30 rimless tank build

[knukles55]

Well finally got around to making a thread for my newest project thats in the process of cycling heres my tanks specs

Deepblue 30 rimless 24x24 tank
Custom cabinet built extra tall to house my monster skimmer
Skimmer ETSS 600 plumbed with return
Return pump believe is a iwaki rated at 850gph
20 gallon sump / refugium
Deep blue solarxtreme t5 shell 24in to house custom LED fixture

Tank build would have not been possible without my good friend Julian and my dad helping me out thanks again.

Ill add more details as this goes along enjoy the pics and happy New year

 

[Gillguy]

Well finally got around to making a thread for my newest project thats in the process of cycling heres my tanks specs

Deepblue 30 rimless 24x24 tank
Custom cabinet built extra tall to house my monster skimmer
Skimmer ETSS 600 plumbed with return
Return pump believe is a iwaki rated at 850gph
20 gallon sump / refugium
Deep blue solarxtreme t5 shell 24in to house custom LED fixture

Tank build would have not been possible without my good friend Julian and my dad helping me out thanks again.

Ill add more details as this goes along enjoy the pics and happy New year

Looks great. Nice plumbing.

 

[nivram]

Looks great. Nice plumbing.

I agree. Looks like it was well thought out.

 

[Lilmatty5dimes]

looks great. can't wait to see it stocked

 

[knukles55]

Thanks guys heres some more pics of just some sample rocks and protein skimmer test run

 

[knukles55]

Im actually looking for some chaeto if anyone has some there looking to get rid of

 

[cat1pro]

I am so jealous. I am picking up my cube and stand today.

 

[baxinabox]

knukles55, that is a very beautiful build.

I really like that idea of using that light housing for your LEDs.
I wish you the best luck with the tank.

 

[Evelio118]

Great work

 

[knukles55]

Thanks you guys this build was a little time consuming and alot of trips to home depot lol

 

[sawlty dog]

they always are to both of those! I think I made like 12 trips to Home Depot before I was satisfied haha

 

[knukles55]

Well heres an update on whats going on in the tank did the rock work around christmas time and bought 2 chromis saw that they did fine water paramiters have been looking good than transferred my babies over "photon buckshot snowflake clown pair" into there new home done adding stuff for a while now

 

[Lilmatty5dimes]

sexy pair of fish and awesome aquascaping. everything looks great

 

[Biggar]

Nice, Looking good.

 

[knukles55]

Figured I'd give this thread an almost year bump with my system updates.......

Changed from led to a 6 bulb t5 unit from aquatic life. I went from just having anemones and clowns to having a full blown mixed reef tank. Added 2 mp10s to the tank for nice random flow patterns.

Here's my live stock list
2 fire fish
Yellow tang
1 lyre tail anthias
5 green Chromis
1 royal grama
1 goby (from my dock in the keys)
2 oc clowns

Corals
Red planet
Red, purple, green with purple rim caps
Seasons greeting Monti
Green birds
Orange birds
Red mushrooms
Magician polyps
Green acan
Ultra Acan
Frogspawn
Hammer
Green slimmer
Bonsai acro
Red planet
Tricolor acro
2 RBTA
Teal stag
Dragon soul favia

 

[rovster]

Looks nice! May want to affix the cord of your MPs to the glass in case they fall or get knocked loose. Don't want that dry side banging the wall or worse the floor. You can get them at Home Depot.

PS- We need some close-up coral pichurs.....

 

[knukles55]

Will get some close up pictures on here soon...... hey quick question since I bought these used they didn't come with the cord secure thing what exactly did you use from home depot to secure the wire on your mps

 

[Chrisq0904]

Will get some close up pictures on here soon...... hey quick question since I bought these used they didn't come with the cord secure thing what exactly did you use from home depot to secure the wire on your mps

How many do you need? I have extra ones that came with mine.

 

[rovster]

I may have some too, LOL! Not sure where. They are cheap either way.....

"Cable Tie Mounts"

You're supposed to run the wire on the top of the tank so if the dry side comes free it just hangs there. Usually need 1-2 per pump depending on how the cords are run.

 

[cubetank]

I have the 60 gallon model. Nice thanks with not taking up space.