20 Gallon Upgrade

cweber · #1 08/28/2007, 12:43 PM

Im going to be doubling the size of my aquarium soon, to a whopping 20 gallons. Im going to use the same halide and 10 gallon sump/fuge. I will take some pics and post them on the current tank, and record my progess throughout the build. Its not going to be very pretty, but it will be functional and thats all I am looking for. With the help of Travis i hope to keep the costs low, and learn from some mistakes on the original tank. I will post some pics tonght.

papagimp · #2 08/28/2007, 12:46 PM

Sweet....just rememeber that upgrading becomes addicting,
before you know it, you'll have a tank like P. Whitby's

Lookin' forward to some photo's!

cweber · #3 08/28/2007, 12:47 PM

I would love to have a tank that size. But for now i will just dream.

GS-Rock · #4 08/28/2007, 02:01 PM

cweber maybe you should dream.... better yet have a nightmare of the cost and simple maintenance of having a tank of that size

cweber · #5 08/28/2007, 02:13 PM

Thats why i had to sell the 125. Just dont have the funds to do a large tank like that right now.

GS-Rock · #6 08/28/2007, 03:33 PM

now your upgrade, is it a 20L, man those tanks look good, with something like that you can go all out and not break the bank doing so, i can hardly fill my 75, turned to salt water in jan and i just got about 20lbs or lr and about 20lbs or ls

cweber · #7 08/28/2007, 03:37 PM

Its a 20 tall. 24x12x16 i believe. It will fit on the stand i have for the 10.

GS-Rock · #8 08/28/2007, 03:49 PM

just a 20g high is 24x12x16 and a long is 30x12x12

cweber · #9 08/28/2007, 04:23 PM

Thats correct.

Serra · #10 08/28/2007, 04:57 PM

Cory-
I thoroughly enjoy my 10 gal. There are so many wonderful creatures that we can't have in a big tank that will enchant you in this smaller one. Just plan accordingly and enjoy!

Did you get your ticket yet?

jeeperrs · #11 08/28/2007, 05:51 PM

So what all do you plan on putting in the 20? Is it going to be a reef or fish only? Also, what kind of fish are you thinking? Sorry for the million questions right off the bat

cweber · #12 08/28/2007, 06:17 PM

Serra-I havnt got it yet. I think im going to pay online and have them held till CRASE

jeepers-I will be putting my reef critters in the 20, add more corals. For now just my clown goby, maybe a firefish, or pair of clowns. I really like clowns but EVERYONE has them. But my wife wants some, so thats probly what will end up in there.

peaceinusa · #13 08/28/2007, 06:31 PM

I agree Sheryl.

I have just converted my 12 gallon Eclipse to a nano reef and I am looking forward to it. It already beats the crap out of how it looked as a fresh water tank, even though it only has live sand, about 10lbs of live rock (so far), mushrooms and kenya trees.

Serra · #14 08/28/2007, 06:32 PM

Remember that the trick to small tanks is a very low livestock level. If things go awry, the go fast. Clown goby and a firefish, with a shrimp and some shrooms is pushing it.

Serra · #15 08/28/2007, 06:36 PM

I will try to take some pics of my 10 tomorrow. BTW, I have a big wad of chaeto in the tank to do some algae scrubbing. I just thinned it out so I know it's working!

cweber · #16 08/29/2007, 01:10 PM

cweber · #17 08/29/2007, 01:12 PM

Well there is my setup, not much but i love it like a child. Im going to start working on the stand tonight.

Travis L. Stevens · #18 08/29/2007, 01:13 PM

Hey, that last picture looks familiar

I'm glad it is already opening up for you.

cweber · #19 08/29/2007, 01:16 PM

Ignore the cheato growing in spots. And i just fed so there is food in the column. And other excuses covering up mistakes.

jeeperrs · #20 08/29/2007, 04:48 PM

I really like the look of your set-up! I can't wait to see the 20

Serra · #21 08/29/2007, 04:56 PM

Looking good Cory! About clowns...I will have 2 pairs in different tanks. You can never have too many clowns! They are so entertaining.

cweber · #22 08/29/2007, 05:28 PM

jeepers-Thanks buddy! I hope it turns out as good as i want.
Serra-That is what im hoping for.

cweber · #23 09/03/2007, 06:36 PM

Well i had enough time to do a few things. Travis drilled my tank today, i watched and ran the water. He says maybe when i grow up i can drill one.

I come across lots of large pvc and cut some 8" in half for an overflow. It just needs some trimming and holes cut in it. And i bought two clowns today. Enjoy!

cweber · #24 09/03/2007, 06:37 PM

I hope to have the overflow done, the back painted, and the return manifold done this week. If i have time i will start on the stand as well.

Travis L. Stevens · #25 09/03/2007, 07:59 PM

Look great Cory! I'm glad it is working out for you. Did you leak test it?