60 gal cube SeaHorse build

TerraCaelus · Nov 6, 2018

This is not going to be a fast build! Here’s my start, basically where my tank is going to go. Will be a 60 gal cube, I’m working on getting the tank thru my LFS, thinking of doing a trigger sapphire sump, reef octopus essence s130 skimmer. Haven’t decided on powerhead yet.

For lighting I’m thinking of using a single kessil 360, will be sticking with macro algae.

Lovemyreef2015 · Nov 6, 2018

Following along. Excited to see the tank set up!

Old Fritz · Nov 6, 2018

Be sure that the powerhead is seahorse safe as they will grab anything. However I would love to see this build come together

Aqua_KRiS · Nov 6, 2018

Following !, I will also be starting a 60 gal cube soon

TerraCaelus · Nov 12, 2018

Well I have the tank! But I’ve hit a little snag, it’s almost impossible to find a pre-fab stand for this size tank anymore!

TerraCaelus · Nov 16, 2018

So my awesome welder friend is welding me a custom stand for the tank! Sump just arrived a trigger 20 cube. Going to be buying other supplies thru all the amazing Black Friday and cyber Monday sales!

TerraCaelus · Nov 26, 2018

Progress! Still waiting on my stand, but I started making the background. Tank will be prehistoric themed

TerraCaelus · Nov 26, 2018

Deciding on rockscape

TerraCaelus · Dec 17, 2018

background has been siliconed in. Just waiting for my stand then everything will get up and running

Lovemyreef2015 · Dec 17, 2018

TerraCaelus said:
background has been siliconed in. Just waiting for my stand then everything will get up and running

Cool background!

Gowyn · Dec 25, 2018

Very creative, I like

Muttley000 · Dec 25, 2018

That turned out really cool! Is it pond foam around the pieces you fastened to the grate?

jsker · Dec 25, 2018

TerraCaelus said:
background has been siliconed in. Just waiting for my stand then everything will get up and running

I like the concept for the back of the tank.

hdsoftail1065 · Dec 25, 2018

TerraCaelus said:
background has been siliconed in. Just waiting for my stand then everything will get up and running

This is looking great!

TerraCaelus · Dec 25, 2018

Muttley000 said:
That turned out really cool! Is it pond foam around the pieces you fastened to the grate?

Yup it’s pond foam

TerraCaelus · Oct 11, 2019

update to the world slowest seahorse tank build. This year my dog had extensive medical bills with 2 TPLO surgeries, so the build got put on hold. But! things are back in the works. Construction of my steel stand has started. Since I'm not a welder I bribed a friend with booze to help me out.