Skeptic_07
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Skeptic_07
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ooh they make one with an overflow box too!
Slakker, You could keep it organized so that it doesnt look messy. Most SW aquarists would build thier own stand anyway. If someone was to use this stand for a marine aquarium, they could probably get by with only a few wires. ADA also makes cabinet type stands, there just are no pictures around on the internet of them yet.
you have a problem with my opinion, slakker?
Slakker, You could keep it organized so that it doesnt look messy. Most SW aquarists would build thier own stand anyway. If someone was to use this stand for a marine aquarium, they could probably get by with only a few wires. ADA also makes cabinet type stands, there just are no pictures around on the internet of them yet.
you have a problem with my opinion, slakker?
Skeptic_07
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nevermind! i found one.
Slakker
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I don't have a problem with your opinion at all, just expressing mine 
Personally, I don't like having the guts of everything hanging out, and while I probably could get away with just a couple of cords, that would require me to cut back on my equipment pretty hardcore...let's count
1. Actinics
2. Halides
3. Return pump
4. Skimmer pump
5. Heater
6. ATO
7-9. Powerheads
Granted, I certainly could take the time to organize all those cords better, but...sheesh, it's still a lot of cords, and my setup is fairly "primitive!"
If I could come up with a reef-safe way to make all of those cords more attractive, perhaps an open stand design would be kinda cool...one thing that I've seen quite a bit of in customized computer cases is running the cords through those metal flexible shower hoses. It would look great with a metal stand like that, but I don't know how comfortable I'd be with it anywhere near my water.
I guess I should rephrase...I like the IDEA of having the inner workings visible, but I don't have any good ideas on making it actually attractive
Personally, I don't like having the guts of everything hanging out, and while I probably could get away with just a couple of cords, that would require me to cut back on my equipment pretty hardcore...let's count
1. Actinics
2. Halides
3. Return pump
4. Skimmer pump
5. Heater
6. ATO
7-9. Powerheads
Granted, I certainly could take the time to organize all those cords better, but...sheesh, it's still a lot of cords, and my setup is fairly "primitive!"
If I could come up with a reef-safe way to make all of those cords more attractive, perhaps an open stand design would be kinda cool...one thing that I've seen quite a bit of in customized computer cases is running the cords through those metal flexible shower hoses. It would look great with a metal stand like that, but I don't know how comfortable I'd be with it anywhere near my water.
I guess I should rephrase...I like the IDEA of having the inner workings visible, but I don't have any good ideas on making it actually attractive
CamBarr
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i agree ADA makes some great stuff but i don't think they set the standard. I think for our application the elements used need to be functional as well as meet a certain form..... I feel like the ADA stuff is high in the form/minimalistic approach but lacks in the functionality of everyday use. Plus it is extremely expensive. It almost makes Elos Cheap. Beleive me i am no nickel and dimer when it comes to reefing but you have to draw the line somewhere..... Just my 2 cents though
Slakker
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God I love rimless tanks...I really wish I was done with my degree so that I could start making a big enough salary to afford to do a more custom system
Cam, have you thought about installing outlets in the ceiling and running your lighting wires up the hanging cable to them? I've been thinking about doing that when I move into a permanent residence, but I don't know if it would look any cleaner, or just awkward and unbalanced.
Cam, have you thought about installing outlets in the ceiling and running your lighting wires up the hanging cable to them? I've been thinking about doing that when I move into a permanent residence, but I don't know if it would look any cleaner, or just awkward and unbalanced.
Skeptic_07
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I've always looked at them as the standard. IMO thier stuff is extremely fuctional although, much of it is geared alot more towards freshwater planted aquaria. They are getting more and more into the saltware realm. They do sell protien skimmers and calcium reactors but i cant find them on the internet anywhere. I actually have a catalog at home of all of thier stuff, i got it free with an order i placed.
I have to agree on the expense. The stuff is probably expensive in japan, tack on the crappy exchange rate of the dollar and the cost of shipping the stuff all the way here and the price skyrockets by the time you see it for sale here. Thats why i dont own any of it except for the aquasoil substrate, its the best planted aquarium substrate hands down.
One of my favorite pieces they sell is thier small one piece tanks. Its a sold piece of iron free glass. amazing! but verrrry expensive for such a small tank. I had got a price on it last year but i dont remember what it was only that it was very high. Maybe one day if i have the loot i'll setup one of thier tanks but right now i just cant swing it.
Cheers on your setup though! It really looks great! I can only dream of having a setup like that. One day.. :rollface:
Skeptic_07
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i'm looking for you but i cant seem to find any good pics. I have this book, and the tank in question is on the cover. its the best i can do for a picture. they may have this book in your LFS, its basically a book of pictures of his tanks, which are amazing. the first few in this one (Nature aquarium world vol.2) are one piece tanks.
Tomoko Schum
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I don't think it's a seamless one piece glass. ADA uses a specially formulated silicone sealant that makes the tank appear seamlessly constructed.
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Skeptic_07
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"The Cube Garden Series is one of the most attractive, and expensive, available to the aquarist. The Cube Garden is made out of one piece of solid optical glass from Germany. "
http://suiso.com/v2/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3
http://suiso.com/v2/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3
Tomoko Schum
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Hmm,
Here's the description of Cube Garden MINI S tank from ADG in Houston:
http://www.adgshop.com/Cube_Garden_MINI_S_p/102-864.htm
This site does not mention about its construction being one piece. I checked ADA's and other Japanese retailers' websites for the construction as well. ADA did not talk about the particular construction of Cube Garden Mini Series tanks on their Japanese website, but a retailer's site mentioned that the glass plates are assembled by applying a fortified clear silicone sealant on the seams very thinly only where the glass plates meet so that the tank appears seamless.
Tomoko
Here's the description of Cube Garden MINI S tank from ADG in Houston:
http://www.adgshop.com/Cube_Garden_MINI_S_p/102-864.htm
This site does not mention about its construction being one piece. I checked ADA's and other Japanese retailers' websites for the construction as well. ADA did not talk about the particular construction of Cube Garden Mini Series tanks on their Japanese website, but a retailer's site mentioned that the glass plates are assembled by applying a fortified clear silicone sealant on the seams very thinly only where the glass plates meet so that the tank appears seamless.
Tomoko
Skeptic_07
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i dont know why the guys says the cube gardens are one piece. that article was probably written years ago and back then they may have been called that. The one piece tanks do exist. and its pretty easy to tell the difference between a really neat seam and no seam. go look in the book, its definitely one piece, i'm not making this up. lol...
Tomoko Schum
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I looked a little further on ADA's Japanese site and found that Cube Garden Superior was something close to what you were talking about. These tanks are made by the German craftsman. Although a few other people seem to think that these tanks are made from a single piece of glass, they are not. The glass plates are fused directly together with each other at the seams so that they look seamless. These tanks might have been produced at one time from a single piece of glass as you suggested, but a curved or a bent glass plate usually has some distortion at the curve or the bend. ADA might have opted for the fused splicing technology possibly for this reason.
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CamBarr
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Speaking of ADA I love the solar series 250watt light fixture but at 1099.00 i think i will stick with an AquaMedic Oceanlight but i love the design.
http://www.adana-usa.com/index.php?main_page=afa_product_info&cPath=9_38&products_id=188
http://www.adana-usa.com/index.php?main_page=afa_product_info&cPath=9_38&products_id=188
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