Mojo's 57 g Rimless build - Page 2

mojo~ · 08/04/2009, 08:31 AM

what return are you using. I ordered a eheim 1260 for it. is that what you are using too? looks like it .

gotfrogs · 08/04/2009, 09:59 AM

I have the fan set to blow out, only because it is at the top of the stand and heat rises. With all of the gaps around the glass I don't even think that a fan is needed.

gotfrogs · 08/04/2009, 10:02 AM

Yep, I am going to use a 1260 and a MP20 for additional flow.

mojo~ · 08/05/2009, 09:30 PM

ok I did get some new bulkheads and I just opened my new light. It is pretty nice so far. Seems well built. The lights it comes with are the Ushio BLV 10k. Ill have to put it over my other tank to see what it looks like. I have it on to burn in a bit. The light looks pretty white lighting up my kitchen. I have some pics I ll post here in a few. The T5 bulbs are the actinic plus. So I was pretty happy about that. Should have pump, net module and vortech tomorrow.

mojo~ · 08/05/2009, 10:51 PM

ok well the light came today and here are a couple pics of the test fire.

H.Veras · 08/05/2009, 11:00 PM

Mojo you can't go wrong with the Vertex it's really good you'll be surprise. i can't wait to see your tank with all the goodies. btw how much did you pay for your tank?

mojo~ · 08/05/2009, 11:56 PM

They retail for around $750 for tank and stand. But I was able to go down to premium and get them on sale. Saved quite a bit. Last I knew they had 2 left. the non drilled is cheaper too.

THis is the 4th vertex I have had. I did the review and started the vertex owner thread. The 100 isnt bad. it will hold me over for now. lol. I will have to see what kind of room I have when I get the new sump built in the next couple days.

awilson500 · 08/06/2009, 12:54 AM

tagging along

gotfrogs · 08/06/2009, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mojo~
They retail for around $750 for tank and stand. But I was able to go down to premium and get them on sale. Saved quite a bit.

That makes me fee better about all of the money I am spending on this setup. My LFS only charged me $603 for the tank and stand.

mojo~ · 08/06/2009, 07:40 AM

thats a pretty good price. About the same as my sale price.

gotfrogs · 08/06/2009, 09:10 AM

When I got the alert that there was a new post I was really hoping that I would be seeing your light in place over the tank. Get to work! I can't wait to see how it looks.

mojo~ · 08/06/2009, 10:49 AM

lol MY light bar needs some work. We will see what I can get done today.

mojo~ · 08/06/2009, 11:13 AM

here are a couple more pics.

gotfrogs · 08/06/2009, 12:01 PM

Very nice! What made you decide to paint the back of your tank? You have me questioning if I should paint mine before filling it up. My original plan was to keep it clean and not painted.

mojo~ · 08/06/2009, 02:40 PM

it gives the tank some contrast to the back of the tank. other wise you can see cords ect in the back from power heads and anything else back there. cleaner look imo

Bill14 · 08/06/2009, 02:41 PM

Nice setup you have started mojo!

James Fatheree just came and talked to our club a month or so ago. He and another guy did some testing with lighting and discovered (by accident) that having a painted background cuts down on the amount of light on the back of the tank. When the tank is full, we get some benefit from light reflecting off the glass/air barrior of the tank. When the surface is painted, we lose that reflection. You can place something on the back of the tank and as long as it's not bonded to the glass, the reflection will still occur. Depending on your rockwork, that may or may not be an issue for you. Just some information I found interesting from the talk.

mojo~ · 08/06/2009, 07:43 PM

I have heard that too. I just always like the look of a solid back. personal pref I guess. I did get a light pole to try and a sump built today. I ll take some pictures here in a little bit. starting to come together.

Felix1021 · 08/06/2009, 07:50 PM

ever since i saw this tank
on reef builders i've been in love with it
now following your thread.
good choice of equipment so far.
good luck with the rest of your build!
f.

gorey · 08/06/2009, 08:12 PM

Looks good mojo!! Makes me want to set up another......Don't tell my wife!LOL!

JCR's Reef · 08/06/2009, 08:57 PM

Looks good Jesse. I'm liking the look of that tank alot. I might have to copy ya. LOL. Nice and clean.
If you painted the outside of the tank, wouldnt you still get the reflection off of the glass itself?

mojo~ · 08/06/2009, 09:44 PM

Well my net module and vortech mp 10 #1 came in today. Sump is built and made a light pole. I will go here once I am done watching LA ink with my little lady o go check the fit on some things.

H.Veras · 08/06/2009, 10:09 PM

mojo your tank looks much better painted... when do you think you'll better getting some water in that baby?

mojo~ · 08/06/2009, 10:42 PM

well The sump fits perfectly, mounted the net module. So I should have pump tomorrow and hpe to get it plumbed tomorrow night. So the plan is to have water in it saturday night.

Warner Marine · 08/06/2009, 11:16 PM

nice choice on fixture!

mojo~ · 08/06/2009, 11:20 PM

thanks Jon.

08/04/2009, 08:31 AM	#26
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	what return are you using. I ordered a eheim 1260 for it. is that what you are using too? looks like it . __________________ Mojo~

08/05/2009, 09:30 PM	#29
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	ok I did get some new bulkheads and I just opened my new light. It is pretty nice so far. Seems well built. The lights it comes with are the Ushio BLV 10k. Ill have to put it over my other tank to see what it looks like. I have it on to burn in a bit. The light looks pretty white lighting up my kitchen. I have some pics I ll post here in a few. The T5 bulbs are the actinic plus. So I was pretty happy about that. Should have pump, net module and vortech tomorrow. __________________ Mojo~

08/05/2009, 10:51 PM	#30
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	ok well the light came today and here are a couple pics of the test fire. __________________ Mojo~

08/05/2009, 11:00 PM	#31
H.Veras Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 1,024	Mojo you can't go wrong with the Vertex it's really good you'll be surprise. i can't wait to see your tank with all the goodies. btw how much did you pay for your tank? __________________ 90g tech series. Current Tank Info: 90g tech series

08/05/2009, 11:56 PM	#32
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	They retail for around $750 for tank and stand. But I was able to go down to premium and get them on sale. Saved quite a bit. Last I knew they had 2 left. the non drilled is cheaper too. THis is the 4th vertex I have had. I did the review and started the vertex owner thread. The 100 isnt bad. it will hold me over for now. lol. I will have to see what kind of room I have when I get the new sump built in the next couple days. __________________ Mojo~

08/04/2009, 09:59 AM	#27
gotfrogs Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dickinson, TX Posts: 1,215	I have the fan set to blow out, only because it is at the top of the stand and heat rises. With all of the gaps around the glass I don't even think that a fan is needed.

08/04/2009, 10:02 AM	#28
gotfrogs Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dickinson, TX Posts: 1,215	Yep, I am going to use a 1260 and a MP20 for additional flow.

08/06/2009, 12:54 AM	#33
awilson500 MarkSativa Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: 41° 17' 11.70" N 85° 51'07.12" W Posts: 362	tagging along __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>¸. ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> Current Tank Info: 90 Gallon AGA Pre-Drilled, 30 gallon diy sump, TEK T-5 Lighting, 79.5 degress, 1.025salinty, 8.2 to 8.53pH

08/06/2009, 07:40 AM	#35
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	thats a pretty good price. About the same as my sale price. __________________ Mojo~

08/06/2009, 09:10 AM	#36
gotfrogs Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dickinson, TX Posts: 1,215	When I got the alert that there was a new post I was really hoping that I would be seeing your light in place over the tank. Get to work! I can't wait to see how it looks.

08/06/2009, 10:49 AM	#37
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	lol MY light bar needs some work. We will see what I can get done today. __________________ Mojo~

08/06/2009, 11:13 AM	#38
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	here are a couple more pics. __________________ Mojo~

08/06/2009, 12:01 PM	#39
gotfrogs Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dickinson, TX Posts: 1,215	Very nice! What made you decide to paint the back of your tank? You have me questioning if I should paint mine before filling it up. My original plan was to keep it clean and not painted.

08/06/2009, 02:40 PM	#40
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	it gives the tank some contrast to the back of the tank. other wise you can see cords ect in the back from power heads and anything else back there. cleaner look imo __________________ Mojo~

08/06/2009, 02:41 PM	#41
Bill14 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 234	Nice setup you have started mojo! James Fatheree just came and talked to our club a month or so ago. He and another guy did some testing with lighting and discovered (by accident) that having a painted background cuts down on the amount of light on the back of the tank. When the tank is full, we get some benefit from light reflecting off the glass/air barrior of the tank. When the surface is painted, we lose that reflection. You can place something on the back of the tank and as long as it's not bonded to the glass, the reflection will still occur. Depending on your rockwork, that may or may not be an issue for you. Just some information I found interesting from the talk.

08/06/2009, 07:43 PM	#42
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	I have heard that too. I just always like the look of a solid back. personal pref I guess. I did get a light pole to try and a sump built today. I ll take some pictures here in a little bit. starting to come together. __________________ Mojo~

08/06/2009, 07:50 PM	#43
Felix1021 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 739	ever since i saw this tank on reef builders i've been in love with it now following your thread. good choice of equipment so far. good luck with the rest of your build! f.

08/06/2009, 08:12 PM	#44
gorey Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 292	Looks good mojo!! Makes me want to set up another......Don't tell my wife!LOL! __________________ There is fine line between a hobby and an obsession Current Tank Info: 75g AGA 30g/ sump vertex 100 skimmer. Yellow tang, 2 clowns, cardnial, royal gamma, six line

08/06/2009, 08:57 PM	#45
JCR's Reef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Posts: 1,303	Looks good Jesse. I'm liking the look of that tank alot. I might have to copy ya. LOL. Nice and clean. If you painted the outside of the tank, wouldnt you still get the reflection off of the glass itself? __________________ >Josh< Current Tank Info: Starphire Rimless Tank, ATB Elegance 200. Click on my name and visit my build thread. Lots of pics

08/06/2009, 09:44 PM	#46
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	Well my net module and vortech mp 10 #1 came in today. Sump is built and made a light pole. I will go here once I am done watching LA ink with my little lady o go check the fit on some things. __________________ Mojo~

08/06/2009, 10:09 PM	#47
H.Veras Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 1,024	mojo your tank looks much better painted... when do you think you'll better getting some water in that baby? __________________ 90g tech series. Current Tank Info: 90g tech series

08/06/2009, 10:42 PM	#48
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	well The sump fits perfectly, mounted the net module. So I should have pump tomorrow and hpe to get it plumbed tomorrow night. So the plan is to have water in it saturday night. __________________ Mojo~

08/06/2009, 11:16 PM	#49
Warner Marine Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 308	nice choice on fixture! __________________ Jon To build a great reef... you need the right tools! The Home of ECOBAK!

08/06/2009, 11:20 PM	#50
mojo~ Skimmer Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN Posts: 5,647	thanks Jon. __________________ Mojo~