom tank that size some others wanted well over $500 plus with freight which I thought was pretty steap. I wanted this to be Rimless so I have to go with 3/4" Thick Acrylic. I build my own stand and made my own doors not professional but it worked out pretty good. Anyhow I got some pictures to share

Went to HD and got some 2X4's

Got the frame and legs up

Putting in the re-enforcements

I thought it came out pretty good for my first time

Bring him home the next day after the Frag Tank was done

 

[Tank2379]

added the sides and the doors, I really eye balled the doors so I guess it came out ok

Painted the top black and drilled the overflows

Painted the while stand black after awhile and added knobs on the doors with bumper on the inside to reduce the slamming noise

DIY 20G Long Build

Added Rock and mounted the Reef Keeper Light

Added egg create

Installed skimmer and float switch

 

[ColaAddict]

Stand looks nice

 

[Tank2379]

Plumbing with just flexible tubing

time to fill her up

The lighting I went with for this Tank was the Maxspect Razor 27" 16K 160W

Very sweet lighting crispy white and blue

 

[Tank2379]

The tank took about a week or two 2 cycle... I used some of my Tank water form my 60G to get it going with Bacteria. After awhioe I started to add some corals and some new addition to the tank
Zoa Rocks

Purple Tip Elegance coral

Spiderman Palys

Pink Zoa's

These are some Yellow Payls that I have not clue what they are

Top View of the Frag Tank as of 1/18/2013

 

[tklassman]

That is one awesome setup you have there!

 

[madjoe]

looks good carefull with the elegance they sting crap out of everything and always win

 

[adam87]

Looking good!!!!!!!!!!

 

[William Lutman]

I like it, mine is 24x24x10

 

[capysolo]

Sweet tank! Anthony does build some great stuff. He built my sump, and i couldn't be happier. Once i get my house, I'll have to get in touch with him for a frag tank

 

[erok90]

Nice setup.i just got mine the other day 24x18x8.

 

[Tank2379]

Sweet tank! Anthony does build some great stuff. He built my sump, and i couldn't be happier. Once i get my house, I'll have to get in touch with him for a frag tank

He's posted up some pics if his larger Tank builds on Facebook that look flippin sweet

 

[Tank2379]

Nice setup.i just got mine the other day 24x18x8.

I think that was one of the first I had him build me but that one never got off the ground running

 

[Tank2379]

looks good carefull with the elegance they sting crap out of everything and always win

Thanks yeah.. He's got me a couple times already they are pretty sticky

 

[Tank2379]

Here is a front view shot I took the other day

 

[Lil BamBam]

So how are you liking the maxspect razor? BTW tank is looking good

 

[Tank2379]

So how are you liking the maxspect razor? BTW tank is looking good

I like it alot, when I first got it I was excited to get it fired up. I was using the legs that came with it but some of the light spread was not getting the corners since my tank was a 36"X24"X12". I raised it off the top about 16 inches or so from the water line. I ended up added some T-5's to give it a little extra Pop with color.

I felt that this unit was lacking UV and some of my Zoa' where turning dull with color could be becasue I had it so high off the water line, in any case I am running the T-5's and with the whole system it's running very well. I might take the T-5's off one day just to see if it was just my eyes playing tricks on me, but for now I will keep the T-5's on casue they bring a little bit more Pop to the coloration on my corals. Also I am running my LEDS at 100% blues and 80% whites

 

[Tank2379]

Few Updates and additions

Well it's been awhile I have added some cool pieces and these will be some growout pieces, some are larger pieces that I will frag up soon, they are just sitting for now but here is an updated FTS and other pics

FTS

I guess the call these WOW plays

Fairy Wrasse

Acans

Ultra Lunars from Rosko

Not a good Pic but Ultimate Choas from Rosko

Magicians from Rosko

Some new friend I added yesterday, 3 Bangai and 1 tiny about 1/2' to an 1' Elibi Angel going to see how he does hopefully he does go ham on my Zoas but I am hoping not at this young of an age

A night time shot with T-5 on

Still trying to ID this one almost look like Lemonades they are more Yellow

 

[adam87]

Nice update.

 

[rosko23]

Looking good