Kyle’s IM Abyss Build!

[Christian.]

What are the dimensions of your tank?

24x12x12 inches

 

[MONTANTK]

24x12x12 inches

I’ll have to definitely consider that then once I get water in the tank. I’ll see how my first few acros respond

 

[Christian.]

I’ll have to definitely consider that then once I get water in the tank. I’ll see how my first few acros respond

The absolute best thing you can do is use a PAR meter and see if the PAR is enough in the locations you would like to place your acros. Removes all the guesswork

 

[MONTANTK]

The absolute best thing you can do is use a PAR meter and see if the PAR is enough in the locations you would like to place your acros. Removes all the guesswork

Oh for some reason I thought we were talking about the Nero. Yeah, I currently have 2 primes that I’ll be transferring over. Also going to eventually get a hybrid fixture. Par in my current tank maxed out around 300

 

[MONTANTK]

Been a little quiet lately but just finished putting the panels on the stand! Now I just gotta caulk and touch up the paint. I cut out the arms for the lights so those should be painted and screwed on this weekend

As for the tank, I may switch to the Fiji Cube version since the WB is on backorder

 

[Christian.]

What type of aquascape will you be going for?

 

[MONTANTK]

What type of aquascape will you be going for?

I’m thinking something mor minimalist. Probably 2-3 islands, one specifically for Zoas. Won’t know for sure until I actually pick out the rock

 

[Christian.]

Also, any updates on the canopy and arm?

 

[Christian.]

I’m thinking something mor minimalist. Probably 2-3 islands, one specifically for Zoas. Won’t know for sure until I actually pick out the rock

Would you consider an NSA style? Since you wanna do SPS dominant maybe it'll be best for water flow. Just an idea

 

[MONTANTK]

Also, any updates on the canopy and arm?

So I cut the arms on yesterday. I was going to do a canopy but I worried it would be too heavy. Basically just cut two L shaped pieces of plywood. Going to glue and screw then together then screw them to the back of the stand. I plan on hanging the lights from that.

I should have finals pics this weekend

 

[MONTANTK]

Would you consider an NSA style? Since you wanna do SPS dominant maybe it'll be best for water flow. Just an idea

Not super familiar with it but I prefer more traditional scapes. I’ve really grown fond of the island style scapes

 

[Christian.]

So I cut the arms on yesterday. I was going to do a canopy but I worried it would be too heavy. Basically just cut two L shaped pieces of plywood. Going to glue and screw then together then screw them to the back of the stand. I plan on hanging the lights from that.

I should have finals pics this weekend

If you really want a canopy look into making an 80/20 aluminum extrusion frame and wrapping it with wood.

 

[Christian.]

Not super familiar with it but I prefer more traditional scapes. I’ve really grown fond of the island style scapes

NSA is a negative space aquascape. I'm in the process of designing something right now. Here's an idea of what I mean.

 

[MONTANTK]

NSA is a negative space aquascape. I'm in the process of designing something right now. Here's an idea of what I mean.

Oh wow that looks nice! That does seem to suit SPS quite well. I wish I had thought of the 80/20 earlier! Once I get my own place though I’ll probably take the arm off and just hang the lights from the ceiling or build a floating canopy

 

[MONTANTK]

Well I caulked the panels today and wow was that disastrous! Getting around the waves was quite the challenge. Going to have some major razor blade work to do and then I’ll have to get it painted. I’ll post a picture once it’s all cleaned up

 

[Schraufabagel]

I love the stand! I'm jealous of the looks that some people are able to create

 

[MONTANTK]

I love the stand! I'm jealous of the looks that some people are able to create

I’m happy with how it came out! This is my first carpentry project. Unfortunately the caulk did not come out well so I’m going to have to try and fix it with a razor blade

 

[MONTANTK]

Decided to change up the tank because I got an incredible deal on a brand new IM drop off and I’m really digging it! Also picked up a DOS. Hoping to have it on the stand this weekend!

 

[Christian.]

Decided to change up the tank because I got an incredible deal on a brand new IM drop off and I’m really digging it! Also picked up a DOS. Hoping to have it on the stand this weekend!

How many gallons?

 

[MONTANTK]

How many gallons?

20