Jake 33 build

[windcoast reefs]

I have had this tank up and running for a few months now and I am just getting around to putting my tank journal up!

Here is a few photos:

Day 3 september 15, 2010. Got my first live rock in

[windcoast reefs]

Well I finally got some of the particles to settle out around a week later



Haven't got aqua-scaping done yet but I had some plans for later on

[windcoast reefs]

I had a little bit of a problem with my power heads, they caused nothing but problems because they were petsmart specials. I did a little research and found that Koralia 1050 and 750 were a good option. This is more of a learning tank, so I am making sure everything can be upgraded to a 80 gallon bowfront later this year.

[phi delt reefer]

Originally Posted by windcoast reefs

I had a little bit of a problem with my power heads, they caused nothing but problems because they were petsmart specials. I did a little research and found that Koralia 1400 were a good option. This is more of a learning tank, so I am making sure everything can be upgraded to a 80 gallon bowfront later this year.

1400 maybe too much for this tank. A 1050 is probably the strongest you want to go.

or get a vortech mp10 or another type of adjustable powerhead (koralia and tunze have options as well but they are as or more expensive) if you want to upgrade.

stick to a normal rectangle or square tank vs bowfront. They are harder to light near the front due to their odd shape. Keep your eyes out in this forum or kijiji - literally hundreds of tank available at one given time. I am sure you can find what you like at a fraction of the cost of a new bowfront.

[cuz]

stick to a normal rectangle or square tank vs bowfront. They are harder to light near the front due to their odd shape. Keep your eyes out in this forum or kijiji - literally hundreds of tank available at one given time. I am sure you can find what you like at a fraction of the cost of a new bowfront.[/quote]

I never had a problem with lighting the front of a bow tank!!
I don't think that would be an issue worth not getting the tank you want!!

[windcoast reefs]

Sorry I made a mistake there, I got a 1050 and a 750 not a 1400! Yeah I hve been contemplating the bow-front. I know someone who has one in his basement that he can give me when im ready to upgrade. But I was also looking at a 120g as well.

[windcoast reefs]

So this is my tank around 2 months later. I got a air of turbo snails, a few bumblebee snails, nassarius snails and a bunch of hermit crabs.

[Youngster Dan]

Looks good Jake. Reminds me a lot of my first tank.

If you want to put a sump on that bad boy, let me know and I will help you out. I have a little 10 gallon you could use, or there are probably plenty of tanks that would fit the bill on usedvic.

Keep it up.

[windcoast reefs]

Yeah Im thinking I might do that soon! Not really sure what it involves but I know I need a new stand to fit everything.

[Youngster Dan]

Functional stands are easy to make, and there are a lot of good instructions floating around on the forum. Attractive stands, well, they are beyond my skill set.