Rimless Build

wsjasper · 08/20/2011, 11:27 AM

I always wanted to post a tank build so im really going to try and take pictures of this one and not forget like i always seem to do with all my other ones so let me know what you guys think.

akunochi · 08/20/2011, 11:54 AM

That's way cool!

If you have any questions feel free to PM me or whatever. I just finished my rimless 48x48x20 build.

wsjasper · 08/20/2011, 12:15 PM

Drilling the holes. just doing 3/4 return, and 1" drain

wsjasper · 08/20/2011, 12:16 PM

All done drilling

2Quills · 08/20/2011, 12:17 PM

Specs? Dimensions, glass thickness? Nice etched design!

wsjasper · 08/20/2011, 12:22 PM

I waiting on the front panel to come in, im using low iron glass for the front and reg on the sides all 3/8. the back piece with the snook in 1/2 and i plan on paint it black what do you guys think?

wsjasper · 08/20/2011, 12:23 PM

Its going to be 42x20x16

wsjasper · 08/29/2011, 04:48 PM

Got the tank built, painting the back right now going to post some pictures tonight or tomorrow.

biecacka · 08/29/2011, 06:54 PM

sweet looking tank man
corey

wsjasper · 09/08/2011, 09:07 PM

Well here we go... I finally have everything built except for the doors on the stand. Light is hung, tank is running well, and I am about to do my first water change tomorrow... my ammonia level is .5, a little high so hopefully the water change will help that.

wsjasper · 09/08/2011, 09:12 PM

Im trying to post all the pictures but i cant figure out how to post them without attaching them i just want them on the page like normal.

NanoReefWanabe · 09/08/2011, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wsjasper

Im trying to post all the pictures but i cant figure out how to post them without attaching them i just want them on the page like normal.

host the pictures on photobucket, and then you can copy the [img] tags to your post, or you can click the "insert image" icon and copy the url there.

sounds like a geat build so far i am curious to see how the etched back ground looks..

wsjasper · 09/09/2011, 04:14 PM

wsjasper · 09/09/2011, 04:27 PM

Build in progress

About to set the low iron

done

wsjasper · 09/09/2011, 04:30 PM

Starting the water testing

Holding great!

wsjasper · 09/09/2011, 04:35 PM

Time to start the painting!!

Taping off the edges

Got like 10 coats

All done

wsjasper · 09/09/2011, 04:45 PM

Taking the tank to the stand

about to set the tank

ready pluming

She is about ready for fish and water

wsjasper · 09/09/2011, 05:00 PM

Aquascaping

wsjasper · 09/09/2011, 05:03 PM

Here comes the water!

About ready for the light

wsjasper · 09/09/2011, 05:10 PM

Hung the light... needed a new bulb they only had one 14000 250w so i have mixed colors till the other bulb comes in

By big guy for the 200 rimless that i broke down i didn't want to put him in this small tank but i couldn't let him go his personality is just to cool!!!

wsjasper · 09/09/2011, 05:12 PM

1RJ · 09/09/2011, 06:06 PM

Did you cycle your water? Do you think your 'big guy' will suffer in a tank that small. Tank is nice - why did you cover up the cool fish on the back with black paint? Or do you have a way to illuminate it after you are all set up? Build's are always interesting- thanks for putting yours online.

TheFishTeen · 09/09/2011, 06:42 PM

Wow the tank looks great! That vlamingi is waaaaaaaay too big, i know you are very into him but for his own sake I would l find him a bigger home, like at least a 300 gallon tank, preferably somewhere closer to 500.

Good Luck with the tank!

wsjasper · 09/10/2011, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1RJ

Did you cycle your water? Do you think your 'big guy' will suffer in a tank that small. Tank is nice - why did you cover up the cool fish on the back with black paint? Or do you have a way to illuminate it after you are all set up? Build's are always interesting- thanks for putting yours online.

I have no way to illuminate it but you still can see it, i have never had a tank with the black background and have always wanted one and this was a greaT opportunity to do it. i like the way it turned out. i hope he doesn't suffer he seems very happy. i didnt have to cycle cause i broke down my 200 into this 60.

wsjasper · 09/10/2011, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheFishTeen

Wow the tank looks great! That vlamingi is waaaaaaaay too big, i know you are very into him but for his own sake I would l find him a bigger home, like at least a 300 gallon tank, preferably somewhere closer to 500.

Good Luck with the tank!

The biggest tank he as ever been in was a 225. i have had him since a juvenile and he as grown like crazy never seemed like he needed bigger. i know a 500 or so would be great, any fish would like that. i guess if it shows that he needs bigger then i will give him that..... i would hate to get rid of him tho.

08/20/2011, 11:54 AM	#2
akunochi Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle, Wa Posts: 168	That's way cool! If you have any questions feel free to PM me or whatever. I just finished my rimless 48x48x20 build. __________________ Puget Sound Aquarium Society Vice President 2011-2012

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08/20/2011, 12:17 PM	#5
2Quills Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 358	Specs? Dimensions, glass thickness? Nice etched design!

08/20/2011, 12:22 PM	#6
wsjasper Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: englewood, FL Posts: 42	I waiting on the front panel to come in, im using low iron glass for the front and reg on the sides all 3/8. the back piece with the snook in 1/2 and i plan on paint it black what do you guys think?

08/20/2011, 12:23 PM	#7
wsjasper Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: englewood, FL Posts: 42	Its going to be 42x20x16

08/29/2011, 04:48 PM	#8
wsjasper Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: englewood, FL Posts: 42	Got the tank built, painting the back right now going to post some pictures tonight or tomorrow.

08/29/2011, 06:54 PM	#9
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	sweet looking tank man corey

09/08/2011, 09:07 PM	#10
wsjasper Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: englewood, FL Posts: 42	Well here we go... I finally have everything built except for the doors on the stand. Light is hung, tank is running well, and I am about to do my first water change tomorrow... my ammonia level is .5, a little high so hopefully the water change will help that.

09/08/2011, 09:12 PM	#11
wsjasper Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: englewood, FL Posts: 42	Im trying to post all the pictures but i cant figure out how to post them without attaching them i just want them on the page like normal.

09/09/2011, 04:14 PM	#13
wsjasper Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: englewood, FL Posts: 42

09/09/2011, 04:27 PM	#14
wsjasper Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: englewood, FL Posts: 42	Build in progress About to set the low iron done

09/09/2011, 04:30 PM	#15
wsjasper Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: englewood, FL Posts: 42	Starting the water testing Holding great!

09/09/2011, 04:35 PM	#16
wsjasper Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: englewood, FL Posts: 42	Time to start the painting!! Taping off the edges Got like 10 coats All done

09/09/2011, 04:45 PM	#17
wsjasper Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: englewood, FL Posts: 42	Taking the tank to the stand about to set the tank ready pluming She is about ready for fish and water

09/09/2011, 05:00 PM	#18
wsjasper Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: englewood, FL Posts: 42	Aquascaping

09/09/2011, 05:03 PM	#19
wsjasper Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: englewood, FL Posts: 42	Here comes the water! About ready for the light

09/09/2011, 05:10 PM	#20
wsjasper Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: englewood, FL Posts: 42	Hung the light... needed a new bulb they only had one 14000 250w so i have mixed colors till the other bulb comes in By big guy for the 200 rimless that i broke down i didn't want to put him in this small tank but i couldn't let him go his personality is just to cool!!!

09/09/2011, 05:12 PM	#21
wsjasper Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: englewood, FL Posts: 42

09/09/2011, 06:06 PM	#22
1RJ Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 38	Did you cycle your water? Do you think your 'big guy' will suffer in a tank that small. Tank is nice - why did you cover up the cool fish on the back with black paint? Or do you have a way to illuminate it after you are all set up? Build's are always interesting- thanks for putting yours online.

09/09/2011, 06:42 PM	#23
TheFishTeen Registered Member. Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,677	Wow the tank looks great! That vlamingi is waaaaaaaay too big, i know you are very into him but for his own sake I would l find him a bigger home, like at least a 300 gallon tank, preferably somewhere closer to 500. Good Luck with the tank!