25G Mr Aqua Rimless 18" Cube

TRITON1 · 02/12/2010, 06:06 PM

So I some money burning a hole in my pocket and decieded to buy an aquarium. I love the look of the Elos tanks, but hate the price

. I considered buying a glasscage rimless, but didn't want to deal with the hassel of picking it up off a truck or the uncertainty of the build quality. So then I saw the Mr. Aqua tanks at MarineDepot.com and decided to get one. I got the 18'' cube, rimless for less than $100 shipped to my door

. Blah, blah, blah, the tank came today here are some pics:

Big box - 24" cube to pack an 18'' cube.

Next to a 100lb puppy:

Lots of these on it, hope they worked:

Opening:

TRITON1 · 02/12/2010, 06:07 PM

Quality Control Inspector:

Nicely packed, but did it break?

One Piece!

Freebies:

Logo, worst part, put on crooked, but it pops off:

All out - alot bigger than I thought!

Scale

TRITON1 · 02/12/2010, 06:09 PM

Side:

Nice seams - Very Clean Silicone

Classic rimless shot:

Last one

:

I wasnt planning on setting this up right away, but that may all change now!
Overall, Im very impressed with the build quality, price, and attention to detail. Lets hope it holds water.

blindsider · 02/12/2010, 06:43 PM

what are your plans with the tank? filtration? will you drill it? i have the same one, but the 12x12 and have not done much to it, i made an internal overflow box for it, just to stick a small return pump for circulation in it.

Jadams · 02/12/2010, 06:48 PM

These tanks look great! And for the price, you cant go wrong. I'll be tagging along for this one

TRITON1 · 02/12/2010, 07:25 PM

I have 4 options for drilling:
1. Leave it alone - but I want a sump
2. Put a small traditional overflow box in the corner
3. Get a gl*******s overflow kit
4. Drill one bulkhead hole on the back panel, put a screen on it and set it up modified herbie style. Much like chingchai's large reef. I think this would be the cleanest look, but most risky.

My big concern is lighting. Not too many 18" fixtures out there. T5s are out
of the question. Leaning towards an aquamedic pendant or LEDS. I just wish they were cheaper.

blindsider · 02/12/2010, 07:54 PM

i was gonna drill as well with the intention of adding a GH overflow as well, but decided not to, good thing tanks are not tempered anywhere. good luck if your going to drill!

cthedaytrader · 02/12/2010, 09:42 PM

They say those tanks have high clarity glass, it looks a bit green in some of your pics, others it looks clear, how does the clairt look to you. Do you think it is low iron glass almost starfire or does it appear to have the green tint standard tanks have?

TRITON1 · 02/13/2010, 09:52 AM

It's definately not Starphire glass. There is a obvious green tint from the side. Having said that, it still looks clear and is not a problem for me and for the price. This is my first rimless tank....it looks so fragile.

juniorjose · 02/13/2010, 10:17 AM

nice tank.

oldreefer76 · 02/13/2010, 09:16 PM

Tagging Along

Sinful Aquatics · 02/13/2010, 09:31 PM

Nice tank. Keep us posted

cbort · 02/13/2010, 10:00 PM

very nice looking tank! I may have to look at one of those for my next cube!

oldreefer76 · 02/13/2010, 10:03 PM

Is the bottom tempered?

TRITON1 · 02/14/2010, 12:15 AM

All sides are supposed to be non tempered. Only one way to find our for sure though....

Spssteven · 02/14/2010, 03:06 AM

I have an 18 cube not rimless wish I went that way. I have a 150 watt MH with a radium bulb one mine.
Have you thought of doing a triangle cornor overflow in the tank, I think itwould take up less room. Mine is a center overflow not best choice either.

davidchmaus · 02/14/2010, 08:46 PM

I drilled. No problems

blindsider · 02/14/2010, 09:46 PM

dayam, kind of wish i drilled mine!

Spssteven · 02/14/2010, 10:38 PM

Clean nice job. Can't wait to see more.
What are you using for a sump?

Bigjoe2531 · 02/15/2010, 10:39 AM

Nice drilling....I along for the ride..I love cubes. Will you build the stand. I've seen a few built cabinet style with 3/4 plywood. Elos stands look sleek, i think they use particleboard.

TRITON1 · 02/15/2010, 12:16 PM

I plan on building the stand myself. I have some things coming up this week that will get in the way. Be prepared for a slow build.

I originally intended on just showing people how these tanks look, since when I searched for one, I couldnt find any reviews. Hopefully I convinced others to buy them, they are really nice tanks for the price.

TRITON1 · 02/15/2010, 12:17 PM

Elos style stand for sure.

Bigjoe2531 · 02/15/2010, 05:23 PM

Can't wait to see it...I'm planning a similar build in the near future..

Fishbulb2 · 02/15/2010, 05:50 PM

Nice job! I drilled my 7.5g Mr. Aqua rimless too. Where did you get the overflow box for the back?

FB

jmking33 · 02/15/2010, 11:12 PM

tagging along..nice so far

02/12/2010, 06:06 PM	#1
TRITON1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 250	25G Mr Aqua Rimless 18" Cube So I some money burning a hole in my pocket and decieded to buy an aquarium. I love the look of the Elos tanks, but hate the price . I considered buying a glasscage rimless, but didn't want to deal with the hassel of picking it up off a truck or the uncertainty of the build quality. So then I saw the Mr. Aqua tanks at MarineDepot.com and decided to get one. I got the 18'' cube, rimless for less than $100 shipped to my door . Blah, blah, blah, the tank came today here are some pics: Big box - 24" cube to pack an 18'' cube. Next to a 100lb puppy: Lots of these on it, hope they worked: Opening: __________________ ~John Current Tank Info: Working on that

02/12/2010, 06:07 PM	#2
TRITON1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 250	Quality Control Inspector: Nicely packed, but did it break? One Piece! Freebies: Logo, worst part, put on crooked, but it pops off: All out - alot bigger than I thought! Scale __________________ ~John Current Tank Info: Working on that

02/12/2010, 06:09 PM	#3
TRITON1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 250	Side: Nice seams - Very Clean Silicone Classic rimless shot: Last one : I wasnt planning on setting this up right away, but that may all change now! Overall, Im very impressed with the build quality, price, and attention to detail. Lets hope it holds water. __________________ ~John Current Tank Info: Working on that

02/12/2010, 06:48 PM	#5
Jadams Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,475	These tanks look great! And for the price, you cant go wrong. I'll be tagging along for this one __________________ Jeremy

02/12/2010, 07:25 PM	#6
TRITON1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 250	I have 4 options for drilling: 1. Leave it alone - but I want a sump 2. Put a small traditional overflow box in the corner 3. Get a gl*******s overflow kit 4. Drill one bulkhead hole on the back panel, put a screen on it and set it up modified herbie style. Much like chingchai's large reef. I think this would be the cleanest look, but most risky. My big concern is lighting. Not too many 18" fixtures out there. T5s are out of the question. Leaning towards an aquamedic pendant or LEDS. I just wish they were cheaper. __________________ ~John Current Tank Info: Working on that

02/12/2010, 06:43 PM	#4
blindsider 5150 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 167	what are your plans with the tank? filtration? will you drill it? i have the same one, but the 12x12 and have not done much to it, i made an internal overflow box for it, just to stick a small return pump for circulation in it.

02/12/2010, 07:54 PM	#7
blindsider 5150 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 167	i was gonna drill as well with the intention of adding a GH overflow as well, but decided not to, good thing tanks are not tempered anywhere. good luck if your going to drill!

02/12/2010, 09:42 PM	#8
cthedaytrader Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: LI Posts: 1,328	They say those tanks have high clarity glass, it looks a bit green in some of your pics, others it looks clear, how does the clairt look to you. Do you think it is low iron glass almost starfire or does it appear to have the green tint standard tanks have? __________________ Chris Current Tank Info: 75G Rimless 40x24x18

02/13/2010, 09:52 AM	#9
TRITON1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 250	It's definately not Starphire glass. There is a obvious green tint from the side. Having said that, it still looks clear and is not a problem for me and for the price. This is my first rimless tank....it looks so fragile. __________________ ~John Current Tank Info: Working on that

02/13/2010, 10:17 AM	#10
juniorjose Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 596	nice tank. __________________ JuJo

02/13/2010, 09:16 PM	#11
oldreefer76 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fairview Park Ohio Posts: 2,452	Tagging Along

02/13/2010, 09:31 PM	#12
Sinful Aquatics Nano Reefer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: At Home Posts: 5,262	Nice tank. Keep us posted __________________ SCRK Member -Peter S.- ~The greatest thing a man can do in this world is to make the most possible out of the stuff that has been given him. This is success, and there is no other.~

02/13/2010, 10:00 PM	#13
cbort Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 345	very nice looking tank! I may have to look at one of those for my next cube!

02/13/2010, 10:03 PM	#14
oldreefer76 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fairview Park Ohio Posts: 2,452	Is the bottom tempered?

02/14/2010, 12:15 AM	#15
TRITON1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 250	All sides are supposed to be non tempered. Only one way to find our for sure though.... __________________ ~John Current Tank Info: Working on that

02/14/2010, 03:06 AM	#16
Spssteven SCRK member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Huntington beach ca Posts: 3,071	I have an 18 cube not rimless wish I went that way. I have a 150 watt MH with a radium bulb one mine. Have you thought of doing a triangle cornor overflow in the tank, I think itwould take up less room. Mine is a center overflow not best choice either. __________________ SCRK member 2x2x1 rimless diamond edge starfire prop tank 24 tall 24 deep 32 long Wanting to get my new tank and new LEDs going

02/14/2010, 08:46 PM	#17
davidchmaus Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 169	I drilled. No problems __________________ My 18x18x18 Rimless Build Current Tank Info: 40 Gallon Fowlr 24 Gallon Cube Rimless Reef

02/14/2010, 09:46 PM	#18
blindsider 5150 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 167	dayam, kind of wish i drilled mine!

02/14/2010, 10:38 PM	#19
Spssteven SCRK member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Huntington beach ca Posts: 3,071	Clean nice job. Can't wait to see more. What are you using for a sump? __________________ SCRK member 2x2x1 rimless diamond edge starfire prop tank 24 tall 24 deep 32 long Wanting to get my new tank and new LEDs going

02/15/2010, 10:39 AM	#20
Bigjoe2531 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wakefield, Rhode Island Posts: 275	Nice drilling....I along for the ride..I love cubes. Will you build the stand. I've seen a few built cabinet style with 3/4 plywood. Elos stands look sleek, i think they use particleboard. __________________ Do or do not, there is no try ! Current Tank Info: Transition.....

02/15/2010, 12:16 PM	#21
TRITON1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 250	I plan on building the stand myself. I have some things coming up this week that will get in the way. Be prepared for a slow build. I originally intended on just showing people how these tanks look, since when I searched for one, I couldnt find any reviews. Hopefully I convinced others to buy them, they are really nice tanks for the price. __________________ ~John Current Tank Info: Working on that

02/15/2010, 12:17 PM	#22
TRITON1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 250	Elos style stand for sure. __________________ ~John Current Tank Info: Working on that

02/15/2010, 05:23 PM	#23
Bigjoe2531 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wakefield, Rhode Island Posts: 275	Can't wait to see it...I'm planning a similar build in the near future.. __________________ Do or do not, there is no try ! Current Tank Info: Transition.....

02/15/2010, 05:50 PM	#24
Fishbulb2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,807	Nice job! I drilled my 7.5g Mr. Aqua rimless too. Where did you get the overflow box for the back? FB __________________ Just getting back in, but trying to do it right! Current Tank Info: 40 gallon tank. SPS, LPS, few softies

02/15/2010, 11:12 PM	#25
jmking33 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: orlando,FL Posts: 1,652	tagging along..nice so far __________________ It is what it is! Current Tank Info: 160 gallon rimless w/ a fishroom located behind it