New tank time! 
We've just moved house, and I've finally room for a bigger tank. The previous one was 120 (long) x 60 (tall) x 50 (width), so around 360l, with ~40l sump. As it turns out houses are quite expensive these days, I'm very much on a budget for this build. Luckily I should be able to reuse most of the gear:
- 4x 54w T5's (With reflectors)
- 40l sump with Eheim Compact 3000lph return
- Two powerheads
- Two stage CO2 injection set up (5kg FE)
- Jebao Dosing pump (for the EI)
On the old tank I had a semi automated water change set up, which I'll replicate. The old thread on that is here if you are interested (https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/my-diy-automatic-water-changes.39586/)
So, new tank is 150cm x 55cm x 55cm. This will sit on my custom made cabinet / sideboard, which is about 2.5m long.
I've gone with local eBay seller Lush_Lola for the glasswork. The tank all in is £400 delivered, which includes some modifications to my own specification. Mainly the standpipe (back right) allowing me to drain the tank, and also a very low spray bar that comes in through the bottom of the tank itself to aid with flow. Overflow is BeanAnimal style, and front glass is Optiwhite.
The base for the cupboard is 3x 800mm B&Q kitchen units. I chose these as I'm hoping having 6 narrow(ish) doors will make it look less like a kitchen side! The units are really quite chunky, and when all screwed together will be more than solid enough. Units were £33 each too, which is great value.
I've done away with the normal kitchen unit feet too, and will have just a small gap to the floor, again to hopefully look less like a kitchen.
It's quite a beast once all stuck together...
Next step is to source the top for the unit. I'm looking at Oak worktops, with ofcourse sufficient oil. I can also use this to make a lid too. I'm a little nervous about this, but it seems to work well for the AquaOak aquariums, so should be OK!
We've just moved house, and I've finally room for a bigger tank. The previous one was 120 (long) x 60 (tall) x 50 (width), so around 360l, with ~40l sump. As it turns out houses are quite expensive these days, I'm very much on a budget for this build. Luckily I should be able to reuse most of the gear:
- 4x 54w T5's (With reflectors)
- 40l sump with Eheim Compact 3000lph return
- Two powerheads
- Two stage CO2 injection set up (5kg FE)
- Jebao Dosing pump (for the EI)
On the old tank I had a semi automated water change set up, which I'll replicate. The old thread on that is here if you are interested (https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/my-diy-automatic-water-changes.39586/)
So, new tank is 150cm x 55cm x 55cm. This will sit on my custom made cabinet / sideboard, which is about 2.5m long.
I've gone with local eBay seller Lush_Lola for the glasswork. The tank all in is £400 delivered, which includes some modifications to my own specification. Mainly the standpipe (back right) allowing me to drain the tank, and also a very low spray bar that comes in through the bottom of the tank itself to aid with flow. Overflow is BeanAnimal style, and front glass is Optiwhite.
The base for the cupboard is 3x 800mm B&Q kitchen units. I chose these as I'm hoping having 6 narrow(ish) doors will make it look less like a kitchen side! The units are really quite chunky, and when all screwed together will be more than solid enough. Units were £33 each too, which is great value.
I've done away with the normal kitchen unit feet too, and will have just a small gap to the floor, again to hopefully look less like a kitchen.
It's quite a beast once all stuck together...
Next step is to source the top for the unit. I'm looking at Oak worktops, with ofcourse sufficient oil. I can also use this to make a lid too. I'm a little nervous about this, but it seems to work well for the AquaOak aquariums, so should be OK!
