Brians 46 BF Tank-New Adds 12/11 w/pics

Hello all! I finally got the new tank up and running. H20 has been in and cycling for almost a week now....The long wait begins! This was my first build as my first tank was a all in one Nano Tank. This is a first time for me posting pics so bare with me. haha Hope you all like my set-up. Let me know what you think! Thanks for looking!!


Empty Tank



Empty Sump & Skimmer (20 g long)




Tank Shot w/Lights on



Sump/Fuge



Full shot DT/Sump



Sorry about the pic quality. They were taken with my camera phone. Once I start stocking the tank I will be sure to use the digi cam!!

 

That looks very nice and I think it turned out well for you. I think you will be adding fish in no time at all.

 

A few more pics!

Tank ready to drill (YIKES!!!)




RO/DI all hooked up. I installed it next to my washer and use the waste water to wash clothes when it fills up. Trying to think green here!!




Here is a shot of my old 24 nano. I broke the tank down when I moved I think I'll be much happier with the new build ;D

 

Thanks!! I hope the time goes by quick. Can't wait to start stocking! Any suggestions on stocking list? I'm open to any and all suggestions!

 

I have a raw table shrimp floating in a media bag in the DT. how long should I leave it in for or what is the target for NO4 spike? Do I remove it when it NO4 hits a certain PPM? This is the first time I'm cycling a tank this way. I used a damsel fish with my first tank, but didn't want to put a poor little fishy through the cycle!

 

Great looking start and set up. Congrats on the great work.

 

congrats tank looks great. Good choice of skimmer too

 

Thanks 2in10! can't wait to start stocking it.

 

Thanks fisherman. Do you have the same skimmer?

 

So I placed my order with Reefcleaners for a custom CUC. Waiting to hear back from them. Should I wait for my tank to fully cycle before adding a CUC?