XlayedoutX Shallow build.

xlayedoutx · Oct 19, 2009

This is going to be a very long build most likely. I have a 29g nano at the moment so I'm not in that big of a hurry to get this up.

My Nano

my new build

xlayedoutx · Oct 20, 2009

Just picked up 5 pairs of ice cap endcaps and mounts for $25.

Heres some more planning.

Vertex IN100 skimmer
MegaFlow Model 2 sump
Vortech MP20 and MP40
RK2 controller
Quietone 4000 return

ficklefins · Oct 20, 2009

what are the dimensions on that tank?

Cuda · Oct 20, 2009

Some paint on the walls and some stain on the base and your there.
If you get done with golf.

xlayedoutx · Oct 20, 2009

ficklefins said:
what are the dimensions on that tank?

It's 48"x15"x17"

xlayedoutx · Oct 20, 2009

Cuda said:
Some paint on the walls and some stain on the base and your there.
If you get done with golf.

Yup still have to paint the garage. LOL. Plan on staining the stand and canopy with a cherry finish.

xlayedoutx · Dec 1, 2009

Quick update.

Picked up a brand new MP40 for $330 and a MegaFlow model 2 sump for $60

xlayedoutx · Apr 6, 2010

Sump-MegaFlow Model 2 CHECK
Endcaps-CHECK
Flow-MP40 CHECK
MP20 CHECK
American DJ Power Strip CHECK
Vertex IN-100 Skimmer CHECK
Bulbs CHECK
Phosphate Reactor CHECK
Ballast-Advance Universal 4x54 T5 HO CHECK
Ballast-AccuStart Triad 2x54W T5 HO CHECK
Reflectors-(5) Miro-4 T5 Reflector for 1x54W Bulb w/ Clips CHECK
Moonlight- IceCap 45.2" LED Moonlight Retrofit CHECK
UV-Corallife 3X 9 watt UV CHECK

Tank and canopy are being stained this week.

Almost there. Just a few more things.

inactive · Apr 6, 2010

Very nice! I can't wait to see it in action!

xlayedoutx · Apr 11, 2010

Hows it look

revhtree · Apr 11, 2010

Looks awesome!

xlayedoutx · Jul 7, 2010

It's up!!!

xlayedoutx · Jul 7, 2010

More!

inactive · Jul 7, 2010

Sweet! You came back! It looks great man... I'm about to upgrade as well. I will miss the 4 foot tanks... I can't wait to see what you end up doing with this

xlayedoutx · Jul 10, 2010

Tanks going through it's first algea bloom. They grow up so fast LOL. After a week 2 different tests kits reported
Amm-0
Nitrate-20-30

Last stages of the cycle and added a small clean up crew.