The tank is complete! The only thing that will be different from the pictures is the lighting that was used. Other than that it turned out better than I could have imagined!!
Dimensions: - Total Area: 24L X 24W X 20H - Display Area: 24L X 16W X
20H - Rear Area: 24L X 8W X 20H
I am glad there is such a long wait for these builds so I have more time to think. I put together another design which I think will be more friendly than the longer dimensions I had in my last design. This one is also much more simplistic and will rely mostly on the protein skimmer to handle the limited bioload I plan on having in the tank. The dimensional change will also increase the expected volume from 17.6 gallons to approximately 26.5 gallons with the new footprint.
2 Months until the build is complete and I can start my new tank. I updated my design, and placed an order for the lighting system. LED's - the way of the future!
Since the larger aquariums have become such a nuisance during relocations, I have decided to go the way of the nano-reef aquarium. I have put together a new design blue print for build based on this previous concept.