Rimless Cube Tank Build **Picture heavy** - Page 2

kes_reef · 09/03/2015, 11:12 AM

Very impressive stand! Beautiful tank!
I'd be happy to give you SPS to start. Just pm when you're ready.

DivingTheWorld · 09/04/2015, 08:56 AM

Good looking set up!

SPS aren't that difficult until you start getting into sticks. Easy SPS would be any Montis, Birdsnest, or Stylos. As far as sticks, Bali Slimers are pretty bulletproof (and cheap!).

Zoas are easy, but make sure you either isolate them or like the color because they will spread.

chowberg · 09/04/2015, 03:10 PM

Thanks for everyone's advise and comments!

I've decided to go LPS/SPS. Here is a picture of the tank w/ the light on and a close up of the clowns.

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EnderTurtle · 09/04/2015, 03:41 PM

Wow your tank's water height is very high

Watch out for suicidal fish. You could get some sort of screen, if that becomes a problem.

vhuang168 · 09/04/2015, 07:47 PM

Looks great!

@Mike. My water level is similar. About an inch below the edge.

chowberg · 09/08/2015, 04:15 PM

Got two frags (Orange Digi & Birdnest) over the weekend.

I haven't figured out how to take pictures of the tank with the light on. Any tips?

EnderTurtle · 09/08/2015, 04:22 PM

The issue you're experiencing is due to color balance.

Most cameras are set to automatic color balance meaning the camera is trying to correct the colors it's seeing.

The blue lighting is exaggerated big time when we try to take pictures = why pictures become more blue than in person.

To correct this issue, try to turn up the whites and lower the blues of your lights before taking pictures.

I'm gonna try and set up an Aquarium Photography Workshop next year.

andyman · 09/08/2015, 04:27 PM

If your in SF area your welcome to some free sps. I got a green monti and sunset monti's growing like weed in my tank. You got a doser for your setup yet?

chowberg · 09/08/2015, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by EnderTurtle

The issue you're experiencing is due to color balance.

Most cameras are set to automatic color balance meaning the camera is trying to correct the colors it's seeing.

The blue lighting is exaggerated big time when we try to take pictures = why pictures become more blue than in person.

To correct this issue, try to turn up the whites and lower the blues of your lights before taking pictures.

I'm gonna try and set up an Aquarium Photography Workshop next year.

Let me know, I'd attend that! Thanks again for your help.

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Originally Posted by andyman

If your in SF area your welcome to some free sps. I got a green monti and sunset monti's growing like weed in my tank. You got a doser for your setup yet?

I just picked up some frags and maybe picking up two more this week. I think I'm going to try to keep those alive for the time being before I get more. Thank you so much though! Doser set up should be done in about two weeks!

Zacktosterone · 09/09/2015, 05:19 PM

gorgeous tank

chowberg · 09/16/2015, 09:21 AM

I ended up switching my ER skimmer out for a SSA ES5 skimmer. This sicce pump is so silent and draws less power. Plus it saved so much room in my sump.

It isn't dialed in yet but will post a picture of it later tonight.

danchon · 09/16/2015, 05:08 PM

This tank is straight stuntin'

chowberg · 09/16/2015, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by danchon

This tank is straight stuntin'

LMAO. Thanks for creating an account to post that. Go buy that Nuvo38. Welcome to Reef Central

Also attached is an extremely high-tech blueprint of my sump. I posted it another thread asking which chamber to dose it, might as well ask here also so I have it all in one place!

Bottom left drain is a full siphon from the herbie over flow, top right drain is the overflow. I plan on dosing into the bubble trap area, what do you think?

chowberg · 09/17/2015, 10:19 AM

Hey - I was hesitant to upgrade my ER RS80 because it was working nicely but I have no regrets getting the SSA ES5. It is so silent and started pulling waste overnight (I didn't even give it a vinegar bath). It also freed up so much room in my sump.

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wpeterson · 09/17/2015, 01:15 PM

Beautiful setup!

Did you get an ATO yet? I have an extra AutoAqua SmartATO if you're interested. I've had very good luck with them on both my nanos and the 90 gallon we run now.

humuhumupukapuka · 09/18/2015, 01:30 AM

What's this detox blox all about? Never heard of this before...

Greybeard · 09/18/2015, 07:18 AM

Very nice looking cube. I've got a similar build going, having a blast putting together my cube. Love your rockwork

T.louderback · 09/19/2015, 11:16 PM

Very clean setup, can you post some more pics of the stand? I'm gathering ideas for when i build mine

chowberg · 09/21/2015, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by humuhumupukapuka

What's this detox blox all about? Never heard of this before...

They were new to me also but I got them in a trade. It doesn't seem very common but conceptual it makes a lot of sense to me. The person I got them from had an established 400+ gallon tank with a mixed reef tank with very minimal rock work. He had stacks of this in his sump though.

http://aqua-tecture.com/?wpsc-product=detox-blox

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Originally Posted by Greybeard

Very nice looking cube. I've got a similar build going, having a blast putting together my cube. Love your rockwork

Thanks! I was really concerned with it at first because of the LED/shadowing issue but it has been working out. Do you have any pictures of your set up? I'd love to check it out.

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Originally Posted by T.louderback

Very clean setup, can you post some more pics of the stand? I'm gathering ideas for when i build mine

Unfortunately other than the ones posted I don't have any more during the build process. I'll can take more but with the tank on and it being nestled next to the sofa it may be hard to get pictures the back. Let me know if you want something specific and I can try to accommodate. Appreciate the praise.

T.louderback · 09/21/2015, 12:12 PM

I'm really intersted in the door and the corners, Thank you!

chowberg · 10/06/2015, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by T.louderback

I'm really intersted in the door and the corners, Thank you!

The corners and doors were just sanded down a little, nothing fancy. I can send more pictures if you'd like, PM me.

chowberg · 10/07/2015, 10:35 AM

Bought a used Tunze 3155 ATO and reservoir. This was probably my favorite purchase so far.

I have it plugged into my Apex JR so I can turn it on and off easily when I do my water changes. Wires and tubing all tucked along the top of my stand for a seamless look!

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neuro · 10/07/2015, 07:38 PM

how are you planning to dose?

chowberg · 12/07/2015, 08:28 PM

I haven't updated this in a while because life got in the way. Got a dosing unit (Apex Dos) and hooked it up to my Apex system. Since I didn't have much room in my stand I built something to house it. I used the leftover wood and stain/supplies from my stand build.

Still haven't actually started dosing yet though - kind of delaying it because I'm being overly cautious. Anybody with an Apex Dos want to give me a quick tutorial on tips and tricks?

chowberg · 02/21/2016, 01:29 PM

Changed out my clowns to the ORA blood orange clowns. They hosted to a BTA that I bought from a fellow reefer (that split into two in my tank).

The other tank residents are a tail spot blenny, coral beauty, cleaner shrimp and anemone crab (not shown).

Full Tank Shot - I'm considering another Kessil, I have quite a bit of shadowing.

Side View - you can see the split anemone.

09/04/2015, 08:56 AM	#27
DivingTheWorld Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Ramon, CA Posts: 1,963	Good looking set up! SPS aren't that difficult until you start getting into sticks. Easy SPS would be any Montis, Birdsnest, or Stylos. As far as sticks, Bali Slimers are pretty bulletproof (and cheap!). Zoas are easy, but make sure you either isolate them or like the color because they will spread. __________________ Current Tank Info: LeeMar Rimless (40x24x22), ATI 8x39 Dimmable w/Reefbrite XHO, 2x Vortech MP40w QD w/ Battery Backup, Apex Gold, Trigger Systems Ruby30S, Reef Octopus POV-DC1 w/Auto Waste Collector

09/04/2015, 03:10 PM	#28
chowberg Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 388	Thanks for everyone's advise and comments! I've decided to go LPS/SPS. Here is a picture of the tank w/ the light on and a close up of the clowns. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

09/04/2015, 03:41 PM	#29
EnderTurtle BAR - Sponsorships Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 521	Wow your tank's water height is very high Watch out for suicidal fish. You could get some sort of screen, if that becomes a problem. __________________ Bay Area Reefers Club (BAR) www.bareefers.org

09/04/2015, 07:47 PM	#30
vhuang168 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,136	Looks great! @Mike. My water level is similar. About an inch below the edge. __________________ Vincent 40g custom AIO --> DSA190Pro

09/08/2015, 04:22 PM	#32
EnderTurtle BAR - Sponsorships Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 521	The issue you're experiencing is due to color balance. Most cameras are set to automatic color balance meaning the camera is trying to correct the colors it's seeing. The blue lighting is exaggerated big time when we try to take pictures = why pictures become more blue than in person. To correct this issue, try to turn up the whites and lower the blues of your lights before taking pictures. I'm gonna try and set up an Aquarium Photography Workshop next year. __________________ Bay Area Reefers Club (BAR) www.bareefers.org

09/03/2015, 11:12 AM	#26
kes_reef Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bay Area - California Posts: 636	Very impressive stand! Beautiful tank! I'd be happy to give you SPS to start. Just pm when you're ready.

09/08/2015, 04:27 PM	#33
andyman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,133	If your in SF area your welcome to some free sps. I got a green monti and sunset monti's growing like weed in my tank. You got a doser for your setup yet?

09/09/2015, 05:19 PM	#35
Zacktosterone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sault Ste Marie Ont Posts: 2,475	gorgeous tank

09/16/2015, 09:21 AM	#36
chowberg Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 388	I ended up switching my ER skimmer out for a SSA ES5 skimmer. This sicce pump is so silent and draws less power. Plus it saved so much room in my sump. It isn't dialed in yet but will post a picture of it later tonight.

09/16/2015, 05:08 PM	#37
danchon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 1	This tank is straight stuntin'

09/17/2015, 10:19 AM	#39
chowberg Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 388	SSA ES5 is amazing! Hey - I was hesitant to upgrade my ER RS80 because it was working nicely but I have no regrets getting the SSA ES5. It is so silent and started pulling waste overnight (I didn't even give it a vinegar bath). It also freed up so much room in my sump. [IMG][/IMG]

09/17/2015, 01:15 PM	#40
wpeterson Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 50	Beautiful setup! Did you get an ATO yet? I have an extra AutoAqua SmartATO if you're interested. I've had very good luck with them on both my nanos and the 90 gallon we run now. __________________ DSA 90g/30g sump, 3x Kessil A350, 2x Vortech MP40, Reef Octopus 150SS

09/18/2015, 01:30 AM	#41
humuhumupukapuka Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Alameda Posts: 284	What's this detox blox all about? Never heard of this before...

09/18/2015, 07:18 AM	#42
Greybeard Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Buffalo, MO Posts: 651	Very nice looking cube. I've got a similar build going, having a blast putting together my cube. Love your rockwork

09/19/2015, 11:16 PM	#43
T.louderback Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Antioch Posts: 177	Very clean setup, can you post some more pics of the stand? I'm gathering ideas for when i build mine __________________ 62 gallon shallow reef, 55 gal sump, 55 gal fuge Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/user/oscarlover131

09/21/2015, 12:12 PM	#45
T.louderback Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Antioch Posts: 177	I'm really intersted in the door and the corners, Thank you! __________________ 62 gallon shallow reef, 55 gal sump, 55 gal fuge Subscribe! http://www.youtube.com/user/oscarlover131

10/07/2015, 10:35 AM	#47
chowberg Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 388	Tunze 3155 Bought a used Tunze 3155 ATO and reservoir. This was probably my favorite purchase so far. I have it plugged into my Apex JR so I can turn it on and off easily when I do my water changes. Wires and tubing all tucked along the top of my stand for a seamless look! [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

10/07/2015, 07:38 PM	#48
neuro the cat did it Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: bay area Posts: 976	how are you planning to dose?

12/07/2015, 08:28 PM	#49
chowberg Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 388	Dosing Unit I haven't updated this in a while because life got in the way. Got a dosing unit (Apex Dos) and hooked it up to my Apex system. Since I didn't have much room in my stand I built something to house it. I used the leftover wood and stain/supplies from my stand build. Still haven't actually started dosing yet though - kind of delaying it because I'm being overly cautious. Anybody with an Apex Dos want to give me a quick tutorial on tips and tricks? Last edited by chowberg; 12/07/2015 at 08:36 PM. Reason: Added More Pictures!

02/21/2016, 01:29 PM	#50
chowberg Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 388	Changed out my clowns to the ORA blood orange clowns. They hosted to a BTA that I bought from a fellow reefer (that split into two in my tank). The other tank residents are a tail spot blenny, coral beauty, cleaner shrimp and anemone crab (not shown). Full Tank Shot - I'm considering another Kessil, I have quite a bit of shadowing. Side View - you can see the split anemone.