100 gallon budget build.

[tbrennan]

I am picking up a 100g tank stand light and lid on Friday so I figured I would start a build thread and try to get some advise. I have never done a tank this big and plan on taking my time with it to get it just right. First off it does not come with any filtration so what should I run? I have a 29 reef right now that I will be breaking down and selling if interested in buying my 29g pm me for details and pricing. Pics will be posted on friday of new tank and set up.

 

[tbrennan]

The tank is not drilled and has no plumbing.

 

[spiderman097]

get it drilled, it looks a lot nicer.

 

[tbrennan]

Where or how do I go about that?

 

[morganatlanta]

Or, sell this tank and buy the 75 gallon complete setup that someone has on here for just $200. You'll be way ahead on the budget.

 

[tbrennan]

Ya but I really wanna do a 100 gallon. I mean I'm not too close to my budget yet but I know that is a great deal.

 

[frank]

Step #1, walk out front door.
Step #2, turn right and walk down 2 door.
Step #3, knock on door. I'll open up and tell you who locally can probably drill it for ya. :up:

Welcome to the neighborhood!

 

[grouper therapy]

I can drill it for you if it is not tempered

 

[tbrennan]

Haha I will have to do that frank. And also I don't quite know if its tempered yet or not I will know more details later on in the week.

 

[tbrennan]

Having some set backs on getting my new tank hopefully i will be picking it up on Wednesday.

 

[henryhan1212]

a big jump from 29 to 100. good luck

 

[tbrennan]

Well things just don't seem to be falling into place for me just yet. Anyone have a 100g + tank for sale for cheap?

 

[crewdawg1981]

What are the dimensions on the tank you're looking for?

 

[tbrennan]

Nothing more than 72 long.

 

[crewdawg1981]

If you get a 100 that long... its gonna be naaarrrrroooow. If you're looking at something 72 in long, you need to at least go with a 180. You'll thank me for the added depth. If you just want something bigger than a 75 go with a 120. Awesome dimensions.

 

[looters]

What is that weird word you used budget? I don't think you can use that word and still keep a tank unless it is a very BIG budget.

 

[tbrennan]

Not too big of a budget but still have one haha. Managed to snag a tank finally was able to get one for cheap!! It's not ad big as I wanted to make it but it will work till I upgrade again. Now time to finally start my build!

 

[tbrennan]

I have to figure out how to post pics from my phone any one know how to?? And I got a tank that is a little over 80 gallons. The dimensions are 48x22x18 if I I did my math right it should be around 83g.

 

[tbrennan]

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Edit: Reseal in the process.

Edit: Tank before I began the Reseal.

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[leledmunds]

Aquariums are kinda like boats - hole in the water into which we throw money! Good thing we love it.