lockrookie's 50g tank build

[lockrookie]

ordering my light for 50g tomorrow 30" 250w mh with actinic pc bulbs and blue moon light. i hope it works out well. will most likely need to add a cooling fan to the hood but this is why im ordering it now to test before i finish the hood.

[lockrookie]

i was going to wait to post these untill i had more done but i cant just a couple pics of the stand thus far i still have to hide the overflow and build the hood. which i cant do untill my lights arrive as well i have to change my overflow plumbing with adding the 36" sump its a sraight drop to the skimmer section/begining of the sump.

anyways here are the pics

[Rbacchiega]

yessssssssssssss

[lockrookie]

im guessing you approve lol

[Rbacchiega]

great idea with the return coming through the rock formation...This is going to be one clean looking tank from the looks of it. I'll be following this one along for sure!

[lockrookie]

thank you and welcome aboard

[lastlight]

Rad love that idea. I have considered this a few times but in the end get a little impatient with the scaping bits and forego the pvc framework altogether. Great way to make use of return flow I think and it serves two purposes: flow and support! Where are the outputs located?

That layout looks beautiful btw. Still allows fish to complete the track around the front too.

[lastlight]

Lmao. Just noticed the locks. I guess it's a fitting addition for you huh?

[lockrookie]

under the flat stone/built in frag rack one on each end of the stone covered by foam and epoxy and sand to look like the rest of structure as seen here

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by lastlight

Lmao. Just noticed the locks. I guess it's a fitting addition for you huh?

the locks on this tank are to keep the littlest of the daycare kids out but a key will be near it at all times in case of an emergency.

but being a locksmith does have its perks.. wife cant lock me out.. and interesting jobs for our cities finest... the stories i can tell.