Stan & Debbie's Step-By-Step 92 Gallon Reef Tank Set Up Process

Step 3: Put the Tank on the Stand, and Apply a Background

Step 3 - Put the Tank on the Stand, and Apply a Background

Photo © Stan & Debbie Hauter

With the aquarium stand and sump in place, we then put the tank on top of the stand. Because the unit was in a corner, and due to the awkward shape and size of the tank, we had to slide the unit out away from the wall to do this.

We next applied the background. Not wanting to use the typical and often boring stick or tape on type colored or imaged aquarium background, we painted the two outside walls of the tank with a beautiful complimentary color. Here's how to paint on an aquarium background.

• Introduction & System's Equipment List
• Step 1: Put the Aquarium Stand Into Place
• Step 2: Place the Sump in the Aquarium Cabinet
• Step 3: Put the Tank on the Stand, and Apply a Background
• Step 4: Connect the Sump
• Step 5: Add Water and Test the System
• Step 6: Add the Salt and Substrate
• Step 7: Add the Starter Rocks and Fishes
• Step 8: Install the Lights, and Start a Tank Log
• Step 9: Let the Aquarium Cycle, and Turn It Into a Dream Reef