Rothany's Half rimless Shallow Reef Build

[Rothany]

Ok,so I wasnt planning on upgrading any more from my Bc29
http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/f204/my-29bc-downgraded-froma-40b-58949/

But I see lots of nice shallow reefs online and decided to jump the band wagon
heres my list of equipment

24x24x12 top rim taken off
2x 10 gallon sumps drilled connected to each other
reef octopus nw 150 Thanks herefishyfish
mp20
mp100
mag 7 return
6 x panorama Leds moduals from my bc29. I plan on adding some diy leds if not enough,but they are all in my bc29
everything is growning crazy including SPS
100 watt marineland heater
diy stand
diy hood (for now)


Live stock :
All my corals from my Bicocube,which includes sps,lps,zoos, shrooms,
planning to add lots more with the wider area I can work with
clown fish
pistol shimp and goby (they dont hang out :doh: )
6 line wrasse
lawnmower blenny
asst. clean up crew
and planning to add other creatures =)

I should have started a thread when I first got the tank,but got lazy So heres what I have done so far
(all this was about a 3 week period)
I picked up a tank up north after a Baker lake after a camping trip

First thing I did was built a stand my first one lol. Came out pretty good,but after I finished building it.
I found a crack on the back of the tank =( A biggggg one !
heres the tank and stand before replacing the glass

The reason why its half rimless is because that was the only way I could take out the broken glass lol.
It came out pretty good so I like it.

Then got the glass replaced and stand painted

Heres the really sad part, I ordered a glass-holes.com overflow kit my first time at drilling a glass hole
Failed! CRACked the glass that I just replaced lol :doh: :doh: No picture of the break WAS too frustrated :doh:

Now round 2 3 days later and a new piece of glass with success =)

overflow and returned drilled and installed

and heres a pic of my first 10 gallon sump

Well thats it for now will be posting more updates soon

 

[Frankie]

Cool project! I am doing a 12" deep build right now also. It will be interesting to see how you set this up. Job well done.

Here's a tip for drilling, when you have a buddy over helping, you have him hold the garden hose over the spot and run water there constantly while drilling. That's the good thing about working outdoors. No mess to mop up after

 

[Rothany]

Frankie sweet let's see your build =) amd thanks for the tip,I found that out the hard way lol. Second time I had help with the water.

 

[Frankie]

Sure noob! Thanks
http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/f13/60-gallon-frag-system-build-58022/

 

[Krish]

Looks like this will be really sweet and the dimension look really cool! Good luck with it! I'll be tagging along!


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[Rothany]

Frankie I read through your whole thread. SHow off!!!! lol

 

[Rothany]

Got 2 questions for you guys
What would be good paint to rattle can my stand and hood? I want it super black.
Got any ideas how I can hang my Temporary diy hood

plan on using till I find a fisture I can fit all my LEDS in

 

[Rothany]

So I broke the the new glass =(When I tried to pull it out the bottom piece broke double =(. So is on hold untill further notice. :doh:

 

[Krish]

So I broke the the new glass =(When I tried to pull it out the bottom piece broke double =(. So is on hold untill further notice. :doh:

Ouch!!! Bummer dude!! Hope it doesn't set you back too long.

 

[Peppie]

Noob, are you not a little worried about the tank splitting at the seams without the top brace in place?
Sorry you are having some bad luck drilling. Stick with it. Let the bit do the work.
I hung my lights on two heavy duty shelf brackets with a drawer runner attached to each bracket.

That might get your wheels turning

 

[Rothany]

Peepie this time it wasnt from drilling =(. I had everything all plumbed. I was trying to remove a pvc pipe from my return ... SO sad . Im looking for another 24x24x12 cube or waiting for some free glass from a friend

 

[Rothany]

Alright UPDATE!!!! Im back in the game. Went fully rimless lol . I will be water testing tommorow.

 

[Frankie]

Cool dude!

What is the thickness of that glass btw? It looks pretty thin without the brace. You may want to do a little research on euro bracing. It may be just the ticket for your project.

Keep up with the updates.


Frank

 

[Krish]

Let us know how the water test goes.

 

[Peppie]

Please dont tell us the glass broke. lol I probably shouldnt even say that in fun.

 

[Rothany]

Its 1/4 inch glass . this guys tank is rimless same thickness and it works pefect. A Nano Aquarium . So I think im good,also his is 47 gallons

 

[Frankie]

Yep, 1/4" glass will hole NP, it's the fragility of the over all tank structure that worries me. The euro brace will help strengthen it. Especially if you have an impact of some type. Like rocks falling or from outside the tank.

You should be fine though as long as there are no accidents.

Keep up the good work!

Frank

 

[Rothany]

oopps ! forget to mention, I did water test today

Had leak on my return sealed it up will be trying again tommorow
Forgot to take some pics sorry all

 

[Rothany]

lol, This time im taking it slow and gentle =)

 

[Rothany]

After 4 trys,4 pieces of glass,and a whole lot of crying. Water test is leak freeeeee!! =) NOw time to get this sucker in the house,but before that I gotta clean up some silicone thats all over the glass and paint the back. Does anyone know of a good silicon remover?

ANd some pics

2 10 gallons for sump drilled with 2 1/2 holes connected with pvc

Dont mind the pipes, its a mess due to holes being drilled at differnt spots