Jasonanatal's 120 gallon "Custom Built by Myself" Reef Aquarium.

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jasonanatal

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Well it is true, I broke down my 120 gallon aquarium and sold all of my aquarium equipment and supplies except for a few essential items in hope to one day enter the hobby again after what I wanted to be a long hiatus. However lurking on the aquarium boards just left me teetering on the edge of wanting to return. And since I'm starting this thread you obviously what decision I have made. I want to build my dream aquarium. One that was thoughtfully planned out by integrating some of the best ideas in the hobby all into one massive plethora of aquatic goodness. But the best part about this build is that I plan to manufacture the majority of the aquarium and the necessary equipment personally. This will indeed be a lengthy project but definitely one that is worth effort that will be placed into it. So I hope everyone enjoys tagging along and as always questions, comments and constructive criticism is always welcome.
 
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jasonanatal

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Hypothetical Schematics and Reasoning Behind the Design
I have included some schematics containing the basic design of the new 120 gallon Reef Aquarium. Please remember that majority of equipment will be manufactured by myself so it will definitely take me longer than normal to bring this project to completion. I'm still on the fence about wether the actual aquarium will be constructed out of 3/4 inch Acrylic with "Euro Style Bracing" or 3/4 Starphire Glass. The aquarium itself is being placed in my office/bedroom so I can enjoy the beautiful reef during the day while working as well as enjoy the shimmering moonlight at night. I will hopefully start construction on the stand this weekend but it is my 2 year anniversary this saturday so I will be spending the majority of the time with my wife.

Schematic - Front view for the design of my dream reef aquarium Project.

Schematic - Left view for the design of my dream reef aquarium project.

Schematic - Rear view for the design of my dream reef aquarium project.

Schematic - Right view for the design of my dream reef aquarium project.

Schematic - Equipment view for the design of my dream reef aquarium project.
 
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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3038958
Hmmm...looks interesting....
Meowzer, thank you. I'm limited on space in my apartment so I felt this was the best method at compacting everything into tight quarters but still allowing access and functionality.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by Jasonanatal
http:///forum/post/3039007
Meowzer, thank you. I'm limited on space in my apartment so I felt this was the best method at compacting everything into tight quarters but still allowing access and functionality.
Just out of curiosity...what is the height of that tank???
Mine is 30" and I can NOT reach half way down...LOL...my husband has to do lots for me cause of that
 
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jasonanatal

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3039009
Just out of curiosity...what is the height of that tank???
Mine is 30" and I can NOT reach half way down...LOL...my husband has to do lots for me cause of that

Meowzer, the measurement for the aquarium is 30 inches in height.
 
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