Thursday, May 28, 2009

Supplies


A list of supplies that will be needed for start up.

- Algae Magnet
- Fish Net *complete*
- Test Kit (PH, NO3, NO4, PO4, NH3, Ca)
- Hydrometer *complete*
- Bucket *complete*
- Heater
- Salt *complete*
- Thermometer *complete*
- Gravel (Tank)/Sand (Refugium) *complete*
- PVC Piping *complete*
- R/O Unit *complete*
- Kalkwasser (Calcium Hydroxide) *complete*

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Only two things left...

Everything is ready, just need lights and the sump and it will be time.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Modifications

Using my new jigsaw, I trimmed 3/4" off the top of the stand to increase the visibility of the tank. It looks like the frame is sticking over, but the tank will sink into the 1/2" of styrofoam beneath it when filled. You can see the pink styrofoam trimmed around the bulkheads below on the left.



In The Beginning...

The new tank has been received and it is time to cut, sand, stain, and customize just how I want it. Below is the stand and canopy without covers, and the tank from above.