60 gal cube SeaHorse build

[TerraCaelus]

This is not going to be a fast build! Here’s my start, basically where my tank is going to go. Will be a 60 gal cube, I’m working on getting the tank thru my LFS, thinking of doing a trigger sapphire sump, reef octopus essence s130 skimmer. Haven’t decided on powerhead yet.

For lighting I’m thinking of using a single kessil 360, will be sticking with macro algae.

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

Following along. Excited to see the tank set up!

 

[Old Fritz]

Be sure that the powerhead is seahorse safe as they will grab anything. However I would love to see this build come together

 

[Aqua_KRiS]

Following !, I will also be starting a 60 gal cube soon

 

[TerraCaelus]

Well I have the tank! But I’ve hit a little snag, it’s almost impossible to find a pre-fab stand for this size tank anymore!

 

[TerraCaelus]

So my awesome welder friend is welding me a custom stand for the tank! Sump just arrived a trigger 20 cube. Going to be buying other supplies thru all the amazing Black Friday and cyber Monday sales!

 

[TerraCaelus]

Progress! Still waiting on my stand, but I started making the background. Tank will be prehistoric themed

 

[TerraCaelus]

Deciding on rockscape

 

[TerraCaelus]

background has been siliconed in. Just waiting for my stand then everything will get up and running

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

background has been siliconed in. Just waiting for my stand then everything will get up and runningView attachment 920840

Cool background!

 

[Gowyn]

Very creative, I like

 

[Muttley000]

That turned out really cool! Is it pond foam around the pieces you fastened to the grate?

 

[jsker]

background has been siliconed in. Just waiting for my stand then everything will get up and runningView attachment 920840

I like the concept for the back of the tank.

 

[hdsoftail1065]

background has been siliconed in. Just waiting for my stand then everything will get up and runningView attachment 920840

This is looking great!

 

[TerraCaelus]

That turned out really cool! Is it pond foam around the pieces you fastened to the grate?

Yup it’s pond foam

 

[TerraCaelus]

update to the world slowest seahorse tank build. This year my dog had extensive medical bills with 2 TPLO surgeries, so the build got put on hold. But! things are back in the works. Construction of my steel stand has started. Since I'm not a welder I bribed a friend with booze to help me out.

 

[Old Fritz]

You'd think going to the vet would be cheaper than going to the doctor lol. Glad to see you have started the build though

 

[Gone fishing]

Looking good !!

 

[don_chuwish]

That's some serious steel. Did you tell him you'd be putting a 'fish' tank on it or a Sherman tank? ;Joyful
Can't wait to see this come together!

 

[TerraCaelus]

Today's episode of world's slowest build thread..Stand is almost done!