Broskies 57g Rimless

Broskie · 02/13/2010, 11:33 PM

So finally after a month or so I have the tank up and runnning. Now comes the crappy part waiting until the cycle processes. But I'm stoked with how its turned out and how much I have spent. As for cost I didn't want to break the bank but I did want something I would like with no regrets and something that I can make into a quality showpiece.

Cost of setup so far
1. New Oceanic 57g Rimless $315 dealers cost
2. Stand built buy me and in the DIY forum $110
3. Nearly New 3HRS of use Current 20" 250w MH with 3 and 3 LEDS $175
4. Used but mint condition and modded Reef Octopus Skimmer $75
5. Used DIY 20g tall sump $40
6. New Mag drive 12 return pump $50 "score"
7. New Ecotech MP20 $250
8. Used haha 48lbs of Live rock with 50lbs of live sand $160
9. New 12" light hangers $7
10. Used Ebo Jager heater $free
11. Time $Priceless

So on with the pics. I think I am going to add another 10-15 pounds of live rock in the middle but no more. I like the open look. Plus once I start doing corals and clams I will have plenty of space for them to grow in. Also I will be odering the doors for the cabinet this monday.

So let me know what you guys think and how my first SW tank came out. Any advice on how long the cycle process may take "ball Park" the LR and LS was straight from another members tank.

Octoshark · 02/13/2010, 11:40 PM

Nice! I have always liked the looks of rimless tanks

brycerb · 02/14/2010, 08:12 AM

If the live rock/sand came from someone else's tank straight to yours, their will be no die off, hence no cycle, maybe a mini cycle. Should be ready for livestock.

vincer20 · 02/14/2010, 08:15 AM

nice tank

02/13/2010, 11:33 PM	#1
Broskie Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 30	Broskies 57g Rimless So finally after a month or so I have the tank up and runnning. Now comes the crappy part waiting until the cycle processes. But I'm stoked with how its turned out and how much I have spent. As for cost I didn't want to break the bank but I did want something I would like with no regrets and something that I can make into a quality showpiece. Cost of setup so far 1. New Oceanic 57g Rimless $315 dealers cost 2. Stand built buy me and in the DIY forum $110 3. Nearly New 3HRS of use Current 20" 250w MH with 3 and 3 LEDS $175 4. Used but mint condition and modded Reef Octopus Skimmer $75 5. Used DIY 20g tall sump $40 6. New Mag drive 12 return pump $50 "score" 7. New Ecotech MP20 $250 8. Used haha 48lbs of Live rock with 50lbs of live sand $160 9. New 12" light hangers $7 10. Used Ebo Jager heater $free 11. Time $Priceless So on with the pics. I think I am going to add another 10-15 pounds of live rock in the middle but no more. I like the open look. Plus once I start doing corals and clams I will have plenty of space for them to grow in. Also I will be odering the doors for the cabinet this monday. So let me know what you guys think and how my first SW tank came out. Any advice on how long the cycle process may take "ball Park" the LR and LS was straight from another members tank.

02/13/2010, 11:40 PM	#2
Octoshark Marine Biology Student Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,366	Nice! I have always liked the looks of rimless tanks __________________ "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."

02/14/2010, 08:12 AM	#3
brycerb Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Isle of wight, VA Posts: 541	If the live rock/sand came from someone else's tank straight to yours, their will be no die off, hence no cycle, maybe a mini cycle. Should be ready for livestock. __________________ -Luckily, my wife is reef safe so I can use my normal income for this hobby. -My cichlids love RO waste! Current Tank Info: 7.5 gallon box with water in it.

02/14/2010, 08:15 AM	#4
vincer20 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oxford,Pa Posts: 57	nice tank