Tada.... The Possible cube tank build thread

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Discuss all topics related to saltwater / reef tanks.

Should I do It

Yes
5
71%
No
1
14%
Dude Just Do It Because It Looks Like You Board
1
14%
 
Total votes : 7



Deltasigpony3648
 
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Tada.... The Possible cube tank build thread

by Deltasigpony3648

So heres the deal I found a perfect piece of LR, possible the coolest one I have ever seen. Well to say the least I am thinking of making another SW tank, but here is the catch I dont want to spend thousands of dollars for it. So here goes.

Specs:

- 18x18x18 corner overflow (Custom made of 1/2 inch acrylic) 25 gallons
- 2 65w PC compacts (not really needed cuz its not going to be really a reef)
- 1 sweet ass piece of LR and 20lbs of maybe black sand
- Custom stand and Canopy
- Small sump with auto top off
- CPR backpak skimmer (hangon)

All for what you ask? ..... cost of acrylic probably about 100 to 200 bucks I have all the other stuff.

What might you ask am I going to put in this tank you might ask?




















This Baby
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puffedupseagull
 
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by puffedupseagull

ooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhoooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
bad ass thing. was that the one caught in a users tank from this site and was asked to be sent to you.


Deltasigpony3648
 
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by Deltasigpony3648

nope never got an answer if he would send im going to see if i can buy one


Snowboss4492
 
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by Snowboss4492

thats a beauty...............do you have cell cast acrylic? if not that lil fella will shatter regular acrylic in asecond if he decides to snap on the glass {when he's an adult of course}

cube tank with nice lights and black sand and a kickin piece of LR is going to be HOT!!!!!!! - - - might i suggest a metal stand, got any mates that can do some crazy welding for you? make it look all archaic [sp]] mid evil and shit - - -sweet

Boss


littlej2455
 
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by littlej2455

the tank seems to be a good idea, im just not a fan of the mantis shrimp. But its all up to you.


Deltasigpony3648
 
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by Deltasigpony3648

im just really board and this seems like a project for me


Deltasigpony3648
 
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by Deltasigpony3648

heres the rock
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BurgerKing7704
 
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by BurgerKing7704

That is a sweet piece of rock, I wouldnt want a mantis shrimp ruining it though. I think the tank build is a great idea, but not for a mantis shrimp even though they are beautiful.

Thats just me.


Deltasigpony3648
 
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by Deltasigpony3648

boss...i can get cell cast acrylic. negative on the welding...i think im going with 1/2 inch or even thicker


blueshoes2208
 
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by blueshoes2208

i think 50% of the threads on here are people wanting to start new tanks...... this obsession is rediculous

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