critical1

Amazing tank. Thanks for the great pics and the chronicle. Coincidentally, I just purchased an Odyssea B60 tank on ebay + stand + ~50lbs LR for $125. I think its close to your initial setup as far as I can tell. Seemed like a good deal but this company doesn’t get a lot of attention other than the fire issue with their lighting (google Jebo-Odyssea). It has the standard all in one hood that I am willing to modify/ toss if needed. (I pick it up in a few days). I am wondering with all of your experience how would you have proceeded from day one to get where you are now.

I have kept a 20 gallon FOWLR tank for about a year before I moved and had to take it down. I want to start a reef tank now and am considering a few options. I am still very green and reading about reef keeping/ lighting and filtration setup but plan to start set up in 2-3 months after I settle into my new house. My current questions revolve on filtration system . Did you consider drilling/having someone drill the tank? Is it tempered? I would like to set up an overflow system with a 20gal sump in the stand. All thoughts and suggestions appreciated.

jamison

That's a beeautiful tank! If that were in my livingroom, I would never leave the house! Absolutely hypnotizing. I'm jealous.

agsansoo

Congrats on the new tank. It's built pretty solid. As for drilling, I was told by the LFS I purchased the tank from, that it's not tempered glass. I don't know personally. I was afraid of it cracking. I find the external overflow work good if properly maintained. If you drill your, take some pictures !

agsansoo

Thanks jamison ! My tank is very calming after a long day at work.

critical1

I pick the tank up tommorrow. I cant wait. About the drilling, I am going to think about it and run it by a few others before I do anything crazy. By the way what type of light fixture do you have. I see your bulb choices and have been looking at a 36 inch Current USA SunPod 2x250W 14K HQI-MH w/ 18 Lunar Lights and the Coralife 36 Inch Aqualight Pro, 1x250W HQI Lamp + 2x65W CF Lamps Sq. Pin + 2x1W LED, but dont really know what I am talking about yet. Any thoughts?

critical1

I just found your tank details on the member spotlight. Very helpful info. I was concerned that this tank is a little odd sized and I was going to have to rig something up. If you could provide some details on your lighting frame DIY project it would be most appreciated. This by far is the most complete website I have come across for my needs. Thanks.

agsansoo

Don't remember exact dimensions off the top of my head (I'm at work). Will let you know when I get home.

Jesses89

Nice tank!
Ive been looking for a flasher wrasse out here as well... can never find one... when my LFS get one they sell them before i get there... lucky.
Ill trade you my Lamarcks for it! lol jk

critical1

I have set up my 65gal bowfront tank. I have pics but they are not uploading for some reason. There is about 75lbs? of LR. I just bought an AquaC Urchin In-Sump Protein Skimmer and a Korila 3. Everything else came from craigslist and Ebay. Today I came to the realization that I have a potential major problem. During the move to my house I broke the center brace and did not think much of it. I filled the tank about 3 weeks ago without any issue but then it struck me that this could be a big problem. There is a 1/8th gap in the plastic center brace that has stayed the same since day one, otherwise no visable bowing or leaks. I plan to take the tank down in 2 months as I am moving to Alaska. I decided to buy this all now because there are less options up there. Should I try to repair? Bar brace it? Take it down early? Cross my fingers? Thanks for your opinion.

FishKing

Beautiful!!

agsansoo

critical1, IMO you have a potential disaster looming. The brace needs to be cut out and replaced with a 1/4" piece of acrylic drilled and nylon screwed to replace the cracked one.

agsansoo

Wow I need to update this thread ! Check back tonight.

NirvanaandTool

So where are the new pics agsansoo? Haha

Cant wait to see em when they are posted - your tank is what made me consider going reef on my 55 (which is currently being setup now.) So now that its being setup, im back from my 6 month hiatus from fishlore. I'll make a thread on the progress of the tank tonight once i get my live rock in it!
So thanks for putting expensive ideas in my head! haha

agsansoo

A few coral pictures.



This one is bigger than my hand now.





My frag rack


My zoa's are spread out onto the glass bottom.

agsansoo

Close-up of one of the frags. It a purple stag with green PE.

agsansoo

There you go NirvanaandTool ! Hope to see your picture soon.

NirvanaandTool

Haha thanks man. The coral looks great!
Makes me want to get the reef portion of the tank going ASAP. But i need to decide on lights before that happens.

I'll make a thread about my FOWLR tonight in this section. Keep an eye out for it. Could use your opinions on aquascaping the massive amount of LR in the tank.

COBettaCouple

Beautiful corals!