Rimless Aquarium Club
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FiReBReTHa
Master Blaster!
thats when creativity comes into play
once complete i will post it up.
I have a question, i been looking into building a Rimless Tank around 26x26x15 but i am getting too many mix answers on the thickness of the glass I was told to go 1/4 then to 3/8 and now 1/2 inch what should or could use to not give me a panic attack? Is there an additional brace that is made to help support a rimless tank?
Should i go bigger maybe in the 50-60 range?
this will be my 3rd tank to my build
Should i go bigger maybe in the 50-60 range?
this will be my 3rd tank to my build
henrystyle
Member
Nice tank dude. I like the specs. How are you liking the 250w radium hqi? Thinking of getting the 250 12k reeflux SE mogul pendant for my tank. T5's not doing it for me anymore.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15106560#post15106560 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Blazer88
Here is a quick update shot of mine, setup about 8 months ago now. I'm still loving the rimless design!
Blazer88
Premium Member
I have been very happy with the Radium HQI. I had a reeflux 12k (on an e-ballast) on my last tank and it needed actinic supplementation whereas the Radium looks great by itself. I do have an 18" VHO Super Actinic-R stuffed up into the Lumenarc that I use for the dusk-dawn effect, but it isn't on when the Radium is.
henrystyle
Member
Was that a 12k hqi or SE (mogul)?
blakeorme
New member
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15106853#post15106853 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by james3370
can't remember where i saw this, but i saved this pic cause i FREAKING LOVE this tank...... 72 x 40 x 24 :eek2:
gives me a tingly feeling below my belt every time i think how i'd like to have this beauty in my living room one of these days LOL
If you go back to the very first post in this thread you'll find this tank. Unfortunately, I believe he had to break it down. That tank inspired me to get a Rimless.
seaguy7
Premium Member
I also love the rimless look and have a 34G Solana rimless and a 175G eurobraced. I am thinking of going to one larger rimless tank but the one thing I find irritating about the Solana is that when cleaning the glass with a magnetic scrubber, I inevitably spill water over the top onto the outside. Is this a problem others have or do you leave the water depth a couple inches below the rim to avoid this or not use a magnetic scrubber or ??
I've had some suggest to me 2 - 2.5 inches from the top should do the trick.. Also when you think about it, it's probably better to be safe than sorry.. As the teeth of your overflow become obstructed from algae and other particles, your tank level will rise.. If your level is already high, you may have a bit of a mess on you hands before you realize it..
