45G DIY Shallow Reef Lagoon Build

[listen2bob]

Not really, allows my to grow corals on the bottom glass on one side, and still have wrasses and gobies

You can see the difference in the two sides

 

[GraphicReefer]

You can see the difference in the two sides

Oh Awesome! Thanks for the pic!

 

[GraphicReefer]

As I get more serious about the completion of my build I'm looking to find stocking options. I live only a few hours from WWC, otherwise its my LFS, which is great but can't touch WWC's selection. Im not opposed to buying online via this site or eBay. What the best route? Auctions? Frag Packs? Im only asking because Id hate to buy livestock and then a huge sale or frag swap happen online and I was unaware lol.

Thanks for any advice!

 

[Jimbo662]

Can't wait to see how your tank progresses? Where did you get the tank? I've been looking for similar dimensions but haven't been able to locate anything...just about to order a custom from SCA.

 

[GraphicReefer]

Can't wait to see how your tank progresses? Where did you get the tank? I've been looking for similar dimensions but haven't been able to locate anything...just about to order a custom from SCA.

Hey Thanks! I got my tank from my LFS at a black friday sale, I paid $199, thought normally they're $249. Finding a pre-made thank with anything near these dims is almost impossible. If we are talking about the same SCA aquariums they were my second choice... I was looking at their 40 gallon lagoon? ( At least thats what I think it was ) But I didn't have the best experience with them just quoting the tank so ( that and I find a lot of people find them hard to work with ) So I went with a Deep Blue 45 Rimless. ( Its not advertised on their website anymore but I was told they have some stock ) Took about a week for mine to come in.

 

[Jimbo662]

Hey Thanks! I got my tank from my LFS at a black friday sale, I paid $199, thought normally they're $249. Finding a pre-made thank with anything near these dims is almost impossible. If we are talking about the same SCA aquariums they were my second choice... I was looking at their 40 gallon lagoon? ( At least thats what I think it was ) But I didn't have the best experience with them just quoting the tank so ( that and I find a lot of people find them hard to work with ) So I went with a Deep Blue 45 Rimless. ( Its not advertised on their website anymore but I was told they have some stock ) Took about a week for mine to come in.

Thanks, yeah...same place. I emailed them yesterday afternoon and got a response before midnight. I've had two of their tanks so I know they're good plus I'm getting custom size (36x24x12).

 

[GraphicReefer]

Thanks, yeah...same place. I emailed them yesterday afternoon and got a response before midnight. I've had two of their tanks so I know they're good plus I'm getting custom size (36x24x12).

Its a hit or miss from them I hear. I was quoted $700 for the whole package ( Tank, Stand, Sump Ect) or $600 for just the tank so it left a kinda bad taste in my mouth. But I love the 36x24x12 dims! That would have been my first choice.

 

[Jimbo662]

Its a hit or miss from them I hear. I was quoted $700 for the whole package ( Tank, Stand, Sump Ect) or $600 for just the tank so it left a kinda bad taste in my mouth. But I love the 36x24x12 dims! That would have been my first choice.

We'll see how it turns out...waiting to hear back on a couple of questions so I can place the order!

 

[GraphicReefer]

We'll see how it turns out...waiting to hear back on a couple of questions so I can place the order!

Let me know! Maybe a future build for me! But believe me, I'm not defending Deep Blue I know they're on the lower tier on the aquarium totem poll. Those were just the stars that aligned for me

 

[Jimbo662]

Let me know! Maybe a future build for me! But believe me, I'm not defending Deep Blue I know they're on the lower tier on the aquarium totem poll. Those were just the stars that aligned for me

Yeah, and you can't beat that price!

 

[listen2bob]

As I get more serious about the completion of my build I'm looking to find stocking options. I live only a few hours from WWC, otherwise its my LFS, which is great but can't touch WWC's selection. Im not opposed to buying online via this site or eBay. What the best route? Auctions? Frag Packs? Im only asking because Id hate to buy livestock and then a huge sale or frag swap happen online and I was unaware lol.

Thanks for any advice!

Depending on which side of Orlando you are, there are some great reefers and lfs in lakeland/tampa/st Petersburg. One of the guys in Lakeland that frags a lot just got totm on that other site

 

[GraphicReefer]

Depending on which side of Orlando you are, there are some great reefers and lfs in lakeland/tampa/st Petersburg. One of the guys in Lakeland that frags a lot just got totm on that other site

Oh Awesome! I only an hour or so from Tampa so thats totally drivable.

Thanks!

 

[Preme]

Sounds like this tanks going to look awesome when it's up and running! I'd say a pair of DaVinci Clownfish would look
Super nice and maybe a flaming prawn goby

 

[NakiFantaki]

Its a hit or miss from them I hear. I was quoted $700 for the whole package ( Tank, Stand, Sump Ect) or $600 for just the tank so it left a kinda bad taste in my mouth. But I love the 36x24x12 dims! That would have been my first choice.

Sounds awesome. Following along. With those dim.... how many gallons should that hold?

 

[GraphicReefer]

Sounds awesome. Following along. With those dim.... how many gallons should that hold?

How many gallons mine is or the one from SCA that I was looking at?

 

[GraphicReefer]

Ugh long day of work! First coat of paint on the stand!

 

[Jimbo662]

Yeah, and you can't beat that price!

So far so good. Spoke with Steve at SCA on the phone Friday to confirm everything and waiting for him to send me a detailed drawing. He estimates tank to be here around mid March.

 

[GraphicReefer]

I'm contemplating getting a Six-Line Wrasse for my reef. If I don't get a Six-Line, can anyone recommend any other Wrasses' that can live in a 45 Gallon? I know most need 55+ ect

 

[Jimbo662]

I've got a red head solon in my 66g and he's doing great. Tank is 32"x24"x20"

 

[Nick92515]

I love the lagoons, i know you're doing sps, but those shallow tanks are great with some nice and vibrant lps, acans, scoly, chalice. But sps's are equally awesome.