bigmike015 Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I am a newb and started up my saltwater fish tank. I started with a 15 gallon bow front that i traded a puppy for. I then realized that it was not big enough. So I got a 33 gallon from a friend for free and moved eveything over into that. About a month later that one became to small and i upgraded to a 40 gallon breeder. Painted the stand with spray paint and built a hood, installed lights and hinges.Had a ehopps overflow with bio balls, got rid of that and got a 20 gallon long chambered sump. I filled it with rock and a filter bag and skimmer. I LOVE zoas so i have alot of them, a few lps, some sps. I Have 2 Panorama retro 2 led lights and a 36in actinic light, 2 3 bulb led moon lights I just recently upgraded from the old school round timers to a reefkeeper 2. Just getting started so let me know what you think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chark Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Looks good. I like the sump. Very interesting hood. Do not believe I have seen one like that. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esacjack Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I like what you've done with the hood as well. Solid work sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmike015 Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 Thanks, i liked the idea of the floating,and didnt have a wall to mount it too so i just built it all together with a couple 2x4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planeden Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 I wouldn't get too attached o the canopy. It sounds like you'll be up to a 55 gallon in a week or two . Nice looking setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmike015 Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 Lol, I know I'm already wanting a 75-90 gallon! But the wife would kill me if I tried to Get another tank! I've had this one for about 3 months now and I think I'm sticking with it.....for a little while at least Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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