Here is the new addition to the family....175 gal glass bowfront. I will post pics as I go throughout this project. It's definately a work-in-progress, mainly due to the $$$$ in setting up a larger tank and also because I'm somewhat of a newbie when it comes to SW aquariums. I want to do it right so I'm trying to research everything in an attempt to keep the horse in front of the cart.
Tank Dimensions are 72" long, 16" wide on the sides, 24" wide at the bowfront and 29" deep.
I got a great deal from the LFS on the tank/stand. It also came with a 30 gal glass sump, however I'm planning on making a 60 gal acrylic sump with seperate sections for the refugium, skimmer, and return. Hopefully that will be completed in the new few weeks.
The tank also came with two Rio 2500 pumps and a Top Fathom TF200a skimmer. I'm sure niether is top of the line but when it was included with the purchase price I couldn't refuse. Perhaps I can talk the wife into a "needed" upgrade
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As for lighting, that's still in the planning stages. The space under the canopy is not the largest. I would like to do 400 watt MH retro's underneath but I'm afraid of potential heat issues to the water and the woodwork. any suggestions would definately be welcomed!
Here are some pics. I couldn't figure out how to post the picture without using the thumbnail...(any help??)
1. Tank unloaded and sitting in garage.
2. Stand was stained an ugly maroon color so I wanted to strip varnish and restain. This was the before shot.
3. This picture was taken after varnish was removed
4. Background painted on tank
5. Finished staining/varnishing stand. Tank was moved downstairs and placed on stand in final viewing position.
I've got a few more pics that I'll try and include on another post...