New Tank Ordered! 112 Shallow Rimless - Page 2

Tabatha · 01/20/2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally posted by will16
Sweet! Love the dimensions and the external overflow. Really opens it up in the tank.

Agree with the above for the wrasses. They will all jump. Although not as common, Leopards are also known to jump. Too bad because size wise, flashers would be cool. Not sure how much it matters to you but you could make a screen frame with a double layer of bird netting. Looks good and doesn't block much light.

If it were me, I would not bring the maroon clowns as they tend to be aggressive. Also might want to rethink the purple queen anthias. Don't think they generally fair very well. Just my opinion.

Thanks for your input Will, we've discussed the stocking plan with a number of people and the maroons will definitely be leaving. Anthias are also out, we're going to stick with a school of blue green chromis (we have 2, will be adding 5 more for total of 7), possibly a scopas tang or yellow tang and maybe a coarl beauty. There are some other ideas floating around but are always open to more ideas!

GSMguy · 01/20/2009, 12:43 PM

The maroons should be moved, I have mine in a 20 long, with some damnsels.

I beg you to rethink the angel, they are horrible nippers, look into the genicanthis (sp?) angels like the bullis and watanabe they are reef safe.

will16 · 01/20/2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally posted by Tabatha
Thanks for your input Will, we've discussed the stocking plan with a number of people and the maroons will definitely be leaving. Anthias are also out, we're going to stick with a school of blue green chromis (we have 2, will be adding 5 more for total of 7), possibly a scopas tang or yellow tang and maybe a coarl beauty. There are some other ideas floating around but are always open to more ideas!

Unfortunately, I more of a wrasse guy. One of my favorite 'non-wrasses' is my fathead anthias (sunburst). Totally mellow. Good size. Beautiful color. Not sure you would want to keep more than one in the tank though.

Here's my guy...

Tabatha · 01/20/2009, 12:55 PM

WoW, absolutely stunning!

I would love to get a variety of wrasses but not without a net or lid and right now, that's not in the plan.

TheDogFather · 02/03/2009, 10:09 AM

The stand is coming along nicely The frame is solid oak and the side panels and doors are russian birch. All will be stained to a teak finish.

TheDogFather · 02/05/2009, 02:54 AM

We just picked up a 40g Saline Solutions Acrylic Sump.

TheDogFather · 02/07/2009, 11:40 AM

Here is the first photo of our custom tank being built by Miracles Aquariums. Delivery is next Thursday!

Breakin newz · 02/07/2009, 11:50 AM

Goin too be an awesome tank, I love the demisions of it!

strendo · 02/07/2009, 12:39 PM

Looking great!

SunnyX · 02/07/2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally posted by TheDogFather
Here is the first photo of our custom tank being built by Miracles Aquariums. Delivery is next Thursday!

Looking good! I am on my 2nd tank from Miracles and couldn't be happier. The rimless they built me is excellent.

I will be following along.

dcmander · 02/08/2009, 12:23 AM

awesome tank

are you putting this tank against a wall? I always wondered how people set up their rimless tanks with an external overflow... are you just going to have a 6-8" gap between the back of the tank/stand and the wall? Will this be visible?

TheDogFather · 02/08/2009, 06:25 AM

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Originally posted by dcmander
awesome tank

are you putting this tank against a wall? I always wondered how people set up their rimless tanks with an external overflow... are you just going to have a 6-8" gap between the back of the tank/stand and the wall? Will this be visible?

The tank will be placed against a wall with about 4" between the wall and external overflow.

dcmander · 02/08/2009, 09:49 AM

but if there is a 4" gap between the external overflow and the wall, then there will be like a 10" gap between the back of the stand and the wall right? I would think on a rimless tank, you may not want people to see the PVC lines behind the tank... do you have a plan for this? I only ask because I wanted to do a very similar setup.

TheDogFather · 02/08/2009, 09:57 AM

I'm reducing the gap to 1" and will likely use grey sched 40 PVC for plumbing. The side view of the tank will be limited so i don't think it will be too unsightly but I may also cut some black acrylic material to fit the gaps.

We'll see...

TheDogFather · 02/12/2009, 09:37 AM

Miracles just delivered the tank! It's a little foggy as it just came off of the back of the truck...

I'll post some more pictures later when it's warmed up and the glass is clear.

Jeremy Blaze · 02/12/2009, 09:43 AM

Looks good!

TheDogFather · 02/12/2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally posted by Jeremy Blaze
Looks good!

Thanks! It is an impressive tank... The stand is coming on Saturday.

TheDogFather · 02/12/2009, 12:25 PM

The Moonlight and RKM-NET controllers and 8 LED moon lights for the ReefKeeper Elite just arrived today as well!

TheDogFather · 02/12/2009, 12:26 PM

8 RKE moonlights installed behind the center panel of the Giesemann Infinity.

TheDogFather · 02/12/2009, 05:16 PM

The Fog has lifted...

(RedBull Can for scale)

TheDogFather · 02/12/2009, 05:16 PM

The Fog has lifted...

(RedBull Can for scale)

GSMguy · 02/12/2009, 06:36 PM

Looking good miracles builds a sexy tank.

macreefster · 02/12/2009, 07:03 PM

awesome tank...i have tank envy!!!!!

can't wait to see it in action.

pwoller · 02/12/2009, 10:56 PM

That tank is very nice. Let me know how that red sea skimmer works out for you, I think I would replace it with a nice bubble king!

Tritonian · 02/13/2009, 02:01 AM

Amazing tank. Very good design. What will you be keeping coral and fish stock wise?

I've recently started a shallow 85gal. So glad I did.

01/20/2009, 12:43 PM	#27
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	The maroons should be moved, I have mine in a 20 long, with some damnsels. I beg you to rethink the angel, they are horrible nippers, look into the genicanthis (sp?) angels like the bullis and watanabe they are reef safe. __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

01/20/2009, 12:55 PM	#29
Tabatha Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 78	WoW, absolutely stunning! I would love to get a variety of wrasses but not without a net or lid and right now, that's not in the plan. __________________ 112G 48x30x18 Starphire Rimless \| 40G Sump \| 20G Fuge \| Basement Sump Room \| Bubble King Mini 180 \| ATI PowerModule \| 2 x Vortech MP40W \| ReefKeeper Elite \| LiterMeterIII \| Auto Water Change RSM 130D \| Vortech MP20 Old Tank Info: Current Tank Info: 112G 48x30x18 Starphire Rimless / 40G Sump / 20G Fuge / Basement Sump Room / Bubble King Mini 180 / Giesemann Infiniti / 2 x Vortech MP40W / LiterMeterIII / DIY ATS + Cadlights 22g Office Tank

02/03/2009, 10:09 AM	#30
TheDogFather Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 380	Update: Stand Under Construction The stand is coming along nicely The frame is solid oak and the side panels and doors are russian birch. All will be stained to a teak finish. __________________ 112G 48x30x18 Starphire Rimless / 40G Sump / 20G Fuge / Basement Sump Room / Bubble King Mini 180 / Vertex Illumina SR 1200 LED / 2 x Vortech MP40W ES / ReefKeeper Elite / LiterMeterIII / Auto Water Change Current Tank Info: 112G Shallow Rimless

02/05/2009, 02:54 AM	#31
TheDogFather Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 380	Let there be Sump We just picked up a 40g Saline Solutions Acrylic Sump. __________________ 112G 48x30x18 Starphire Rimless / 40G Sump / 20G Fuge / Basement Sump Room / Bubble King Mini 180 / Vertex Illumina SR 1200 LED / 2 x Vortech MP40W ES / ReefKeeper Elite / LiterMeterIII / Auto Water Change Current Tank Info: 112G Shallow Rimless

02/07/2009, 11:40 AM	#32
TheDogFather Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 380	First Tank Photo! Here is the first photo of our custom tank being built by Miracles Aquariums. Delivery is next Thursday! __________________ 112G 48x30x18 Starphire Rimless / 40G Sump / 20G Fuge / Basement Sump Room / Bubble King Mini 180 / Vertex Illumina SR 1200 LED / 2 x Vortech MP40W ES / ReefKeeper Elite / LiterMeterIII / Auto Water Change Current Tank Info: 112G Shallow Rimless

02/07/2009, 11:50 AM	#33
Breakin newz Moved On Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 149	Goin too be an awesome tank, I love the demisions of it!

02/07/2009, 12:39 PM	#34
strendo Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 348	Looking great!

02/08/2009, 12:23 AM	#36
dcmander Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 140	awesome tank are you putting this tank against a wall? I always wondered how people set up their rimless tanks with an external overflow... are you just going to have a 6-8" gap between the back of the tank/stand and the wall? Will this be visible? __________________ 55g - 150lbs Fiji Live Rock, 90lbs Live Sand 1 Purple Tang 1 Yellow Coris Wrasse 2 Percula Clows 1 Tiger Pistol Shrimp 1 Coral Banded Shrimp 1 Purple Urchin WTB: Rimless Tank setup

02/08/2009, 09:49 AM	#38
dcmander Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 140	but if there is a 4" gap between the external overflow and the wall, then there will be like a 10" gap between the back of the stand and the wall right? I would think on a rimless tank, you may not want people to see the PVC lines behind the tank... do you have a plan for this? I only ask because I wanted to do a very similar setup. __________________ 55g - 150lbs Fiji Live Rock, 90lbs Live Sand 1 Purple Tang 1 Yellow Coris Wrasse 2 Percula Clows 1 Tiger Pistol Shrimp 1 Coral Banded Shrimp 1 Purple Urchin WTB: Rimless Tank setup

02/08/2009, 09:57 AM	#39
TheDogFather Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 380	I'm reducing the gap to 1" and will likely use grey sched 40 PVC for plumbing. The side view of the tank will be limited so i don't think it will be too unsightly but I may also cut some black acrylic material to fit the gaps. We'll see... __________________ 112G 48x30x18 Starphire Rimless / 40G Sump / 20G Fuge / Basement Sump Room / Bubble King Mini 180 / Vertex Illumina SR 1200 LED / 2 x Vortech MP40W ES / ReefKeeper Elite / LiterMeterIII / Auto Water Change Current Tank Info: 112G Shallow Rimless

02/12/2009, 09:37 AM	#40
TheDogFather Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 380	The Tank Arrived! Miracles just delivered the tank! It's a little foggy as it just came off of the back of the truck... I'll post some more pictures later when it's warmed up and the glass is clear. __________________ 112G 48x30x18 Starphire Rimless / 40G Sump / 20G Fuge / Basement Sump Room / Bubble King Mini 180 / Vertex Illumina SR 1200 LED / 2 x Vortech MP40W ES / ReefKeeper Elite / LiterMeterIII / Auto Water Change Current Tank Info: 112G Shallow Rimless

02/12/2009, 09:43 AM	#41
Jeremy Blaze Former Reef Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 5,864	Looks good! __________________ Trust me my friend, the names are not important at all. I've own hundreds of different zoas and palys and don't know the name of a single one. In my opinion, they are a waste of valuable time. Mucho Reef

02/12/2009, 12:25 PM	#43
TheDogFather Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 380	RKE MLK & RKM NET Just Arrived! The Moonlight and RKM-NET controllers and 8 LED moon lights for the ReefKeeper Elite just arrived today as well! __________________ 112G 48x30x18 Starphire Rimless / 40G Sump / 20G Fuge / Basement Sump Room / Bubble King Mini 180 / Vertex Illumina SR 1200 LED / 2 x Vortech MP40W ES / ReefKeeper Elite / LiterMeterIII / Auto Water Change Current Tank Info: 112G Shallow Rimless

02/12/2009, 12:26 PM	#44
TheDogFather Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 380	8 RKE moonlights installed behind the center panel of the Giesemann Infinity. __________________ 112G 48x30x18 Starphire Rimless / 40G Sump / 20G Fuge / Basement Sump Room / Bubble King Mini 180 / Vertex Illumina SR 1200 LED / 2 x Vortech MP40W ES / ReefKeeper Elite / LiterMeterIII / Auto Water Change Current Tank Info: 112G Shallow Rimless

02/12/2009, 05:16 PM	#45
TheDogFather Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 380	The Fog has lifted... (RedBull Can for scale) __________________ 112G 48x30x18 Starphire Rimless / 40G Sump / 20G Fuge / Basement Sump Room / Bubble King Mini 180 / Vertex Illumina SR 1200 LED / 2 x Vortech MP40W ES / ReefKeeper Elite / LiterMeterIII / Auto Water Change Current Tank Info: 112G Shallow Rimless

02/12/2009, 06:36 PM	#47
GSMguy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northern New Mexico Posts: 17,420	Looking good miracles builds a sexy tank. __________________ Nick. Conehead. Shallow Reef club. Current Tank Info: 48"x27"x14" Envision Acrylic rimless, 6x39w ATi Sunpower, Custom ATB Deluxe Skimmer, 4x tunze nano stream,ATB flowstar 1500, ACJR, Tunze osmolator.

02/12/2009, 07:03 PM	#48
macreefster Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 1,015	awesome tank...i have tank envy!!!!! can't wait to see it in action. __________________ mac Current Tank Info: 70gal sps reef (36x24x20), 50g sump, 25g refugium, vertex alpha cone 170, 2 x 250w 14k phoenix w/ lumenmax 3's, 2 vortech mp40w's, eheim 1262 return pump

02/12/2009, 10:56 PM	#49
pwoller Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 1,163	That tank is very nice. Let me know how that red sea skimmer works out for you, I think I would replace it with a nice bubble king!

02/13/2009, 02:01 AM	#50
Tritonian Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 65	Amazing tank. Very good design. What will you be keeping coral and fish stock wise? I've recently started a shallow 85gal. So glad I did.