If i were to start a 60g reef what would i need?

[SeaSerpant]

I haven't made it yet. I'll post pics when i'm done.

[SeaSerpant]

I'll post the pics tommorow nite.

[SeaSerpant]

I couldn't sleep so here are the results.
(This what he says)
These tanks actually sat on top of each others glass work. It was actually pretty scary looking. If i recall correctly, there is 6 baffles on the sump
The tank is drilled with an overflow. The sump is also drilled for a return.

I have the stand results (bones and still rough draft till next week)Attachment 2256

Attachment 2257
I have better pictures but note the sticking out bar.

[SeaSerpant]

Anyone have google Sketchup. An thoughts?

[SeaSerpant]

McCosker's Flasher Wrasse
Maximum Size: the Paracheilinus mccoskeri grows up to 4 inches.
General Size Specifications: This fish will come to you generally around 2 to 3 inches.
Minimum Tank Size: The McCosker's Flasher Wrasse prefers a tank of at least 20 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.
Diet: The Paracheilinus mccoskeri is a carnivore and likes to eat variety of meats (fish, scallop, shrimp, squid, clam).
Level of Care: The McCosker Flasher Wrasse is a medium maintenance fish.
Behavior: The McCosker Flasher Wrasse may act peacefully toward other fish.
Hardiness: This is a hardy fish.
Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).

Longnosed Hawkfish

Maximum Size: the Oxycirrhites typus grows up to 5 inches.
General Size Specifications: The small size will come to you generally 1 to 2 inches; the medium generally 2 to 3 inches; the large generally 3 to 5 inches.
Minimum Tank Size: The Longnose Hawkfish prefers a tank of at least 20 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.
Diet: The Oxycirrhites typus is a carnivore and likes to eat meaty treats (like feeder shrimp).
Level of Care: The Longnose Hawkfish is a low maintenance fish.
Behavior: The Longnose Hawkfish may act aggressively toward other fish.
Hardiness: This is a hardy fish.
Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).

Mandarin Goby

Maximum Size: The Pterosynchiropus splendidus grows up to 2.5 inches.
General Size Specifications: The small size will come to you generally 1 to 1½ inches; the medium generally 1½ to 2½ inches; the large generally 2½ to 4 inches.
Minimum Tank Size: The Green Mandarin Goby prefers a tank of at least 20 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.
Diet: The Pterosynchiropus splendidus is a carnivore and likes to eat mostly copepods in well established tanks. May learn to accept mysis shrimp and flakes with time and patience.
Level of Care: The Green Mandarin Goby is a high maintenance fish.
Behavior: The Green Mandarin Goby may act peacefully toward other fish.
Breeding: Able to breed.
Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).

Percula Clownfish

Maximum Size: the Amphiprion percula grows up to 3 inches.
General Size Specifications: The small size will come to you generally ¾ to 1¼ inches; the medium generally 1¼ to 2½ inches; the large generally 2½ to 4 inches.
Minimum Tank Size: The True Percula Clown prefers a tank of at least 20 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.
Diet: The Amphiprion percula is a omnivore and likes to eat variety of foods (meats & veggies).
Level of Care: The True Percula Clown is a medium maintenance fish.
Behavior: The True Percula Clown may act semi-aggressively toward other fish.
Breeding: Able to breed.
Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).

Magenta Dottyback

Maximum Size: the Pseudochromis porphyreus grows up to 3 inches.
General Size Specifications: This fish will come to you generally around 1 to 2 inches.
Minimum Tank Size: The Strawberry/Purple Pseudochromis prefers a tank of at least 10 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.
Diet: The Pseudochromis porphyreus is a carnivore and likes to eat variety of meat treats, Mysis Shrimp, prepared foods.
Level of Care: The Strawberry/Purple Pseudochromis is a low maintenance fish.
Behavior: The Strawberry/Purple Pseudochromis may act semi-aggressively toward other fish.
Hardiness: This is a hardy fish.
Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).

Lawnmower Blenny

Maximum Size: The Salarias fasciatus grows up to 5 inches.
General Size Specifications: The small size will come to you generally 1-1/2 - 2-1/2 inches, medium about 3 - 4 inches and large about 4 - 5 inches, not including the caudal fin.
Minimum Tank Size: The Lawnmower Blenny prefers a tank of at least 30 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.
Diet: The Salarias fasciatus is a herbivore and likes to eat algae off the rocks, glass and sand, marine and spirulina algae, regular and veggie flake food, pellets and may eat mysis shrimp.
Level of Care: The Lawnmower Blenny is a medium maintenance fish.
Behavior: The Lawnmower Blenny may act peacefully (but may become territorial) toward other fish. Tends to dislike other Blennies with similar body type.
Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).

Thanks to http://marinedepotlive.com
Does that help?

[kwirky]

I would have "X" beams on those stands because a strong enough shove in any direction would make the stands snap apart and you'd have glass and water crashing on the floor. I'd have X supports on the back of each stand, and on the outer sides of the stands wherever possible.

[SeaSerpant]

I'm just doing a rough draft of everything. the actual thing will be done by a different person. Okay i just handed in a application form for tim hortons. if they take me i'll start a build thread.

[SeaSerpant]

Ok Here are some better pics of the tanks and sump and stand[ATTACH]Aquariumzandstandbestshot.jpg[/ATTACH]Aquariumzandstand2bestshot.jpg

[Edmonton Eskimo]

I do believe that stand will be covered with plywood or something similar as the pics are just the skeleton. No cross bracing will be needed. The 2*4 construction skinned with plywood will be plenty strong.

[SeaSerpant]

Ok. so it would work. thanks. um. how much would it approximatly cost to make it like this with 2*4s plywood and paint?