My rimless 24"x24"x20" build thread

[plyle02]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14922251#post14922251 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cstires
Thanks Perry, yup I did build that one. How's it doing?

Going bb will definitely take me some time getting used to it, but I think I will enjoy it a lot more. No more worrying about the sand blowing all over the place, covering corals, etc...

Chris,
Tank is going well, here is a recent photo, actinic view under my new aquatinics t5/250 halide pendant suspended. The stand is awesome, very durable....great work.
Here is the tank at 6 months....

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[rrcg50]

you build sick stands. all i can say is wow

 

[cstires]

It's stained and ready to go in the house!!!

It's stained and ready to go in the house!!!

Just finished it up today. I'll be moving it in the house later tonight, and then the fun begins.

 

[cham]

Wow, those front doors are incredible.

Now you're going to have to spend a fortune on LE corals so that your stand doesn't upstage your DT.

 

[cstires]

I hear that!

 

[LoneWolf88]

Chris that stand is AWESOME... btw left you kudos on my build page...

 

[Pacific Reefs]

:eek2: amazing!

 

[cstires]

Thanks for all the compliments guys! I'm hoping to have water in it by this weekend.

I had a minor setback, apparently I forgot how to walk and ran into my nightstand (middle of the day mind you) and broke my little toe! Ouch!!! Wouldn't think your little toe could bring you to your knees in pain, but it can!

 

[lusenut2]

You did and awesome job on the stand, it looks great.

 

[cstires]

Thanks! I'm fixing to cleanup the tank and get it ready for paint.

 

[lusenut2]

Damn I wish I didnt have to work, I would head over there and help. Maybe I should go home and work on mine. Im putting a 125 up right now, but im SUPER lazy and im like 3 weeks into it now. lol

 

[cstires]

I wish I DID have to work!

 

[Lutefisk]

Looks sweet! Nice job.

 

[cashman95]

Stand is very nice!!! Check out my red house for a similar build thread.

24x24x20 rimless

maybe some ideas......?

 

[cstires]

Thanks, I checked it out, very nice setup!!!

 

[mcola78]

Chris - Nice thread. Cant wait to see it all put together.

 

[cstires]

Thanks Matt!

 

[cstires]

Updated Pics

Updated Pics

Had a little time to clean the tank, paint the back, install the starboard and move the stand in the house. The rest of the equipment wont be here until next week, so the build is going to be put on hold until then.

Inside the house...

All cleaned up, painted and starboard...

 

[Swirlygig]

Very nice job....I like it a lot!

How do you plan on keeping your fish from jumping out...I almost lost a few that way...

 

[Sweet13]

Oh man, I think I see one stray silicone smudge! . . . if people on here were awarded based on how much of an ahole they were, we would be the best club in the country!