Colleen & Scotts 100g build

[Myka]

I like the dimensions. I prefer deeper tanks rather than wide and shallow. If you can get with deep and wide then that's the ultimate! My tank is 21" high (21" wide), and I don't think I'd ever go shallower than this ever again. I preferred my previous tank's dimensions of 18" wide and 24" tall. I think yours being 20" wide will be even better.

[maron6977]

I agree the 24"H is good . Keep in mind: 24" overall . My tank bottom is approx 7/8" thick , euro brace - 1/2" & water doesn't run right to the top of tank .
My tank is 24"H , but just over 21" overall water viewing !

[tang daddy]

I guess I just have short arms... 24" deep tanks I feel like I need the ehiem tong to get to the back, sure my fingers touch the bottom but if you're at the front of the tank reaching to the back your ears get wet.

20" tall is good IMO but I guess I like the rock off the glass so it's easier to do maintenance hence going with a wider tank and keeping the rock work in the middle like an island. Ideally 48" long 30" wide and 20" tall is prime.

When will the tank be built? I guess your expecting to get it wet after the new year?

[Brighteyes_13]

So aparently i dont want to wait until new years for my tank, LOL.

Yesterday i picked up salt and bins, and a couple powerheads to mix. Today i picked up 100lbs of liverock. I figured i'll let it sit in bins with a powerhead for a week or two until i get my tank. It was less of an expense than i was budgeting for so its moved things ahead a bit quicker than i planned.

New timetable is tank set up with water and rock by december, and inhabitants by mid january. The rock is fully cured so i could move faster but i want an opportunity to set it up and adjust things if needed without disturbing inhabitants.

Also, Scotts Arduino arrived this week. Today hes toying with the programming and getting familiar with the setup. I dont know anything about it, but hes happy

[maron6977]

Just to warn you , don't hold your breath for tank to be done on time . Just my experience. Worth the wait & I wouldn't Rush them , but add a month on to their time frame !