Downgrade To My New 45G Cube

[joshb1986]

So I decided to downgrade my 95 Gallon Wave to a 45 Gallon Cube. I loved the way the cubes look and I decided to go smaller to focus in on my favorite corals (mostly LPS) rather than a little of everything. Here is the start of my new tank.....

Marineland 45G Cube with Overflow and Black Stand

Decided to go with black sand

 

[650-IS350]

Good start, I my self down graded from 100gallon to a 37 cube. Love the way cube's look, your black on black looks real nice.

 

[joshb1986]

Thanks! I love the black on black also. I'm kinda worried that I will miss the bigger tank but I'm excited to see how it turns out once I move everything over.

 

[nvdiz]

where'd you get that tank?

 

[sexycorals]

Great looking tank... nice ot hear its a downgrade and not a "getting out" :smile:

 

[650-IS350]

. I'm kinda worried that I will miss the bigger tank but I'm excited to see how it turns out once I move everything over

You won't. but space will be tight especially if your an avid collector. which makes space a premium and makes you pick and choose what can only go to your tank, which I think is a good thing.
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[alexshefchik]

Definitely a cool looking tank! Cant wait to see how you fill it up!

 

[joshb1986]

where'd you get that tank?

I had a local pet store order it in for me. I couldn't find anyone that stocked them and if they did have one, it wasn't drilled

Great looking tank... nice ot hear its a downgrade and not a "getting out" :smile:

I actually debated downgrading or getting out all together but I love the hobby way too much to get out!

Definitely a cool looking tank! Cant wait to see how you fill it up!

Thanks! I will be transferring some of the corals I had in my 95G but my goal is to fill it up with high-end chalices, rare acans and scolys!

 

[joshb1986]

Just a couple more pics.....

The tank just after I filled it with water

Eshopps RS-75 Reef Sump with Aqueon 2500 Return Pump

My first pieces of live rock in the tank

 

[joshb1986]

So I just received my new 24" 4x24W Tek Light

Bulb Order (Back to Front):
ATI 24W Blue Plus
ATI 24W Pro Color
UVL 24W 10000K AquaSun
ATI 24W True Actinic 03

 

[kungfujoe]

great start.. looks really clean..

 

[jsantoli]

Looks great, I had black sand in my old tank and loved it. The bulb combonation is looking real good

 

[Reef Dreamz]

please paint the back......

 

[joshb1986]

FTS just after putting all the live rock and corals in the tank

Tyree Original Watermelon Mummy Eye

Tyree Bubblegum Monster & Tyree Miami Hurricane

Golden Torch

RBTA

Monti Caps

Brain

 

[jcusmarine]

Looking good!

 

[amay121]

Great setup. Any new updates?

 

[killingseed2000]

very nice tank

 

[joshb1986]

Thanks! I have a rather large order being delivered today so I should have updated pics posted a little later....

 

[clowns101]

Thanks! I have a rather large order being delivered today so I should have updated pics posted a little later....

What a teaser!

 

[alexshefchik]

You have no idea!!! His order he got is sick!!