5gluder's 55g peninsula tank

[5gluder]

Test fitting the doors



I decided that I didn’t want handles, as this just gives kids a reason to open the doors and throw random items or unwanted food into the sump. So I decided to adapt the magnetic child lock system.



The way it operates is once a magnet is place on the outside of the door it will cause the lock to open, at the same time I would push in the door and volia it pops open.



Figuring out placements of the equipment.

[FishyFishy!]

Copper/brass fittings are ok if they are before the RO/DI unit. Otherwise get them out of there for sure.

Good progress though!

[blackradon]

Such a wicked location! Perks of owning a house!! Haha awesome progress. You have a live stock list?

[5gluder]

Originally Posted by blackradon

Such a wicked location! Perks of owning a house!! Haha awesome progress. You have a live stock list?

I'll start out with the hardy basics, clownfish, royal gramma, goby...not sure after that

[5gluder]

Test fitting the sump



Starting to come together



Called a couple friends to help me bring the tank up







Test fitting the canopy, the canopy has a vent on one side. Using blum hinges on the wall the canopy will pivot open. Don't pay attention to the hundred holes lol.

[DCDN]

Things are looking good, looking forward to seeing it filled

[5gluder]

I decided to make a foam rock wall for the back of the tank. I had seen a lot of people using foam to create fake coral around the over flow, decided to give it a try. Got the light diffusers from HD and painted with Fusion black paint.



Picked up some black foam from Lowes…I ended up using about 3 cans. And dumped some rock salt to create a more rough surface.



Next using West epoxy from Lee Valley I covered the pieces with sand.



I wanted to angle the pieces slightly, so I shaved all the edges to get a nice angle against the back wall.





Once everything was in place using GE silicone I then filled the edges with foam. The extra foam pieces came in handy for keeping them in place.



Starting to clean up the edges.



Final product