Now its time for the world to see the master plan at work, here is my list of everything I want to do with this tank, my equipment and some pictures.
***DISCLOSURE*** I will be taking some of the pictures I used on my previous build thread to use in this contest BUT only until the tank is back to its previous condition due to the back glass blow out..Im doing this to keep everyone updated on the progress of the tank/stand that I cannot redo such as my work on the cabinet for the sump and the testing I did with the wave box.
Now without any further a-due, this is my new Mr. Aqua 13.3 gallon bowfront. She measures in at 23'1/2" long by 11'3/8" tall, by 9'1/2" at the outside edge and 11'1/2" at the middle of the bowfront
My plans for this tank are fairly extensive so ill break it all up like this.
The Display Tank
- Cut and drilled to accommodate an external overflow and single return
- Drilled for a second addition to the back wall of the tank that will house a tunze pump salvaged from a Tunze Nano Wavebox
The Sump
- 4 chambers,
1st will be the inflow and bubble trap to the filter sock,
2nd skimmer and reactor,
3rd Macro algea / live rock rubble,
4th return pump.
- Separate ATO box and pump
The Scape
- The scape will be dry rock and foam creating a bunch of negative space in the front of the tank, it won't cover the full back of the tank just create more space by using up the un-used debris catching areas thats usually don't get flow
- There is also a surprise waiting, if you watch the plumbing as it takes shape you might be able to tell what it is
The Equipment
Lights
-DT, Kessil A150w
-Sump, Panorama Strips
Pumps
-Return, Tunze Silence 1073.xxx
-Tunze 6202.200 Massacred Nano Wavebox
-DT, if needed EcoTech MP10
Skimmer
-SWC 120 or BubbleMagus NAC 3.5
Reactors
-BRS Deluxe Reactors (Maybe)
Controller
-Neptune Systems APEX
-PM2 Salinity Monitor/Control
-WEM Wireless Expansion Module (For EcoTech if needed)
-Breakout Box (DIY Breakout Box)
Auto Top Off
-DIY 2 Float Switches, and Pump to APEX Breakout Box