65 Gallon Diving back into the Water

[Reefer_Rob_1987]

Hello Reefers,

A BRS member Reef and Climb got me into the saltwater hobby with a gifted 45 gallon high tank. That tank had mediocre success for about 2 years then was taken down in 2015 and since followed by a few fun freshwater tanks. Fast forward to the end 2019 life starts to calm down and I suggest a marine aquarium to my new wife she says go for it. WOOOHOO!!!!

I select a 65 gallon corner overflow aquarium, (largest I can fit in the space I have available) and production begins...

 

[absolutecarrot]

Hello Reefers,

A BRS member Reef and Climb got me into the saltwater hobby with a gifted 45 gallon high tank. That tank had mediocre success for about 2 years then was taken down in 2015 and since followed by a few fun freshwater tanks. Fast forward to the end 2019 life starts to calm down and I suggest a marine aquarium to my new wife she says go for it. WOOOHOO!!!!

I select a 65 gallon corner overflow aquarium, (largest I can fit in the space I have available) and production begins...

Yay can’t wait to see the new tank

 

[Reefer_Rob_1987]

The stand was made from 2X4 and and the sides of the stand were made from strapping. Rear and bottom of the tank were painted black.

 

[Reefer_Rob_1987]

The wall directly behind the tank goes to a closet which contains the electronics and the salt and fresh RODI water containers. If you see any opportunities for improving my build I would welcome an experienced perspective.

 

[jazzsam]

Looks like a great start!

 

[CAPSLOCK]

Was the 45g the 3'×1' footprint? Had one - terrible dimensions to work with. You will appreciate the width of the 65g. The extra 6" doesn't sound like much but it makes such a difference.

 

[Reefer_Rob_1987]

Looks like a great start!

Thanks jazzsam!

 

[Reefer_Rob_1987]

Was the 45g the 3'×1' footprint? Had one - terrible dimensions to work with. You will appreciate the width of the 65g. The extra 6" doesn't sound like much but it makes such a difference.

Yes that was the footprint on the 45 I'm hoping this one will give me enough space to create areas of different par.