Honey I shrunk my Dream Tank Build

[ryanj1105]

So I said I was going to be stepping away from the hobby for a while but somehow Im right back in it, just on a smaller scale this time. Hopefully everything goes as planned on this build. I'm excited about this build because I'm going top of the line this time!! So follow along and any ideas or advice you have, let me know...


Tank - Deep Blue 12x12x12 7.5 gal cube tank
Sump - Pico Aquarium 14x14x14 tank
Flow - Mp10w es
Lighting - AI Nano w/Controller
Skimmer- Hydor Slim Skim Nano
Controller - Apex Lite w/ temp/ph/salinity probes
Ato- Tunze nano 3152 w/ Custom King ATO Container
Dosing- Bubble magnus doser w/ Custom King 3-part Dosing Container
Return- Rio+ 1100
OverFlow - Eshopps nano overflow
Cpr Sock-it 4in
Phosban 150/ BRS GFO
Chemipure elite
Rock- Reefcleaners.org 15 lbs dry florida reef rock
Sand - ??

Okay now that I've listed all my equipment, I need some help with stocking this tank. I was thinking a rare Zoa garden or a mixed reef (only the best color corals) and for fish I was thinking a few rare or bright colored gobies. I'm not sure just yet on my plans so i'm open to any suggestions . Pls Help

 

[MikeC]

Good luck!
Following along

 

[ryanj1105]

update (xmas)

I feel like its xmas today.... I got my lights, controller, mp10, and ATO! Im super excited... there will be major updates this wknd stay tune...

Also guys give me some ideas/themes for this tank I need your help!!!

 

[ryanj1105]

Rock work

I also worked on my rock work/ aquascape... Tell me what you think does it look natural or too bulky...

 

[MikeC]

Cool!!!definitely Xmas lol
Looking good, did you glue the rock?
A in the tank shot would be great.

 

[ryanj1105]

Cool!!!definitely Xmas lol
Looking good, did you glue the rock?
A in the tank shot would be great.

Haven't glued the rocks yet, but i was thinking about doing that, do you know what kind of glue I can use....

Also i will have the tank up this wknd for pictures hopefully

 

[NL146]

Nice! I like the rock structure. Bear in mind that if you're not going bare-bottom the bottom of that will be covered by sand. I'm excited for you lol! I'm still waiting for my tank.

 

[jeffvmd]

I like the hardscape.
You can use jbj waterweld to hold the rocks together.

 

[MikeC]

do you know what kind of glue I can use....

Also i will have the tank up this wknd for pictures hopefully

Sorry I must have missed you reply lol

To answer your question um no because my rock is not glued.
I have changed my scape so manny times I'm glad I didn't and I figured if I stacked my rock so poorly that a fish could knock it over well then sham on me lol.

Pics more pics

 

[ryanj1105]

Update

This was a busy wknd for me but I finished the frame for my DIY stand and painted the back glass on the tank... I also took my lights on a test run. I'm far from a craftsman so tell me what you think.

I'll be making more updates soon! Happy reefing!!!

 

[barracauda]

looks very nice, I found using a part a and b epoxy worked well for me, not a glue but more of a putty. This is 2 rocks and and a shelf I did about 2 months ago.