First Saltwater Build Custom 100g

sirgoon · 01/29/2015, 08:45 AM

Hello fellow reefers

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I just finished setting up my first saltwater aquarium. A custom 100G acrylic tank with 30G sump and a custom built stand. I was limited in space (specifically by my fiance) to this corner of the house so the aquarium and stand is built around what I had (I would have liked to go larger -- but she was very adamant about the space). I did a lot of research setting up this build and I think it came out pretty good. I am nearly 1 week into my cycle and will soon be setting up a 30G QT tank which I will cycle and add my first fish. Any tips, thoughts or criticism is welcome!

Here are the pics:
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gone fishin · 01/29/2015, 08:52 AM

I think it looks really nice. I especially like the rock work.

sirgoon · 01/29/2015, 08:58 AM

Thanks gone fishin!

A 150-180G like yours was my target but the girlfriend (now fiance) wouldn't go for a tank that big... But time is on my side and in a few years if we both enjoy this hobby then I can always convince her to go bigger and I'm sure I will have learned a lot about the hobby that will allow me to make better decisions then.

gone fishin · 01/29/2015, 09:19 AM

Yeah my wife never cared much for the tank until the first winter, then she gained a new appreciation for it. That made the move to a larger tank much easier.

dbl · 01/29/2015, 11:04 AM

Looks like a great start. I love the wall sculpture above it too!!!

Involve your soon to be bride in the hobby as much as possible and soon you will here "Can we get one of those...."

GilliganReef · 01/29/2015, 11:13 AM

Only reason I will be getting a larger tank in my future. Is because all the fish my wife loves, require at least 180g or more. LOL

scumbag_gli · 01/29/2015, 11:55 AM

Super clean, super awesome!

01/29/2015, 08:45 AM	#1
sirgoon Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 2	First Saltwater Build Custom 100g Hello fellow reefers ! I just finished setting up my first saltwater aquarium. A custom 100G acrylic tank with 30G sump and a custom built stand. I was limited in space (specifically by my fiance) to this corner of the house so the aquarium and stand is built around what I had (I would have liked to go larger -- but she was very adamant about the space). I did a lot of research setting up this build and I think it came out pretty good. I am nearly 1 week into my cycle and will soon be setting up a 30G QT tank which I will cycle and add my first fish. Any tips, thoughts or criticism is welcome! Here are the pics: aquarium1.jpg aquarium2.jpg aquarium3.jpg aquarium4.jpg aquarium5.jpg

01/29/2015, 08:52 AM	#2
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	I think it looks really nice. I especially like the rock work. __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

01/29/2015, 09:19 AM	#4
gone fishin Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wyocena Wi Posts: 6,936	Yeah my wife never cared much for the tank until the first winter, then she gained a new appreciation for it. That made the move to a larger tank much easier. __________________ Tony Current Tank Info: 180gal DT, BM NAC77 skimmer,3 Maxspect razors, Maxspect Gyre 150, 30g QT

01/29/2015, 11:55 AM	#7
scumbag_gli Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: CLE & AKR, Ohio Posts: 231	Super clean, super awesome! __________________ Hello, my name is bruce. Actually its Derek, enjoy my stupid antics. Current Tank Info: 180 Gal Display. Fish Room under construction.

01/29/2015, 08:58 AM	#3
sirgoon Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 2	Thanks gone fishin! A 150-180G like yours was my target but the girlfriend (now fiance) wouldn't go for a tank that big... But time is on my side and in a few years if we both enjoy this hobby then I can always convince her to go bigger and I'm sure I will have learned a lot about the hobby that will allow me to make better decisions then.

01/29/2015, 11:04 AM	#5
dbl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: SW Florida Posts: 258	Looks like a great start. I love the wall sculpture above it too!!! Involve your soon to be bride in the hobby as much as possible and soon you will here "Can we get one of those...."

01/29/2015, 11:13 AM	#6
GilliganReef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 379	Only reason I will be getting a larger tank in my future. Is because all the fish my wife loves, require at least 180g or more. LOL