My 40 breeder

[314reefer]

So I’m new to reefing. But I’ve started a 40 breeder build. I joined after a lot of things have been done. I built the stand and I’m going for a like old shipping crate look for the stand, because when I think of the ocean I think of fishing and shipping ports lol I don’t know. Any feedback would be appreciated.

 

[rsumner]

Welcome to the fun! It looks like you've got all the basics under control and you're ready to start scaping. I think the rustic stand is really cool. I wish I were that creative and handy.

 

[314reefer]

Welcome to the fun! It looks like you've got all the basics under control and you're ready to start scaping. I think the rustic stand is really cool. I wish I were that creative and handy.

Yeah I didn’t know for a while how I wanted it to look and while I was at work I saw a whole bunch of pallets laying around as decided to use them.

 

[Mschmidt]

Yeah I didn’t know for a while how I wanted it to look and while I was at work I saw a whole bunch of pallets laying around as decided to use them.

Pallet wood is a good idea.bi think I'll "borrow" it for my next stand build.

 

[314reefer]

Pallet wood is a good idea.bi think I'll "borrow" it for my next stand build.

Lol yeah with Lumber prices so high It was a no brainer for me and like @rsumner said I like the older kind of weathered look

 

[Sebastiancrab]

Welcome! I have a 40 B too!

 

[Bucs20fan]

Looks great!! Is that a standard 40b by aqueon de-rimmed?

 

[314reefer]

Looks great!! Is that a standard 40b by aqueon de-rimmed?

Yea i am thinking of putting like a glass brace. Because I don’t like the black rim but feels sketchy to not have some sort of brace

 

[Bucs20fan]

You will definitely need to brace it somehow.

 

[314reefer]

Finally got the rest of the stand built now just need rock, sand water, dosing containers, and lights And I should be ready to start cycling I also picked up a barrel for mixing for free.

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

Looks good! The 40b is an awesome footprint, thats off to a great start!

 

[314reefer]

Thanks yeah I went to my lfs and they recommended a 40b because it’s cost effective and they said smaller tanks are more difficult because the small amount of water volume.

 

[314reefer]

Little man said he wanted to help dad with the tank…. Starting them early lol

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

That one wall would look cool wrapped in that pallet wood, as an accent wall.

I like the stand very good idea, looks great!

 

[fishface NJ]

Welcome to R2R! I too have a 40B.

I would definitely glass brace the tank if you/someone else removed the black plastic brace.

 

[314reefer]

Yeah I filled it up to test for leaks in the overflow and You could tell there is a slight bow in the front and back panels

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

Yeah I filled it up to test for leaks in the overflow and You could tell there is a slight bow in the front and back panels

Make a euro brace on top, you can get pre cut glass from a glass shop and silicone it to the top

 

[314reefer]

Yeah I think that’s what I’m going to end up doing

Make a euro brace on top, you can get pre cut glass from a glass shop and silicone it to the top

 

[314reefer]

That one wall would look cool wrapped in that pallet wood, as an accent wall.

I like the stand very good idea, looks great!

Yeah i think trying to get my land lord to budge on me doing that is slim but that kind of the reason i did the stand that way for in the future when we buy our house.

 

[jk_s124]

Looks great so far!