This older picture gives you an idea of the tank. The canopy was built to allow access to the tank while still providing light during feedings/servicing. Stained and sealed, it has held up beautifully for years.
I designed and built the stand and top from 3/4" birch. When installed on carpeting, the tack strips that keep the carpet secured near the wall would pitch the stand forward at an angle, but by adjusting the front feet I was able to level the aquarium and improve stability. The base of the stand had adjustable feet. I prefer to stand in front of my aquarium and not have to bend down to see the reeflings. The stand was 36" tall, the same height as a doorknob. The canopy was made to match, providing a nice looking piece of furniture at a comfortable height to enjoy the livestock. Holes were drilled through the 1/4" back panel to accommodate the plumbing running up to the aquarium. I cut out a hole for the refugium light to shine through. I liked the easy access of the shelves to hold related supplies, and didn't want a front door.įortuitously the lower section was the perfect size for the sump & refugium. Knowing water would drip down over time, I expected the cap to take the brunt of the damage, leaving the stand unscathed. This aquarium was adjacent to my sofa and the stand had to fit the spot, while the tank needed a few extra inches. The top section was built like a cap for the bookcase. The stand was built like a bookcase, with a 1/4" birch backpanel recessed into the wood to prevent racking.
The front was capped with Ash for a smooth look, routed to round the edges. I built the stand myself, using 3/4" Birch wood. 75 lbs of Fuji Live Rock (some pictures don't reflect all the live rock that has been added)Ģ" sugar fine sand bed with Cheatomorpha (Macro Algae) in refugium PH Pinpoint Monitor - Quickly know pH at a glance any time of day.ĪTC Refractometer - extremely accurate way to measure salinityĪpprox. Kent or Oceanic Salt - 1.026 ppm - water changes as needed (~10g per month)ī-Ionic 2-part formula dosed 20 ml per day, each part 11 hrs daily - regulated by simple timers.ġ4.5 gallon Sump/Refugium - because "Dilution is the Solution to Pollution"ġ00gpd Melev's Reef 5-stage Reverse Osmosis/DeIonized water (3) 55w Power Compact Lights by Hamilton.Ģ ballasts supply power for three 50/50 actinic/daylight bulbs. Remora Protein Skimmer powered w/ MaxiJet 1200Ĭlosed-loop with Mag 7 and the SCWD wavemaker.Taken down seven years later when the 280g was set up in 2004. 29 gal Saltwater Tank Established 9/98, moved twice with no losses.
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