My 400 gallon tank build ...

[charliethetuna88]

So after my last tank malfunction...i spoke with a few well respected reefers and had decided to give acrylic a try ...i was tired of worrying about silicone seams on larger tanks..i figured I would much rather have a scratch then a leak ..after doing some research and the fact that they have been building acrylic tanks for over 28 years ,i decide to go with LIVING Color Aquariums..the new tank measures 84?35?31. ,it's made from 1" thick acrylic ,has a synergy reef 20" overflow ..the stand was made from 80/20 extruded aluminum..i needed a stand that I could put together after I brought it down into my basement ....I have to say living color aquariums was great to deal with they answered every question I had ,returned every email and phone call right away,hands down one of the best companys I have ever dealt with .I received my tank and stand last thursday ..

 

[LongIslandAndy]

Nice Charlie, good luck with the build. Is it going in the same spot as the old tank

 

[charliethetuna88]

Thanks Andy yes same spot

 

[mrdobie]

Good luck taging along for the build. Post alot of pictures plese lol.

 

[TUSI]

what an awsome tank. Good luck Charlie and I'm here to help if you need a hand.

 

[Rookie2reef]

Nice tank, dream tank lol

 

[charliethetuna88]

Thanks Joe

 

[Mattl22]

Looks awesome Charlie good luck with build what r ur plans for this one sps ??


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[charliethetuna88]

Thanks Matt, going mixed reef again ..i don't think I'll ever go full sps..but I see will have a few Sps in there

 

[Marek-S]

That thing is huge !!!! Bigger then my jacuzzi ,lol
Awesome Charlie
Can't wait to see it running
Let me know if you need any help.

 

[SIReefer]

Oh Oh I think I see a scratch - j/k Looks nice GL w/build I'll be following along. At least with acrylic you can buff out the scratches if any develop.

 

[charliethetuna88]

Yeah I'm little nervous but I think I'll be ok with the scratching I'm the only one who will clean it so I have no excuse

 

[albano]

Yeah I'm little nervous but I think I'll be ok with the scratching I'm the only one who will clean it so I have no excuse

Just remember...NEVER leave the magnet on the tank after you're done ...EVERY visitor loves to 'help' you and will try the magnet, and that's where the first scratch will come from!
Get the acrylic sleeve from Champion Lighting that will greatly reduce the chances of sand scratching the tank.

 

[charliethetuna88]

Thanks I'm Def going to order the sleeve from champion

 

[Koyfam16]

Great looking tank. Little jealous.


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[TUSI]

Yeah I'm little nervous but I think I'll be ok with the scratching I'm the only one who will clean it so I have no excuse

It is easy to remove if you scratch it much easier than removing glass scratches.

 

[charliethetuna88]

Got the tank set to were I want it .started some plumbing also..

 

[charliethetuna88]

I had a sock box made .figured it would make changing out my socks easier ,and i would do it more often .i plumbed my drains from the synergy overflow to the sock box , from there it will drain into my main sump

 

[ClosetFishGeek]

Nicely done. Very clean !!! Great job

 

[charliethetuna88]

Thanks