AGE Rimless 240g Cube Starfire---[Pacific Reefs]

[Pacific Reefs]

Due to not having enough time and money to work on my 375g (8'x30"x30") I downgraded last year to a 240g rimless cube from AGE with starfire glass on 3 sides and pvc bottom. The pvc bottom is great for drilling a closed loop or running a bare bottom (neither of which I have done lol). I ended up selling some rock, corals and fish to do the transfer. One of my favorite parts of the stand is the "beer lip." I didn't realize how much I would use that feature even though I'm always worried that someone will scratch the glass with something.

The lighting consists of 1 18.5" hammertone reflector running a 400w Radium bulb and Galaxy ballast combo. I also supplement with actinic VHOs.

The tank has an external overflow and the returns are powered by a Dart with Baldor motor. There is a fuge and I am running a Matrix prototype skimmer. It is a pyramid design that holds more water than your typical cone design.

I plan on adding an ATO system, some type of computer controller, and an automatic dosing system in the future.

The tank has too much rock in it imo and I plan on using some in another 240g cube that I just purchased.

The fish list includes:
Male Blonde Naso
Yellow Eyed Kole tang
2 anthias
porc. puffer (yeah I know crazy right?)
Snowflake Morey
Orange shoulder tang
2 Hippo tangs
Fairy wrasse
another wrasse that I cant remember the name
Pigmy angel


Here are some actinic shots since the main halide already turned off for the day.

 

[Desertdweller]

Very nice set up, that doesn't look like too much rock.

 

[Leonardo_]

Very nice dimensions. I agree to open up the tank a bit more by removing some rock. Keep us updated!

Leonardo

 

[Pacific Reefs]

The back is crammed with LR that I had from my 375g. I really want to open it up more and use the space. I am also having a little aiptasia battle as well.

 

[solRNY]

great looking tank, loving the rimmless! am a bit envious as i have not received mines yet

was wondering what are you using for flow? do u find that there is enough flow to hit the front pane?

would love to see a full tank and stand shot with the lights on!

 

[Pacific Reefs]

great looking tank, loving the rimmless! am a bit envious as i have not received mines yet

was wondering what are you using for flow? do u find that there is enough flow to hit the front pane?

would love to see a full tank and stand shot with the lights on!

Honestly I could use more flow. The dart puts out enough to cover the front of the tank. I have a Tunze 6105 set on low that sweeps over the back of the tank. One more 6105 would be good to have them point at each other. I am also considering a wavebox.

I have been busy at work but will try to get pics soon. Thanks!

 

[tangers]

Looks great man! Did that tank come from someone over by Tampa, or did you buy it new? Either way, it looks great! Sorry not selling the 10'er. This one's going up. Look for a build thread soon, putting up an addition that consists of a new 13'x7' fish room. Tank will sit in wall in the family room!

 

[brucem]

Can you post some pics of the stand. I was trying to tell someone about it the other day but I never took pics. It looks good btw I sure do miss that tank and those dimentoins are so awesome

 

[woodwrangler]

One of my favorite parts of the stand is the "beer lip." I didn't realize how much I would use that feature even though I'm always worried that someone will scratch the glass with something.

C'mon, let's see the beer lip.
Are we talking 12oz or 32? :wildone:

Looks like a great tank.

 

[NexDog]

Looking forward to seeing how this progresses.

 

[thor32766]

looks awesome tom!!!! Great work.

 

[Pacific Reefs]

Looks great man! Did that tank come from someone over by Tampa, or did you buy it new? Either way, it looks great! Sorry not selling the 10'er. This one's going up. Look for a build thread soon, putting up an addition that consists of a new 13'x7' fish room. Tank will sit in wall in the family room!

Yeah I bought it from Brucem near Tampa. You know me I never buy new lol. Where did you score the 10 footer? Was it the guy you were going to help set up his tank?

 

[tangers]

Nope, his tank has been up and running for over a year. Actually scored it on craigslist. We had to take it out a kitchen window, above the sink, and straight out under a deck that was only 3' off the ground. 2' from the deck was an open water pond. Quite a scene and quite a story! Doesn't matter because it's in the house now!

 

[Pacific Reefs]

Can you post some pics of the stand. I was trying to tell someone about it the other day but I never took pics. It looks good btw I sure do miss that tank and those dimentoins are so awesome

For you:

 

[Pacific Reefs]

 

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[Pacific Reefs]

Great water flow!

 

[Pacific Reefs]

Sump is a little on the thin side but its holding fine. I would like to upgrade it in the future.

Still a mess down here

 

[biecacka]

can you post a close up of how you have your hood attached?