Evo's 26.2 Gallon – Custom Rimless

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Well, I am back after a brief hiatus from reefing (due to moving to a new house, upcoming work, and traveling). I made a tough decision in April and that was to break down and sell my 40 breeder. That was then, and now I'm back with a vengeance. This build will be a SPS dominant tank with a couple of premium Chalices on the bottom.

Specifications
Display Tank: Lee Mar 26.2 Gallon Aquarium (28 x 18 x 12) "“ with custom external overflow (made by itsmateo on RC)
Sump Tank: Acrylic Sump by Acrylic Aquarium Suppliers (24 x 14 x 14)
Return Pump: Maxi-Jet Submersible Utility Pump (Model 3000)
Stand: DIY
Light Fixture: Sunlight Supply Tek Light T-5 HO Fixture (24", 4x24W)
Light Combo: Front to back - Blue+, Blue+, 6500k GE, Blue+
Live Rock: 15 LBS Vida Rock (From Aqua-Tecture)
Substrate: None "“ Bare Bottom
Filtration: SCA-302 protein skimmer, Two Little Fishes NPX Bioplastics Reactor 150
Circulation: Ecotech Marine VorTech MP10 ES (set to reef crest mode)
Auto Top-Off System: Auto Top Off "“ Double Switch Controller (Sump Model) with an old Bio Cube 14 Return Pump
Controller: Digital Aquatics ReefKeeper Lite (PC4 x 2, SL1, itemp probe)
Heater: 100W Eheim Jager TruTemp

 

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Tank Drilling: I was like :eek1: watching as itsmateo was drilling it.

Custom Overflow :

DIY Stand:

 

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Plumbing :

Sump:

 

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Leak Testing / Overflow Test:

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[oscarslr]

Looking Fancy

 

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Thanks Oscar

 

[oscarslr]

SPS again?

 

[oscarslr]

and you trusted Mateo :ape:

 

[evo_2679]

SPS again?

Yes - Alot !!! SPS dominant tank :beer:

 

[evo_2679]

and you trusted Mateo :ape:

Actually - Yes he did a great job. And drilled Arron's tank before he drilled mine. Practice makes perfect !!! :thumbsup:

 

[oscarslr]

yeah, he is a pro now. Where did you get the glass for the custom overflow

 

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yeah, he is a pro now. Where did you get the glass for the custom overflow

I believe Mateo picked it up at :

Tucson Glass & Mirror Co
680 S Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719

 

[aquaph8]

Awesome setup, very cool!

 

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Thanks Brett - I can't wait to finalize the set up. Just waiting on the rest of my equipment order to show up - hopefully be next week I can filler up with some saltwater.

 

[Newsalth2o]

Looking very nice.....overflow is silent too, nice........can wait to see some cool stuff in there.

 

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Got my shipment of supplies yesterday :

Now just waiting for the BRS Float value to start making my H2O:headwally:

 

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I got a surprise at my front door today - UPS made a delivery !!!

I must say after several emails back and forth to Aqua-tecture they have gone above and beyond any of my expectations with finding the right structures that would fit my tank - and Merrit outlined my dimension then took photos of each structure to make sure they fit.

Check out this package (with epoxy foam) to keep the structures from breaking or cracking:

And a Freebie:

Just need frags for my free plugs !!!! :dance:

 

[savageAJC]

Blah blah blah 10 YEARS LATER!!! Hahha

 

[Dangerwill]

your overflows look sweet and I really dig the stain on your cabinet. Looking good man!

 

[evo_2679]

your overflows look sweet and I really dig the stain on your cabinet. Looking good man!

Thanks Will - I had just enough of the stain left over from another project - to cover the stand. It is from Minwax - Dark Walnut.