Matt's 234 Gallon rimless tank build

[Clownin Aroun]

Here is a quick video so you can try to see the AMAZING coloration from these Mitras. I think you can also see the shimmering in the video which you cant see in person......

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[rorroreef]

I love all the attention to detail on this build. Any stocking plans as of yet?

 

[Clownin Aroun]

so far what i i 99% sure i want is:

Achilles tang (later down the road)
White Tail Bristle tooth tang (already in QT, took me months to find one)
Emperor Angel
Gold Flake Angel
Blue Stripe Angel
Few Wrasse (undecided which ones)
Snowcasso Clown Fish

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Nice build and love the aquascape. Are 2 of those Mitras going to have a good enough spread for the needs of your tank? What type of tank are you going for?

 

[Clownin Aroun]

Nice build and love the aquascape. Are 2 of those Mitras going to have a good enough spread for the needs of your tank? What type of tank are you going for?

Yes, the two mitras are more then enough for the tank. In the pictures the tank looks way more dull then in person. These things cover a crazy area!


I am going to be having a mixed reef with almost a little of everything in the tank!!! There are just too many cool corals out there to stick with just SPS or LPS or even just softies!

 

[Clownin Aroun]

Here are some pictures of my custom sump, built for me by Tyler and Elite Aquatics.
I am VERY happy with this sump, i drew what i wanted on a piece of paper and after speaking with Tyler for a few days we came up with this sump which works wonderfully. The fit and finish is second to none and i have had trigger systems and many other high end sumps. I chose the color, and the entire layout!
Take a look and let me know what you think!

Dimensions are 44 x 18 x 20

 

[Newbie Aquarist]

Man that looks good. That sump is sick.

 

[Clownin Aroun]

Man that looks good. That sump is sick.

Thanks man!!

I love it!

 

[Sander_Bos]

That sump is indeed seriously nice man!
Great job!

 

[Clownin Aroun]

Here is a short video I made of the sump!

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[geaux xman]

damn bud, that's a badass sump.

Thanks for going over the details of the sump. Didnt think I would watch 5 minutes about a sump, but I enjoyed it.

Those mitras looks sweet. Can't wait to see some livestock get into the tank..

 

[Clownin Aroun]

damn bud, that's a badass sump.

Thanks for going over the details of the sump. Didnt think I would watch 5 minutes about a sump, but I enjoyed it.

Those mitras looks sweet. Can't wait to see some livestock get into the tank..

Hahaha thanks man!

I didn't realize it was 5 minutes but that's how long it took to go over it all quickly. Lol


Should be adding live stock soon!

 

[bmullikin1]

great looking tank, love the rock work, did you put siphon holes in your return for when the pwr goes out,all though your sump looks like it might handle it, great sump as well.

 

[Clownin Aroun]

great looking tank, love the rock work, did you put siphon holes in your return for when the pwr goes out,all though your sump looks like it might handle it, great sump as well.

I did and I attached an elbow with a little tube onto it so that it is constantly spitting water back into the over flow area. This way as soon as power goes out the siphon breaks! (Although I have a generator that automatically kicks in 10 seconds after a power outage so it doesn't really matter)

 

[montiporalova]

That is one nice sump.

 

[shiladitya1991]

Those lights really look awesome.

 

[Adamc1303]

I really like that sump! Does Tyler ship?

 

[Clownin Aroun]

I really like that sump! Does Tyler ship?

He is in Utah and I am in New Jersey......so yes!!!!

If you go to him, let him know Matt sent you!

 

[owenspackman]

great, build. loving it. going to be tagging along!

 

[240special]

Great build!

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