My Seahorse Stable Build

[H2oStable]

After all my research regarding our seahorses I have decided to build a tank more suitable to their needs in hopes that we can eventually try to raise the fry (not in this tank).
Started off with a 65 gallon (36x18x24) tank. Had it drilled by Pazil to accomodate two 1" drains for a herbie overflow and one 3/4" return through the overflow box. After we decided on the location of the tank we realized that we had to run electrical, so we installed a new GFCI outlet. Then I purchased a new-to-me (gently used 30 gallon) and coralife skimmer. We are running an oceanrunner 2500 return pump, this should give us about 5 to 6 times turn over in our tank which will be ideal for the SH's. I may add a small powerhead. For lighting I went with 36" 4 bulb T5's. All that is left is finishing the stand, which I haven't decided what I want just yet. The majority of the live rock and water that was added came from our existing reef, so we don't expect to see a huge cycle, but definitely a cycle. I also added some hitching posts for them. Here are some pics....any comments or suggestions are welcome and appreciated!!

Cheers Sharon

[Rbacchiega]

woot woot! Looks great Sharon

[365seasons]

that is awsome and i really hope everything works out well for the stable
hope to see more soon

[fragNplug]

Very nice! keep us updated.

[H2oStable]

Thanks everyone.....can't wait to get the nursery going.....soon we will only allow fellow reefers over to our house as it will look overrun with tanks and only you guys can appreciate the addiction

[Leah]

Originally Posted by H2oStable

Thanks everyone.....can't wait to get the nursery going.....soon we will only allow fellow reefers over to our house as it will look overrun with tanks and only you guys can appreciate the addiction

Too Funny and too true! So glad to see the new tank. Hope to see more picture's,
when do they go in?
Leah

[fishytime]

Giddy up! Good start. Tanks always look so neet and tidy at this stage of their life.