mr. aqua 25g rimless cube build - Page 2

mic209 · 03/15/2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by joncat24

I am using the 12 led kit from rapid led. 7 blue and 5 whites. I get plenty of par and was actually planning on adding a second set of 12 when the funds were right, but never added them.
I have sps, an anenome and a clam and all are happy at around the 3 month mark.

I'll probably end up going with the same kit, just to get the tank going, budget wise, it'd be mid summer before I'd have the funds for an ai sol.

What optics are you running? And all Cool whites and royal blues?

joncat24 · 03/15/2011, 09:55 PM

yeah..cool whites with royal blues with 80 deg optics. The leds are about 6" off of the water.

mic209 · 03/15/2011, 09:57 PM

Finished the grout and here's the end result of my stand.

InvaderJim · 03/15/2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mic209

Sure is, thats the never ending project. I've had it since it rolled off the truck at the honda dealer in 1999. Its currently fully built B20Vtec, high compression, blox b's. Sitting on a set of classic 3 piece racing hart C5's.

Nice! Kinda off topic but, do you have any more pics of it?

Stand came out great btw.

SWINGRRRR · 03/16/2011, 05:48 AM

Looks absolutely great.

mic209 · 03/17/2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by InvaderJim

Nice! Kinda off topic but, do you have any more pics of it?

Stand came out great btw.

here's a couple from iPhone. I'm saving to get the body cleaned up it has 12 years of dings and scratches.

cmac23 · 03/17/2011, 12:40 PM

Nice tank but my 400HP subaruwrx STI would eat that Honda up

BowieReefer84 · 03/17/2011, 12:46 PM

Nice tank, nicer car. Let's get some more pictures. I like the stand you built.

mic209 · 03/17/2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by cmac23

Nice tank but my 400HP subaruwrx STI would eat that Honda up

Hey now, that's like comparing my aquarium build to an Elos system, lol... I love wrx's, I wouldnt mind having one as a daily driver...

cmac23 · 03/17/2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mic209

Hey now, that's like comparing my aquarium build to an Elos system, lol... I love wrx's, I wouldnt mind having one as a daily driver...

Just messing with you. I wanted a subie since 2003, saved up worked hard and got a brand new one in 2007. I love it. I was messing with b/c a lot of hondas try to race me at the stoplights. Tank is looking great man, love the stand and tile. How much did that tank run you?

mic209 · 04/01/2011, 01:57 AM

Got some goodies today

Just like christmas all over again

Nicely packaged

Is the fun dip for carbon dosing?

SWINGRRRR · 04/01/2011, 06:38 AM

Awesome. My buddy runs one of those on his fuge/display and I think it works great.

Ok its been a month and a half. This is about the time frame we start heckling you to GET WATER IN IT!!!!

SkullV · 04/01/2011, 09:39 AM

Do you have any reservations about the grout in the tile allowing for stress points in the rimless glass? Are you putting foam under the tank? I would be scared of it cracking on that tile surface.

mic209 · 04/01/2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SkullV

Do you have any reservations about the grout in the tile allowing for stress points in the rimless glass? Are you putting foam under the tank? I would be scared of it cracking on that tile surface.

I have considered this, instead of foam I'm going to use 2-3 layers of shelf liner, the rubber type.

Ansphire · 05/07/2011, 06:15 PM

I really like ur stand.. looking forward to the build.

mic209 · 05/08/2011, 02:57 PM

I got my plumbing done. Pics will be up shortly

nirvanaandtool · 05/09/2011, 09:01 AM

Nice build and nice car. Love the stand and tile work. I've got a 06 RSX Type-S so I appreciate fellow honda heads who are into the reefkeeping scene. My car has been neglected since I got heavy into the reef side of things. Poor thing is begging for more mods but I keep spending the $ on coral lol

mic209 · 05/09/2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by nirvanaandtool

Nice build and nice car. Love the stand and tile work. I've got a 06 RSX Type-S so I appreciate fellow honda heads who are into the reefkeeping scene. My car has been neglected since I got heavy into the reef side of things. Poor thing is begging for more mods but I keep spending the $ on coral lol

Theres nothing left to add to my engine, besides the cams i've had for a few years sitting in the box. Just need money for dyno time, but just like you, I'll spend on the tank first

lusenut2 · 05/09/2011, 12:03 PM

I cant wait to see how you like the glass-holes overflow. I am thinking about ordering 1 for a 40 gal breeder i want to build

mic209 · 05/09/2011, 09:51 PM

Have all my plumbing all done, sump just needs baffles and I need to order rock, I decided to go with marcorocks.

Glass Holes Nano Con dientes and 1/2 inch return kit

FTS, I don't think i'm going to paint the back glass and leave it clear.

Sump, I need to mount my Aqua Controller Jr/DC8 and clean up all the wires. Mag 5 is split between return and phosban reactor

Phosban reactor that I'll be running biopellets in this time instead of phosban.

View from behind the stand, showing my return manifold.

gabe3eb · 05/09/2011, 11:34 PM

Looks absolutely great. Very clean. Any details on the DIY LED would be great. Pics and details about how you plan to mount it/house it would be just great.

mic209 · 05/10/2011, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by gabe3eb

Looks absolutely great. Very clean. Any details on the DIY LED would be great. Pics and details about how you plan to mount it/house it would be just great.

I actually have been looking into the subrite slimlime LED fixture. It costs as cheap as a DIY setup, but it's already built and has remote control

ange062 · 05/10/2011, 08:45 AM

Clean setup, now let's see some water in it!!

JTrem94 · 05/10/2011, 09:45 AM

Looks like a cool build! I'm going to be tagging along.

nirvanaandtool · 05/10/2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mic209

Theres nothing left to add to my engine, besides the cams i've had for a few years sitting in the box. Just need money for dyno time, but just like you, I'll spend on the tank first

Ah nice. Sounds like a nice car. Mine is all bolt ons right now. I'd love to do more but spending all that money for Kpro and the RBC IM is so tough to do when I know what kind of a tank I could have for that money. Your cams sound like my intake manifold gasket. Been sitting in the garage for about 3 years now cause I'm too lazy to pull the IM to put it on.

Tank first, car second :thumbup:

Setup pics look awesome. Though I'd go and paint the back black but thats just my opinion.

I do suggest putting eggcrate or something in the overflow to stop snails from climbing in. I had a turbo get under the overflow baffle and block the bulkhead in my 7.5 and woke up to a wet floor. Since I put eggcrate in the overflow and the turbo cant get by it.

03/15/2011, 09:55 PM	#27
joncat24 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Middletown,OH Posts: 443	yeah..cool whites with royal blues with 80 deg optics. The leds are about 6" off of the water. __________________ I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed person! Current Tank Info: 180 Gallon, 2 Custom Trigger systems sumps, Radion lighting, 3 Vortech mp40's, SRO 3000 skimmer

03/16/2011, 05:48 AM	#30
SWINGRRRR Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pcola FL Posts: 2,504	Looks absolutely great. __________________ Have you ever tried to hold a monkey still if it is not drunk ~ insteng Current Tank Info: 45gal Rimless mixed reef--SWC 150BMK--2xMP10ESW--Giesemann 150W HQI

03/17/2011, 12:40 PM	#32
cmac23 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 425	Nice tank but my 400HP subaruwrx STI would eat that Honda up __________________ “Why does Sea World have a seafood restaurant?? I'm halfway through my fish burger and I realize, Oh my God....I could be eating a slow learner.” “Even a fish could stay out of trouble if it would just learn to keep its mouth shut.” Current Tank Info: 29g biocube hqi

04/01/2011, 06:38 AM	#37
SWINGRRRR Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pcola FL Posts: 2,504	Awesome. My buddy runs one of those on his fuge/display and I think it works great. Ok its been a month and a half. This is about the time frame we start heckling you to GET WATER IN IT!!!! __________________ Have you ever tried to hold a monkey still if it is not drunk ~ insteng Current Tank Info: 45gal Rimless mixed reef--SWC 150BMK--2xMP10ESW--Giesemann 150W HQI

05/07/2011, 06:15 PM	#40
Ansphire Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 619	I really like ur stand.. looking forward to the build. __________________ Ricky

03/15/2011, 09:57 PM	#28
mic209 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Posts: 1,338	Finished the grout and here's the end result of my stand.

03/17/2011, 12:46 PM	#33
BowieReefer84 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Maryland, 21075 Posts: 409	Nice tank, nicer car. Let's get some more pictures. I like the stand you built.

04/01/2011, 01:57 AM	#36
mic209 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Posts: 1,338	Got some goodies today Just like christmas all over again Nicely packaged Is the fun dip for carbon dosing?

04/01/2011, 09:39 AM	#38
SkullV They Got My Number Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 6,898	Do you have any reservations about the grout in the tile allowing for stress points in the rimless glass? Are you putting foam under the tank? I would be scared of it cracking on that tile surface.

05/08/2011, 02:57 PM	#41
mic209 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Posts: 1,338	I got my plumbing done. Pics will be up shortly

05/09/2011, 09:01 AM	#42
nirvanaandtool Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charm City Posts: 718	Nice build and nice car. Love the stand and tile work. I've got a 06 RSX Type-S so I appreciate fellow honda heads who are into the reefkeeping scene. My car has been neglected since I got heavy into the reef side of things. Poor thing is begging for more mods but I keep spending the $ on coral lol __________________ -Ralph Anglers, Scorps, & Mantis Shrimp, Oh My! Current Tank Info: 90RR Wrasse FOWLR

05/09/2011, 12:03 PM	#44
lusenut2 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ocoee, Fl Posts: 1,580	I cant wait to see how you like the glass-holes overflow. I am thinking about ordering 1 for a 40 gal breeder i want to build

05/09/2011, 09:51 PM	#45
mic209 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Arroyo Grande, CA Posts: 1,338	Have all my plumbing all done, sump just needs baffles and I need to order rock, I decided to go with marcorocks. Glass Holes Nano Con dientes and 1/2 inch return kit FTS, I don't think i'm going to paint the back glass and leave it clear. Sump, I need to mount my Aqua Controller Jr/DC8 and clean up all the wires. Mag 5 is split between return and phosban reactor Phosban reactor that I'll be running biopellets in this time instead of phosban. View from behind the stand, showing my return manifold.

05/09/2011, 11:34 PM	#46
gabe3eb Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 56	Looks absolutely great. Very clean. Any details on the DIY LED would be great. Pics and details about how you plan to mount it/house it would be just great.

05/10/2011, 08:45 AM	#48
ange062 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 3,223	Clean setup, now let's see some water in it!! __________________ JBJ NC28, Radion, MP10, HOB-1, Mini Arctica, 2LF Phosban 150's - MARSH May 2012 TOTM JBJ 3g Picotope, Panorama Pro, AC70 29g AGA Planted FW

05/10/2011, 09:45 AM	#49
JTrem94 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 57	Looks like a cool build! I'm going to be tagging along.

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