Raptor's 30 gal. Rimless build

[Raptor72]

I picked up a used JBJ 30 gal. rimless (tank only) today at a great price. I've seen the reviews on the stands, and have read that they are a P.O.C. I'll be on the lookout for a stand and lighting soon. This thing is going to be nice, especially since it will be a step up from my 9 gal. nano.

 

[miatawnt2b]

Nice tank. Can't wait to see the build. Have you planned anything for it yet?
-J

 

[Raptor72]

Thanks. I thought about sea horses, but I don't want to get so involved in making sure the water stays cooler than it would normally be. My 125 is a mixed reef already. I would like some pearly jawfish, so whatever I could work around that concept.

 

[brettinteriors]

I saw a nice yasha at fbz

 

[Raptor72]

I've been looking at the Chinese LED lights and was wondering if this is a good one.

 

[Raptor72]

I saw a nice yasha at fbz

I was there a couple of days ago when they were acclimating their new shipment, and there were some very colorful fish and ones I'd never seen before.

 

[Raptor72]

I ordered the blue/white light. Now to find a stand.
I have this dresser that the 9 gal sat on. The thing is built like a tank, pretty solid. I'm wondering what the tank would weigh once it was full. It would put the tank at eye viewing level, Hmmm......

 

[Dangerwill]

probably about 240 lbs. Looks good

 

[shananagans]

The 30g tank with water and sand will most likely about 280lb+ the 40 or so pounds of the tank. Saltwater is about 8lbs a gallonx 30 = 240lbs, but the rock and sand will be more dense therefore wighing more but also displacing the water. That looks more than capable of handleing it, but I would make sure it is secured to the wall as it will quickly become top heavy.

 

[Raptor72]

Received my LED lamp today, can't wait to set this hing up.

Now, I need a stand. I've been looking for something like this:

 

[Raptor72]

Back from vacation and ready to get this project going. I'm still working on a stand but believe I should have one in the next few days. I left the foam inserts for the filters in the sump of my 125 gal Dt's sump for the past few weeks. I think that this along with some seeded sand from my DT will help give me a head start.

 

[Newsalth2o]

Lets see some LED light pics???

 

[evo_2679]

lets see some led light pics???

+1

 

[Raptor72]

If you're talking about the light unit that I ordered, I'll post some up tomorrow. Everything is still dry till I get the stand.

 

[Raptor72]

I'm also contemplating whether I want to incorporate a sump into this build or not. If I don't want to drill, I could use an overflow box right? I haven't used one before but I have a vague idea of how it works.

 

[Raptor72]

I picked up my stand today, (Thanks FB! ) and just had time to put the tank on top before I had to get some sleep. I decided to just go with the JBJ stand even though the reviews weren't all that positive. I think it looks good, I was just looking for something besides black. Moving on, I'll be rinsing and setting up the tank this weekend. I also decided to go sumpless and just keep it simple.

I haven't forgotten about the LED pics.

 

[Raptor72]

Alright, so today I continued with the light portion of the build. I bent a section of 3/4 EMT conduit, capped the top end and used a pvc T as the base to rest on the ground.

Next, I painted it a flat black, let it dry, attached it to the back of the stand with conduit hangers and attached the hook for the light.

Last, I hung the light, leveled it and zip tied the cords for a clean look.

 

[Raptor72]

I picked up some rock yesterday and started working with it today. I've had this idea of shelves and wanted to try it out. I used pvc pipe to attach the shelves and it seems very sturdy.

After it was dry, I set it in the tank and added the sand and water. I had to mix up about 10 more gallons so I don't have a final picture yet.

 

[Newsalth2o]

I cant see any of your pictures???

 

[Raptor72]

Interesting, I see what you mean. I can see them on my phone and tablet but when I try them from a computer away from home, they don't show up. ?????????