20 Nuvo Build

[SwiftStorm]

Down sizing a bit. Traded some coral for a used 20 nuvo with aps stand. Taking my time with this to get it right. Needed to install an outlet for power in the new location. Cleaning the used equipment was a chore. I had to disassemble the stand to get all the salt creep out the the joints. Doors are another problem. Not sure I can tear them down, so I will try soaking them in the tub this weekend. Made an insert for controllers.

Not sure about my wave pump selection, so I mounted the hydros controller and 2 holder for nero 3s. Ran into a little problem while moving things around. Noticed a chip in the bottom of the front glass panel. I don't want to push my luck with this. Getting another tank soon. For now I'm on hold.

 

[NoohpyT]

looking good so far, wish I had thought of doing something like this to my stand (have the same one)

 

[SwiftStorm]

Wasn't to bad. Built 1x2 frame to fit inside side panel, then connected then with back panel, and then I covered the inside of the sides. Kreg jig really makes things strong.

 

[Calmshadow18]

Excited to see how this comes together, the stand looks awesome

 

[SwiftStorm]

Few more pics..

 

[SwiftStorm]

Finally done. Put up a 2x4 on the side to keep all the messy wires hidden. Also, installed radion light shade.

 

[TatorTaco]

This is a super clean setup. Any updates? What do you plan on stocking the tank with?

 

[SwiftStorm]

I still have the clown, yellow watchman, blue cleaner goby and tailspot. CUC is a cleaner shrimp, 4 nassarius snails, 1 turbo, 2 astrea, and 2 emerald crabs. Corals are the tall gorgonian, 3 hammers, 2 green pavona, 2 groups of acans, 2 hairy mushrooms, 1 rock flower, some green encrusting thing, and a flower pot. Try to get a good pic soon.