my 34G Cube Build

wilco1rd · 08:03 PM

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

2011 03 20 01 58 59 161 - my 34G Cube Build

creefer · 03-20-2011, 01:44 PM

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.

wilco1rd · 03-20-2011, 10:04 PM

More work done to stand and tank...

heres my sump...

MizTanks · 03-21-2011, 02:42 AM

I'm truly enjoying this build. Very nice!

Sir Patrick · 03-21-2011, 08:36 AM

Looks like a sweet little set up there!

Heidi · 03-21-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Patrick

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.

tankdude · 03-21-2011, 08:48 AM

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

wilco1rd · 03-21-2011, 09:03 AM

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.....

tankdude · 03-21-2011, 11:56 AM

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.

Heidi · 03-21-2011, 12:08 PM

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.