New 40/45 gallon

[Cbones1979]

Seller claims it’s 40 gallon but dimensions match 45...will see when I fill it.

paid 100$

 

[Cbones1979]

best price I can find and only size that is wide enough to fit below the tank in the stand I got. Will get overflow pump next.

 

[Cbones1979]

Since I’m in no rush and battling gha in current tank...I’m thinking of going to seed new tank and start with dry rock. Looking at possible scapes while I slowly start putting this together

 

[Cbones1979]

This thing is just a supreme unit.

no deals here, paid 230$

 

[Cbones1979]

Got both of these for I think around $100

 

[Cbones1979]

Leak check

 

[Cbones1979]

Back of tank painted black. Will need another coat.

 

[Cbones1979]

Into place....

 

[Cbones1979]

First attempt at scape...trying to stay within fibbinacci parameters if possible.

 

[Cbones1979]

Hoping to add water sand and some rock today

 

[Cbones1979]

 

[Sosuke]

Looks like a great start! Nice scape so far, can't wait for you to add fish and coral!

 

[Cbones1979]

Right side structure will be all live rock...coming in after it cures a bit and I build it

 

[Cbones1979]

Looks like a great start! Nice scape so far, can't wait for you to add fish and coral!

Thank! It’s my third tank but first real “build”

 

[Sosuke]

Thank! It’s my third tank but first real “build”

Oops my mistake lol. What kind of fish were you thinking to add?

 

[Cbones1979]

Oops my mistake lol. What kind of fish were you thinking to add?

No mistake at all

I have a saddleback clown, oceleris, wrasse, and blenny in a 20 that will go in here. Also have assorted lps and a nem

 

[ExpatFish]

Seller claims it’s 40 gallon but dimensions match 45...will see when I fill it.

paid 100$

That is def a 45 gallon, I have the same one with the same cabinet from petsmart.

Here is the label if you ever need it

 

[ExpatFish]

Right side structure will be all live rock...coming in after it cures a bit and I build it

Could you share more info on how you hooked up your sump? This was my first tank and was too nervous to try a sump so went for a canister - interested to see how you hooked yours up!

Thanks

 

[Cbones1979]

That is def a 45 gallon, I have the same one with the same cabinet from petsmart.

Here is the label if you ever need it

Thanks man. Seller labeled it wrong and I figured the same after taking the dimensions

how has it held up? I added some support to it underneath just in case

 

[Cbones1979]

Could you share more info on how you hooked up your sump? This was my first tank and was too nervous to try a sump so went for a canister - interested to see how you hooked yours up!

Thanks

Actually followed Retro Reefers 40 gallon breeder build. It’s really good step by step instructions and tips. This is my first sump too...basic system with overflow to sump and pump back up to tank.
I’ll have more pics as I get further...takes a lot of water to fill