Thank you for taking the time to read my build thread. This will not be a fast thread because, 1. I am going to be working with a tight budget unless I hit the lottery or some how find a bag of money and 2. Everytime I try and rush and do something, it never fails, I always screw up something. Now for the plaining stages. The main thing that I want to keep are going to be SPS's and a pair of Onyx clowns or maybe a pair of Picasso's and a Fire tip anemone. Harleyguy, that one you have is beautiful and I fell in love with it.
Id love too be able to have a HUGE beautiful tank like some of the members here, but that isn't an option due to space and money. (many of you can relate.) I believe the perfect size tank for me and what I want to do with it in the future is going to be a 20 gallon long. I know the smaller the tank the more difficult it is to keep the water parameters in check. I am willing to try and tackle that.
I recently ran into a small set back with system I purchased. (Joe, if you read this it was a pleasure to meet you and thank you for helping me tear down the tank.) As of right now, I have approximately 40-50 pounds of live rock in a rubbermaid bin cooking. I really LOVE the look of the black sand in a tank. I know it can be a pain in the #$* to keep clean, there again, im willing to tackle that issue. I have a mag 9 I believe and a ro/di that I plan on replacing the filters and using on this build. Ive been thinking about having Glasscages.com build me a custom 20 gallon long. Probably going to go with Starphire glass panels on 3 sides.
As far as the overflow box/boxes, im not sure what I want and what would be a better path to travel. (One of the many, many things I am going to need help with) Lighting is also in the same boat as the overflow box location. Should I go with T-5's or MH's or a combo of both? Possibly a retro fit kit or a fixture? Skimmer and sump size are going to depend on my stand measurments. Im going to try and pack as much in there as possible.
Arc, I am asking for your help and guidance to be able too build a small piece of my dream tank.:up: Im sure I left a lot of things out of this and if/when I am asked I will do my best at answering them or asking you for advice. Thank you!
Id love too be able to have a HUGE beautiful tank like some of the members here, but that isn't an option due to space and money. (many of you can relate.) I believe the perfect size tank for me and what I want to do with it in the future is going to be a 20 gallon long. I know the smaller the tank the more difficult it is to keep the water parameters in check. I am willing to try and tackle that.
I recently ran into a small set back with system I purchased. (Joe, if you read this it was a pleasure to meet you and thank you for helping me tear down the tank.) As of right now, I have approximately 40-50 pounds of live rock in a rubbermaid bin cooking. I really LOVE the look of the black sand in a tank. I know it can be a pain in the #$* to keep clean, there again, im willing to tackle that issue. I have a mag 9 I believe and a ro/di that I plan on replacing the filters and using on this build. Ive been thinking about having Glasscages.com build me a custom 20 gallon long. Probably going to go with Starphire glass panels on 3 sides.
As far as the overflow box/boxes, im not sure what I want and what would be a better path to travel. (One of the many, many things I am going to need help with) Lighting is also in the same boat as the overflow box location. Should I go with T-5's or MH's or a combo of both? Possibly a retro fit kit or a fixture? Skimmer and sump size are going to depend on my stand measurments. Im going to try and pack as much in there as possible.
Arc, I am asking for your help and guidance to be able too build a small piece of my dream tank.:up: Im sure I left a lot of things out of this and if/when I am asked I will do my best at answering them or asking you for advice. Thank you!
