This thread will cover the build of my XX tall seahorse tank. It was listed as a 75g XTall. When I do the tank calculations it's actually 85 gallons.
The tank is 36 inches tall. 15 inches wide. 36 inches Long. It is the tallest tank I could find without having one custom built. I do not think I will have the tank wet before spring since money is tight and we have to finish remodeling my office first. I will update as often as I can, but not much to post untill the office is finished. I have too many things going on right now so it will be a slow process.
Plans:
Tank
Measurements are already listed.
Not drilled because I am a chicken and the glass is over 1/2 inch thick. I want it drilled sooooooo bad, but did I mention I'm a chicken, lol???
Since I'm a chicken I will be using a hang on OF box on one end of the tank. ( I hate hang on OF's but I insist on having a sump so that's my only option)
I haven't decided if I want to go with a 6" DSB or 1" shallow. (I'm height greedy and want all 36" for the ponies to do their mating dance in. )
Sump
55g standard 48" tank. Sump will be split into 3 sections divided with baffles.
Mag 12 return pump.
10 lbs. reef rubble 6" sandbed from current seahorse tank.
Chiller
1/3 hp inline w/ mag 7 pump
Skimmer
ASM G3
Lights
tank- 8x39w T5 retro. (3) 10k (3) actinic (2) 65k for macros
Refugium- 4x8w T5's
That's the plans for now. I'm sure I will add more as I go along. Here are some pics of the plans that I posted in another thread.
The wall unit is 84" tall 60" long and 24" wide. We "may" increase the length from 60" to 72". Not sure yet. I would like the extra storage room in the one end where the shelves will be. With all of my regular Seahorse stuff PLUS all of my fry stuff....I have lots of "stuff" to hide.