Sonny's Rimless Shallow Reef.
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SunnyX
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Mike de Leon
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Hey Sonny,
Just a comment on the return. You can have it go through the external overflow box. You can then free up the corner for potential vortec placement. Just a thought.
Are you doing custom paint on the light fixture?
Regards,
Just a comment on the return. You can have it go through the external overflow box. You can then free up the corner for potential vortec placement. Just a thought.
Are you doing custom paint on the light fixture?
Regards,
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SunnyX
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Hey buddy, The fixture is going to be a 12x54w 48". I will also be using a few PAR38 LED's to supplement. The fixture is from a friend who is upgrading his reef.
Thanks. I think that the placement of the return should be good. I initially had it in the overflow box but decided against it. The Vortech will be right next to the return hole so you wont even see it.
The fixture is used and from a reefer friend. I didnt ask what the color was but I assume it is white/grey?
Thanks,
Sonny
SunnyX
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Well, well, well....looks like I'm back on familiar grounds. It has been nearly two years since I last started the now infamous "Rimless Reef". I sold off the older rimless reef and have just ordered a much larger one.
I plan on doing some interesting things with this new setup, and I know that it will be even better than the last one.
The new Rimless will have the following specs:
Display Tank
Custom Aquarium:
Rimless 72x36x22 From Miracles http://www.miraclesaquariums.com/
Starphire front and left side
3/4" glass all around
24" external overflow on right end panel with removable black insert.
2 drains in overflow, 2-1/2" for 1-1/2" bulkheads.
1 1" return on the right panel for return
Stand
The stand will be hand built and tiled. No equipment will be under the tank. The sump and all equipment will be located in the room directly to the right of the tank. It will look similar to my last tiled stand, but with a different color this time.
The stand will be lower to the ground this time, allowing for a perfect view when seated. The tank will have its own special area and everything will be designed around it.
Sump
I am undecided on the sump, but may go with a simple AGA 45 gallon sump. Nothing too fancy.
Water Movement
Ehiem 1260 for Return pump
Vortech Mp40w
Vortech Mp40W
Vortech MP40W
A few Tunze Nano's, here and there.
Lighting
Sfiligoi Stealth 12x54w bulb T5
3-4 PAR38 LED spotlights
Skimmer
Deltec AP851. I have had this skimmer for 5 years now and it does an amazing job.
Calcium and Alk Addition
Randy’s Two Part Solution
I ran both a CA reactor and Kalk Stirrer in the past and honestly have had better results will a simple DIY two part solution. I will be using a couple dosing pumps to feed the soutions to the aquarium.
Substrate
The bottom of the tank will be covered with a SSB consisting of .
CaribSea Seaflor Special Grade Reef Sand
Corals
The tank will be SPS dominated, no chalices or small freaky colored corals here. With the SPS I will be adding my large acan colonies, some with 100+ heads, along with assorted Zoas. I will also have 6-8 Maxima clams in as well. The soft stuff will make for a nice filler towards the bottom. I will not have any corals on the sand, and will utilize negative space to the extreme. With my new found access to corals from all over the world, this tank should be spectacular.
Fish
My beloved Pacific Blue tang will be in the tank, along with the other fish from the previous rimless. The new tank will feature many Anthias, up to 20+.
Now, as many of you know, I am not a tech junkie or anything like that. I like to keep my tanks as simple as possible. One return line, one drain, etc. You will not see any fancy piping or wiring, but you will see amazing results in the aquarium itself.
Thank you all, and I promise that you will not be disappointed with the build to come.
Sonny
Here is a mock up of the new tank:
Here are examples of my past aquariums:
225gl In-Wall
100gl Rimless Reef
I plan on doing some interesting things with this new setup, and I know that it will be even better than the last one.
The new Rimless will have the following specs:
Display Tank
Custom Aquarium:
Rimless 72x36x22 From Miracles http://www.miraclesaquariums.com/
Starphire front and left side
3/4" glass all around
24" external overflow on right end panel with removable black insert.
2 drains in overflow, 2-1/2" for 1-1/2" bulkheads.
1 1" return on the right panel for return
Stand
The stand will be hand built and tiled. No equipment will be under the tank. The sump and all equipment will be located in the room directly to the right of the tank. It will look similar to my last tiled stand, but with a different color this time.
The stand will be lower to the ground this time, allowing for a perfect view when seated. The tank will have its own special area and everything will be designed around it.
Sump
I am undecided on the sump, but may go with a simple AGA 45 gallon sump. Nothing too fancy.
Water Movement
Ehiem 1260 for Return pump
Vortech Mp40w
Vortech Mp40W
Vortech MP40W
A few Tunze Nano's, here and there.
Lighting
Sfiligoi Stealth 12x54w bulb T5
3-4 PAR38 LED spotlights
Skimmer
Deltec AP851. I have had this skimmer for 5 years now and it does an amazing job.
Calcium and Alk Addition
Randy’s Two Part Solution
I ran both a CA reactor and Kalk Stirrer in the past and honestly have had better results will a simple DIY two part solution. I will be using a couple dosing pumps to feed the soutions to the aquarium.
Substrate
The bottom of the tank will be covered with a SSB consisting of .
CaribSea Seaflor Special Grade Reef Sand
Corals
The tank will be SPS dominated, no chalices or small freaky colored corals here. With the SPS I will be adding my large acan colonies, some with 100+ heads, along with assorted Zoas. I will also have 6-8 Maxima clams in as well. The soft stuff will make for a nice filler towards the bottom. I will not have any corals on the sand, and will utilize negative space to the extreme. With my new found access to corals from all over the world, this tank should be spectacular.
Fish
My beloved Pacific Blue tang will be in the tank, along with the other fish from the previous rimless. The new tank will feature many Anthias, up to 20+.
Now, as many of you know, I am not a tech junkie or anything like that. I like to keep my tanks as simple as possible. One return line, one drain, etc. You will not see any fancy piping or wiring, but you will see amazing results in the aquarium itself.
Thank you all, and I promise that you will not be disappointed with the build to come.
Sonny
Here is a mock up of the new tank:
Here are examples of my past aquariums:
225gl In-Wall
100gl Rimless Reef
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A Reef In The Sky
no new thread?
SunnyX
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I probably should, eh? This way we can start fresh. Im gonna miss this thread. :sad2:
v1...rotate
A Reef In The Sky
That's what I would do.
At least when your new thread grows it won't be split like the old times!!
Looking forward to your new build and the NEW trends you set!
Keep the updates coming buddy!
SunnyX
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Ok guys/gals,
This thread has been officially retired. Please direct all further questions/comments to the new thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=17808509#post17808509
Thanks!
This thread has been officially retired. Please direct all further questions/comments to the new thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=17808509#post17808509
Thanks!
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