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Topic: 20G Long AIO Posted: February 18 2013 at 8:20pm |
So I decided to make a 20 Gallon Long All In One tank which will probably be a frag style take. I thought I would share my build to this point. I started with a $1.00, per gallon 20 Long. I ordered a all in one system from Bad Fish Reef Systems (http://www.badfishreefsystems.com/index.html) and let me just say, I was totally impressed with the quality, craftsmanship and service. It came with the bulkhead, all three stage dividers installed, a top, the outside black back panel and the nozzle with fittings for $40.00. I added the media rack to my order, which came in clear acrylic with two shelves. Looks great. I little black silicone install and good to go. I put in a Maxijet 1200 pump. Then built the stand. Started with a standard 2x4 construction frame. It's 36" tall, then covered it with 1/4" hardwood sheeting, ordered the door off the internet, added the top, built a bottom inside for a shelf, primed and painted it flat black with a coat of Poly on it and it's good to go.. Not too bad for my first attempt at building a stand. I decided on the AI Sol Blue as my light with the controller. I ordered their 48" EXT mounting system with the 12" extension. I wish they made it in 14" to just give me a little more length, because the 18" would just be too much but I like it. It's sweet how it mounts and how adjustable it is... Here are a few pictures of the process... Just thought I would share my small 20 Gallon Long AIO adventure so far...Thanks for viewing.
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Posted: February 18 2013 at 8:29pm |
Wow nice, I really like it!
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Posted: February 18 2013 at 8:32pm |
Bout time you put this up here. Such a sweet setup!
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Posted: February 18 2013 at 8:34pm |
Very cool looking.
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Posted: February 18 2013 at 8:39pm |
Thanks, yes Ksmart I gave in to your peer pressure... Ha ha.... It turned out very well. It's a peninsula style set up. From the ground to the top of the tank it's 50", which makes it a great height for viewing... I am happy with it so far...
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Posted: February 18 2013 at 10:50pm |
Looks good man
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Posted: April 08 2013 at 12:16am |
lets see some updated pics
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Posted: April 09 2013 at 12:39am |
Ok here are some updated pictures. It's coming along wonderfully. I have added a MP10es, a Hydor Nano Slim skim, an ATO system. Adjusted my lights a little down from the Picts. Corals growing great.
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Posted: April 13 2013 at 10:16pm |
Hey so I ordered the 10 gal vers of your AIO, did it come with caulk? if not what kind did you use and suggest using? Also the price and where you got it? thanks!
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Posted: April 15 2013 at 9:46am |
Hey I just used the Aqueon black aquarium silicone. I bought it at Birdworld/Pet Villiage in Bountiful. It worked great. I have extra, no need to buy it.. I'll be back in SL on Wednesday night, so if you want to hit me up you can get it Thursday.
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Posted: April 15 2013 at 9:52am |
Tank looks great!
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Posted: April 15 2013 at 9:55am |
Thanks.
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