WMAS Discussion Forum : newbie question. http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:13:53 +0000 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:29:13 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=42800 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[newbie question. : Personally I applaud you for wanting...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42800&PID=371738&title=newbie-question#371738 Author: Dion Richins
Subject: 42800
Posted: August 14 2010 at 9:29am

Personally I applaud you for wanting to build your own tank. But it scares me at the same time. Ive seen enough self built tanks fail to keep my from doing it. I think Chad and Cory have built their last tanks. Chad has built several that have been outstanding. They will be a  awesome resource. Or if you decide to have one custom built, I can have one built for you. ]]> Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:29:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42800&PID=371738&title=newbie-question#371738 <![CDATA[newbie question. : The picture above is my 20 gal...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42800&PID=371567&title=newbie-question#371567 Author: Edgar
Subject: 42800
Posted: August 13 2010 at 11:18am

The picture above is my 20 gal thank! which iam getting replace with my new project, thats why i need the dimensions i posted earlier!]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:18:52 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42800&PID=371567&title=newbie-question#371567 <![CDATA[newbie question. : a pic is worth a thousand words!...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42800&PID=371565&title=newbie-question#371565 Author: Edgar
Subject: 42800
Posted: August 13 2010 at 11:13am

the reason i chose those dimensions is because i am going for this look!
a pic is worth a thousand  words!
]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:13:15 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42800&PID=371565&title=newbie-question#371565 <![CDATA[newbie question. : You might want to start a &#034;tank...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42800&PID=371555&title=newbie-question#371555 Author: Chris Scott
Subject: 42800
Posted: August 13 2010 at 10:39am

You might want to start a "tank thread" and that way you can ask questions all along the way and shows a nice progression of your build.]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:39:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42800&PID=371555&title=newbie-question#371555 <![CDATA[newbie question. : Welcome.The dimensions you are...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42800&PID=371550&title=newbie-question#371550 Author: sterling18
Subject: 42800
Posted: August 13 2010 at 10:04am

Welcome.

The dimensions you are looking for in your custom tank are similar to a standard 60 gallon.  Are you looking to use Starfire glass on this otherwise it might be just easier and cheaper to buy a 60 gallon and drill it.

 
]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:04:24 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42800&PID=371550&title=newbie-question#371550 <![CDATA[newbie question. : hi everyone my name is Edgar...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42800&PID=371541&title=newbie-question#371541 Author: Edgar
Subject: 42800
Posted: August 13 2010 at 6:28am

 hi everyone my name is Edgar i am new to SW i have a 20 gal tank that i been having fun with for the last 4-5 months, but just like everyone in this hobby, i got the need to go bigger so i decided to build a new system! i been thinking of building a 60 gal thank with a 55 gal sump/refugium and i really need all the help that i can get since i want to build most of the system myself of course with you guys help! and of course the first thing that iam going to start with is the main tank! i been reading some of the DIY treads on how to build a thank but i still have some questions! My first question is, If i want to build a thank that measures  44'' long x 13'' deep x 25'' tall, what measurements should i get the glass panels if iam planing on the glass thickness to be 3/8s and do euro braces on top and bottom?

Edited by Edgar - August 16 2010 at 7:12am]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:28:48 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42800&PID=371541&title=newbie-question#371541