105G Custom Shallow Paradise

[JDigital]

I know what a few are probably thinking... "What? ANOTHER tank?" ... I know I know... For anyone who knows me really well, knows that this is just how I am with any of my hobbies... When I played paintball I went through 4-5 different guns, 3-4 different face masks, SO much clothing gear I could put a womans wardrobe to shame! As a photographer I've gone thru 2-3 different camera bodies, a ridiculous number of lenses. etc... It's just the way I am.

Aside from my compulsive buying nature, I also decided against continuing with my 187G build as I would like to wait until I'm not renting anymore, at which time I will go larger than 187, that reason coupled with my love of Tangs has persuaded me to upgrade my 30G Shallow cube, which I absolutely love because of its shallow design. I will continue the shallow look into my upgrade (1. Addicted to shallow tanks... 2.Save on tank cost).

Some pics of my inspiration and what I'm trying to go for look-wise.









Planning to have a fairly open sand bed and lower rock piles, ridges to create ample swimming space, as well as minimal scape to provide a sense of depth. This will be the first tank where I won't have any sort of back drop on the tank.

I have decided on getting a custom tank built by Red Coral to the dimensions of 72x24x14 trimless tank(with a 12.5" waterline). This makes upgrading the stand fairly simple as it becomes a basic addition to the current tank stand in heightxdepth. Current tank can stay running while I do the add-on.

I've already been working on the stand add-on. Will get some pics posted when I can take some.

This is just from when I was spacing out the tank to make sure it would fit...

[kien]

wow those pictures are inspiring..

great idea can't wait to see it come to fruition!

PS: dibs on the 30g when you are done with it! :-D

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by kien

PS: dibs on the 30g when you are done with it!
:-D

Actually I got dibs... it's becoming the sump tank. Should work well with the short stand height of 29", should be able to work in the sump. Leaves my skimmer choices rather slim though.

I'll just have to silicone a glass panel over the current overflow holes.

[fkshiu]

My tank is 72"x24"x17". In hindsight I would have gone even wider to say, 72"x36"x17" - that extra room gives far more aquascaping options and you'll get much better flow if you leave a clear lane at the back of the tank (i.e. not have any LR propped up against the rear pane).

[fishytime]

Your gonna love the six foot length....gonna be saweet.

[Zoaelite]

Originally Posted by fishytime

Your gonna love the six foot length....gonna be saweet.

That and a 12.5 inch water line will make for one sweet top down tank!