PaulytheReefer - Rimless Starfire Build Thread

[JokerGirl]

Looks good!

 

[Willy315]

Gee thanks JG for making it look like I didn't check out his thread. Looks good Paul, I'll have to come check it out sometime when JG is NOT around

 

[pwoller]

Finally!

Finally!

Its here. Now for some modding. First I am going to replace the eggcrate overflow with an acrylic one . I am shooting to have this done by Thursday and then its time to fill it.

 

[pwoller]

Well almost ready to fill it. I do still have to plum it and figure out an ATO system.

 

[Willy315]

Are you sure you don't want me to take care of that gorgeous new tank for you?

 

[pwoller]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14626274#post14626274 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Willy315
Are you sure you don't want me to take care of that gorgeous new tank for you?

No Willy. You can come over and plum it though.

If I die before I wake please bury me in this new tank of mine.

 

[scaryperson27]

This is a nice tank and you don't even have water in it yet.

 

[pwoller]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14626606#post14626606 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by scaryperson27
This is a nice tank and you don't even have water in it yet.

I'm just happy its here and not damaged. Its been such a long build, I was second guessing buying a custom tank, but after seeing the quality, I am totally satified with this tank.

 

[pwoller]

AO can make some solid tanks!

 

[crvz]

The tank looks great! Does it have a trim around the base? If so, I'm surprised they recommend the builders foam, but I wouldnt go against the recommendation. Look forward to seeing more.

 

[pwoller]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14628394#post14628394 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by crvz
The tank looks great! Does it have a trim around the base? If so, I'm surprised they recommend the builders foam, but I wouldnt go against the recommendation. Look forward to seeing more.

There is no trim on the bottom. Its just glass.

 

[chimmike]

nice tank!

 

[pwoller]

This tank is heavy. I have smushed my fingers twice trying to get the bulkheads tight.

 

[scaryperson27]

It's no joke that these rimless tanks are heavy.

The Foam is used on tanks that don't have a trim on the bottom.

 

[pwoller]

No trim, super heavy!

 

[pwoller]

Did a fresh water leak test tonight. All the plumming did well and the tank didn't leak. I did realize that the return pump is too strong. I think I wil take it back and get a smaller one.

 

[ebording]

you could probably just tone down the pump rather that taking it back,
try putting a smaller impeller in it if you have one.

 

[pwoller]

I have a ball valve on it but its really too much and too loud too.

 

[skey44]

the noise may be bc fresh water is louder than salt? what pump is it?

 

[pwoller]

Quiet One 6000