My 40b build with 20gal seahorse tank.

[kchristensen8064]

I've been out of reef keeping for a couple of years. I have recently acquired a couple of tanks that have sparked my getting back in. My plan is a 40b display tank with a 20l refugium, and plumbed into the same system a custom made 20 gallon cube for dwarf seahorses sitting next to the 40b. This is my progress so far. I am building the stand myself and completed the frame for it today.

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[Sctip]

Looks good, welcome back.

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[Andrew_bram]

Welcome

 

[CRW Reef]

Welcome back! I like the concept! Always wanted a specimen tank next to my DT

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[kchristensen8064]

It was the deal I had to make with my wife. She wanted seahorses so I get my reef as long as she has those. Haha.

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[SynDen]

:welcome: back, looking forward to seeing this build progress. Your wife knows how to pick the hard one lol

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

Looks fun. Are you going to paint the ends of both tanks where they meet?


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[MuralReef]

Out of curiosity what do you plan to feed the sea horses.

 

[kchristensen8064]

Looks fun. Are you going to paint the ends of both tanks where they meet?


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I wasn't planning on it. There will be about a 6" gap between the two.

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[kchristensen8064]

Out of curiosity what do you plan to feed the sea horses.

Live brine unless I can find some of the captive breed that will eat frozen..

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[Irishman]

Looks awesome. Welcome back to the hobby


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[kchristensen8064]

Top and bottom put on tonight, the piece of glass is the bottom of the seahorse tank.

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[fishguy69]

Looking good!

 

[timnem70]

If I bought the materials, would you, or anyone be willing build a stand for me? I need enogh room for my current cube but built big enough for the future 90 cube I am planning on. Enough space for my rectangular sump. You're project is looking great.
Thanks

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[kchristensen8064]

If I bought the materials, would you, or anyone be willing build a stand for me? I need enogh room for my current cube but built big enough for the future 90 cube I am planning on. Enough space for my rectangular sump. You're project is looking great.
Thanks

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Yeah I would be willing to do that.

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[kchristensen8064]

I was able to get it skinned and the doors figured out today. Trim going on tomorrow, and hopefully the doors built they are going to have glass inserts that I'm going to frost.

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[kchristensen8064]

Trimmed! Just needs some sanding and some filling and then it will be ready for paint.

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[Dr.DiSilicate]

Looks great


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[projectx]

Great looking stand

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[neil82]

Nice work! Looking forward to seeing the setup at completion.