Shamus's Rimless 60 Gallon Cube Build - Page 2

TimLikesFish · 01/24/2014, 10:04 PM

Wow, very impressive setup. I'm especially loving that sump.

shamus · 01/24/2014, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Irshhooligan

Did you design the sump or did you just give them the dimensions that you wanted? What does a sump like that cost?

I did design the sump. Emailed a drawing and dimensions i wanted. Awesome company to deal with. I think it was a little over 300 plus shipping. So far i am very happy with it.

shamus · 01/24/2014, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cdodge1

Great tank! love the organized wiring!

Thanks. One of my goals was neat wiring. Got a lot of ideas from reefcentral.

MKREEFER · 01/24/2014, 10:55 PM

Sweet tank!!

shamus · 02/24/2014, 09:20 PM

Updated tank pic. Picked up some frags over the weekend at a frag swap. Everything is growing and looking pretty good. Knock on wood!

Synergy Reef · 06/01/2014, 08:30 PM

Looking good. Any updates?

spoon671 · 06/01/2014, 09:59 PM

I want updating. I'll be watching

Love that Synergy sump. You're using the switches for ATO? What pump? Reservoir?

shamus · 06/02/2014, 10:23 AM

I will try to get you updated pics soon. Everything is going good. Getting my dosing dialed in. Got a new Synergy dosing container that is sweet. Yes I use my apex to control 3 float switches, 20 gallon brute can in closet behind tank and a BRS pump for my ATO. Works great. 3 float switches for redundancy.

shamus · 06/14/2014, 05:24 PM

Update with some pics. I finally got my dosing container. It was built by Synergy Reef Systems to match my sump and fit into the space I have. Got my dosing pumps dialed in and Alk and calcium seem to be stable. I also got my fuge going and the cheato has been growing like crazy. I am using a little led light made by Wavepoint. Seems to be working. My clowns have been spawning every 2 weeks and most of the corals are growing, so I am happy!

shamus · 06/14/2014, 05:29 PM

whiteshark · 06/14/2014, 08:08 PM

Can you tell me where you got those wire organizers, or at least what they are called? I'm looking for something like that for my current build but I can't find it.

shamus · 06/14/2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by whiteshark

Can you tell me where you got those wire organizers, or at least what they are called? I'm looking for something like that for my current build but I can't find it.

I got those on eBay. Type in open slot cable raceway panduit style. There are different sizes. I will recommend that you get bigger than I did. I have the 2 inch x 2 inch and they barely fit all my cables. I think I paid $20

whiteshark · 06/14/2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by shamus

I got those on eBay. Type in open slot cable raceway panduit style. There are different sizes. I will recommend that you get bigger than I did. I have the 2 inch x 2 inch and they barely fit all my cables. I think I paid $20

Really appreciate that, thanks!

tallball158 · 06/15/2014, 08:38 AM

Wow, I just found this thread. You have thought this through very well. Everything looks very clean, and I like that a lot! Keep the pics coming!

shamus · 06/15/2014, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tallball158

Wow, I just found this thread. You have thought this through very well. Everything looks very clean, and I like that a lot! Keep the pics coming!

Thanks. I did a lot of reading before I set up this tank. I still have a few things to tweak when I get time. I hope to add more sps and get rid of a few lps that I have.

ChaseThaPaper · 08/26/2014, 02:17 AM

hay did u build the cabinet i like it a lot. How much did it run u if you don't mind me asking.

shamus · 08/26/2014, 08:57 PM

Thanks.
Yes I did. Probably have around $400 with granite top. Its solid!

ChaseThaPaper · 08/26/2014, 11:23 PM

what are the dimensions if you don't mind i would like to build one the same size i am setting up a 60 gallon cube reef tank. what kind of wood did you use

ChaseThaPaper · 08/26/2014, 11:26 PM

sweet setup like it a lot you did a great job on it and planed it out very well .

shamus · 08/27/2014, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseThaPaper

what are the dimensions if you don't mind i would like to build one the same size i am setting up a 60 gallon cube reef tank. what kind of wood did you use

Stand is 37.5 wide X 25 deep X 33 tall. The top is an inch bigger than the stand. I used rocketengineers plans and used 2x4's and plywood. I had the 3 doors made. I made it bigger so I could fit a sump and electrical and not be too cramped for space. I am glad I didn't go 24x24 because space gets used up fast.

shamus · 08/27/2014, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaseThaPaper

sweet setup like it a lot you did a great job on it and planed it out very well .

Thanks. I read this forum and researched a lot before I jumped in. I am happy with the turnout. Tank is maturing and corals are growing.

ChaseThaPaper · 08/27/2014, 11:13 PM

thanks four the info you have been a big help. please keep us update on how your tank is doing it was good talking to you thanks again.

terry4505 · 08/28/2014, 05:28 AM

Thinking about setting up a 60 gallon cube in my classroom (high school) and this thread has just pushed me in that direction

shamus · 08/30/2014, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by terry4505

Thinking about setting up a 60 gallon cube in my classroom (high school) and this thread has just pushed me in that direction

That would be cool in a classroom. Its a good size to have fun and easy to maintain. Good luck.

shamus · 08/30/2014, 07:28 PM

A few new pics with new camera.

06/01/2014, 09:59 PM	#32
spoon671 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The East Bay Posts: 948	Shamus's Rimless 60 Gallon Cube Build I want updating. I'll be watching Love that Synergy sump. You're using the switches for ATO? What pump? Reservoir? __________________ - Enthusiast, In Transit Current Tank Info: IM Nuvo 16 Mixed Reef

06/14/2014, 08:08 PM	#36
whiteshark Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 3,024	Can you tell me where you got those wire organizers, or at least what they are called? I'm looking for something like that for my current build but I can't find it. __________________ Deep Blue 60 gallon cube: Setup in progress.

08/26/2014, 08:57 PM	#42
shamus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WV Posts: 168	Shamus's Rimless 60 Gallon Cube Build Thanks. Yes I did. Probably have around $400 with granite top. Its solid!

01/24/2014, 10:04 PM	#26
TimLikesFish Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Long Island Posts: 234	Wow, very impressive setup. I'm especially loving that sump.

01/24/2014, 10:55 PM	#29
MKREEFER Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HI DESERT Posts: 48	Sweet tank!!

02/24/2014, 09:20 PM	#30
shamus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WV Posts: 168	Updated tank pic. Picked up some frags over the weekend at a frag swap. Everything is growing and looking pretty good. Knock on wood!

06/01/2014, 08:30 PM	#31
Synergy Reef Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10	Looking good. Any updates?

06/02/2014, 10:23 AM	#33
shamus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WV Posts: 168	I will try to get you updated pics soon. Everything is going good. Getting my dosing dialed in. Got a new Synergy dosing container that is sweet. Yes I use my apex to control 3 float switches, 20 gallon brute can in closet behind tank and a BRS pump for my ATO. Works great. 3 float switches for redundancy.

06/14/2014, 05:24 PM	#34
shamus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WV Posts: 168	Update with some pics. I finally got my dosing container. It was built by Synergy Reef Systems to match my sump and fit into the space I have. Got my dosing pumps dialed in and Alk and calcium seem to be stable. I also got my fuge going and the cheato has been growing like crazy. I am using a little led light made by Wavepoint. Seems to be working. My clowns have been spawning every 2 weeks and most of the corals are growing, so I am happy!

06/14/2014, 05:29 PM	#35
shamus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WV Posts: 168

06/15/2014, 08:38 AM	#39
tallball158 Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 456	Wow, I just found this thread. You have thought this through very well. Everything looks very clean, and I like that a lot! Keep the pics coming!

08/26/2014, 02:17 AM	#41
ChaseThaPaper Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4	hay did u build the cabinet i like it a lot. How much did it run u if you don't mind me asking.

08/26/2014, 11:23 PM	#43
ChaseThaPaper Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4	what are the dimensions if you don't mind i would like to build one the same size i am setting up a 60 gallon cube reef tank. what kind of wood did you use

08/26/2014, 11:26 PM	#44
ChaseThaPaper Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4	sweet setup like it a lot you did a great job on it and planed it out very well .

08/27/2014, 11:13 PM	#47
ChaseThaPaper Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4	thanks four the info you have been a big help. please keep us update on how your tank is doing it was good talking to you thanks again.

08/28/2014, 05:28 AM	#48
terry4505 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rochester, Ny Posts: 663	Thinking about setting up a 60 gallon cube in my classroom (high school) and this thread has just pushed me in that direction

08/30/2014, 07:28 PM	#50
shamus Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WV Posts: 168	A few new pics with new camera.