Author Topic: 29 Gallon Mixed Reef Build (July 2010) (Read 14641 times)

Seano Hermano · « **on:** July 26, 2010, 18:38:28 »

This is the link to my new build thread after money troubles with my planned 75. To read what went wrong, please go here.

http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=8949.45

I am starting with my current 29 gallon FOWLR. It was my "learning tank, as it was the tank I started the hobby with, & did quite a few things I would like to fix.

Kenn · « **Reply #1 on:** July 26, 2010, 19:58:13 »

Quote from: Seano Hermano on July 26, 2010, 18:38:28

This is the link to my new build thread after money troubles with my planned 75. To read what went wrong, please go here.

http://www.ohioreef.com/index.php?topic=8949.45

I am starting with my current 29 gallon FOWLR. It was my "learning tank, as it was the tank I started the hobby with, & did quite a few things I would like to fix.

Now this is more like it

... Smaller tanks ROCK !!!

Seano Hermano · « **Reply #2 on:** July 26, 2010, 20:42:37 »

haha. Thanks. I'll post a pic of the tank as it stands now.

I need to do a WC first. It's not lookin' too good at the moment with my nitrate-covered-crushed-coral of a sandbed. lol.

HUNGER · « **Reply #3 on:** July 26, 2010, 21:47:54 »

looks sweet

Seano Hermano · « **Reply #4 on:** July 26, 2010, 22:20:20 »

Thanks.

Just dot done with WC and idk why but i did something wrong and now the salt didn't dissolve all the way? There's salt crystals all in the water. (Got distracted by the puppy who knocked over the other dog's water bowl. Boy did that make a mess in the kitchen. -.-)

Here's how the tank looks now, just after water change...

:-/ See those little white dots? That's salt...

Seano Hermano · « **Reply #5 on:** July 26, 2010, 22:21:25 »

I apologize for the dirty glass.

& then again those white dots aka salt is right after the WC.

HUNGER · « **Reply #6 on:** July 26, 2010, 22:25:56 »

the salt will dissolve

Seano Hermano · « **Reply #7 on:** July 26, 2010, 22:29:02 »

ok, I wasn't sure. I have only had a problem with this once before.

Currently in the tank is 1 Coral Beauty Angel, 2 Pacific Cleaners & a dilapidated clean up crew. + 8 pounds of fully cured coraline encrusted rock.

Oh there's also one 8" long bristle worm!

You can atually see him in this pic above. It's squirmin' up along the back left corner.

HUNGER · « **Reply #8 on:** July 26, 2010, 22:36:21 »

o WOW didnt see that thats huge

Seano Hermano · « **Reply #9 on:** July 26, 2010, 23:08:42 »

He's a biggie..

Here's what I'd like to make the stand look like. Basically just skin it with breadboard then put a trim over the edges.

front

side

I think I want doors too.

Seano Hermano · « **Reply #10 on:** July 26, 2010, 23:14:12 »

I think I want to add 3 yellow stripe clingfish & 1 tail spot blenny. Also a squamosa clam, maybe a maxima if I put it at the top.

3 Yellow tripe clingfish.
http://liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+2124+1483&pcatid=1483
1 Tail Spot Blenny
http://liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+23+2229&pcatid=2229
A horned blenny looks pretty interesting too.

http://liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+23+1426&pcatid=1426

Kenn · « **Reply #11 on:** July 27, 2010, 04:21:48 »

tail spot blenny ....VERY good choice

Great sketchup !

You should be considering Architecture for collage I hope

(unabashed plug)

HUNGER · « **Reply #12 on:** July 27, 2010, 08:12:49 »

ya like all those fish +1 on the collage

Seano Hermano · « **Reply #13 on:** July 27, 2010, 10:02:17 »

Thanks to both of you. I am actually at a "draw" between architecture & marine biology. lol. I don't know which one to go to college for.

MIT has(I think) a thing where they pretty much pay for tuition if a family makes under a certain salary.

But I was also looking into James Cook university in Australia for marine biology.

HUNGER · « **Reply #14 on:** July 27, 2010, 19:29:18 »

marine biology would be sweet 2

lazylivin · « **Reply #15 on:** July 27, 2010, 22:23:38 »

Here is one similar to what you posted. Hope it gives some ideas.

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr227/lazylivin/Junk/101_0171.jpg

Seano Hermano · « **Reply #16 on:** July 27, 2010, 23:27:46 »

That's beautiful. *drooling*

That's exactly what I want. Do you know the owner of that tank?

HUNGER · « **Reply #17 on:** July 28, 2010, 08:15:17 »

wow that does look good

Seano Hermano · « **Reply #18 on:** July 28, 2010, 13:02:32 »

Here's some extra things I've drawn out..

The 2 level side cabinet. This will be made in 2 sections for easy moving & assembly.

The canopy

This grove is for the retro fit light fixture. Rather than mounting it to the top of the canopy, it will be mounted to a board with 2 pins on each end(pins will be in these groves.) when the front of the canopy is opened, I can pull the whole fixture out & change bulbs.