My Macro Tank WIP

I didn't take any pictures of the whole process just after I got it plumbed in. It is a 40 L with an over flow on one end and has a 1 1/2" drain. The frag tank drains into it and it drains into the bottom sump. The bottom sump pumps into the frag tank and top sump w/skimmer. The top sump pumps into the display and the display drains into the bottom sump. Can draw a map if needed.









Still need to get sand and button up the cords. After all that sand settles, I will be ordering my macro.

 

This looks interesting aquagrizzly

what macros are you getting? how many different species?

Steve

 

I plan on getting about 8 ~10 different species. Depends on what looks interesting to me. Might go less. We'll see.

 

wow we got a mad scientist as a member, lol would like to see some more pictures of this. looks like something id engineer ;D keep us updated i like builds like this.;D

 

Mad scientist no. Like the hobby so much I can't stop building things yes. Pics to come when I add the sand on Sun. Probably order the macro on Mon.

 

That is looking sweet. Im trying to find room to build a frag tank with some of the same ideas I see in yours.

 

I've decided on the list of Macros for now. Might change by Mon.
5 Red Mangroves
Cactus Caulerpa
Codium Tall
Fern Caulerpa
2 Mermaids Fan
2 Shaving Brush

 

The frag tank is 48" l x 24" w and 12" deep. I made it from 3/8" acrylic. I am going to change the design on a couple things for my next one.

 

Sounds like a good list of macros. The codium tall is really nice looking. Flame algae is cool looking, too, it's rigid and calcified. Happy gardening!!
BTW, are you going with sand and mineral mud or just sand?

 

Sand and mud mixed.