My 12 Gallon Tank Thread (Finally!)

[sillysidewinder]

So it's been a long time coming, but I'm still here. I haven't given up yet! I started this tank up about 8 months ago and have had varying stuff in it like anyone else with a saltwater aquarium. I've met some really cool people along the way, learned a lot, and overcome my dad telling me I wouldn't be able to manage a tank myself. I would love to hear back any kind of suggestions about upgrades of any kind or any DIY projects that could be good for my system. I hope you enjoy the photos. Thanks for taking a look.

This is my tank about 3 months in. These were some of my first corals. Some of them were a small Ricordea colony, The Hammer Coral that I got from Randy. You can also see my FileFish in the back left corner. Eventually I had to get rid of the FileFish because it was nipping at some of my corals. Lesson learned. I can't believe that's the same sand I have now!

Since then I upgraded my lighting to a K2 Viper 70 Watt Metal Halide Light. Unfortunately the colors are typically on the yellow side because of the type of bulb in there now. I dressed up the lighting for these photos with an LED strip.

This is how it looks normally. A pretty awful yellowish brown color :/ New lights came in a little while ago going to build some sort of setup in the near future. (1-2 months from now)

My Newish Stand / Old Bed Side Table

Well I hope you all enjoy these images, I will continue to post as changes are coming for sure. I am excited to hear back.

 

[emmanuel]

It would be a good idea to get a piece of plywood 3/4 thick cut to the same size and shape of the bottom of the tank for better support

 

[JimmyR1rider]

It would be a good idea to get a piece of plywood 3/4 thick cut to the same size and shape of the bottom of the tank for better support

+1

The stand should come out as far if not further than the footprint of the tank. Whether its acrylic or glass there is never a need ot add stress to any part of the tank and all of its seems.

 

[sillysidewinder]

I know that the whole bottom side should be sitting flat on a steady surface, but this is all i have for right now. believe me, this is a lot stronger than the last piece of furniture I had the tank sitting on. i.e. $7.99 Ikea table.

 

[NL146]

I think the issue is less about the strength of the stand and more about pressure/weight on the unsupported area of the tank bottom. Otherwise good job with the tank and good luck.