Macro's 240G Cube Tank Thread

Macropora · Jan 24, 2012

I haven't started a tank build on this forum so I figured now is the time to do so, but from scratch. I acquired a slightly used 240 Gallon Cube Tank with the following dimensions 48" L 48" W x 25" H built by Aquariums Obsessed. The tank has an external overflow and will be setup as a mixed reef with a focus on SPS. The bottom of the tank will contain two sheets of 1/2" thick Starboard. No sand will be used to make maintenance and the removal of detritus alot easier. The stand has a 40" height. Tonga Branch rock has been ordered. See attached pics of the empty tank. Stay tuned.

swannyson7 · Jan 24, 2012

Nice dimensions! Look forward to this one coming together.

Macropora · Jan 24, 2012

swannyson7 said:
Nice dimensions! Look forward to this one coming together.

Thank you.

FlowerhornNYC · Jan 24, 2012

Very nice set up Carlo I can't wait to see more pictures. Lol so now I know who picking up this tank

pitt · Jan 24, 2012

Macropora · Jan 24, 2012

FlowerhornNYC said:
Very nice set up Carlo I can't wait to see more pictures. Lol so now I know who picking up this tank

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Thanks. Lol, I'll try my best to keep it up to date.

Macropora · Jan 24, 2012

pitt said:
nice

Thanks Pitt.

Neon Reef · Jan 24, 2012

so that's where the mona lisa is being displayed these days..lol...congrats on the bad **** tank. can't wait to see it nicely stocked.

bige · Jan 24, 2012

That's a really sweet tank. Mona lisa will be jealous of how little attention she is about to get.

Macropora · Jan 24, 2012

Neon Reef said:
so that's where the mona lisa is being displayed these days..lol...congrats on the bad **** tank. can't wait to see it nicely stocked.

LOL, I'm glad you noticed. The tank is too tall and the Mona Lisa has to be moved. It's a puzzle by the way.

Macropora · Jan 24, 2012

bige said:
That's a really sweet tank. Mona lisa will be jealous of how little attention she is about to get.

I was actually thinking of putting one of Picasso (Cubism) painting posters, but it'll be hard to see with the lights in the way, LOL.

fab1971 · Jan 24, 2012

Nice going Carlos! There's going to be a lot of room in that bad boy! Can't wait to see more.

Macropora · Jan 24, 2012

fab1971 said:
Nice going Carlos! There's going to be a lot of room in that bad boy! Can't wait to see more.

Thanks Frank!

Reef Breeders · Jan 24, 2012

You gotta love those dimensions! I can't wait to see some water!

Macropora · Jan 25, 2012

More pics... Tonga Branch rock I received today. It's 75 lbs and there are a total of 8 big pieces. It's sitting on cardboard until I get the starboard in place. Going to soak it and clean it for about a month in a tub. I may get another 50 lbs. I'll supplement it with some live base rock to have it sit higher.