New frag/nem tank build

[Rickdareefa]

Just thought I'd share this new build. 40 breeder drilled for modular marine ghost overflow. Modular marine is soo backed up they shutdown there website but i got my order in right b4! Took a little over 2 weeks to get but it was worth it. Nicest looking overflow ive seen. Day 1 i drilled tank and painted back glass and started on plumbing. Will be plumbed into my existing system

 

[york1]

I like the ghost overflow very clean and doesn't take up alot of space. Your off to a good start

 

[Rickdareefa]

I like the ghost overflow very clean and doesn't take up alot of space. Your off to a good start

Agreed. I put some time and thought into this build. Its the first tank im actually being patient with and taking my time on.

 

[york1]

Taking your time will pay off in the long run. It's tough tho when you have a tank and equipment just sitting in front of you. Been there

 

[Rickdareefa]

Taking your time will pay off in the long run. It's tough tho when you have a tank and equipment just sitting in front of you. Been there

I know right! The only reason im able to keep my cool now is cuz its replacing an old tank. So i really cant swap it out till its ready cuz the old tank has livestock in it

 

[Rickdareefa]

Modified a metal stand. Stained wood to hold the electrical.

 

[Rickdareefa]

Day 2
Set up lighting. 2 Noopsyche on the right for the nems. 1 radion xr30 on left for frags light is currently in use on replacement tank. Btw i bought a Noopsyche mounting arm for 28$ and diy'd a radion bracket to it. Cost way less than radion arm. Does the same thing looks just as good.

 

[Rickdareefa]

Thats sh$t was not easy! But its done and i think i did a pretty good job. All the clowns look funny tryin to cram in the pissed off nems.

 

[ZapataInc]

Hey @Rickdareefa that looks really good.... But FYI the nems can get past that egg crate if they want to.

 

[Rickdareefa]

 

[Rickdareefa]

Hey @Rickdareefa that looks really good.... But FYI the nems can get past that egg crate if they want to.

Yea i know its really more of a deterrent. Like maybe theyll take the path of least resistance. Plus all 3 of my nems now are quite large 3" wide when fully closed and 8 inches when open plus ill meet them with some resistance as well.

 

[ZapataInc]

I've had one escape a fish trap through one of the holes in it. And this one was about the same size you are describing.

 

[Rickdareefa]

I've had one escape a fish trap through one of the holes in it. And this one was about the same size you are describing.

Thats crazy. Still dont matter tho i kinda wanted a seperate frag tank feel. If you look at the pics i even cut 2 holes big enough for the fish 2 get thru. So im already accepting the fact that i might have to deal with it.

 

[Rickdareefa]

Quick update nems all settled in

 

[Rickdareefa]

Hard to believe this is the same tank anymore. Its now running as its own system when and just gradually turned into a mixed reef.