Journal Waterbox 20g AIO Planted Tank

[NC AL]

NC AL’s Waterbox 20g AIO Planted Tank

Current view as of 5/26/26

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Tank: Waterbox 20 AIO
Return pump: AI Axis 40
Lighting: (2) AI Blade Fresh 12”
Dosing pump: Ecotech Marine
CO2 injected

The purpose of this tank is to maintain a healthy planted tank for at least 1 year. There is a stipulation that I must be able to do this using my tap water for water changes.

 

[NC AL]

DIY Stand

 

[NC AL]

DIY Canopy/Lid

This is currently not finished. I still need to glue the plastic board to the lid, one more coat of paint, and then finished the removable top panels.

 

[Mr.Shenanagins]

Beautiful work, I envy the skills. The plastic board you are referring to, what is that material? I’d like to make some sort of cover for my tanks filter chamber to hide the tubing and wires coming out of it.

 

[NC AL]

Beautiful work, I envy the skills. The plastic board you are referring to, what is that material? I’d like to make some sort of cover for my tanks filter chamber to hide the tubing and wires coming out of it.

Thanks man. This is simple cutting board (kitchen stuff). Mine is 3/4” because it will support the weight of the canopy/lid. It will sit on the tank with a foam strip as the buffer.

For what you are trying to do, uhmw polyethylene or starboard might work best. I am assumming you are wanting it to come up from your aquarium rear chambers about 2-3” and cover the the rear chamber?

If you just want to cover the rear chamber and need space for air tubes and cords, I think you could get away with 3/4 board. This is what I did for my desk tank.

Marine board

 

[NC AL]

Here is what I made for my desk tank. It could be done on a larger scale for the rear chambers of your tank.

My desk tank

I am not sure where you live in SC, but if you are ever up in the Charlotte area, I could help you make something like this.