Rimless Aquarium Club

[maoiwowie]

That is an overflow with return plumbed inside. I tried to build it to have as little visible obstruction while having views from all four sides. The only tech you see inside the tank are my two MP40s.

 

[doakota1]

ordered rimless from miracle, recieved today, had trim on bottom very dissapointed, was not aware you have to order trimless, :mad2:

 

[doakota1]

aquarium is top quality, not saying anything bad about miracle, just upset with my self for not knowing

 

[doakota1]

here is mine

 

[customdusty]

An updated picture of mine, having now been converted to a T5 only tank:

 

[rbredding]

OK, THAT's IT... I GOTTA GO RIMLESS....


I'll be changing out the 30L in the kitchen to a rimless custom 3 side starfire (or other ultra clear glass)..


great thread y'all..!

 

[scubasteve06]

Set-up only about 2 weeks ago:

Elos 160xl

how long is your tank in inches and how deep is it? And how long is the fixture you are using and what bulb/bulbs or combo of bulbs are you using at what wattage. I love that look of your tank and I plan on doing the same with mine, well not exactly but similar. I have a 72" tank that I would like to hang a 48" ATI 8 or 10 bulb fixture over it. I've been told that it wouldn't work but that was from a lfs that wanted me to buy a 1400k lighting system so go figure what they were after($$$....) anyways it looks like your getting plenty of light at all corners of your tank and I like the almost shadow that the shorter light makes on the edges. Obviously the set up I am considering will work as it is working on your tank and your tank looks a lot taller than mine.

 

[FishyBiz]

Update on mine.

2nd Update:

 

[Liu14]

aquarium is top quality, not saying anything bad about miracle, just upset with my self for not knowing

That's good to know. When I asked about rimless tanks and the trim, they did mention that there was a bottom. Was ruling them out as I didnt like the look myself.

 

[CurvBall]

Hi all,

Just a few images from my new system.
It is a ZEOnano9020 (all-in-one 20g system)

More info etc will be posted in my thread in the nano section and on my site when I get a chance

 

[Logzor]

I figure i'd stop here to ask the experts. I'm in the market for a rimless tank...120g to be exact. Even more so, 48x24x24 - three side starphire.

The shipping/freight is blowing my budget. Miracles and AGE hit around $1650, 400 or so of which is the shipping.

Any advice as far as other builders go? I live in Ohio (Cincinnati). I considered driving to Toronto but they end up charging 13% tax. Between gas and the tax it's not worth it!

I just stumbled upon the coast2coast aquarium builders...looks like they have a 10% off free 3/4 starphire upgrade. Whats the word on these guys ?

 

[kc350twin]

Coast2Coast in my experience is crazy money. Second only to Elos.

I just bought a 48x30x18 4 sides starphire, and Bulkheads shipped to MD from Miracles and it was 1260.00. I guesss the extra 6" adds up? Have you considered GC?

 

[kc350twin]

Dp dp dp>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

 

[Logzor]

Coast2Coast in my experience is crazy money. Second only to Elos.

I just bought a 48x30x18 4 sides starphire, and Bulkheads shipped to MD from Miracles and it was 1260.00. I guesss the extra 6" adds up? Have you considered GC?

Really? I guess that 18" really shaves off the price, maybe because it only needs 1/2" glass? The 48x30x18 is just under the 120g I am looking for but it is also 400 cheaper!!!

How deep is your WATER? I am guessing 16" ?

I am not considering glass cages, you get what you pay for. I don't mind paying for quality, slowing investing in the best equipment I could buy has thus far paid off big time.

 

[mixer911]

Forgot to post my new setup

36x30x22 3 Sided Starphire Reef Savvy

 

[kc350twin]

Logzor I wasn't even thinking of glass thickness. That's where the extra cost is from.
I will measure my water tonight but I think your spot on.

 

[dillycheeze]

phone pics arent the greatest.......washer & dryer had to go - tank moved in

 

[mixer911]

Looking good dillycheeze!! Glad to see some pics of it.

 

[dillycheeze]

thanks...theres a few more here....

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1866425

 

[kc350twin]

Forgot to post my new setup

36x30x22 3 Sided Starphire Reef Savvy

I have been seeing a few Reef Savvy tanks around. Looks well built, any info you can provide? Ballpark price range?

Thanks
Kc3