GK - 29 Gallon Build Thread

Daniel Bodily · Jan 27, 2017

Looking really good

GK3 · Jan 28, 2017

Thanks. I'm covering the entire frame in flex seal so that salt and water won't affect the structure. I have never used this stuff before. It's quite difficult to "paint" with. But seems like a pretty solid product.

Daniel Bodily · Jan 28, 2017

Pond Armor works great to

Chef Tommy · Jan 28, 2017

Just used a 20l for a sump. Lots of fun building it too. But had to move away for new job & only brought my corals & fusion 10 for now. Great build! Saw sale at petco & close to getting another tank now. My entire build is still in FL!

Daniel Bodily · Jan 28, 2017

Looks great good job on the sump

GK3 · Jan 28, 2017

Looks good. I wish I would have put black in for my refuge baffle. I'll probably add a piece of ABS behind it to keep algae from growing on other parts of the sump.

Chef Tommy · Jan 28, 2017

I asked glass shop for smoked glass & they had 2 shades, chose the darker hue.

Chef Tommy · Jan 28, 2017

Found grow light on Amazon for fuge. It was a led grow light for plants, cost around $15.

GK3 · Jan 29, 2017

Chef Tommy said:
Found grow light on Amazon for fuge. It was a led grow light for plants, cost around $15.

How did that light perform?

GK3 · Jan 30, 2017

Jumping ahead, but I have a stocking question. My total water volume will be 40ish gallons with a 29 in the dt. Here is what I am thinking:

Pair of clown fish - Wyoming white
Flame angel
valentini puffer

Is this too much for my system?

Chef Tommy · Jan 30, 2017

I have not had a chance to test light but the reviews were good. I'm pretty new to reefing as well so an not best advisor on stocking but read a colum on here about keeping same clownfish together as different ones may not get along.

GK3 · Jan 30, 2017

Chef Tommy said:
I have not had a chance to test light but the reviews were good. I'm pretty new to reefing as well so an not best advisor on stocking but read a colum on here about keeping same clownfish together as different ones may not get along.

When you get the light working, let me know what you think. I am looking for a fudge light that works well.

Yes, different clowns cannot coexist in smaller tanks. These two would be a mates pair (M/F) so they'll be fine together.

GK3 · Jan 30, 2017

Got some new toys in and made some progress.

Bubble magus A5 and waveline DC 6000

Denisk · Jan 30, 2017

I really like the idea for the fuge light! The size is awesome. I can't wait to see how it performs.

GK3 · Feb 1, 2017

Designed the hood today:

The holes in the side are for vents. Wine holders at the top. The flap in the middle will be hinged for access. I'll hopefully get it cut and built this weekend.