Shallow reef tank Club
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@coralreefdoc: Thanks! I think it's a good balance between functionality and the shallow look.
@doork: I plan to post in here and 'join the club' once I get the tank completely up and running. But yes, I have a build thread which can be found here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1978645
@doork: I plan to post in here and 'join the club' once I get the tank completely up and running. But yes, I have a build thread which can be found here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1978645
Dadekster
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A 40 gallon breeder has great dimensions for a tank of its size imo. Seeing one of those setup as a reef tank for the first time is what made me want a shallow tank.
You going fishless MrKite24 and is that some sort of milli acro growing out on the right side by the vortech?
You going fishless MrKite24 and is that some sort of milli acro growing out on the right side by the vortech?
MrKite24
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I actually have a pair of maroon clownfish and a starry blenny. I'm moving in July/August and I'm hoping to get a fish or two more after the move.
Yup, that's a purple millipora. After 2 months of vodka dosing it now has blue tips, too.
geaux xman
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man that is a beast joshua.
who is the builder? is that 1/2" glass?
who is the builder? is that 1/2" glass?
JoshuaG
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Yes, 1/2 sides and 3/4 bottom. Local guy built it for me, Keith Grandt. My second tank from him, love it!
JTL
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I'm posting a little early but here it goes. I built this tank this last weekend I still need to do the overflow and build a stand its 48x24x14 I wanted to go rimless but ended up eurobracing anyway just for piece of mind when it comes to my 4yr old and his insistent throwing of small objects. My plan is to change over my 72g bowfront sps tank to this tank.
I am getting ready to build a new rimless myself. The last one I built I used Momentive RTV 103. It was difficult to work with because it skims over so fast. I actually had to do the tank twice, what a pain. What did you use and do you have any tips? It looks like you taped the seams, that works very well.
Guy(ReefSmart)
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I used dow 999-a black it worked well for me. The tank is doing great actually got TOTM on another large reef forum last month. I was honored to get it since my tank was only 2 months old. You can view the whole tank build ot CVReefers if you have any questions. Here's an updated photo of the tank.
CalmSeasQuest
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john miller
New member
I've been watching this thread for a long time but I can finally join now. I picked up a 48x24x12 euro braced tank, 2 stands and a 6 bulb t5 light earlier today. It is my first shallow tank, my first sumped tank and my first larger tank, so needless to say I have a stupid amount of reading to do.
I think I'll start on page #1 of this thread for starters.
I think I'll start on page #1 of this thread for starters.
john miller
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my 4x2x1
Look what I just found. I just bought this stand, light and a different 4x2x1 that he had.
