[Timezone Detection]
Create Account - Join in Seconds!

User Name: Email Address:
Human Verification

Please enter the six letters or digits that appear in the image opposite.

my 34G Cube Build


Bookmark and Share
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Last
Results 1 to 10 of 22
  1. #1
    CR Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Walled Lake
    Posts
    75
    First Name
    Ryan

    Default my 34G Cube Build

    34 Gallon Cube build

    34G cube tank. Slowly building this tank, 30ish gallon sump, cabinet/stand, Reef Octopus NWB-150 skimmer. Build in progress.

    It was originally drilled with one 1" hole on the top right. I have done the following so far:

    - Vinyl black background - cut from a blueprint vinyl machine
    - Had 2 drain holes drilled 1"
    - 1200 GPH overflow with bulkheads
    - 1" bulkhead return reduced to a 3/4" dual nozzle loc-line (waiting for loc line to be delivered)
    -Return pump to be decided and ordered within a day or too

    More pics will be posted soon after plumbing. Hopefully powered by LEDs within the next couple weeks


    2011 03 20 01 43 31 786 - my 34G Cube Build
    2011 03 20 01 57 06 749 - my 34G Cube Build
    IMG 0882 - my 34G Cube Build
    2011 03 20 01 58 59 161 - my 34G Cube Build
    IMG 0883 - my 34G Cube Build
    IMG 0880 - my 34G Cube Build
    IMG 0885 - my 34G Cube Build
    Attached Images Attached Images  
    Last edited by wilco1rd; 08-27-2011 at 08:03 PM.

  2. #2
    CR Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    48116
    Posts
    833
    First Name
    Chris

    Default

    Nice start. In retro spect, I wish I would have done something like this vs. the solana AIO. This allows for much more versatility in terms of equipment usage, etc. Will be following for sure.

  3. #3
    CR Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Walled Lake
    Posts
    75
    First Name
    Ryan

    Default More work done

    More work done to stand and tank...
    IMG 0891 - my 34G Cube Build
    IMG 0889 - my 34G Cube Build
    IMG 0888 - my 34G Cube Build
    IMG 0888 - my 34G Cube Build

    heres my sump...

    IMG 0886 - my 34G Cube Build
    Likes MizTanks liked this post

  4. #4
    MizTanks - Reefkeeper
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    U.P. of Michigan.
    Posts
    8,444
    First Name
    Jamie
    Awards Photo of the Month - October 2012 Photo of the Month Post and Reply Award - Winner of the first PAR Contest. Monthly Giveaway Winner

    Default

    I'm truly enjoying this build. Very nice!
    There's nothing like being a Reefer! www.upmmas.com

  5. #5
    Sir Patrick - Reefkeeper A2 Club Coordinator
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    UofM territory
    Posts
    7,838
    First Name
    Chris
    Awards Monthly Giveaway Winner

    Default

    Looks like a sweet little set up there!

  6. #6
    Heidi - Reefkeeper
    Queen of Chat

    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    979
    First Name
    Heidi
    Awards Fishbowl Drawing Winner

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Sir Patrick View Post
    Looks like a sweet little set up there!
    I agree!! I love the casters!! I would love to have me a tank on wheels! You can just put it anywhere you feel like on any given day.

  7. #7
    tankdude - Reefkeeper CR Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Shelby Twp.
    Posts
    237
    First Name
    Dean

    Default

    I'm following along, I like to see new builds.

  8. #8
    CR Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Walled Lake
    Posts
    75
    First Name
    Ryan

    Default

    Yea i got the stand for free from Delphi when i use to do contract work there but never ended up using it untill now. I do have one concern about the wheels.. I dont know how well it will support all that weight when the tanks are filled up. I was considering taking them off when Im ready to fill the tank. They are plastic and It sure would cause one **** of a mess if one were to break.....

  9. #9
    tankdude - Reefkeeper CR Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Shelby Twp.
    Posts
    237
    First Name
    Dean

    Default

    If I were you I would take those wheels off, even if you wanted to move it around, it will more than likely be top heavy and be very tippy.

  10. #10
    Heidi - Reefkeeper
    Queen of Chat

    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Location
    Michigan
    Posts
    979
    First Name
    Heidi
    Awards Fishbowl Drawing Winner

    Default

    Yeah, now that you say they are plastic I would worry too. If they were those old heavy duty metal casters they might be ok but plastic can break pretty easily that would be a big disaster.

Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Last

Similar Topics

  1. Mini Reef Aquarium
    (35g-90g)
    TCP316's 70G Cube build thread
    By tcp316 in forum Member's Reefs
    Replies: 200
    Last Post: 08-24-2014, 08:42 PM
  2. Large Reef Aquarium
    (91g-180g)
    Rambo's Reef 135G Cube Build
    By Riblet in forum Member's Reefs
    Replies: 19
    Last Post: 08-03-2013, 11:59 AM
  3. 25x25x12 Cube Build
    By bluwc in forum DIY Projects & Plans
    Replies: 47
    Last Post: 07-05-2011, 07:54 PM
  4. Nano Reef Aquarium
    (3g-34g)
    Oceanic 30G Cube Build
    By SmithErick in forum Member's Reefs
    Replies: 15
    Last Post: 11-18-2010, 11:33 PM
  5. JBJ Nano Cube 24g cube and stand
    By jmrybak in forum Equipment Sales & Trades
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 07-20-2010, 06:35 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

About CaptiveReefs

    If you are interested in learning about reefkeeping or have a problem with your reef, our reefkeeping community is here to help. Feel free to ask a question or search our site. We have lots of experienced reefkeepers that are willing to provide free reefkeeping advice!

    Besides being a great resource for all levels of reef aquarium hobbyists, CaptiveReefs is a social experience that will enhance your enjoyment of reefkeeping. CaptiveReefs is committed to connecting reefkeepers with the support and information they need to grow beautiful coral reef aquariums.

Information

Connect with Us