I've kept a mixed reef tank for three years now.

I started with an Aqua 1 980 which was nice but it was not ideal lighting with the old T8 fluro tubes



BUT sometimes this hobby makes us want for more and after many months of searching Ebay and Gumtree for a suitable 8ft I thought I would bite the bullet and BUILD my own 12ft tank.
I must say thanks to everyone involved in this development and maintenance of site and the many who have posted such useful information.



I have gathered several items over the past 6 months to help reduce the impact of a great big expense at once. My aim is to have the tank completed for stock transfer by no later than April 2012.
This is my first time to use a sump and refugium as I have had canister filters so far. I purchased some 6mm sheets of glass that are 1500mm x 680mm to help with the build.
My stand is going to be built from 50mm x 50mm x 2mm wall. I have purchased from Orrcon Steel and begun the welding in the last two weeks. I'll post some pics soon. Just as soon as I work out how to

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I will be making the glass purchase for the display tank in the next two weeks. I have chosen 12mm starfire for the two long sides, 12mm standard float for the two ends and bracing and 15mm standard float for the base piece.
I am interested in all your comments and suggestions as the final design has not been confirmed as yet.
thanks