Scott's 120 Gallon Rimless Build - Page 2

sahin · 01/16/2013, 05:33 AM

Very nice build. Will be following.

sseaner · 01/19/2013, 08:46 AM

I plumbed up the BRS reactors yesterday. No aquarium work today. Its time for some real fun with my other build.

brianryan8 · 01/19/2013, 10:38 AM

Wow setup looks super nice!!(!

biecacka · 01/19/2013, 10:49 AM

Very clean set up.
Will you still be able to use the closet or will you worry about moisture?
Corey

vitodog · 01/19/2013, 12:30 PM

sseaner, has your tank arrived from ReefSavvy yet?

sseaner · 02/14/2013, 10:35 PM

My tank has arrived. The quality and workmanship is incredible. Felix did an awesome job. It is 62 x 18 x 24 Rimless. 3 sides blacked out, 3/4 low iron glass, custom glass-holes overflow w/ two 1.5" drains and two 1" returns.

sseaner · 02/14/2013, 10:48 PM

Corey, the closet will be fully usable. There will be no moisture in the closet as all of the water that passes through the closet is contained and sealed.

sseaner · 02/27/2013, 08:49 PM

Made some progress on the stand, closet, pre-plumbing the tank and some aquascape.

E30 · 02/27/2013, 11:02 PM

Nice work mister.

lluv24 · 02/27/2013, 11:32 PM

Nice work there buddy;-)

sseaner · 02/28/2013, 06:12 AM

Here is my first attempt at aquascaping.

I am going for a more open look this time with a larger sand bed for a clam or two. The tape on the table represents the tank dimensions. The large rock in the center will just break the surface of the water. I am hoping a crab a two will hang out on top. It should look neat since the tank is rimless.

The 4x8 brown sheet you see in the back round is 3/8 acrylic for the sump build.

sseaner · 03/25/2013, 10:27 PM

Here are some photos of the sump building process. On this one I used 3/8" thick acrylic.

Leak Checking the sump. No Leaks!!!!

Finished up the plumbing

neuro · 03/25/2013, 11:11 PM

Sweet. More!

sseaner · 03/26/2013, 11:59 AM

I did complete fresh water test and ran the system for a full day with no problems. The water was drained and rocks rinsed one last time. The rocks are all Marco and the sand is Tropic Eden Reef flakes. The sand was rinsed and added. The system was filled with new RODI salt water and the cycle started. I added Fritz 900 turbo, and two shrimp. In the refugium I added some live rock from my temporary aquarium and a scoop of the live sand. The light is a 4 foot Pacific Sun LED Metis Hyperion. It is over my temporary tank right now and will be moved when the cycle is complete.

dowtish · 03/26/2013, 12:13 PM

Very clean and well thought out build. You have got the skills for sure. Congratz on getting it wet!

jacob.morgan78 · 03/26/2013, 12:48 PM

man that is sweet. makes me want to do a new build! (maybe when the kids are older)

thanks for the thread and updates!

Clownin Aroun · 03/26/2013, 02:16 PM

looks awesome man! cant wait to see it with some life!

Pallobi · 03/26/2013, 03:41 PM

Very nicely done so far

biggles · 03/26/2013, 03:48 PM

Very cool aquascaping which will look fantastic when covered in corals, the pinnacle breaking the water surface looks good and would be awesome if a crab or two decided to sun bake there when your lights are on.

sseaner · 03/26/2013, 10:20 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys. I have the cycle going now. I also finished off the closet so I will post some pictures of that tomorrow.

KeithB · 03/26/2013, 10:47 PM

Beautiful looking build! Do you also happen to be a pilot?

sseaner · 03/26/2013, 10:48 PM

Good guess Ken!

KeithB · 03/26/2013, 11:06 PM

"fun with the other build" tipped me off. What do you fly?

silverA3 · 03/27/2013, 01:27 AM

Everything is looking great!

dtum · 03/27/2013, 05:07 AM

Wow, what an awesome job. What are your plans for stocking the tank?

01/19/2013, 08:46 AM	#27
sseaner Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 343	I plumbed up the BRS reactors yesterday. No aquarium work today. Its time for some real fun with my other build. __________________ Airplanes don't kill people, gravity does! Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Reef Savvy Rimless, RKE, DIY auto topoff, DIY custom acrylic sump, 48" Metis Hyperion LED

01/19/2013, 12:30 PM	#30
vitodog Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 1,226	sseaner, has your tank arrived from ReefSavvy yet? __________________ Current Tank Info: 124.7 gal. Reef Savvy D/T, Trigger Systems 36" sump, Octo Elite 150-S, GHL Mitras LX7 x 3, Profilux3, Masterflex 7550-30 Peristaltic pump, Vector M1 return Pump, MP40w QD x 2

02/14/2013, 10:35 PM	#31
sseaner Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 343	My tank has arrived. The quality and workmanship is incredible. Felix did an awesome job. It is 62 x 18 x 24 Rimless. 3 sides blacked out, 3/4 low iron glass, custom glass-holes overflow w/ two 1.5" drains and two 1" returns. __________________ Airplanes don't kill people, gravity does! Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Reef Savvy Rimless, RKE, DIY auto topoff, DIY custom acrylic sump, 48" Metis Hyperion LED

02/14/2013, 10:48 PM	#32
sseaner Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 343	Corey, the closet will be fully usable. There will be no moisture in the closet as all of the water that passes through the closet is contained and sealed. __________________ Airplanes don't kill people, gravity does! Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Reef Savvy Rimless, RKE, DIY auto topoff, DIY custom acrylic sump, 48" Metis Hyperion LED

02/27/2013, 08:49 PM	#33
sseaner Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 343	Made some progress on the stand, closet, pre-plumbing the tank and some aquascape. __________________ Airplanes don't kill people, gravity does! Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Reef Savvy Rimless, RKE, DIY auto topoff, DIY custom acrylic sump, 48" Metis Hyperion LED

01/16/2013, 05:33 AM	#26
sahin Ultimate Reefer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,540	Very nice build. Will be following.

01/19/2013, 10:38 AM	#28
brianryan8 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 83	Wow setup looks super nice!!(!

01/19/2013, 10:49 AM	#29
biecacka Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 6,361	Very clean set up. Will you still be able to use the closet or will you worry about moisture? Corey

02/27/2013, 11:02 PM	#34
E30 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: East Whittier, SoCal Posts: 158	Nice work mister.

02/27/2013, 11:32 PM	#35
lluv24 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: kansas city Posts: 420	Nice work there buddy;-) __________________ 200 Gallon Deep Deminsion, StarFire Glass, mixed reef. Apex, Mp40 QD x2 , 2 Radion Gen3 LED Lights,with Reeflink. Aqua Max Em300 skimmer, Trigger Emerald Sump, Next Reef Gfo & carb, Neptun Current Tank Info: 200 DD Mixed Reef;-)

02/28/2013, 06:12 AM	#36
sseaner Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 343	Here is my first attempt at aquascaping. I am going for a more open look this time with a larger sand bed for a clam or two. The tape on the table represents the tank dimensions. The large rock in the center will just break the surface of the water. I am hoping a crab a two will hang out on top. It should look neat since the tank is rimless. The 4x8 brown sheet you see in the back round is 3/8 acrylic for the sump build. __________________ Airplanes don't kill people, gravity does! Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Reef Savvy Rimless, RKE, DIY auto topoff, DIY custom acrylic sump, 48" Metis Hyperion LED Last edited by sseaner; 02/28/2013 at 06:18 AM.

03/25/2013, 10:27 PM	#37
sseaner Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 343	Here are some photos of the sump building process. On this one I used 3/8" thick acrylic. Leak Checking the sump. No Leaks!!!! Finished up the plumbing __________________ Airplanes don't kill people, gravity does! Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Reef Savvy Rimless, RKE, DIY auto topoff, DIY custom acrylic sump, 48" Metis Hyperion LED

03/25/2013, 11:11 PM	#38
neuro the cat did it Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: bay area Posts: 976	Sweet. More!

03/26/2013, 11:59 AM	#39
sseaner Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 343	I did complete fresh water test and ran the system for a full day with no problems. The water was drained and rocks rinsed one last time. The rocks are all Marco and the sand is Tropic Eden Reef flakes. The sand was rinsed and added. The system was filled with new RODI salt water and the cycle started. I added Fritz 900 turbo, and two shrimp. In the refugium I added some live rock from my temporary aquarium and a scoop of the live sand. The light is a 4 foot Pacific Sun LED Metis Hyperion. It is over my temporary tank right now and will be moved when the cycle is complete. __________________ Airplanes don't kill people, gravity does! Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Reef Savvy Rimless, RKE, DIY auto topoff, DIY custom acrylic sump, 48" Metis Hyperion LED

03/26/2013, 12:13 PM	#40
dowtish Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 886	Very clean and well thought out build. You have got the skills for sure. Congratz on getting it wet! __________________ Sexy Sticks consume my thoughts. Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2339384

03/26/2013, 12:48 PM	#41
jacob.morgan78 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, VA Posts: 1,184	man that is sweet. makes me want to do a new build! (maybe when the kids are older) thanks for the thread and updates!

03/26/2013, 02:16 PM	#42
Clownin Aroun YouTube name- KNGRNGS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Monmouth County, NJ Posts: 314	looks awesome man! cant wait to see it with some life! __________________ 234 Gallon Rimless DT 75 Gallon Custom Sump GHL Mitras ~ Radion PRO ~ SRO 3000 ~ GHL Doser ~ Vortech MP40s ~ Neptune Apex

03/26/2013, 03:41 PM	#43
Pallobi CTARS, BRS & OSRAS Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 7,001	Very nicely done so far

03/26/2013, 03:48 PM	#44
biggles Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 3,907	Very cool aquascaping which will look fantastic when covered in corals, the pinnacle breaking the water surface looks good and would be awesome if a crab or two decided to sun bake there when your lights are on. __________________ Andrew

03/26/2013, 10:20 PM	#45
sseaner Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 343	Thanks for the compliments guys. I have the cycle going now. I also finished off the closet so I will post some pictures of that tomorrow. __________________ Airplanes don't kill people, gravity does! Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Reef Savvy Rimless, RKE, DIY auto topoff, DIY custom acrylic sump, 48" Metis Hyperion LED

03/26/2013, 10:47 PM	#46
KeithB Mmmm.. Vodka. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 117	Beautiful looking build! Do you also happen to be a pilot?

03/26/2013, 10:48 PM	#47
sseaner Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 343	Good guess Ken! __________________ Airplanes don't kill people, gravity does! Current Tank Info: 120 Gallon Reef Savvy Rimless, RKE, DIY auto topoff, DIY custom acrylic sump, 48" Metis Hyperion LED

03/26/2013, 11:06 PM	#48
KeithB Mmmm.. Vodka. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 117	"fun with the other build" tipped me off. What do you fly? Last edited by KeithB; 03/26/2013 at 11:12 PM.

03/27/2013, 01:27 AM	#49
silverA3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 272	Everything is looking great!

03/27/2013, 05:07 AM	#50
dtum Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 861	Wow, what an awesome job. What are your plans for stocking the tank?