Matt's 234 Gallon rimless tank build

[Clownin Aroun]

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

Great build!

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Thanks, I will be updating with some live stock very soon!!!:celeb2::celeb2::celeb2:

 

[Clownin Aroun]

Some updates......

I have put in my White Tail Bristle Tooth Tang after 5 weeks in QT and my bicolor from my old 125 gallon reef. They are both doing really well and will not leave each others side for more then 10 seconds, its pretty cool!

I have also put in some of my hammers, my elegance, wells, and some SPS.....everything is doing very well as of now and all of my levels are staying in check! i will be testing my ALK, Calc, and mag every other day to see when i need to start dosing, but as of now, everything is good!

Ill post some pictures soon!

 

[Clownin Aroun]

 

[rorroreef]

We loved your sump and plumbing videos on youtube. Any more planned videos in the near future?

 

[h.cordero]

nice clean progress. To soon too tell but that led fixture is so good as they say? Whats the real light spread?

 

[Clownin Aroun]

We loved your sump and plumbing videos on youtube. Any more planned videos in the near future?

Thanks for watching!

Yes, I am planning on doing update videos of my 234 gallon as i progress as well as possibly making some videos of the 54 gallon reef i have in my bedroom!

 

[dread240]

I've been looking for a white tail for months How long have you had yours and where did it come from if you don't mind me asking (tank is a beautiful setup btw)

 

[Clownin Aroun]

nice clean progress. To soon too tell but that led fixture is so good as they say? Whats the real light spread?

Thanks, and yes i agree it is too early to tell as far as corals are concerned but the spread on one of these lights is insane, two light my whole tank no problem what so ever!

They are as good as they say they are for sure!

One amazing thing i found with these lights........you can not find ONE SINGLE PERSON who has them and is not happy with them! That says a lot in this hobby!

 

[Clownin Aroun]

I've been looking for a white tail for months How long have you had yours and where did it come from if you don't mind me asking (tank is a beautiful setup btw)

Took me about 2-3 months to find one and when i did i clicked purchase instantly! Unfortunately it was so long ago now that i honestly do not remember where i got it from (it was in QT for 6 weeks).

Supposedly they will be coming in all around soon and not hard to find at all, which kind of sucks to be honest, lol!

He is by far one of my favorite fish! He has an amazing personality too lol

 

[Clownin Aroun]

So here is my first SPS coral placement! I have decided where i want to put my fist frag and i have epoxyed it into place, i will be posting some growth pictures along the way!


Pink Pocillopora-Pocillopora damicornis

And this one is placed in this hole for now

 

[chrismayu]

Nice Setup! That Sump is amazing!

 

[madean]

Clownin aroun- can you describe your process for making those anti siphon breaks on the return lines. I like the idea and want to modify it for my set up. Just wondering how you did it, did you glue it (weld on). In my set up I don't have my return lines in my overflow, so I would have to route the lines in the tank to the overflow, or maybe just vent into the tank just slightly above the water line.

 

[Clownin Aroun]

Clownin aroun- can you describe your process for making those anti siphon breaks on the return lines. I like the idea and want to modify it for my set up. Just wondering how you did it, did you glue it (weld on). In my set up I don't have my return lines in my overflow, so I would have to route the lines in the tank to the overflow, or maybe just vent into the tank just slightly above the water line.

It is a push fit elbow that is held on because i drilled the hole a tiny bit to small for the elbow. It is an elbow for an airline tube that you can get anywhere but it is black!

 

[madean]

Yeah I have always just drilled a hole under the water line, but this idea could limit more water from entering my sump.

 

[Clownin Aroun]

Yeah I have always just drilled a hole under the water line, but this idea could limit more water from entering my sump.

Yes, with this method you can drill the whole on the top and aim the airline tubing any where you want. this way you can have the siphon almost never start in the first place!!!

 

[moondoggy4]

While I am drooling over your tank my wife is drooling over the white car in the garage. I l love your rock work, my fish love swimming in obstacle course's that I set up with my rock work. Which car is the white one?

 

[Clownin Aroun]

While I am drooling over your tank my wife is drooling over the white car in the garage. I l love your rock work, my fish love swimming in obstacle course's that I set up with my rock work. Which car is the white one?

Thanks and yes thats exactly what i was going for...many caves and things for them to swim through!

My first and biggest hobby us cars!!! lol It is a Lexus LS F sport with many mods! :inlove:

 

[moondoggy4]

I was almost correct, we look at the Lexus IS 250 and IS350 I guess I should have kept going up and I would have figured it out. LOL
The cave thing is really fun to watch the fish swim and chase each other around in. The minimalist look is great but not for fish.

 

[Clownin Aroun]

I was almost correct, we look at the Lexus IS 250 and IS350 I guess I should have kept going up and I would have figured it out. LOL
The cave thing is really fun to watch the fish swim and chase each other around in. The minimalist look is great but not for fish.

I completely agree and i can not wait for me to stock the tank more and watch it grow out!

 

[canyousee]

If you have the time I would love an update on this fine tank.