mchristian's 52g rimless build

[mchristian]

Hey guys, Matt in Fort Myers, FL here..about 30 days into the buying/build phase and figured I would start my own thread to share progress.
10yrs since I've been in the hobby...6 mths research/planning/browsing RC. This will be a shallow SPS walk around tank. Here is what I've got on-hand so far...tank delivery is estimated for March. :celeb1:

Tank: 4 Side Low Iron/Rimless 28x24x18 by ReefSavvy, Miami, FL.
Custom stand: DYI
Powerhead: EcoTech Marine MP40 Vortech w/ Wireless EcoSMART Driver
Lighting: EcoTech Marine Radion XR30w LED Light Fixture w/premium hanging kit
Sump: Eshopps Refugium R-100
Skimmer: Eshopps Economy In-Sump Cone Skimmer S-120
Return Pump: Eheim 1048
Calcium Reactor: Korallin Calcium Reactor 1502 Package 2
Calcium Reactor: Korallin Lid with pH Probe Port for C-1502/3002
Pump for Reactor: Tom Aquatics Aqua-Lifter Dosing Pump
RO/DI Unit: Bulk Reef Supply 75 GPD RO/DI 5 Stage *PLUS* System
ATO: Tunze Osmolator
Controller: ReefKeeper Lite + SL1 Expansion Unit w/pH Probe
Heater: Eheim Jager TruTemp 250 Watt Heater
Fuge Light: JBJ Macro Glo
Rock: BRS Pukani Live Rock & Shelf Rock - 60 lbs
Rock/Coral Glue: EcoTech Marine Elements
Substrate: CaribSea Dry Aragonite Super Reef Sand
Salt: Red Sea Coral Pro Salt
Titanium Ground Probe: TAAM

Will post pics throughout the life cycle...

 

[Reef264]

You have an outstanding Equiptment list!I can't wait to see your aqua scape with the Pukani, it really allows for a seemless connection with each Rock!

 

[Jandree22]

Yeah, you're not screwing around, lol. I have yet to see a ReefSavvy tank I haven't drooled over... with that said, until March this thread is useless without pics

Best wishes on the build!

 

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Aquascape

Aquascape

Now on to what I've been spending countless hours on lately...drawing, looking through forums, etc...

 

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[stevedola]

excellent rockscape. nice job on the stand too

 

[mchristian]

You have an outstanding Equiptment list!I can't wait to see your aqua scape with the Pukani, it really allows for a seemless connection with each Rock!

Thanks! I'm trying to think things through on the equipment and get the best I can afford. The Pukani is so awesome, crazy light and porus...I ordered 50 lbs (40 Pukani & 10 Shelf) hoping that would be enough, Haha..Goal was an open aquascape, lots of open space and plenty of room to grow out the sps. I only used 50-60% and have lots of beautiful Pukani and shelf left over!

Yeah, you're not screwing around, lol. I have yet to see a ReefSavvy tank I haven't drooled over... with that said, until March this thread is useless without pics. Best wishes on the build!

I agree 100%! Reef Savvy's quality and detail is amazing and Felix is such a cool guy. I going nuts waiting for this thing...

excellent rockscape. nice job on the stand too

Thanks Steve!

 

[kevantheman35]

Following. This tank has serious potential!

 

[nj_evoIXgsr]

I see your WW EVO IX W/ENKEI NT03 trying to sneak in!!!!

More pics of the evo......or link to evom thread if you have one! Ha!

 

[kylebeano]

Great start man, I really like the placement in the living room. I wish I had gotten in the hobby earlier when I still lived in Ft. Myers

 

[mchristian]

Wow, thanks Kevan!

Here is a quick walk around of the aquascape. Switch video quality to 720p HD if you want to see the detail on this Pukani!
90% of it is one giant awesome rock that has an overhang...I cut the bottom for a sturdy base and then added the large outcropping and a few shelf's.

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[mchristian]

I see your WW EVO IX W/ENKEI NT03 trying to sneak in!!!! More pics of the evo......or link to evom thread if you have one! Ha!

Lol! Yea..such a great sports car! Here is a link to evom. I just posted a few in the WW thread...same name on that forum.

 

[tqpolo]

Nice waterless reef! You're one of the first. Did you use anything other than Ecotech glue to hold your rock structure together?

 

[mchristian]

Nice waterless reef! You're one of the first. Did you use anything other than Ecotech glue to hold your rock structure together?

Thanks tqpolo...hopefully it won't be waterless much longer. The entire structure is held with Ecotech elements glue.