Finally- my turn :) My new upgrade rimless!

mallorieGgator · 04/07/2011, 11:53 AM

So, this is going to take awhile but I will slowly update it as I get things. Tank Specs:
93.5 gallon rimless 30X30X24
Reef Ready
Use:
Reef tank- LPS, SPS, Zoas
We want some awesome fish for this tank too so suggestions are awesome.
We will be upgrading our 55 to this 93 gallon which is going to be so nice!

Pictures:
At the LFS:

Stand with LOTS of room! So nice to upgrade to a stand with room!

We won't have the tank in our apartment until May so this thread will be updated then.

Advice on sump size, stocking, powerheads, skimmer, return pump, etc is ALL welcome! Thanks

pimp4cheddar · 04/07/2011, 12:01 PM

Nice tank and upgrade.

P.S. Go Knights!

mallorieGgator · 04/07/2011, 12:05 PM

BOOO! lol. I can't believe our baseball team lost to yours.

NastayNatron · 04/07/2011, 12:07 PM

Good looking tank! Have fun

TheReefChief · 04/07/2011, 12:08 PM

Sick Dimensions! I say stick with RO skimmers, Eheim for the pumps, MP10's or MP40 for flow (you cant put anything over that beautiful rim!) What kind of lighting are you planning?

mallorieGgator · 04/07/2011, 12:12 PM

Thanks! We have a 48" Aquatic Life fixture that we are thinking of hanging up high so we don't have to get a new light(the fixture we have now is almost brand new). Can we do that? a 48" light over a 30" tank? Is it ok? Who has the best deals on MPs? Also- I keep trying to figure out how many I would need but I can't find the specs on the MP10-just the MP40.

solitude127 · 04/07/2011, 12:14 PM

Good looking tank. What kind of budget do you have for your other equipment?

TheReefChief · 04/07/2011, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mallorieGgator

Thanks! We have a 48" Aquatic Life fixture that we are thinking of hanging up high so we don't have to get a new light(the fixture we have now is almost brand new). Can we do that? a 48" light over a 30" tank? Is it ok? Who has the best deals on MPs? Also- I keep trying to figure out how many I would need but I can't find the specs on the MP10-just the MP40.

Not a problem for the fish I dont think, but I would say a big problem for the look of the tank and the light shining outside it. The extra length will shine all over the ground, and it will look a bit awkward imho.

MarineDepot seems to have the best prices on MP10's and 40's. The 10's may be a little small for your 90g (I am putting two in a 55) if you want to keep a lot of SPS. But they will be killer (or 1 mp40) on a mixed reef. They also only barely work on 12mm glass (and 1/2 inch) and are only rated for 3/8. MP10 is 1500 GPH but varies because of the wave modes.

mallorieGgator · 04/07/2011, 12:22 PM

With the budget, it's flexible. We may have to slowly add stuff(like the MPs) since we wouldn't be able to afford those until we sell our 55 equipment to fund for the nicer powerheads. Suggestions are welcome for everything. I don't want to buy crap but I don't want REALLY expensive either (like a $500 skimmer! Ah!).

pimp4cheddar · 04/07/2011, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mallorieGgator

BOOO! lol. I can't believe our baseball team lost to yours.

Everything Gator loses to UCF!

LOL

Scopus Tang · 04/07/2011, 03:21 PM

Should make a nice tank, tagging along.

gveng · 04/07/2011, 04:42 PM

congrats on the new tank, i love cubes!! i would say trade the light for something shorter like a 24" or 30".

mallorieGgator · 04/07/2011, 06:05 PM

Would a 36" look wierd? It shouldn't hang over too much.

SIR PATRICK · 04/07/2011, 09:00 PM

I want to see this one grow, right from the start. Tagging along also.

Ethan Music · 04/08/2011, 10:01 AM

Aqua cave has the lowest price on vortechs just use their rc5 discount code and you save 5% off everything in ur cart.

KafudaFish · 04/08/2011, 10:12 AM

Very nice.

blkg35 · 04/08/2011, 12:53 PM

Love the dimensions on that cube. Any ideas on stocking yet?

mallorieGgator · 04/08/2011, 07:51 PM

Well, there will be these fish transferred:
Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse
McCosker's Flasher
Possum Wrasse
Oscellaris Pair
Diamond Goby
Lawnmower Blenny

Friday Night · 04/08/2011, 07:58 PM

Thats a sexy tank. Congrats

Overland04 · 04/08/2011, 08:02 PM

Looking forward to the progress!
tagging along...

ssavader · 04/17/2011, 07:59 PM

Mallorie, esthetically speaking, it would look more natural to have shorter light over the tank, than one hanging over the edges, even by just a couple of inches. Is your tank 30" wide? Have you looked on Maine Depot's website for odd sized lighting?

mallorieGgator · 04/18/2011, 05:13 AM

Hi Scott,
I will check them out thanks! We were going to go with a MH but now I think we are going to go with a 24" 6 bulb ATI sunpower fixture.

AugustWest · 04/18/2011, 12:33 PM

Nice looking tank. I think you should consider the 8x24W Sunpower, especially if you want to keep SPS.

As far as the Vortech's, you are going to want at least an MP40. Probably better if you went with two or at least added an MP10.

Good luck, whatever you decide !

04/07/2011, 11:53 AM	#1
mallorieGgator Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 1,134	Finally- my turn :) My new upgrade rimless! So, this is going to take awhile but I will slowly update it as I get things. Tank Specs: 93.5 gallon rimless 30X30X24 Reef Ready Use: Reef tank- LPS, SPS, Zoas We want some awesome fish for this tank too so suggestions are awesome. We will be upgrading our 55 to this 93 gallon which is going to be so nice! Pictures: At the LFS: Stand with LOTS of room! So nice to upgrade to a stand with room! We won't have the tank in our apartment until May so this thread will be updated then. Advice on sump size, stocking, powerheads, skimmer, return pump, etc is ALL welcome! Thanks

04/07/2011, 12:14 PM	#7
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	Good looking tank. What kind of budget do you have for your other equipment? __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

04/07/2011, 03:21 PM	#11
Scopus Tang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: WY Posts: 349	Should make a nice tank, tagging along. __________________ After all, its not the endpoint alone, but the journey, as well as what we learn along the way! This guy is such a pain in my wrasse!

04/08/2011, 08:02 PM	#20
Overland04 Wisher of the redo button Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Red Hook, NY Posts: 614	Looking forward to the progress! tagging along... __________________ What do you call a fish with no eye?....... ......... ......... ......... Fsh Current Tank Info: 75g Rimless

04/17/2011, 07:59 PM	#21
ssavader Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Carmel, IN (Indianapolis suburb) Posts: 953	Mallorie, esthetically speaking, it would look more natural to have shorter light over the tank, than one hanging over the edges, even by just a couple of inches. Is your tank 30" wide? Have you looked on Maine Depot's website for odd sized lighting? __________________ Scott

04/07/2011, 12:01 PM	#2
pimp4cheddar Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 762	Nice tank and upgrade. P.S. Go Knights!

04/07/2011, 12:05 PM	#3
mallorieGgator Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 1,134	BOOO! lol. I can't believe our baseball team lost to yours.

04/07/2011, 12:07 PM	#4
NastayNatron Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 146	Good looking tank! Have fun

04/07/2011, 12:08 PM	#5
TheReefChief Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fort Lauderdale FL Posts: 109	Sick Dimensions! I say stick with RO skimmers, Eheim for the pumps, MP10's or MP40 for flow (you cant put anything over that beautiful rim!) What kind of lighting are you planning?

04/07/2011, 12:12 PM	#6
mallorieGgator Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 1,134	Thanks! We have a 48" Aquatic Life fixture that we are thinking of hanging up high so we don't have to get a new light(the fixture we have now is almost brand new). Can we do that? a 48" light over a 30" tank? Is it ok? Who has the best deals on MPs? Also- I keep trying to figure out how many I would need but I can't find the specs on the MP10-just the MP40.

04/07/2011, 12:22 PM	#9
mallorieGgator Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 1,134	With the budget, it's flexible. We may have to slowly add stuff(like the MPs) since we wouldn't be able to afford those until we sell our 55 equipment to fund for the nicer powerheads. Suggestions are welcome for everything. I don't want to buy crap but I don't want REALLY expensive either (like a $500 skimmer! Ah!).

04/07/2011, 04:42 PM	#12
gveng Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Downey, CA Posts: 2,385	congrats on the new tank, i love cubes!! i would say trade the light for something shorter like a 24" or 30".

04/07/2011, 06:05 PM	#13
mallorieGgator Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 1,134	Would a 36" look wierd? It shouldn't hang over too much.

04/07/2011, 09:00 PM	#14
SIR PATRICK Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,434	I want to see this one grow, right from the start. Tagging along also.

04/08/2011, 10:01 AM	#15
Ethan Music Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Shelby, Michigan Posts: 394	Aqua cave has the lowest price on vortechs just use their rc5 discount code and you save 5% off everything in ur cart.

04/08/2011, 10:12 AM	#16
KafudaFish Cyprinius carpio Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4,496	Very nice.

04/08/2011, 12:53 PM	#17
blkg35 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Santa Ana Posts: 764	Love the dimensions on that cube. Any ideas on stocking yet?

04/08/2011, 07:51 PM	#18
mallorieGgator Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 1,134	Well, there will be these fish transferred: Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse McCosker's Flasher Possum Wrasse Oscellaris Pair Diamond Goby Lawnmower Blenny

04/08/2011, 07:58 PM	#19
Friday Night Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Walnut Creek. CA Posts: 2,438	Thats a sexy tank. Congrats

04/18/2011, 05:13 AM	#22
mallorieGgator Registered Member. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 1,134	Hi Scott, I will check them out thanks! We were going to go with a MH but now I think we are going to go with a 24" 6 bulb ATI sunpower fixture.

04/18/2011, 12:33 PM	#23
AugustWest Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 765 Blog Entries: 1	Nice looking tank. I think you should consider the 8x24W Sunpower, especially if you want to keep SPS. As far as the Vortech's, you are going to want at least an MP40. Probably better if you went with two or at least added an MP10. Good luck, whatever you decide ! Last edited by AugustWest; 04/18/2011 at 12:35 PM. Reason: spelling

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