Isla Escondido - invincible569's Rimless 300g

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Looks very nice indeed. If I may ask, why did you decide to out the tank inside rather than replace the one you had there in the garage and accomodate the hole in the wall to the new tak's dimensions? What is the type of film put on the back? Was it glued on or just "stick on"?
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9133448#post9133448 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by invincible569
tacocat, you are right. forgot they made sched 40 in gray. Thanks for letting me know.
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No problem. I bought all my gray PVC through Usplastics.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9133816#post9133816 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dgasmd
Looks very nice indeed. If I may ask, why did you decide to out the tank inside rather than replace the one you had there in the garage and accomodate the hole in the wall to the new tak's dimensions? What is the type of film put on the back? Was it glued on or just "stick on"?
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Alberto,

The reason for this was because of the rimless effect with a hanging fixture. I love this look. Its more of a modern look. I like to display my tank setup as part of my furniture. I feel that it looks sleek with a nice hanging pendant. And now that its rimless, it should look even better as if you were looking down a shallow reef just by standing next to it. I also wanted a 3 viewable side tank. My aquascape is the most important part of my tank. Once its up, you will see what I mean. The film is vinyl. The installer said it best.. its like putting tint on your car.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9134781#post9134781 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by invincible569
The film is vinyl. The installer said it best.. its like putting tint on your car.
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i used it on my tank too. works great. just pull it off if you want to sell the tank or change the color of the back ground.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9117866#post9117866 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by i2ik
LOL! The tank is pimping! :P Love the dimensions and the trimless!!!! Having seen your tank's pictures, i know this tank will be perfect as well! Cant wait to see the progess!
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Richard, thank you. I miss my old tank. In my last 100g, I had issues with space. Now, I have no complaints. :)

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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9135874#post9135874 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ccondo
What pendant or combination of pendants are you planning to light the tank?
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Im still deciding. Not sure which one yet. I havent seen one that catches my eye.
 
That is a sweet tank! :smokin: I never had any thoughts of upgrading but now that thought is in the back of my mind. :D

Anyway what are you currently using for lighting? I think your corals look great in your current tank.
 
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9135471#post9135471 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by invincible569
Richard, thank you. I miss my old tank. In my last 100g, I had issues with space. Now, I have no complaints. :)

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I remember seeing pictures of your old tank and I loved it! can't wait to see what your going to do with this one:D
 
Beauty in the making...

Beauty in the making...

Looks great. that rimless effect will be amazing coupled with a sexy pendent.. top-down views will be cool!
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9119585#post9119585 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by H20ENG
I'd LOVE to know what silicone they are using in there. Its beautiful, but I'd be sketched out about it blowing. Any links to ease my mind?:)
Cant wait to see your build! Thanks for sharing.
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I`d love to know too

Wow that`s amazing setup, Cant wait to see it.
 
Welcome to the rimless club!

I'll be watching the build intently. Now if I can just convince the girlfriend our next vacation should be texas, do you guys do tours. :p
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9134781#post9134781 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by invincible569
Alberto,

The reason for this was because of the rimless effect with a hanging fixture. I love this look. Its more of a modern look. I like to display my tank setup as part of my furniture. I feel that it looks sleek with a nice hanging pendant. And now that its rimless, it should look even better as if you were looking down a shallow reef just by standing next to it. I also wanted a 3 viewable side tank. My aquascape is the most important part of my tank. Once its up, you will see what I mean. The film is vinyl. The installer said it best.. its like putting tint on your car.
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We have the same ideals. Its nice to see people who appreciate the beauty of the tank and aquascape as much as they do the corals and fish that go into them.
 
slovan, in my last tank I had an Aquaspacelight 3x250w. :) This tank is wider so I am thinking of going SE.

prance, we do tours through our Marsh club. Im sure we will be on the next tour :)

sptfire, having a clean tank makes a huge difference. You have to present it and not just grow corals. Its like fixing up a car... you can have a fast car.. but you can always make it look better with some upgrades. :)
 
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