Just Ordered My First Tank

ReeferBoi · Nov 7, 2020

Hi everyone,

My name is Tyson and I’m from Austin, TX. I’m also about to graduate from UT Austin. After having freshwater tanks for many years, I finally decided to start a saltwater tank with a new Waterbox Peninsula 25 that I ordered on their Blue Friday special. I’m looking for advice on what to put this tank on since this series doesn’t have a stand option. I was thinking about getting a solid wood or metal cabinet. What do you guys think?

flampton · Nov 7, 2020

Welcome welcome welcome to the r2r!! I personally would go wood for that size tank

HighOnReefer · Nov 7, 2020

Metal would look nice and probably be more sturdy tho I have my 20 gallon on my counter and my 5 gallon sump on a narrow console table. I stained the wood with a clear coat which keeps the water from soaking into it and warping it. Good luck and welcome!

ReeferBoi · Nov 7, 2020

flampton said:
Welcome welcome welcome to the r2r!! I personally would go wood for that size tank

Thank you!

ReeferBoi · Nov 7, 2020

HighOnReefer said:
Metal would look nice and probably be more sturdy tho I have my 20 gallon on my counter and my 5 gallon sump on a narrow console table. I stained the wood with a clear coat which keeps the water from soaking into it and warping it. Good luck and welcome!

The clear coat is a great idea. Thank you!

fishguy242 · Nov 7, 2020

hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun....
i would go with wood

Steph1 · Nov 7, 2020

Hi Tyson I used an Ikea bookshelf cost me about $70 including marine ply back and SS screws

I had an ATO run on and everything got soaked
I was ecpecting the worst but been 8 weeks now all good
Everwhere I breached the "wood" for wiring/plumbing i painted it with clear concrete sealer and put a marine ply back on it with about 30SS screws it is as sloid as a rock

Steph1 · Nov 7, 2020

Hi Reeferboy, I will do a 3D model to scale of how your tank would fit

Mawlbec · Nov 7, 2020

Hey man, hook em...BBA '04

Jseimo · Nov 7, 2020

Welcome to R2R. Good luck and enjoy your new tank.

Billldg · Nov 7, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Steph1 · Nov 7, 2020

Have done a quik model (to scale) to show how your tank would fit with enough real estate to put your test stuff when you are testing parameters

Jimbhoy13 · Nov 7, 2020

Welcome to R2R and the salty world Tyson. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

Steph1 · Nov 7, 2020

If you have the room a room divider option looks great
Your tank is 400mm wide and the furniture is also exactly 400mm Would look bespoke

harley32907 · Nov 7, 2020

Welcome to R2R!

KJ · Nov 7, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Edp251 · Nov 7, 2020

Welcome to R2R! Folks have already provided a lot of great options for your stand. My only suggestion is too think about access to (safe) electricity and the ability to get behind the tank and stand to clean. Enjoy the new build!