Zeroedge style tank

eckel82 · 08/21/2010, 04:34 PM

I was considering building a tank of this style but instead of acrylic I want to use starphire glass. The edges of the acrylic cause a distortion that I don't personally care for. I would have the edges beveled and polished. I would use clear silicone for the edges to complete the seamless look. I was just wondering if any of you guys had any advise that I may consider before I begin this build.

eckel82 · 08/21/2010, 07:47 PM

bump

flying_dutchman · 08/21/2010, 07:56 PM

I'd stay away from zero edge style tanks and build yourself a regular tank. It may seem pretty but plumbing will be a nightmare and high flow may be a problem

mule31 · 08/22/2010, 08:39 AM

Zero edges have a lot of problems. Evaporation and plumbing issues. I agree with those up above.

mudskipper1 · 08/22/2010, 10:46 AM

yea, if you have a lot of flow in those tanks, the water overflows unevenly and that causes both aesthetic and other issues. I saw a gorgeous one at Pacific East, but it was all softies and gorgonians, really cool, but if you want sps at all, i'd go rimless rather than zeroedge. I think the clear silicone will cause far more distortion than the acrylic corners. If done carefully, the acrylic could be nearly perfect I think.

TheBends · 08/22/2010, 02:03 PM

Just out of curiosity, why do these tanks suffer from plumbing and flow issues?

flying_dutchman · 08/22/2010, 03:03 PM

^
Water from the sump will return through he bottom of the tank, in case of a power outrage or pump failure the whole tank will drain into the sump. This can be prevented with well planned plumbing but if you don't know what you're doing be prepared for water on your floor.

Flow wise, all the flow will be provided by one pump (you could add powerheads, but that takes away from the look) high flow will properly cause salt spray and distortion of view.

Pickupman66 · 08/22/2010, 03:31 PM

our LFS has a gigantic one. they are next to impossible to get good and level. if you are even the slightest bit off, or have too much current to one area, they are hard to look thru.

08/22/2010, 10:46 AM	#5
mudskipper1 Trust Me I'm an Engineer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Posts: 1,085	yea, if you have a lot of flow in those tanks, the water overflows unevenly and that causes both aesthetic and other issues. I saw a gorgeous one at Pacific East, but it was all softies and gorgonians, really cool, but if you want sps at all, i'd go rimless rather than zeroedge. I think the clear silicone will cause far more distortion than the acrylic corners. If done carefully, the acrylic could be nearly perfect I think. __________________ -Eric kazyakphoto.zenfolio.com Current Tank Info: 11 gallon DIY acrylic cube and 20L displays plumbed to a single sump, Kessil, Onyx, MP10, RKL

08/22/2010, 03:31 PM	#8
Pickupman66 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Winchester, TN Posts: 3,714	our LFS has a gigantic one. they are next to impossible to get good and level. if you are even the slightest bit off, or have too much current to one area, they are hard to look thru. __________________ What a Pretty day to stick your head in your tank and stare at your corals. 15 years reef keeping experience in old school simplistic ways. /><{{{{"> Archon BETA Current Tank Info: 66 Gallon SCA Rimless, Custom 40 Breeder sump, DC pumps, Lumentek Pro 240 controlled by my Archon

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08/21/2010, 07:47 PM	#2
eckel82 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 25	bump

08/21/2010, 07:56 PM	#3
flying_dutchman Moved On Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,319	I'd stay away from zero edge style tanks and build yourself a regular tank. It may seem pretty but plumbing will be a nightmare and high flow may be a problem

08/22/2010, 08:39 AM	#4
mule31 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 136	Zero edges have a lot of problems. Evaporation and plumbing issues. I agree with those up above.

08/22/2010, 02:03 PM	#6
TheBends Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 99	Just out of curiosity, why do these tanks suffer from plumbing and flow issues?

08/22/2010, 03:03 PM	#7
flying_dutchman Moved On Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,319	^ Water from the sump will return through he bottom of the tank, in case of a power outrage or pump failure the whole tank will drain into the sump. This can be prevented with well planned plumbing but if you don't know what you're doing be prepared for water on your floor. Flow wise, all the flow will be provided by one pump (you could add powerheads, but that takes away from the look) high flow will properly cause salt spray and distortion of view.