105G Custom Shallow Paradise

JDigital · #1 11-11-2009, 07:29 PM

Thanks Tony.

The 30G cube I currently have running is a 24x24x12 as well, and like you the water line is really 11-11.5" depending where you measure from. And yes, I have to be very careful cleaning the glass as the water likes to splash up over the sides, however the actual flow (Vortech mp20) never gets it so wild that in crests the rim of the tank.

With this tank I made a small adjustment with the dims and went 14.5" tall (glass dimension) and 12.5" water level giving me a full 2" of glass, which I am hoping will resolve the previous issue.

As for photos.... I should be ok.

Time will tell I suppose.

Parker · #2 11-11-2009, 07:49 PM

The first step in getting help is admitting you have a problem! lol

Looks like it's going to be a cool tank...

lastlight · #3 11-12-2009, 04:44 AM

Now that Leonardo over at RC has seemingly abandoned his shallow tank dreams you've got a chance to carry the torch man. I wish you luck! Those photos you posted are the BOMB.

JDigital · #4 11-12-2009, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lastlight

Now that Leonardo over at RC has seemingly abandoned his shallow tank dreams you've got a chance to carry the torch man. I wish you luck! Those photos you posted are the BOMB.

What?! He did?? I sent him a PM last week asking for more pics.. his thread seemed quite alive last I checked..

lastlight · #5 11-12-2009, 03:30 PM

Nov 8:

"My future tank won't be a very shallow one. Maybe I go back to the shape I started with"

- Leonardo

Maybe we'll get a bigger (and badder) Formosa Forest?

JDigital · #6 11-13-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lastlight

Nov 8:

"My future tank won't be a very shallow one. Maybe I go back to the shape I started with"

- Leonardo

Maybe we'll get a bigger (and badder) Formosa Forest?

Well that's a bummer.. I love his current Lagoon tank though!

JDigital · #7 11-23-2009, 10:18 PM

Not much of an update but.....

.... I finally got my light rack modified (as it was designed for a different tank build) and bolted to the stand. I realize it looks a bit overkill, but it was originally designed to support 3-36" T5 Fixtures, but it saves me from having to get a new one built.

Still haven't decided how I want to skin the stand, but I do want it closed in. Might just cheap out and wrap it in black fabric.